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Fox agrees to give more Murdoch docs to Smartmatic in its defamation case
Fox News has agreed to give voting technology company Smartmatic additional documents about Fox Corporation Chairman Rupert Murdoch and other senior corporate executives. Smartmatic is suing the right-wing network for $2.7 billion over its airing of 2020 election lies.
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Kamala Harris to make the case for Biden's reelection at abortion rights rally
Vice President Kamala Harris will make the case for President Joe Biden's reelection bid Tuesday at a political rally on reproductive freedom, a Harris adviser told CNN, saying that "finishing the job" for 2024 is about fighting to protect abortion access among other rights facing nationwide restrictions.
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Grand Jury Takes No Action on Indictment of Houston Officer
A Harris County grand jury took no action Wednesday afternoon on potential charges against Houston police officer Shane Privette in the April 2022 fatal shooting of Jalen Randle, meaning the case will be presented to a new grand jury as soon as is practical.
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Oprah Winfrey and Taraji P. Henson discuss 'full circle' moments while presenting the new 'Color Purple' at CinemaCon
Oprah Winfrey appeared at CinemaCon for her first time in Las Vegas on Tuesday to present a new film that is near and dear to her heart -- a musical reboot of 1985's acclaimed "The Color Purple," based on the novel of the same name by Alice Walker.
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Oprah Winfrey appeared at CinemaCon for her first time in Las Vegas on Tuesday to present a new film that is near and dear to …
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Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms
A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get parents' consent before creating accounts for teens, reflecting a growing trend at all levels of government to restrict how Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms engage with young users.
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‘Queen Charlotte’: Everything You Need to Know About the ‘Bridgerton’ Prequel
The Bridgerton world is expanding. Watch Queen Charlotte take her throne in the new trailer.
Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) is never shy about taking center stage in Bridgerton. Supporting character or not, she recognizes that’s exactly where she and her enviable outfits belong. But the beloved royal is about to enjoy the limelight like never before in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, her prequel series premiering May 4 and created by steamy drama master Shonda Rhimes.
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"House of Cotton" by Monica Brashears
The role is yours, if you want it. You can play the part on a stage or in a film, but there are a few requirements: you have to be able to sing and dance and speak with an accent. Can you convince an audience that you're someone you're not? As in the new book, "House of Cotton" by Monica Brashears, can you play dead?
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Former Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson formally announces 2024 presidential campaign
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally kicked off his presidential campaign on Wednesday with a speech in Bentonville, Arkansas, seeking to distinguish himself from the GOP field with his long career in government and "commonsense conservatism."
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House Republicans race toward debt ceiling vote after 11th-hour rewrite
House Republicans are rallying around their proposal to raise the nation's borrowing limit and slash federal spending after leadership made a flurry of last-minute changes designed to win over key GOP holdouts -- a major reversal after leadership insisted they would not alter the bill text.
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Man arrested in 'demonic' murder and dismemberment of Uber Eats driver in Florida, investigators say
An accused MS-13 gang member has been arrested in Holiday, Florida, and charged in what the sheriff described as a "demonic" murder of an Uber Eats delivery driver whose remains were found dismembered at the suspect's home last week, according to investigators.
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Disney sues DeSantis and oversight board after vote to nullify agreement with special taxing district
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Wednesday sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board, accusing the Republican 2024 presidential prospect of weaponizing his political power to punish the company for exercising its free speech rights.
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Diana Ramirez Named Interim Harris County Administrator
Ramirez becomes the first woman and first Latina county administrator of the third-largest county in U.S.
In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved a motion by Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones to nominate Diana Ramirez as interim Harris County Administrator. Ramirez will be the first woman and first Latina to hold the position, which is responsible for implementing the Commissioners Court’s policies and goals. Ramirez currently serves as the executive director of the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity. She joined Harris County in August 2021 after 30 years of public service, including executive experience as the Assistant Budget Director of Travis County and working for the Texas General Land Office and Texas Health & Human Services.
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Walmart Health Nearly Doubles in Size With Launch Into Two New States in 2024
Since we opened our first Walmart Health center in 2019, our goal has been simple: serve our communities by providing accessible, convenient and affordable healthcare. Our healthcare providers don’t just care for patients – they build relationships within their communities.
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Today is World Malaria Day - Zero Malaria Starts with Us!
Malaria Infects Approximately 2,000 Americans Each Year
Every year, April 25th marks World Malaria Day – a day to recognize the global efforts to combat one of the world's deadliest diseases. Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. With temperatures on the rise and with mosquito season upon us, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) wants to encourage residents to take precautions.
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Custody Case Over Newborn Shows How Blacks Are Criminalized
A Black Texas couple has been reunited with their newborn daughter after authorities removed the baby and placed her in foster care last month citing a doctor's concerns about how they were treating a jaundice diagnosis.
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Changes are coming to AP African American Studies course that's faced criticism from Florida governor
The College Board is making changes to the framework of its Advanced Placement African American Studies course for high school students amid criticism from Florida's influential Republican governor and others who have accused the program of imposing a "political agenda."
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ABC & Will Trent Want You to Adopt Your Very Own Betty
Adoption Fees Waived at Best Friends Animal Society Locations for National Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet-Day (April 28 – April 30)
This Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, the cast of ABC’S Will Trent are urging fans to get out and adopt their very own sidekick and Best Friend.
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ABC’s Will Trent x Best Friends Animal Society - Pet Adoption PSA
Sunday, April 30th is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet Day, and to celebrate, we teamed up with ABC's Will Trent on this adorable PSA starring Ramón Rodríguez and Belle who play Will Trent and Betty (his rescued dog). Don’t miss #WillTrent Tuesdays at 10/9c on ABC and stream on Hulu! Love animals? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubBestFriends Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and runs lifesaving programs all across the country, as well as the nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary. Working collaboratively with a network of animal welfare and shelter partners, and community members nationwide, Best Friends is working to Save Them All®. For more information, visit bestfriends.org.
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Taylor Swift explains her hand injury
Insert either a "Shake It Off" or "Bad Blood" play on words for this this story. While performing during the recent Houston stop for her "Eras Tour," Taylor Swift cut her hand and bled.
