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Europe sees China through a Russian lens, and Beijing is not happy
As leaders of major Western democracies and their allies met in two back-to-back summits this week in Europe, their focus was clear: keeping pressure on Russia as its brutal assault on Ukraine enters its fifth month.
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Supreme Court says Biden can end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' immigration policy
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Joe Biden the green light to end the controversial "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy that originated under the Trump administration.
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HISD expands participation in Verizon Innovative Learning program
Houston Independent School District, in partnership with Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning, will welcome eight schools into the Verizon Innovative Learning program, Verizon’s education initiative which addresses barriers to digital inclusion, for the 2022-23 school year.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson to join a Supreme Court in turmoil
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to join the Supreme Court on Thursday, making history as the first female African-American justice and beginning what could be a decades-long tenure.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to federal prosecutors, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused.
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Upcoming discussion hosted by PVAMU’s Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center to focus on raising healthy children in hostile environments
The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University announced today it will host “Beyond Rage: Raising Healthy Kids in Hostile Climates” on July 12. The virtual discussion will feature sociologist Janice Johnson Dias.
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FCC commissioner calls on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores
A member of the Federal Communications Commission is renewing calls for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing national security concerns surrounding TikTok's Chinese-based parent company, ByteDance.
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Former Giuliani associate Lev Parnas sentenced to 20 months in prison
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison in connection with to convictions on campaign finance, wire fraud and false statements.
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NYC, State of NY announce lawsuits against ghost gun retailers
Authorities in New York filed lawsuits against 10 companies selling parts for so-called ghost guns, in an effort to hold distributors accountable for the proliferation of mail-order components used to make untraceable guns that lead to shootings.
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Ted Cruz just picked a fight with a Muppet. Again.
On Tuesday, Elmo -- yes, the perennially joyful red Muppet who loves, literally, everyone -- got vaccinated against Covid-19.
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KTSU turns 50!
Backyard Party celebrates half century of broadcasting excellence
More than 1,000 people came to support TSU’s KTSU 90.9FM as it celebrated 50 years of on-air excellence with an on-campus Backyard Party on Friday, June 24.
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Los Angeles County votes to return beach property taken from Black owners in Jim Crow era
A stretch of prime Southern California beachfront real estate was returned to the descendants of its Black owners Tuesday, nearly a century after the parcel was taken by the city of Manhattan Beach.
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HHS secretary pledges to protect access to reproductive health care, including medication abortion
US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra pledged to protect access to reproductive health care in a news conference on Tuesday, including considering steps to increase access to medication abortion.
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US to offer monkeypox vaccines in states with high case rates
The Biden administration announced steps to beef up its response to monkeypox on Tuesday, detailing plans to offer more vaccines and more tests to people who are most at risk of getting it -- including men who have sex with men and their partners.
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FDA advisers vote to include an Omicron-specific component for a coronavirus booster in the US
The US Food and Drug Administration's independent Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted Tuesday to support recommending inclusion of an Omicron-specific component for a Covid-19 booster vaccine.
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An ancient practice may offer relief from chronic tension headaches
People who experience a particularly persistent type of headache pain could find relief in an ancient Chinese practice, according to new research.
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Babies will continue to die during sleep despite new regulations on sleep products, child advocates fear
Store shelves holding baby products designed to help parents ease babies into sleep may be barren this week, due to new US Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations that went into effect on June 23.
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Lil Nas X talks 'painful and strained' relationship with BET
Lil Nas X is calling out the BET Awards for a lack of inclusivity. The rapper and recording artist has expressed his disappointment that he was shut out of nominations this year.
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Tom Hanks admits doubts over 'Forrest Gump' bus bench scenes
Tom Hanks has revealed how he didn't think the iconic bus bench scenes in smash hit movie "Forrest Gump" would make it into the final cut.
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Nick Cannon says he's 'failed miserably' at monogamy
Nick Cannon is "a hopeless romantic." During a conversation on the "All The Way with Shelley Wade" podcast, Cannon said that he hopes to marry again some day.
