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Why Americans need a stimulus deal in three stats
Congress passed a landmark relief package at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, but since then has failed to approve more federal aid while families continue to struggle.
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Fed chair Jerome Powell warns fight against inflation will bring 'some pain'
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell warned that the central bank's mission to tame inflation will result in "some pain" for US households.
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Eastern Kentucky Deserves Better Leaders
The extreme weather that is savaging various parts of America hit Eastern Kentucky last week when unprecedented flash floods wiped out homes and devastated communities, taking at least 37 lives, with hundreds still missing." The region was hit by 8 to 10 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period, what experts called a one in a thousand-year rain event. Those who escaped now struggle to survive in high heat and humidity, with roads and bridges washed out, and food and clean water hard to find. And the region is under another flood watch as this is written.
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What Elon Musk as 'Person of the Year' says about us
After a year in which vaccines developed by brilliant scientists became widely available in the United States and health care professionals worked heroically to treat millions of people sickened by Covid-19, Time magazine has selected tech billionaire Elon Musk as its Person of the Year. The choice says so much about our priorities as a culture and the way we fixate on the wealthy -- even when their actions are selfish and irresponsible.
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Biden’s Walk Can Beat Trump’s Talk with the Working Class, But He Needs to Speak Up
Spoiler alert! Donald Trump will be allowed to remain on the ballot this fall.
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Taliban fighters execute 22 Afghan commandos as they try to surrender
Over clear but unsteady video, the words ring out: "Surrender, commandos, surrender." Several men emerge from a building; they are clearly unarmed.
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How a nullified election in Connecticut became a rallying cry for Trump supporters
An illegal voting scheme in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has become a rallying cry for former President Donald Trump and his supporters who are still pushing false claims about 2020 election security and trying to sow doubts ahead of the 2024 presidential contest.
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Takeaways from the Michigan primaries
Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their respective primaries in Michigan on Tuesday, but a glance under the hood of the results reveals serious concerns for both campaigns as they pivot to a likely November rematch that is looking more volatile by the day.Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their respective primaries in Michigan on Tuesday, but a glance under the hood of the results reveals serious concerns for both campaigns as they pivot to a likely November rematch that is looking more volatile by the day.
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NEWS: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Endorses Sanders for President
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. announced on Sunday that he is endorsing Sen. Bernie Sanders for president and will speak today at an event with the senator in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Parents to Congress: My Child Depends On CHIP for Health Insurance
Hazel Hoffman is only five years old, but her medical bills are already through the roof. The little girl suffers from a form of epilepsy that has sent her to the hospital multiple times with severe seizures. Her medications alone cost more than $1,500 a month.
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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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What Do Recycled Tires Have to Do With Religious Liberty? The Supreme Court Is About to Find Out
When Missouri launched an initiative in 2012 to encourage schools to use recycled tires to produce safer playground surfaces, it likely had no idea it was triggering a major religious liberty fight.
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New Gene Changes Linked to Greater Risk of Brain and Ovarian Cancer
Genetic changes and variants linked to the development of brain and ovarian cancers have been discovered in two new studies. This significant development offers researchers the chance to understand more about how these cancers develop and how they may one day be treated, or even prevented.
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Because They Were Just Germans?
In my hometown of Williamsburg, Virginia, there is a living museum whose stated motto is: "That the future may learn from the past."
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces 2021 Hispanic Heritage Awards Winners
Mayor Sylvester Turner honors five exceptional Houstonians during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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How one city missed warning after warning until its health system collapsed
It's waiting hours in line to buy an oxygen tank -- only to find there's none left. For some, it's rushing from hospital to hospital with a sick spouse or parent -- only to find there are no beds available. For others, it's waiting outside of hospitals for news of a loved one -- only to hear they could not be saved.
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Doug Jones Won U.S. Senate Race in Alabama Because of Black Women Trying to “Save America”
Doug Jones defeated Roy Moore in Tuesday’s Alabama Senate race with the overwhelming support of black women voters, 98 percent of whom cast their ballots for the Democrat. According to CNN’s exit polls, only 34 percent of white women voted for Jones, with 63 percent of that voter bloc offering their support to Moore instead. The Republican has been accused of pursuing inappropriate relationships with teen girls as an adult.
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Toyota: We Are Here for You! Toyota's Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
Fabrication of Face Shields and Collaboration to Ramp Up the Manufacture of Vital Medical Devices for Hospitals
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) continues to assist those in need with essential supplies, emergency relief and is providing on-going support to many local organizations and non-profits.
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Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy Celebrates Second Year & Key Milestones
As we observe National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (Sept. 19-25) the Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy (MOAL) is pleased to celebrate its second year of establishment in the City of Houston.
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Athletes Struck Down by Gastroenteritis at IAAF World Championships
Athletes staying at one of the team hotels for the IAAF World Championships in London have been affected by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, officials have confirmed.
