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'Black Panther' and '42' Actor Chadwick Boseman Dies at 43

'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman has died at the age of 43. The actor died at his Los Angeles home Friday surrounded by family after a battle with colon cancer. The actor was diagnosis with stage III colon cancer in 2016 and fought the illness for four years.

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Navaeh Richardson Recieves The Dr. Andrew Arthur Allen, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Navaeh Richardson is the recipient of The Dr. Andrew Arthur Allen, Sr. Memorial Scholarship made possible by Emancipation Park Conser- vancy and Dr. Allen’s daughter, award winning actress, singer, stage director, Houston native and Howard University alumna, Phylicia Rashad.

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Vote: It Is Up to All of Us

These are critical times in which we find ourselves. Besides living during this global pandemic, race relations are boiling over, immigrations issues continue to rip families apart, healthcare is not available for all, and issue after issue keeps mounting with more frustrations and less of viable solutions. America is in deep turmoil.

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Pediatricians call for schools to end active shooter trainings that could traumatize students

A top pediatricians' group says realistic active shooter drills can unnecessarily traumatize children, and schools should stop running them.

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While nationwide surge may be slowing, officials warn of troubling Covid-19 signs across US heartland

New Covid-19 cases in the US may be on the decline, but some officials across the country's heartland reported worrisome news this week.

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Thailand issues new charges against fugitive Red Bull heir

A court in Bangkok has ordered the arrest of the heir to the Red Bull fortune on fresh charges, adding another twist to a scandal that has turned a spotlight on one of Thailand's wealthiest families.

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Trump claims 'political reasons' held up convalescent plasma emergency authorization

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he believed "political reasons" had slowed down the Food and Drug Administration's approval of emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma but that he "broke the logjam" over the last week.

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Elijah McClain died after a police encounter almost one year ago. Here's what happened since

On the night of August 24, 2019, Elijah McClain was walking home from a convenience store with an iced tea when he was confronted by three Aurora, Colorado, police officers.

Here's exactly why Donald Trump made his plasma announcement on Sunday night

In politics, there is no such thing as a coincidence. Politics is a game of timing, calculation and appearances, and it's very, very rare that anything happens entirely by chance.

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Bulgaria: Wild majesty in one of Europe's oldest countries

For more than a century, Bulgaria has had little trouble enticing people to its beach resorts scattered along the Black Sea coast. City-breakers head to its main cities -- including Sofia, the capital, and Plovdiv, the 2019 European Capital of Culture -- for an enjoyable blend of culture and hearty Bulgarian gastronomy.

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Covid-19 deaths have dropped below 1,000 a day as summer surge tails off

Declines in the average number of daily Covid-19 deaths and in new cases indicate that the virus' summer surge through the US is waning.

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What to watch on the first night of the Republican convention

Republicans will kick off night one of the Republican National Convention Monday with a theme focused around the "Land of Promise."

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Dow jumps after Trump pushes plasma treatments

Stocks rallied on Monday after the Trump administration approved a potential Covid-19 treatment. With Wall Street in the green, both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite could reach new all-time highs.

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Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was poisoned, Berlin hospital says

The hospital treating Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny says tests indicate that he was poisoned.

These variables affect whether you live, die or get help during the pandemic

As the US continues to grapple with the dual crises of coronavirus and racism, two things have become clear: People of color are being hit hardest by the virus, and systemic inequities are largely to blame.

The Health Museum to Reopen Friday, August 21

The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science announced today that it will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 22, 2020, and to museum members on Friday, August 21, with new hours and updated health protocols. Members and non-members alike are invited to visit Houston's most interactive science & health learning center to enjoy their unique educational experiences. The Health Museum is located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004.

Career and Technical Education Center in Alamance County adapts as school year begins virtually

Most schools are starting the school year remotely. While online learning works well for some classes, for others that are designed to be hands-on, teachers are having to get creative.

Serena Williams comes back from the brink in first match since February

Serena Williams came back from the brink to start her first tournament in six months with a win.

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Bindi Irwin announces her pregnancy, five months after her wedding

Bindi Irwin, the 22-year-old daughter of the late conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin, has announced she is expecting her first child.

How to Build a Diverse Team of Experts So Your Business Can Thrive

Source Digital, a leader in providing innovative video advertising, offers advice on building a diverse team

According to a report by McKinsey & Company, companies that commit themselves to diverse leadership are more successful. When you have a team made up of people from various backgrounds and experiences, you will get a mix of results that can benefit your company. There are numerous benefits of having a diverse team, but not everyone knows how to build a team of experts.