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Protest and Turmoil Rock Last Day of Texas Legislative Session
Texas ended its contentious legislative session Monday as protesters packed into the state Capitol over a new ban on sanctuary cities, and lawmakers erupted into a heated argument with alleged death threats on the House floor.
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US Allies Taken Aback By Intel Sharing Revelation
The revelation that President Donald Trump reportedly disclosed highly sensitive information to Russian officials is raising questions among some allied intelligence agencies about the security of details they share with their US counterparts.
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Sanders Urges Dems to Challenge -- But Not Obstruct -- Trump
Bernie Sanders said Senate Democratic leaders discussed Monday whether the party would flatly oppose any nomination President-elect Donald Trump makes to the Supreme Court.
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5 Things for Tuesday, February 7, 2017: Travel Ban, Betsy DeVos, Terrorism
Good Tuesday morning. And here's a public service announcement for all the lovers out there: Valentine's Day is a week away, so you better start planning. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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This Millennial CPA Gave up Her Corporate Benefits to Pursue Her Dream of Earning a Ph.D.
Porschia Nkansa discusses what it takes to earn a Ph.D.
Research shows that less than 1% of African Americans are obtaining Ph.D.s each year in the United States, and if you’re a first-generation college student from the West Side of Chicago, chances are slim that you’ll even obtain a bachelor’s degree, let alone consider walking down the aisle to receive a Ph.D. Well, there is one modern day millennial, who has defied all statistics by walking a path that is uniquely her own. Meet
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1st Woman to Officially Run Boston Marathon To Do It Again, 50 Years Later
A 20-year-old Syracuse University journalism student made history in 1967 by becoming the first woman to officially enter the Boston Marathon.
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5 Things for Wednesday, March 28: Brexit, Climate Change, Mosul
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Mamba Out
NBA Icon Kobe Bryant and eight other passengers pass away in early morning helicopter crash in California.
I remember it like it was yesterday. June 25, 2009, I was standing in the checkout line at the Shopette in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In my basket were candy, chips, and other products I had been tasked to get for the rest of the soldiers that were in basic training with me. Was I supposed to be there? No. But we can talk about that at a later date. As I stood in line trying not to be seen by the drill sergeants, my eyes happened to catch a glance at what was being shown on the television. Pop Icon and music legend, Michael Jackson, had passed away due to health complications.
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Senate intelligence report warns of repeat of Russian interference in US election
A Senate Intelligence Committee report detailing how Russia's 2016 election interference was encouraged by President Donald Trump and his campaign raises the stakes for the current campaign at a time when Trump is openly amplifying Russian disinformation.
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DeJoy defends USPS changes as Democrats attack 'disaster' facing mail delivery
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended the US Postal Service's mail service Monday, arguing that the recent delays in service were temporary and would not impact the ability to deliver mail-in ballots in November.
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Debate commission to mute candidates during their opponent's initial responses to prevent interruptions
Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will have their microphones muted during portions of the second and final presidential debate on Thursday night, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Monday in a decision that angered the President.
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Supreme Court prepares to start a new term with only eight
A very different Supreme Court will meet in two weeks to grapple with the potential of 4-4 splits and a caseload that includes no less than the future of the Affordable Care Act and possibly the presidential election.
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Mitt Romney backing of Supreme Court vote paves way for election-year confirmation
GOP Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah signaled on Tuesday that he is on board with the Senate's taking up a new Supreme Court nominee during the current election year, an announcement that all but ensures a nominee put forward by President Donald Trump will be confirmed barring any potential missteps by the nominee during the confirmation process.
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Food bank doles out tons of food as Texans, like many Americans, fight to feed themselves
American food insecurity is an under-told story amid the coronavirus pandemic, but as more people find themselves unemployed or underemployed, it's a reality with which too many are grappling.
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Delay the election? That's not what we do here
On the one hand, this is banana republic stuff, that a President, who the evidence suggests is losing his bid for reelection, would suggest delaying the election, as Donald Trump did Thursday morning.
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5 Things for May 29: North Korea Summit, Extreme Weather, Starbucks
Welcome to the unofficial start of the week, and the unofficial start of summer! Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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California's 'top two' primary election tussle
California voters go to the polls Tuesday in the state's top-two primary, where the top two finishers will advance to the November ballot. But with so many candidates running in the most competitive races, there's a chance the vote will be splintered among the Democratic candidates -- creating a scenario where two Republicans could advance to the November ballot. Will Democratic enthusiasm be a blessing or a curse?
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Supreme Court rules for Colorado baker in same-sex wedding cake case
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake to celebrate the marriage of a same sex couple because of a religious objection. The ruling was 7-2.
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Trump falsely claims nearly 3,000 Americans in Puerto Rico 'did not die'
Nearly 3,000 people died in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. President Donald Trump denied this reality as a hurricane barrels toward the Carolinas.
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The 100-keg quest: Kavanaugh classmate Mark Judge details senior year at Georgetown Prep
A goal of drinking 100 beer kegs by the end of senior year. A party with a stripper. A student falling through ceilings at house parties. These are new details coming to light in Mark Judge's descriptions of his days as a Georgetown Prep student.
