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Scott Walker downplays effects of legislation that would curb power of his successor

Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday attempted to downplay the impact a series of controversial bills would have on his Democratic successor, telling reporters that the measures are not "a fundamental shift in powers" for incoming Gov. Tony Evers.

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The legend of Sergeant Reckless, America's greatest war horse

When a horse senses danger, its instincts tell it to run away as fast as possible. But during the 1950-53 Korean War, one mare would run towards it: Staff Sergeant Reckless, the only horse in US history to have been promoted to the rank of sergeant.

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Hollywood pays tribute to Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson was a petite woman, but to those lucky enough to walk any of the paths she carved in Hollywood, she was the giant on whose shoulders they stood.

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Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' release: What you need to know

You should know by now that a Beyoncé album release is a whole event.

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Why this tax season is extra frustrating

Confusion. Amnesia. New paperwork. Delays getting through to the IRS. These are some of the top pandemic-induced frustrations marking this tax filing season, both for tax preparers and their clients.

From Page to Stage—Houston Grand Opera Presents World Premiere of The Snowy Day this December

HGO creates 71st world premiere with new opera based on the beloved children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats

Houston Grand Opera presents the highly anticipated world premiere of The Snowy Day December 9th through 19th at Houston’s Wortham Theater Center. Created by composer Joel Thompson and librettist Andrea Davis Pinkney, The Snowy Day is based on the classic children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats.

From Page to Stage—Houston Grand Opera Presents World Premiere of The Snowy Day this December

HGO creates 71st world premiere with new opera based on the beloved children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats

Houston Grand Opera presents the highly anticipated world premiere of The Snowy Day December 9th through 19th at Houston’s Wortham Theater Center. Created by composer Joel Thompson and librettist Andrea Davis Pinkney, The Snowy Day is based on the classic children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats.

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Ryder Cup: Europe trounces powerful USA in Paris

They arrived with a swagger. They left humbled, sent packing by Europe's band of brothers. This powerful USA team, featuring a resurgent Tiger Woods, were supposed to retain the Ryder Cup. They were supposed to end the 25-year wait to win in Europe.

Stinging caterpillar season starts

AgriLife experts warn stinging caterpillars can cause contact rashes, painful reactions

As the weather warms up and people begin spending more time in their yards, parks and forests, more people will be coming home with a rash or bug bite.

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Sweet, Refreshing Summer Snacks

There’s no time like a hot summer picnic to let your patriotic spirit show. These all-American snacks featuring a classic favorite fruit – watermelon – are the perfect solution for nearly any summertime celebration.

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Chef Jacoby Ponder Tantalizes Taste Buds With Delicious Peach Bourbon BBQ Chicken Recipe

As spring approaches and the weather warms up outside, Chef Jacoby Ponder will tantalize your taste buds with his Peach Bourbon BBQ Chicken recipe, available in his new “Supper” cookbook set to drop in Fall of 2022. This recipe offers a refreshing blend of both sweet and savory flavors, while maintaining the classic smoky flavor of fresh-off-the-grill barbecue.

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Chef Jacoby Ponder Tantalizes Taste Buds With Delicious Peach Bourbon BBQ Chicken Recipe

As spring approaches and the weather warms up outside, Chef Jacoby Ponder will tantalize your taste buds with his Peach Bourbon BBQ Chicken recipe, available in his new “Supper” cookbook set to drop in Fall of 2022. This recipe offers a refreshing blend of both sweet and savory flavors, while maintaining the classic smoky flavor of fresh-off-the-grill barbecue.

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Week in good news: Ice sculptures, wacky words, cheeky husky

I am currently reading “How Infrastructure Works” by engineer and materials science expert Deb Chachra. It’s one of those books that has to be read in sips of about 20 pages or so. To do otherwise would be akin to chugging a bottle of barrel-aged Scotch: a waste of a good thing and far too potent to take in at one time.

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How the Premier League Became a Global Playground

It's been dubbed the "best league in the world," but when the English Premier League kicked off 25 years ago a foreign name on the teamsheet was rare.

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5 Things for December 5: Travel Ban, Moore, Manafort, Yemen, Net Neutrality

Need that first cup of coffee? Starbucks just opened up its largest store in the world. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Despite US Covid-19 cases dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here's what has experts worried

A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the coming weeks -- good news following more than a month of declining case and hospitalization numbers.

He was sued by Trump in 2020. Now he's running to be Iowa's next secretary of state

In 2020, Joel Miller was one of three county auditors in Iowa who sent out pre-filled absentee ballot request forms to help people vote remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Run for Something endorses Taral Patel for Fort Bend Commissioner - 3 Changing The Face of Local Politics in Texas

Taral Patel is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of leadership.

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The BBVA Foundation Award Goes to James Allison, Creator of the First Immunotherapy to Prove Highly Effective Against Cancer

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Biomedicine category goes, in this tenth edition, to American immunologist James P. Allison, whose research, says the jury, "had led to harnessing the immune system to combat cancer in patients and the development of new therapies." Allison was the first to demonstrate that immunotherapy can treat cancer effectively, initiating an approach that "has provided clinical benefit to many cancer patients" and "stimulated the development of a new class of drugs employing the immune system to fight cancer."

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“Off-the-Registry” Gift Ideas for the Newlyweds This Wedding Season Give a Gift That’s Outside of the Box

A wedding gift is an opportunity to congratulate the newlywed couple as they officially begin their new life together. While gift registries provide guests with an idea of what the couple needs to build a home, it’s often the off-the-registry gifts that end up meaning the most. While it’s important to respect the wishes of the newlyweds and give them what they’ve asked for, there’s sure to be a perfect gift out there that they didn’t even know they wanted. If you're shopping for a present that's more memorable than a toaster, consider these "out-of-the-ordinary" picks.