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Analysis: It's time to hold Tesla to a higher standard

Telsa CEO Elon Musk is sleeping at the factory — again — trying to crank up Model 3 production. But the company still missed its own goal of making 2,500 cars a week.

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How Scott Pruitt avoided tough questions on Tuesday

As questions swirled over whether or not he can hold onto his administration post, embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt appeared calm on Tuesday as he touted the agency's decision to revise greenhouse gas emissions standards for automobiles.

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Lena Waithe wants to do a Mary Tyler Moore movie

Lena Waithe fully appreciates that some people may not understand her passion project. "The Chi" creator is riding high in Hollywood right now.

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Chrissy Teigen's live tweets during 'Jesus Christ Superstar' were a miracle

Oh Lord, was there anything better than Chrissy Teigen tweeting during "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert"?

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Tesla's dumb, awful weekend

If your Easter egg hunt or Passover seder ended in tears, you still had a better weekend than Tesla. On Friday, Tesla acknowledged that its "autopilot" self-driving mode was engaged during a recent fatal crash. On Sunday, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tesla mishandled its accident investigation.

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METRO's Got the Bases Covered for Astros Fans

METRO is ready to welcome a sea of orange and blue as Houston Astros fans head downtown for the World Series champs' home opener on Monday, April 2. One of the most economical and hassle-free trips to Minute Maid Park is on METRO. Several local bus routes and rail stops are just a short walk from the ball park. Riding METRO means fans can avoid the frustration of traffic congestion and hunting for parking spaces.

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Like mother like daughter: UTHealth graduates feeling on top of the medical world

Anesthesiologist Vivian Porche, M.D., could be considered the Texas Medical Center’s very own Mary Poppins and now her daughter Bobbi is following in her high-flying footsteps.

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Common, Danny Glover, Andrew Young, Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III, Civil Rights, Labor and Faith Leaders to Launch "I AM 2018" Movement in Memphis

As the nation grapples with deep racial and economic injustices and inequality in communities from coast to coast, the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Church of God in Christ (COGIC) are launching a national effort to ensure that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Memphis sanitation strikers lives on with a new generation of activists.

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Journalism and activism: This 'Reliable Sources' segment sparked a debate

s journalism a form of activism? When I brought up this subject on CNN the other day, I was not expecting such an outpouring of reaction. It turns out I touched a nerve about the role of responsible journalism in a world full of opinion and noise.

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Free gift? China extends influence in Africa with $32M grant for regional HQ

China raised eyebrows this month by announcing it will give the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) a $31.6 million grant to build a new headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

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The UK's biggest left-wing party is mired in an antisemitism crisis

On Friday, Jewish families around the world will gather to celebrate Passover and recount the exodus from Egypt. But for many British Jews, an altogether more contemporaneous subject is also likely to be on the agenda at the festive meal.

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France honors hero officer who swapped places with hostage

Mourners clutching umbrellas lined the streets of Paris on Wednesday to honor the police officer who died after swapping places with a hostage during a terror attack in southern France last Friday.

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'Chappaquiddick' explores one of Sen. Ted Kennedy's darkest hours

Director John Curran was at first hesitant to sign on for "Chappaquiddick," a film that explores a tragic chapter in the life of Sen. Ted Kennedy.

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Sacramento's police chief faces a test after his officers kill an unarmed, black father

Daniel Hahn's swearing-in ceremony last August as Sacramento's first African-American police chief was a celebration. A gospel choir sang the National Anthem. The crowd cheered after its native son pledged his oath.

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Local Houston Organizations Selected to Participate in National BUILD Health Challenge

Partnership with Avenue, Memorial Hermann & Houston Health Department Focuses on Improving Health and Safety in Historic Near Northside Community

Three Houston organizations – Avenue, Houston Health Department (HHD) and Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corp. – have teamed up to reduce health disparities and address health and safety conditions impacting Houston’s Near Northside neighborhood in an effort to create a healthier community.

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Killer Mike apologizes for NRA video

Killer Mike posted two videos Sunday apologizing for a video interview he did with the National Rifle Association.

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76% of sports sponsorships tied to junk food, study says

Cheering on your favorite sports team and snacking on junk food often go hand in hand in the United States, but a new study sheds light on just how intertwined sports and unhealthy foods really are.

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See the Northern Lights from this Arctic cabin on a sled

Seeing the Northern Lights is an unforgettable experience, but standing outside in the cold waiting for them to appear is pretty tedious. So, what if you could enjoy the Aurora Borealis from the comfort of your bed? And what if your bed could be moved, depending on where the Aurora was strongest?

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Chinese space lab to fall to Earth within days in 'fiery demise'

An out-of-control Chinese space lab is expected to fall to Earth within days, according to the latest estimate from the European Space Agency (ESA), which is monitoring its descent.

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Black Women Statues Replacing Racist Monuments

As debates over removing racist Confederate statues are getting more heated, two Black women will get their own monuments.