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US yogurt billionaire's solution to immigration: 'Humanity first'
Hamdi Ulukaya, who built yogurt empire Chobani after immigrating to the US in the mid-90s, is challenging Americans to rethink the way they view immigration.
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Another political family feud emerges, this time in the Nevada governor's race
Blood is not thicker than politics. That's the message from seven members of Nevada Republican gubernatorial nominee Adam Laxalt's family, who blasted his candidacy at a fundraiser for his Democratic opponent, Steve Sisolak.
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Indonesia earthquake and tsunami death toll surpasses 830
The death toll on the island of Sulawesi stands at 832 people, but officials expect that number to climb as rescuers on Monday continue to sift through the destruction left by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.
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“Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan
You need to get out of here. You don’t know where. You just have to go to another room, maybe, or another building, another town, across the world. You need to get out of here but, as in the new novel “Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan, be careful, and mindful that you don’t run away from yourself. Big Kit was going to kill him.
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Explore Local Businesses, Events and Restaurants During Arts District Houston’s Inaugural Arts District Month
October is officially Arts District Month in Houston and Arts District Houston is partnering with Houston First, Visit Houston, and Le Meridien Houston Downtown to showcase all that the District has to offer. For the first time, visitors can celebrate the rich, thriving arts and culture community with an entire month dedicated to delivering the perfect getaway matched with artistic expression.
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Rap-A-Lot Records Founder to Participate in Several On-Campus Activities, Including Fireside Chat and Book Signing
James "J" Prince, founder of Rap-A-Lot Records, author of The Art & Science Of Respect will be at Texas Southern University on October 1, 2018, at noon to commemorate "J Prince Day." The day will include A Conversation with James Prince (12:00-1:00pm), The Art & Science of Respect Book Signing (1:15-2:15pm) and Luncheon In The President's Conference Room (2:30-5:00pm). The event will be at Granville M. Sawyer Auditorium - 3100 Cleburne St., Houston, TX 77004.
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Pope admits the Church has lost credibility over sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis told a crowd of young people in the Estonian capital Tallinn on Tuesday that he understood that many of them were "upset" by the sexual abuse scandals rocking the Catholic Church and that the institution had lost credibility as a result.
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Pope Francis told a crowd of young people in the Estonian capital Tallinn on Tuesday that he understood that many of them were "upset" by …
Published on September 25, 2018
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Scrabble adds 300 words, including one we've all been waiting for: OK
Scrabble players might find themselves twerking their way to victory soon, as hundreds of new words have been added to the game.
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Michelle Obama: 'Democracy continues with or without you'
Former first lady Michelle Obama on Sunday delivered a message to potential voters in the midterm elections, telling them "democracy continues with or without you.
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Howard University Teams Up with Google to Give Black and Latinx a Foothold in Silicon Valley
Howard University and Google are now teaming up to make sure there are more talented Black and Latinx faces in Silicon Valley. The HBCU and the multinational technology company announced their new collaboration, Howard West, a three-month, Computer Science residency during the summer for rising juniors and seniors.
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As World Burns, Trump Adds Fuel to Fire
North Carolina has been hit with a storm of biblical ferocity. Florence has left at least 17 dead there, 500,000 without power, with flash flooding across the state from the coast to the western mountains. Landslides and infectious diseases are predicted to follow. North Carolina is not alone, of course.
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Artist Invites Citizens to Examine Capital Punishment in Texas On October 10
San Antonio artist Mark Menjivar has been engaged in projects looking at capital punishment in Texas from diverse perspectives for over five years. For Open Letters, Menjivar has invited prisoners on Texas’ death row to write letters to the public about their experiences and the trauma they and their families have experienced post-conviction. At the event at the Rothko Chapel, 3900 Yupon Street, on October 10 at 7:00 p.m., attendees will be invited to listen to one of these letters and respond through a facilitated dialogue.
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North Texas Food Bank Hosts Grand Opening of Perot Family Campus
State-of-the-art Food Banking facility more than doubles the organization’s capacity to serve
The North Texas Food Bank officially unveiled its new Northern Distribution center, named the Perot Family Campus, at a special community event in Plano. This state-of-the-art facility is named in honor of the Perot family, recognizing their lead gift to the Food Bank’s Stop Hunger Build Hope capital campaign, showcasing the family’s multi-generational commitment to hunger relief.
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BakerRipley and Chevron to Open Fab Lab Houston to encourage and cultivate STEM education
Fab Lab Houston to offer youth and adults access to technology and digital fabrication equipment
BakerRipley, Chevron Corporation and The Fab Foundation, are bringing innovation to East Aldine with the unveiling of Fab Lab Houston. Fab Lab Houston at the BakerRipley East Aldine Campus is a unique hub for advancing STEM education and entrepreneurship with hands-on projects.
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inaugural Chevron STEM Education award winners
Published on September 17, 2018
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Florence leaves 'a monumental disaster' in the Carolinas -- with more trouble to come
Even as Florence leaves the Carolinas, the floodwater and death toll keep rising. The storm once known as Hurricane Florence has already killed 20 people, trapped hundreds more and made parts of the Carolinas impassable. But forecasters say the worst flooding is yet to come.
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The She Is A CEO Foundation Will Honor Girl Champions at Awards Dinner
Thasunda Brown-Duckett, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Consumer Banking Slated as Keynote
THE SHE IS A CEO FOUNDATION is pleased to announce its’ inaugural Girl Champion Awards Dinner honoring women CEOs and community leaders who have used their platforms to enrich the lives of girls and inspire our future CEOs. The dinner will take place Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Hotel ZaZa (Museum District) 5701 Main Street Houston, Texas 77005, from 6-9:30pm.
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Emmy picks: 'The Americans,' 'Barry' and others that should win, but probably won't
The problem with saying who should win at the Emmys is that such choices inevitably come at the expense of someone else, who often will, and is just as deserving.
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Pope defrocks Chilean priest amid sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis has expelled the Reverend Cristian Precht Bañados of Chile, according to a statement from the Archdiocese of Santiago.
