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Group erects anti-racist billboards in Portland

A string of billboards designed to raise awareness about black people who have died in police shootings are turning heads in Portland.

Houston Contractor Pays Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Overtime Violations

After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), D & V Painting Services – based in Houston, Texas – has paid $67,363 in back wages for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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US box office has record quarter thanks to a string of summer hits

The US box office made a record high of $3.3 billion in the second quarter of 2018.

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Council Member Amanda Edwards Empowers Over 500 Houston Women Through Timely Community Event

Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards empowers a crowd of over 500 Houston women through the community event, “An Evening of Women’s Empowerment” on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Houston Chronicle, 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027.

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US Department of Labor Houston Car Wash Chain Denied Overtime Wages

US Department of Labor recovers $114K for 92 workers after investigation finds Houston car wash chain denied overtime wages.

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Coming Up at Discovery Green!

Spring is in full swing and Discovery Green has activities for all Houstonians! See below for a breakdown of what is happening next weekend.

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LeVar Burton makes his 'Jeopardy!' guest host debut on Monday

LeVar Burton will have all the answers on Monday when he debuts as guest host on "Jeopardy!" The beloved former "Reading Rainbow" host and producer, who's known for his roles as Geordi La Forge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Kunta Kinte in "Roots," will be behind the lectern through July 30, according to the show's website.

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Jamie Foxx says he's not interested in being married

Jamie Foxx knows his family dynamic is a little untraditional and that's the way he likes it.

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‘Tracker’ uses throwback feel (and Justin Hartley) to cash in on its Super showcase

CBS introduced its version of “The Equalizer” after the Super Bowl the last time the network aired the big game, and programmers liked what they saw. So they’re capitalizing on that massive platform again to help launch a very similar series, “Tracker,” built around the likability of “This is Us” star Justin Hartley, who also helps desperate people – just with a mercenary twist.

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Michael Strahan’s daughter is battling a malignant brain tumor

“Good Morning America” anchor Michael Strahan sat beside his 19-year-old daughter, Isabella, as the two revealed that she is battling medulloblastoma.

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Autism Predicted By Infant Brain Changes, Study Says

Overgrowth in brain volume during the first year of life forecasts whether a child at high risk of developing autism spectrum disorder is likely to receive a diagnosis at age 2, according to a small study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

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Dakota Access Pipeline Vandalized Before It Comes Online

With the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly ready to start operation, the company that runs it says the 1,172-mile long oil pipe has been vandalized in several places.

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Dozens killed in fire at Siberian shopping mall

At least 53 people are dead and dozens injured after a fire at a shopping center in the Siberian city of Kemerovo on Sunday, a spokesman for the firefighting agency told Russian state media.

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This Millennial CPA Gave up Her Corporate Benefits to Pursue Her Dream of Earning a Ph.D.

Porschia Nkansa discusses what it takes to earn a Ph.D.

Research shows that less than 1% of African Americans are obtaining Ph.D.s each year in the United States, and if you’re a first-generation college student from the West Side of Chicago, chances are slim that you’ll even obtain a bachelor’s degree, let alone consider walking down the aisle to receive a Ph.D. Well, there is one modern day millennial, who has defied all statistics by walking a path that is uniquely her own. Meet

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Uniting Against Lupus: Houston Woman Leads the Charge in Annual Walk to End Lupus Now!

In a city teeming with resilience and solidarity, Monika Somerville emerges as a beacon of hope for Lupus Warriors across Houston. Diagnosed with lupus nephritis shortly after relocating from Indianapolis to Houston in 2015, Monika's journey epitomizes strength and determination in the face of adversity.

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Experience the Ultimate Festival Journey with Aero's Semi-Private Scheduled Service to Coachella Valley

Prepare to elevate your festival experience to new heights as Aero proudly announces the launch of the first semi-private scheduled service to the Coachella Valley for California's iconic music festival, kicking off this weekend! 🎉 This groundbreaking initiative, in partnership with the esteemed event-based hospitality company RPPROJECTS, sets a new standard in festival travel, delivering unmatched convenience and luxury to attendees.

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A Taste of India In the Heart of Pakistan

Karachi isn't a city you'd often see on the silver screen. It isn't "pretty"; descriptions of it usually harp on the doom and gloom of terror, crime and death. It's erratic, sometimes insufferable and often torments those who love it.

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Comcast RISE Program Offers Small Business Grants in Houston and Four Other Cities

Business support will include a total of $500,000 in grants plus computer equipment, advertising and business consulting and education

Comcast's Comcast RISE program is offering grants to small businesses in Houston and four other cities

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'Special Air Mission 41': Bush's final flights on 'Air Force One'

The late former president George H.W. Bush's final flights on Air Force One will be called "Special Mission 41," Bush's spokesman said Sunday.

Joe Biden: 'I take responsibility' for Anita Hill's treatment

Joe Biden said Monday he takes responsibility for how Anita Hill was treated during her testimony against then-Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in 1991.