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Ukrainians seeking shelter in US must have TB screenings and certain vaccinations
The United States is preparing to welcome more displaced Ukrainians now that the Biden administration has approved the first group to enter through the new Uniting for Ukraine program. Ukrainians began arriving through the program this month.
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Who is Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer known as the 'Merchant of Death', touted for US prisoner swap?
The future of two American citizens detained in Russia could hinge on the release of a convicted Russian arms dealer, nicknamed the "Merchant of Death" by his accusers, whose life story inspired a Hollywood film.
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Mexico's next president is the perfect foil to Trump
"If Trump sends out an offensive tweet, I will take charge and answer him," said incoming Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as "AMLO," at a campaign rally in Oaxaca. Lopez Obrador, who founded the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA), follows in the populist tradition, and vowed to fight fire with fire when it comes to Trump.
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Cristiano Ronaldo arrives to crowd fanfare at Juventus
The world's most famous summer signing showed up for his Juventus medical in style on Monday to a throng of new supporters in Turin holding signs, waving banners and singing songs.
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‘Heartbreaking:’ Leaders react to death of three-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself
City leaders expressed frustration over the ongoing gun violence as well as preventable nature of the death of a three-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself with a gun over the weekend.
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Wisconsin faces Covid-19 crisis as coronavirus cases continue to rise, governor says
Wisconsin's governor on Tuesday warned of an impending crisis as the state continues to see coronavirus cases rise and its hospitals overwhelmed.
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Biden to name Trump policy critics to lead two key immigration agencies
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus to serve as commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection and Ur Jaddou to serve as director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, according to four sources familiar with the selections.
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Brittney Griner court appearance ends without a verdict -- another hearing is scheduled for Friday
WNBA star Brittney Griner's hearing in a court outside Moscow ended Thursday without a verdict, and a fourth hearing in her trial was scheduled for Friday morning, a US official familiar with the matter said.
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Great Futures Dinner Rescheduled for September 24, 2020
In response to the latest guidelines and information from city, state, and federal officials, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston has made the decision to postpone the Great Futures Dinner scheduled for April 22, 2020. While it is disappointing to not proceed with the event as planned, safety is our number one priority and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Crews rescue 2 people after tree crashes into home in west Baltimore, fire union says
Two people were rescued after a large tree crashed into a home amid a storm in west Baltimore, the city fire union said.
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Prices are rising for just about everything, forcing millions of Americans to make increasingly difficult choices. Mandatory Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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Houston Native Supports Navy’s Most Advanced Submarines
A 2011 Cycreek High School graduate and Houston native is serving aboard the homeport for U.S. Atlantic Fleet’s ballistic missile nuclear submarines.
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Black-Owned Mobile App, WebWed, Revolutionizes the Wedding/ Legal Tech Industry and Will Forever Change the Way People Get Married
From its inception, WebWed Mobile and its owners have been dedicated to providing access to marriage and marriage equality to everyone all over the world. Now, it is with great excitement to announce the success of the mobile app. WebWed Mobile is further pleased to announce the future of the wedding industry; as it is a cross-platform mobile application that will allow people to get married and share their special wedding moment from anywhere in the world, legally and 100% online.
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Houston Sailor Returns Home after Middle East Deployment
A 2002 Willowridge High School graduate and Houston native is one of 1,200 sailors who recently returned to Naval Station Mayport after a six-month deployment aboard USS Iwo Jima.
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Ayesha Curry Brings the Smoke to Houston
November 14, 2018, International Smoke located at 800 Sorella Court in Houston officially opened its doors to celebrate the collaboration between Chefs Ayesha Curry and Michael Medina. The concept is noted as being inspired “from their discovery that the word “Barbecue” has different culinary interpretations internationally, which influenced the concept and menu.”
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Jake Tapper to interview Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in first joint interview since winning election
CNN's Jake Tapper will interview President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Thursday in their first joint interview since winning the election, the network announced Tuesday.
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Kevin Liles and London On Da Track Partner with Verizon to Bring Back the Art of Freestyle with National Emcee Competition
#Freestyle50 challenge to Award Record Deal, $10,000 and More
Freestyle represents hip-hop in its purest form – authentic self-expression that achieves a universal truth. Although rap has taken on many different forms over the years, nothing can compare to the raw power of spontaneous rhymes being spit by an emcee artist who’s seen it, lived it and feels it. That’s why music mogul Kevin Liles and mega producer London On Da Track are partnering with Verizon to inspire the next generation of rappers with the #freestyle50 challenge, a national talent competition in search of the next voice of hip-hop.
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5G Will Revolutionize Our Lives -- and Unleash Security Threats
What once seemed like science fiction will soon become reality. Doctors will perform surgery from thousands of miles away using remote-controlled robots. Self-driving cars will zip through traffic.
