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'A major part of Ralph died': Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks out
Ralph Yarl, a Black 16-year-old boy, was shot by a White 84-year-old homeowner after mistakenly going to the wrong address to pick up his siblings in Kansas City, Missouri. His aunt, Faith Spoonmore, and Attorney Lee Merritt speak to CNN's Don Lemon to provide an update on his condition.
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McCarthy makes plea for Republicans to back debt ceiling plan
Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a plea to House Republicans during a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning to back his debt ceiling plan, telling them that although it doesn't have to include everything they want, it will help get him to the negotiating table.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, here in Washington, DC, on March 10, made a plea to House Republicans during a closed-door meeting Tuesday to back his …
Published on April 18, 2023
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Today is Tax Day. Here's what you need to know if you haven't filed your return yet — and even if you have
It's April 18, the official deadline to file your federal and state income tax returns for 2022. (It is also, apparently, National Animal Crackers Day for those who celebrate.)
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High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America
High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years.
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Welcome to Paradise: Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya
Escape to a tropical paradise at Andaz Mayakoba Resort, where luxury, natural beauty, and captivating experiences converge for an unforgettable getaway.
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Comicpalooza Brings Captain Kirk to Space City and Spurs Reunion of Fantasy Superstars
Galactic Heroes and Vampire Brothers Amplify 2023 Comicpalooza Line-Up
Continuing its trajectory, Comicpalooza unveiled the latest additions to a star-studded lineup. The pop-culture convention announced legendary actor William Shatner, luminaries Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder will join the May 26-28 event. Trekkies will be able to see the two Star Trek captains while The Vampire Diaries fans will be treated to a brotherly reunion as they all make their Comicpalooza debut at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Iconic Country Star Tim McGraw to Perform at 1DayHouston
Love Has No Limits (LHNL), a nonprofit working to address some of the nation’s most pressing challenges by harnessing the power of collaboration, announces award-winning country singer Tim McGraw as a headliner for 1DayHouston’s exclusive concert experience Sunday, April 30. McGraw will be celebrating the hard work of thousands of volunteers at Houston’s largest single-day giveback event, 1DayHouston. The first 32,000 registrants will gain access to one of two private concerts Saturday, April 29 or Sunday, April 30 after serving the minimum of 3 hours of volunteer work.
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Here are the EV models eligible for new tax credits up to $7,500
The Treasury Department has revealed which cars will be eligible for the new electric vehicle tax credits. Fewer models are eligible for the new subsidy than in previous years, but some of the most well-known EVs still qualify, according to the Monday announcement.
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Occupational Therapy Month: Celebrating Colleagues Who Provide Support in Unique Ways
In observance of Occupational Therapy Month and Autism Awareness Month, we shine a light on Harris County Department of Education Occupational Therapist (OT) Tammy Hillegeist, who works with students in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD like five-year-old Roslyn Black, who is on the autism spectrum.
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Biden to speak to the Irish Parliament to highlight personal and political ties
President Joe Biden is spending much of his trip to Ireland this week exploring his family's roots, from the shoemaker who sailed from Newry in 1849 in search of a better life in America to the brick-seller in Ballina who sold 28,000 bricks to pay for his own family's passage to the US.
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Toxic smoke is spewing from an inferno at a recycling plant known as a 'fire hazard,' officials say. The flames could burn for days
The raging fire shooting toxic smoke from an eastern Indiana recycling plant has forced thousands of people to evacuate and countless more to wonder what the impacts might be to their health and environment.
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Elon Musk says he's cut about 80% of Twitter's staff
Elon Musk has laid off more than 6,000 people at Twitter since taking over the company, he told the BBC in a rare interview late Tuesday.
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Miller Outdoor Theatre opened May 12, 1923. Celebrate with Houston Ballet May 12, 2023
Miller Outdoor Theatre celebrates its official 100th Anniversary Birthday on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. with a colossal birthday cake! Indulge in luscious slices of delicious cake by El Bolillo Bakery served during intermission at the concession stand and of course, snap a photo of yourself, family, and friends “popping” out of the larger-than -life 7-foot “art” cake nestled in the greenery of the Miller Plaza. Plus enjoy “Life is a Dance,” a mural created by artist Mark DeLeon as part of the season-long celebration which will be on display at Miller that evening.
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Maryland sheriff and firearms dealer indicted in illegal machine gun acquisition scheme, DOJ says
A sheriff and a local firearms dealer in Frederick County, Maryland, have been indicted on federal charges for their roles in a scheme to illegally acquire machine guns so they could be rented out for profit, federal prosecutors announced.
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Hakeem Jeffries' 'vague recollection' of controversy surrounding his uncle undermined by college editorial defending him
For years, Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has told a similar story: he was off at college and shielded from controversies surrounding his uncle, Black studies professor Leonard Jeffries, who eventually lost his job over incendiary comments about Jewish people. Hakeem Jeffries has said he had only a "vague recollection" of the controversy, saying he couldn't even recall coverage of it in local press.
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Hakeem Jeffries' office maintained his record in public service was one of "bringing communities together" and said he did not share his uncle's views. Mandatory …
Published on April 12, 2023
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The Louisville shooter's family says he had mental health challenges as the city prepares to honor the victims
As officials in Louisville, Kentucky, prepare to host a vigil to grieve the five people killed Monday in a downtown bank shooting, the 25-year-old gunman's family released a statement saying he struggled with depression but they had no idea he was plotting the attack.As officials in Louisville, Kentucky, prepare to host a vigil to grieve the five people killed Monday in a downtown bank shooting, the 25-year-old gunman's family released a statement saying he struggled with depression but they had no idea he was plotting the attack.
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Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny's health deteriorates in prison amid poisoning accusations
Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been experiencing severe stomach issues in prison, and members of his team fear that he may have been poisoned again.
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TDECU Names New Vice President for Strategic Investments and Ventures
TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union with more than $4.7 billion in assets, has named Joe Kaessner as New Vice President of Strategic Investments and Ventures.
