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Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Surprises Family With New House

Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster says he just tackled one of the biggest accomplishments of his life.

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Russell Westbrook reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19

The Houston Rockets were dealt a huge blow today when All-Star guard Russell Westbrook announced that he was diagnosed with the coronavirus before the team departed for Orlando for practice.

TSU Board Approves Temporary Revision to Admissions Standards Due to COVID-19

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously approved a temporary addition to the existing university admissions standards, allowing an important COVID-19-related exemption for first-time, incoming freshman who meet specific criteria. TSU will provide automatic admission for any student in the top 25 percent of his/her graduating class who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additionally, these students will not need to present ACT or SAT scores. This change is effective immediately and is due to limited or lack of ACT and SAT testing as a result of COVID-19.

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Academy Award Winner Common’s Freedom Road Productions Signs Television Deal With Lionsgate

According to Variety.com, actor, producer and Academy Award-winning musician Common has signed an overall deal with Lionsgate Television. Under the new agreement, Common’s Freedom Road Productions will develop new series projects for the studio.

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Thai soccer team rescued from cave to become novice Buddhist monks

The young Thai soccer team whose dramatic evacuation from a cave captured the world's attention took their first steps in becoming novice Buddhist monks on Tuesday, in a ceremony intended to honor their rescuers.

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Uber finally hires a chief financial officer as it preps for IPO

Uber finally hired a chief financial officer to help it go public in 2019.

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Alice Allison Dunnigan, 1st Black Woman Journalist to Cover the White House, to be Honored with Statue in D.C.

According to the Associated Press, Alice Allison Dunnigan, the first African-American woman journalist credentialed to cover the White House, will be honored with a life-sized statue to be erected next month in Washington D.C.

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Three Schlitterbahn Waterparks Lifeguards Named Golden Guards by Ellis and Associates

Schlitterbahn Waterparks is proud to announce three lifeguards at two separate parks have been recognized as Golden Guards during the 2018 summer season by Ellis and Associates. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn Kansas City also received the high possible rating of “Exceeds” – a recognition that overall Schlitterbahn’s lifeguards are exceeding the standards set by the internationally renowned aquatic safety and risk management firm.

Panama City Beach Invites Families to 12th Annual New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop

Panama City Beach is excited to announce one of the most highly anticipated events of the year and the greatest countdown to 2020 with the 12th annual New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop. Attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the destination, this annual December 31 celebration includes live music, entertainment and not one, but two beach ball drops – both accompanied by spectacular fireworks displays.

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Introduces Resolution To Designate September as National Kinship Care Month

Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth introduced a resolution to designate September 2019 as “National Kinship Care Month”. Congressmembers Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.), Paul Mitchell (R-Mich.), and Jim Langevin (D-Rhode Island) issued the following statement:

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Madonna announces her 'Madame X' tour

Madonna may soon be coming to a city near you. The seven-time Grammy winner announced Monday that she will be going on tour this fall. The tour, named after her upcoming album, "Madame X" is currently scheduled to make its way to three cities with 16 tour dates.

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Keanu Reeves voices new character in 'Toy Story 4' trailer

We're just one month away from "Toy Story 4" and Pixar has dropped a new trailer with yet another new character.

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Debut Book From Local Writer Tells the Story of How Houston Eats

Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of an exciting new book, Unique Eats and Eateries of Houston, by Sam Brown, which takes readers on a tasty tour of some of the city’s most distinctive, unusual, and downright delicious places to chow down. You’ll explore endless volumes of Houston’s culinary genre and uncover the untold stories of the people behind the city’s ascension to culinary greatness.

Lazio fans hang pro-Mussolini banner, make fascist salutes ahead of Liberation day

A group of football fans -- supporters of Serie A club Lazio -- have put up a banner reading "Honor to Benito Mussolini" and performed fascist salutes in Milan ahead of a major Italian Cup match on Wednesday.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Kicks Off 4th Countywide Listening Tour in Pct. 2 at Willowridge High School

Fort Bend County Judge KP George is excited to announce that he will be hosting the forth in a series of county-wide meetings dubbed the Listening Tour to engage Fort Bend County residents in constructive dialogue about Fort Bend County services and hear their concerns.

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Kendall Jenner fans feel punked

If you listened to Kris Jenner and were "prepared to be moved" by Kendall Jenner's revelation Sunday, you're probably not too happy today.

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Sears reaches 11th hour deal to stay in business

Sears was facing the possibility of shutting down, until it reached an 11th-hour deal Tuesday to stay open, at least for now.

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'Toy Story 4' takes fans on an adventure to save a new character

Your favorite gang of toys is back, and the latest adventure looks like the most action-packed yet.

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Houston Texans Surprise United Airlines Passengers and Employees at George Bush International Airport Terminal

United Airlines passengers and employees receive surprise visit from the Texans

The off-season in the NFL is normally a time for rest, family time and workouts to get prepared for a rigorous schedule that begins with training camp in July and runs through the end of the year. But for Texans cornerback Jonathan Joseph, linebacker Dylan Cole, and defensive tackle Carlos Watkins, it was work as usual. Just not their regular day jobs. Along with their mascot Toro and cheerleaders, the players teamed up with United Airlines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for a meet and greet with airline personnel and customers.

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Pope Francis praises girl who broke through security to give him a letter

A little girl evaded tight police security Tuesday inside Abu Dhabi's city stadium and ran to Pope Francis to deliver him a letter.