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Cheerleader recalls being shot after friend opened the wrong car door

A Texas cheerleader who was shot and critically injured after another girl mistakenly opened the wrong car door says she was scared during the shooting but tried to stay calm for her even more frightened friends.

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This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck

Their shared love of travel was one of the main topics of conversation during their first date back in 2004.

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California is investigating after a private jet carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento, officials say

An investigation is underway after over a dozen migrants arrived in Sacramento, California, by private jet “with no prior arrangement or care in place,” Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said Saturday.

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Cynthia Cooper: A True Houston Sports Legend

It is not easy to become an icon in the city of Houston, especially in the sports world. The fans are very strict about whom they give the title "Houston Sports Legend."

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Where to go this summer: A dozen destination ideas

Summer 2023 is poised to be a travel blockbuster. Globally, international arrivals were already at 80% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023, and a strong summer is expected in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the UN World Tourism Organization.

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Texas Republicans pass bills targeting elections administration in Houston-area county

Texas Republicans have approved a pair of bills targeting the elections process in Harris County, the state’s largest and home to Houston, with voting rights activists accusing the GOP of plotting a “power grab” in an increasingly Democratic county.

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Halle Bailey shares a tough moment she had filming ‘Little Mermaid’

Halle Bailey is certainly the it-girl (or, mermaid, as it were) of the moment, but it wasn’t without a serious amount of effort on her part to get there.

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Kylie Minogue returns to the charts with ‘Padam Padam’

Kylie Minogue has landed back on the charts with her first UK Top 40 hit in years. “Padam Padam,” the lead single from her upcoming 16th album, “Tension,” has debuted at No. 26 on Friday’s Singles Chart. It is currently tracking even higher at No. 18.

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What the debt ceiling deal could mean for student loan borrowers

If passed into law, the bipartisan debt ceiling deal will dash any hope borrowers might have that the federal student loan payment pause would be extended for a ninth time.

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China sends first civilian astronaut to space as Shenzhou-16 blasts off

China sent its first civilian astronaut into orbit on Tuesday, as it launched the Shenzhou-16 mission to its space station for its second in-orbit crew rotation, marking another step forward for the country’s ambitious space program.

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‘I was speechless’: Teen cashier at Pizza Ranch gets $2,500 tip from customer

It’s not easy being different as a teenager. That’s why a customer at an Independence Pizza Ranch felt compelled to hand $2,500 to a cashier after seeing how the 16-year-old carried himself.

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Houston Teen Selected to Represent U.S. at Goalball Youth World Championships

Five teen athletes have been named to represent the United States at this summer’s 2023 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The competition, taking place July 15-19, is a significant tournament in the development of young goalball athletes, many of whom have gone on to represent Team USA and win medals at the Paralympic Games.

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In photos: Tina Turner’s iconic style

Tina Turner died on Wednesday aged 83, leaving behind an incredible musical legacy in rock and soul. But she was also known for her bold fashion sense: sequin or fringe mini dresses showing off her famously long legs; effortlessly cool button-down shirts and relaxed-fit jeans; and head-turning pantsuits, often accompanied by her trademark spiky highlighted hair.

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New Study Reveals Excess Mortality and Years of Potential Life Lost Among the Black Population in the US from 1999-2020

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) said their results show that new ways of doing things are needed. JAMA looked at statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) said their results show that new ways of doing things are needed. JAMA looked at statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which showed that when the coronavirus pandemic hit the world in 2020, the number of deaths and years of potential life lost went up.

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Longtime UHD Professor of Art Floyd Newsum Receives First Major Retrospective at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Co-Curated by The Huntington’s Lauren Cross and UHD’s Mark Cervenka

Professor of Art at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) for 47 years and Project Row Houses Co-Founder Floyd Newsum is presenting his first large-scale retrospective, Evolution of Sight, at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art in Madison, Wisconsin, from May 20 through October 8, 2023. The exhibition is organized by guest curators Dr. Lauren Cross, Gail-Oxford Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts at The Huntington in San Marino, California, and Mark Cervenka, UHD Professor of Art and O’Kane Gallery Director.

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Tina Turner Passes Away at 83

Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died, according to a post on her verified Facebook page. She was 83.

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Black lawmakers in Texas criticize bill that seeks to ban DEI offices in higher education

The Texas House passed a bill Monday aimed at banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public colleges and universities, a move that Black leaders say will halt progress and stifle future research funding.

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Meet the Philadelphia native heading to Harvard on a full scholarship

If you're on TikTok, chances are you've seen lots of graduation videos lately.

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Rice U. announces latest cohort of Innovation Fellows

Program supports translation of research from lab to real world

The Innovation Fellows program supports the translation of research from the lab to real-world startups through funding, mentorship and other resources. It is designed to help Rice faculty and doctoral and postdoctoral students turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures that make a tangible impact on the world. The program is run by the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) and the newly created Office of Innovation, in partnership with the research institutes at Rice.

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Debt ceiling talks hit a snag, negotiators press pause for now

Debt ceiling talks between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office have hit a snag, and negotiators have put a pause on the talks, multiple sources tell CNN.