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137 school children kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria released, undergoing ‘psychosocial counseling,’ official says
At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier this month have been released, the governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna state Uba Sani confirmed in a TV interview aired on Sunday.
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid Named Best Hybrid SUV for Families by U.S. News & World Report
Toyota is proud to announce that the 2024 Highlander Hybrid has been honored with the title of “Best Hybrid SUV for Families” by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition reaffirms Toyota’s commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, innovation, and performance to families across North America.
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Houston native supports U.S. Navy Osprey squadron
etty Officer 1st Class Mercedes Payne, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30. Payne graduated from the High School for Law and Justice in 2013.
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Published on March 25, 2024
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137 school children kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria released, undergoes ‘psychosocial counseling,’ official says
At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier this month have been released, the governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna state Uba Sani confirmed in a TV interview aired on Sunday.
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With US Supreme Court abortion drug hearing looming, study shows how self-managed abortion became more common post-Dobbs
Medication abortion has become increasingly common since it first became available in the United States two decades ago, and a new study finds that requests for abortion pills through sources outside of the formal health-care system surged after the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision removed the federal right to an abortion.
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No. 1 Houston survives OT upset scare after dramatic buzzer beater from No. 9 Texas A&M with Sweet 16 now set
The No. 1 seeded Houston Cougars survived an overtime upset scare in the men’s March Madness after the No. 9 seed Texas A&M Aggies hit a dramatic buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of regulation on Sunday.
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Colorful paintings of daily life uncovered in 4,300-year-old Egyptian tomb
Colorful paintings of daily life in ancient Egypt have been discovered in a tomb dating back more than 4,300 years.
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US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion to be disbanded as part of government spending bill
The US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be dissolved as part of the government spending bill that passed Friday, the office’s director said in a statement Friday.
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Dr. Sesha Joi Moon, director of the House of Representatives Office of Diversity and Inclusion, poses outside the US Capitol in Washington on September 13, …
Published on March 25, 2024
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‘Extraordinary’ archive of ancient brains could help shed light on mental illness
An undertaker turned academic, Alexandra Morton-Hayward became interested in brains — specifically how they decompose — during her former job.
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After "The Walls Came Tumbling Down
There is a narrative that many of us heard when we were children. This story tells how Joshua and the Israelites “Fought the Battle of Jerico.” According to one writer, “The story of the Israelite conquest of Jericho (Joshua 2-6) is one of the best known and best loved in the entire Bible. The vivid description of faith and victory has been a source of inspiration for countless generations of Bible readers.”
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Court clerk accused of jury tampering in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial resigned
The clerk of court accused of jury tampering in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial has resigned, she announced Monday, almost two months after a judge ruled the allegations against the Colleton County, South Carolina, official were not enough to grant Murdaugh a new trial.
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UN Security Council passes resolution; calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The UN Security Council on Monday passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Gaza and Israel after the United States abstained.
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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspending Senate campaign
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is suspending her campaign for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat, she announced Sunday.
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Published on March 24, 2024
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A skid steer clears a driveway in Pewaukee on Friday morning after a spring storm dumped snow across the area. Mandatory Credit: Scott Ash/Milwaukee Jourrnal/USA …
Published on March 24, 2024
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Galveston College Invites High School Girls and Women of All Ages to Attend 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3
Women Leaders from ExxonMobil, Worley, Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Turner Industries and Others to Serve as Speakers
Galveston College – along with eight other community colleges which comprise the Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium – is inviting high school girls and women of all ages to attend the 2024 Women In Industry Conference on Wednesday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT. Conference attendees will hear from accomplished speakers and panelists, network to build connections, and learn about rewarding careers for women in petrochemical, construction, avionics, biotech, and IT industries.
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Galveston College Invites High School Girls and Women of All Ages to Attend 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3
Women Leaders from ExxonMobil, Worley, Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Turner Industries and Others to Serve as Speakers
Galveston College – along with eight other community colleges which comprise the Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium – is inviting high school girls and women of all ages to attend the 2024 Women In Industry Conference on Wednesday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT. Conference attendees will hear from accomplished speakers and panelists, network to build connections, and learn about rewarding careers for women in petrochemical, construction, avionics, biotech, and IT industries.
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Congressman Al Green Joins Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Democratic Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Reaffirm House Support for Two-State Solution
On March 12, 2024, Congressman Al Green shared remarks at a press conference led by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Democratic colleagues to introduce H.Res.1074 – Reaffirming the House of Representatives Support of a Two-State Solution. This resolution would reaffirm the State of Israel's right to exist, recognize Palestinians’ right to sovereignty and self-determination through a Palestinian state, support a two-state solution, and condemn all calls and actions that reject a two-state solution. Members of Congress also addressed the Israel-Hamas conflict, appealing for the release of hostages, an immediate ceasefire, and humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza. The press conference is accessible by clicking here. Congressman Green issued the following statement at the press conference:
