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Published on April 26, 2023
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Taylor Swift fans show support for fan killed by a drunken driver after Houston concert
Taylor Swift fans have rallied in support of a fellow fan who was killed early Saturday after leaving Swift's Houston concert.
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Jacob Lewis and his sister, April Bancroft, attended the Taylor Swift concert at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Courtesy Lewis Family
Published on April 26, 2023
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Adding exercise into treatment may reduce substance use, study shows
One key to fighting addiction may be exercise, according to a new study. Researchers undertook a review of the existing literature around physical activity and its relationship to substance use, and they found that regular exercise was associated with lowered use in about 75% of the studies investigating that question, according to the analysis.
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Clemency denied for death row inmate after unprecedented move by Oklahoma AG attending hearing on inmate's behalf
Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday denied clemency in the case of Richard Glossip, a death row inmate who has long insisted he is innocent of the 1997 murder for which he's scheduled to be executed next month.
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Grand Jury Takes No Action on Indictment of Houston Officer
A Harris County grand jury took no action Wednesday afternoon on potential charges against Houston police officer Shane Privette in the April 2022 fatal shooting of Jalen Randle, meaning the case will be presented to a new grand jury as soon as is practical.
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Oprah Winfrey and Taraji P. Henson discuss 'full circle' moments while presenting the new 'Color Purple' at CinemaCon
Oprah Winfrey appeared at CinemaCon for her first time in Las Vegas on Tuesday to present a new film that is near and dear to her heart -- a musical reboot of 1985's acclaimed "The Color Purple," based on the novel of the same name by Alice Walker.
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John Stamos tried to get Olsen twins fired from 'Full House'
John Stamos and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are like family now, but that wasn't always the case.
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Man arrested in 'demonic' murder and dismemberment of Uber Eats driver in Florida, investigators say
An accused MS-13 gang member has been arrested in Holiday, Florida, and charged in what the sheriff described as a "demonic" murder of an Uber Eats delivery driver whose remains were found dismembered at the suspect's home last week, according to investigators.
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Walmart Health Nearly Doubles in Size With Launch Into Two New States in 2024
Since we opened our first Walmart Health center in 2019, our goal has been simple: serve our communities by providing accessible, convenient and affordable healthcare. Our healthcare providers don’t just care for patients – they build relationships within their communities.
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Custody Case Over Newborn Shows How Blacks Are Criminalized
A Black Texas couple has been reunited with their newborn daughter after authorities removed the baby and placed her in foster care last month citing a doctor's concerns about how they were treating a jaundice diagnosis.
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Changes are coming to AP African American Studies course that's faced criticism from Florida governor
The College Board is making changes to the framework of its Advanced Placement African American Studies course for high school students amid criticism from Florida's influential Republican governor and others who have accused the program of imposing a "political agenda."
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Books are piled up in the classroom for students taking AP African-American Studies at Overland High School on November 1, 2022 in Aurora, Colorado. Mandatory …
Published on April 25, 2023
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Taylor Swift performs onstage on April 21 in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Bob Levey/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Published on April 25, 2023
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Taylor Swift explains her hand injury
Insert either a "Shake It Off" or "Bad Blood" play on words for this this story. While performing during the recent Houston stop for her "Eras Tour," Taylor Swift cut her hand and bled.
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Barrier-Breaking Activist and Entertainer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96
Harry Belafonte, the dashing singer, actor and activist who became an indispensable supporter of the civil rights movement, has died, his publicist Ken Sunshine told CNN.
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Gymnastics star Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married
USA Gymnastics star and world champion Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married. Both shared images on social media Saturday announcing their marriage, and Biles now includes "Owens" in her full name on Instagram and Twitter.
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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens attend a game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers on December 28, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Biles …
Published on April 24, 2023
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Free Jazz Performances to Celebrate the Birthday and Sacred Concert of Duke Ellington
Free jazz performances celebrating the birthday and sacred concert of Duke Ellington performed by Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra at St. Marks Episcopal Church - 3816 Bellaire (77025); Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. and Fallbrook Church - 12512 Walters Road (77014) Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.
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Top Chefs and Mixologists Unite to End Child Hunger in Texas at Taste of the Nation
Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry returned to Houston for an afternoon of delicious taste sips and fun at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park with some of Houston's top chefs and mixologists to bring awareness and raise funds to end childhood hunger in Texas and across the nation.
