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What It Was Like To Be At The Fight On The Texas House Floor

On Monday, at the end of the Texas legislative session, things took a very nasty turn. Protesters unhappy with a bill passed through the legislature that would ban so-called "sanctuary cities" stormed the chamber, forcing a tense standoff that led to an altercation -- the details of which are unclear -- between Republican and Democratic legislators. Texas Tribune editor Emily Ramshaw witnessed all of it. Our conversation about the fight -- as well as what else went on and whether there's going to be a special session -- conducted via email and lightly edited for flow is below.

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What You Should Know Before Buying Sunglasses

Summer's almost here, so beware the brightest of sunlight! To protect your eyesight, the most important recommendation you need to follow is to wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet radiation whenever you go outside during daylight hours, according to the National Eye Institute. This is true for everyone, no matter what age, year round.

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5 Things for Tuesday, May 30: Russia Probe, North Korea, Portland Stabbing

There was So. Much. News. over the holiday weekend. So let's get right to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Celebrates Education and Awards $8.4 Million in Scholarships to 400-Plus Texas High School Graduates

The educational future is bright for 423 Texas high school graduates who received $8.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Wednesday, May 24. These college-bound seniors have their sights set on 39 different Texas universities and colleges and will major in 151 different fields of study.

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Drake Dominates Billboard Awards, Beats Adele’s Record

Hello, Drake has surpassed Adele’s record at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, picking up 13 awards.

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DJ Khaled's "I'm The One" Certified Gold

Hip-hop's de facto summer song just got a huge boost.

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The Clarks Just Went From a family of 3 to a Family of 10

From the photographs, you can tell they are already a family. There's Jessaka and Justin Clark, and their biological son, Noah. Then there are seven other smiling faces: Maria, Elizabet, Guillermo, Jason, Kristina, Katerin and James; the newest additions to a clan brought together by a little bit of good timing and a lot of courage.

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Tulsa Officer On Trial Tells of Killing Unarmed Black Man

A white Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer who last year shot and killed an unarmed black motorist testified Monday that she opened fire because she feared for her life when the motorist reached into his vehicle to get what could have been a gun.

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Jay Z Signs Multimillion Dollar Deal With Live Nation

Jay Z has signed a $200 million, 10-year deal with tour promoter Live Nation.

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Statement from CBC Chairman & Top Judiciary Democrat on White House Voter Fraud Investigation

Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-La.), and the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), released the following statement on President Trump’s creation of the Presidential Commission on Election Integrity to investigate voter fraud. Vice President Mike Pence will be the chair of the commission and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will be the vice chair.

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Quickly Catch Up On The Comey Firing

The President has fired the FBI director. Here's everything you need to know about this Washington bombshell. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.)

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5 Things for Monday, May 8: France, Chibok Girls, Health Care

France has a new president. Learn more about him and everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Drake's "One Dance" Was World's Biggest Song In 2016

Drake had more than one person dancing in 2016.

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People with Pre-existing Conditions Watch Health Care Debate Closely

Valerie Daniel is nervous about the GOP health care bills making their way through Congress.

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Rep. Ron Reynolds - Week of April 24, 2017

There are less than 30 days left in this 85th legislative session. As we head down the home stretch, I remain focused and committed to passing bills that support the priorities that majority of Texans care about: education, economic empowerment & development, healthcare, and criminal justice reform to name a few. I am also committed to helping kill bad bills that are divisive and not in the best interest of helping Texans. I urge you to stay engaged with me as we follow the progression of bills in their last stages.

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Twitter, Bloomberg Partner To Stream News 24/7

Twitter Inc. has found its first partner for its push into round-the-clock streaming television: Bloomberg.

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Ivanka Trump Arrives in Berlin to work On Special Relationship

It could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship, after all. In the wake of a mid-March White House visit characterized by awkward moments -- President Donald Trump apparently declined to shake German Chancellor Angela Merkel's hand in the Oval Office and he made an uncomfortable joke about wiretapping on live television -- his most trusted adviser, daughter Ivanka Trump, arrived in Germany Tuesday.

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DJ Khaled Announces "I'm The One" With Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Quavo & Chance The Rapper

Did the Chance, Lil Wayne, Bieber & Quavo vocals come in yet?

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Justin Bieber Reflects On His Troubled Past

The 24-year-old pop star took to Instagram on Sunday to reflect on his DUI arrest in 2014

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Melania Trump Kicks Off 139th Annual Easter Egg Roll

First lady Melania Trump, hosting the 139th annual White House Easter Egg Roll, kicked off the event alongside President Donald Trump, calling it a "wonderful tradition."