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Washington made Moscow a pariah. Now a tanker of Russian diesel is headed for US shores

From economic sanctions to Russian diesel shipments, President Trump's latest dealings with Vladimir Putin are raising serious questions about U.S. policy toward Moscow, the war in Ukraine, and whether Americans will see any relief at the gas pump.

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Harris Health Earns National Honors for Blood Pressure and Diabetes Care

Harris Health celebrates 60 years of healing and hope, earning prestigious American Heart Association recognition for advancing compassionate care and healthier communities.

Houston's Harris Health strikes gold—TWICE! Celebrating 60 years of service, the healthcare system earns prestigious American Heart Association honors for advancing blood pressure and diabetes care across Houston communities.

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Houston Area Urban League's Judson Robinson Hails Historic Greater Houston Voter Turnout: “The Work Is Just Beginning!”

Greater Houston made history at the polls! With more than 1.39 million ballots cast in Harris County and record-breaking midterm turnout, the Houston Area Urban League is celebrating a powerful message: Young people are today's leaders, democracy demands participation, and the work of building stronger communities starts now!

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Your Moment to Lead Is NOW! Obama Foundation Calls on Houston Changemakers to Step Forward for Global Leadership Program

Houston changemakers, your next big opportunity is here! The Obama Foundation is recruiting emerging leaders ages 24–45 for its 2027–2028 Leaders Program—and your vision for transforming communities could take you onto the global stage. Applications are OPEN, but the priority deadline is November 23!

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Houston Fire Department to Highlight Annual Operation Stocking Stuffer Toy Drive

From Firehouse Heroes to Holiday Helpers: HFD and Shell Unite Houston to Deliver Thousands of Toys, Smiles, and Christmas Cheer to Families Across the Bayou City.

Houston firefighters are trading emergency calls for Christmas cheer! Discover how HFD’s Operation Stocking Stuffer aims to bring holiday magic to more than 16,000 children—and how you can help make Christmas brighter for families across Houston.

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Houston Creatives Get a Hollywood Connection Through NAACP's 'Be in the Biz' Initiative

Aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers and content creators will have an opportunity to connect with Hollywood executives and entertainment professionals when the NAACP Hollywood Bureau brings its Be in

The NAACP Hollywood Bureau brings actors, filmmakers, producers and entertainment executives to Houston November 14 for Be in the Biz, a professional development and networking opportunity for aspiring creatives

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Goode Company Holiday Pie Giveaway Offers Chance to Win Diamonds

Goode Company is adding holiday sparkle to its famous Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie with a golden-ticket giveaway offering 10 customers a chance to win diamond bracelets from Lindsey Leigh Jewelry.

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Get Holiday Ready: Discovery Green Kicks Off the Season With Ice Skating, Frostival and Interactive Art

Houston's holiday season gets a festive start November 13 as Discovery Green brings winter fun, live ice-carving competitions, family activities and a colorful interactive art installation to downtown

Discovery Green kicks off Houston's holiday season November 13 with Frostival, featuring ice skating, live ice-carving competitions, interactive art and family-friendly activities.

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Goode to Know: Stafford Mom Turns Her Son’s Autism Journey Into a Mission of Advocacy and Inclusion

Linda Carranza is using her experiences as an autism mom, educator and children's book author to support families, promote inclusion and bring greater autism awareness to Stafford and Fort Bend County

Stafford mother Linda Carranza is turning her son's autism journey into a community mission through education, advocacy, children's literature and autism awareness initiatives.

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Houston Council Members Move to Make HPD Limits on ICE Cooperation Permanent

Council Members Alejandra Salinas, Edward Pollard and Tiffany Thomas seek to codify Mayor Whitmire’s executive order into city law, establishing lasting limits on HPD cooperation with ICE.

Houston Council Members Alejandra Salinas, Edward Pollard and Tiffany Thomas introduce legislation to codify limits on HPD cooperation with ICE.

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Surprise twist ricochets through Supreme Court case on AR-15 ban

A Supreme Court showdown over AR-15-style rifles faces an unexpected twist after the lead plaintiff asked to withdraw from the case, prompting Cook County to urge the justices to dismiss the appeal and raising new questions about the future of gun restrictions nationwide.

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Philadelphia foster mother charged with murder in death of 10-year-old girl whose body was found in a trunk

A heartbreaking search for 10-year-old Malayshia Alford ended in tragedy after her body was discovered in New Jersey—and her foster mother now faces murder charges as authorities investigate allegations of abuse.

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What sparked the stock market’s $2.5 trillion sell-off?

Wall Street’s AI boom just hit a $2.5 trillion reality check—but fears of Democratic restrictions on data centers aren’t the only threat as heavily leveraged hedge funds face mounting pressure to sell.

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Can diet and exercise reverse type 2 diabetes? What a new study found

Could intensive weight loss and exercise help younger adults put type 2 diabetes into remission? A new study found that 54% of participants achieved remission after six months, offering hope while highlighting the importance of medical supervision and long-term care.

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The US economy added 165,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate fell

October delivered a major jobs surprise as the U.S. added 165,000 positions and unemployment dipped to 4.1%—but sluggish wage growth, longer unemployment spells and rising living costs reveal a more complicated picture for American workers.

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Three Justice Department officials, including man behind Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ probe, resign since brutal midterm losses

A shake-up is unfolding at the Justice Department as three high-profile officials resign following the midterm elections, raising questions about political investigations, Democratic oversight and the future of the Trump administration’s legal agenda.

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Tesla set to wind down production of Cybertruck

Is the Cybertruck driving into the sunset? Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down production at its Austin factory next year to make room for Cybercabs, raising questions about the future of the controversial electric pickup.

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Market turmoil saps enthusiasm for the buzziest IPO of the year

Anthropic was preparing for a potential record-breaking $1.5 trillion IPO, but Wall Street’s historic tech sell-off, growing doubts about AI demand and political resistance to data centers could force the AI giant to rethink its blockbuster debut.

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Massachusetts 18-year-old charged with threatening to kill Trump "allegedly had the means to do it," FBI says

An 18-year-old Massachusetts man is facing federal charges after investigators say he threatened to kill President Trump, shared images of firearms and sent violent messages to hundreds of people online.

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White House won’t comment on where Trump’s many midterm promises stand — including those $5k checks

President Trump tied $5,000 checks and several major federal promises to Republican victories—but after Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains, the White House is staying silent on whether those pledges will ever become reality.