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WNBA star Brittney Griner apologizes to Russian court ahead of verdict in drug-smuggling trial
The detained WNBA star Brittney Griner apologized and asked for leniency in an emotional speech to a Russian courtroom Thursday at the close of her drug-smuggling trial and ahead of an expected verdict.
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Trump and Orban set to take stage in Texas as activists gather for conservative confab
Former President Donald Trump, who is weighing when to announce his expected third run for the Republican presidential nomination, will address a gathering of conservative activists here this weekend.
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Former President Donald Trump, who is weighing when to announce his expected third run for the Republican presidential nomination, will address CPAC. Hungarian Prime Minister …
Published on August 4, 2022
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Harris County, CASE for Kids to present 2022 County Connections awardees with checks
Harris County Commissioners and the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids), a division of Harris County Department of Education, will present checks to the 2022 County Connections Youth Summer Initiative grant awardees in four symbolic ceremonies over the next two weeks.
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Hulu Debuts Official Trailer For Upcoming 10-Part Docuseries ‘Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers’
Hulu’s 10-part documentary “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” debuts its official trailer. The story captures the rise and success of one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports history
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Private astronaut missions to the ISS will soon require an experienced astronaut chaperone
Private astronaut missions to the International Space Station will have to be chaperoned by a former NASA astronaut, per new proposed requirements from the US space agency.
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First on CNN: Texas DPS trooper arrived on scene of Uvalde school shooting earlier than previously known, body cam shows
Body camera footage released by the city of Uvalde last month shows a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was on the scene outside Robb Elementary School just 2 minutes and 28 seconds after the gunman entered, a timeline earlier than previously known.
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Miss Texas USA title goes to Asian American woman for the first time
R'Bonney Gabriel can proudly wear the crown - as soon as she was named Miss Texas USA, she had just opened doors for so many.
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Blueface And Chrisean Rock Filmed Fighting On The Street In Hollywood
Black America Web reports that some celebrity relationships are so toxic that it’s a surprise the union even happened in the first place. One of the most recent examples of a couple that could certainly use some counseling is rapper Blueface and his protégée/girlfriend (?) Chrisean Rock.
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On August 1, Drake posted a story on his verified Instagram account saying that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is postponing the show. …
Published on August 2, 2022
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Drake says he's tested positive for Covid and postpones Young Money Reunion show
The planned Young Money Reunion concert with Drake, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne will have to wait a bit longer.
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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China's threats of retaliation over the visit.
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Todd and Julie Chrisley say they 'feel like we're hemorrhaging' since convictions
Todd and Julie Chrisley's marriage has been strengthened since they were convicted of conspiracy to defraud banks out of of more than $30 million in loans.
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Jake Gyllenhaal to star in 'Road House' remake for Amazon Prime
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is helping bring back a cult classic. Gyllenhaal is set to star in a remake of "Road House" for Amazon Prime.
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Jake Gyllenhaal, seen here at the premiere of "The Lost Daughter" during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 03 in Venice, Italy, is …
Published on August 2, 2022
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Senate passes bill to expand death and disability benefits for public safety officers who suffer from PTSD and those who die by suicide
The Senate approved a House-passed bill on Monday night that would expand disability benefits to public safety officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic events, and would provide death benefits to survivors of officers who die by suicide in the wake of those events.
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Sandy Hook parents testify about the 'hell' Alex Jones inflicted on them through lies about the shooting
The parents of a child who was murdered during the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting delivered emotional testimony in a Texas court on Tuesday, telling a jury that the lies pushed by right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones have stained the legacy of their son and tormented them for years.
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Meta selects Texas Southern University as research partner to enhance Instagram experience
Texas Southern University has been selected to be part of the launch of a new research project by Meta. This research, led by Meta’s Civil Rights and Responsible AI Teams, is being done with the goal of creating a better user experience for historically marginalized communities.
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An NRA charity planned to raffle an AR-15 at a Texas event. Then Uvalde families protested and the group lost its site
A fundraiser for a charity affiliated with the powerful National Rifle Association won't be held as planned Saturday at a municipal facility in Texas after relatives of children slaughtered in May at an elementary school some 40 miles away lobbied city council members to deny the event its venue.
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An American dentist and big-game hunter is found guilty of killing his wife on their African safari
An American dentist and big-game hunter was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of his wife on an African safari.
