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Key lawmaker warns at UFO hearing: 'Unidentified aerial phenomena are a potential national security threat'
Key lawmakers warned at a House hearing on Tuesday that unidentified aerial phenomena -- popularly known as UFOs -- must be investigated and taken seriously as a potential threat to national security.
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Biden visits memorial site for victims of Buffalo mass shooting
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the memorial site for a mass shooting in which 10 people were killed in an act of violent racism, a devastating reminder to the President of challenges he ran to address.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 booster shots for children ages 5 to 11
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 at least five months after completion of the primary vaccine series.
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Knowing the signs of a stroke and getting help quickly can make all the difference, experts say
When it comes to a stroke, acting fast is key. "Time lost is brain lost. Every minute counts," according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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City of Houston Announces New Art Installation at Central Library's Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today the completion of a new commission of mosaic artworks located in the Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza at the Jesse H. Jones Central Library.
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Dr. Rhea Lawson, Director of HPL, Marsha Dorsey-Outlaw, artist, and Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston, pose in front of Dorsey-Outlaw’s mosaic work. Photo by Alex …
Published on May 16, 2022
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What we know about Buffalo supermarket shooting suspect Payton Gendron
The 18-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed 10 people in Buffalo Saturday afternoon was motivated by hate, authorities said, targeting a supermarket in the heart of a predominantly Black community.
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Published on May 16, 2022
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Published on May 16, 2022
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Published on May 16, 2022
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Published on May 16, 2022
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Published on May 16, 2022
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Around The Bases: Astros Takes Series From The Washington Nationals
No problem. Houston sent former two-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the mound to put everything back in order. He pitched five scoreless innings allowing only two hits in his final inning of work as the Astros got back on the winning track by defeating Washington 8-0.
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Princeton partners with PVAMU, UNCF, other HBCUs to expand research, innovation
New Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation announces five partner institutions
Princeton University is partnering with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to launch a groundbreaking program designed to enable research collaborations between Princeton faculty and their peers at HBCUs.
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Lexus LC 500 Named Performance Vehicle of Texas
Texas Auto Writers Association Recognize 2022 Lexus LC 500, 2022 Lexus NX 450h+, and 2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 at 2022 Texas Auto Roundup
The 2022 Lexus LC 500 was named the Performance Vehicle of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) at the 2022 Texas Auto Roundup held recently in Fort Worth, Texas. The LC 500 also won the highest mark in the luxury car category and was recognized for best exterior at the signature spring driving event. The 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ won the highest mark in the Luxury CUV category and the 2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 in the Performance Coupe category.
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GOP looks to marginalize Cawthorn if he wins Tuesday primary
Republicans are publicly and privately rooting for Rep. Madison Cawthorn to lose his North Carolina primary race on Tuesday. But they're also preparing for an alternate scenario: how to deal with the embattled freshman if he returns to Congress after becoming a party pariah.
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Ann Johnson – The Sankofa Project Curated By Tierney Malone
Main Street Windows • Through May 14th
Derived from the Ghanian word “Sankofa,” meaning “one must acknowledge the past to move forward,” The Sankofa Project is a multi-year curatorial project examining the historical events leading up to our current moment of social unrest and racial reckoning. Artwork curated by Malone will be presented on Lawndale’s east-facing windows off Main Street and accompanied by programming to inspire dialogue within our community.
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Now Accepting Nominations for EPA Human Studies Review Board
EPA is seeking nominations for ex- appointed by the EPA Administrator to experts to serve on the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB), a federal advisory committee that provides independent advice and recommendations to EPA on proposed and completed third party pesticide or disinfection research involving intentional human subject exposures.
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Menefee Urges EPA Action On Ozone Measures
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), a press release states.
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Published on May 13, 2022
