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Man charged in toddler's death after surveillance video failed to show child being hit by car, according to charging documents
A man accused of killing a toddler claimed the child was fatally injured when he was hit by a car, according to court documents.
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How to stop Black people from meeting my cousin Emmett Till's fate
In 1955, Emmett Till, a Black boy who was just 14 and a mere five foot four inches tall, was kidnapped and brutally tortured by White men -- all for allegedly whistling at a White woman. Yet, more than six decades later, lynching is still not a federal hate crime.
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Chicago 911 dispatcher raises concerns about CPD staffing shortage
A city dispatcher who was praised for the way he handled the deadly shooting of Officer Ella French is raising concerns about a staffing shortage in the Chicago Police Department.
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Jurors in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking have asked for transcripts from all four accusers' testimony
After taking a long weekend for the Christmas holiday, jurors in Ghislaine Maxwell's federal sex trafficking trial resumed deliberations Monday morning in New York.
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1,450 Afghan kids were evacuated to the US without their parents. Some are still in limbo
An 8-year-old sobs every night after her aunt puts her to bed. A 17-year-old wakes up clutching his pillow and calling out his little brother's name.
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As South Africa mourns Desmond Tutu, so do LGBTQ groups, Palestinians and climate activists
On Monday, cathedral bells tolled at midday in Cape Town as South Africa began a week of mourning for the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on Sunday.
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Advocates Push to Pardon 110 Black Soldiers Guilty in 1917 Houston Riots
The South Texas College of Law Houston, the local NAACP chapter, advocates and supporters plan to push for the pardon of 110 Black soldiers convicted of mutiny and rioting at Camp Logan in 1917, the Houston Chronicle reported. The soldiers were hanged, executed or sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in the 1917 riots, which occurred after months of racial tensions toward the all-Black Third Battalion of the United States Army’s 24th Infantry Regiment.
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Walmart apologizes after woman says Black dolls more expensive than white ones
While trying to teach her kids about their heritage, a Kentucky mother found that finding diverse toys comes at a price. Asheria Brown, a mother of three, was looking for a more diverse version of a doll set that her daughter had found at a Walmart store.
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Vice President Harris, Treasury Announce Billions for Black, Minority Businesses at Freedman’s Bank Forum
Vice President Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen headlined the annual Freedman’s Bank Forum on Tuesday, announcing $8.7 billion in federal funding for financial institutions serving minority and underserved small business owners.
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Fort Bend County Awarding over $11 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Non-Profits
Fort Bend County Judge KP George today announced the recipients of the Fort Bend County American Rescue Plan Act Non-Profit Grant Program funds. This allocation, which is the first of its kind, will result in over $11 million in grant funds being dispersed to non-profit organizations that were impacted by the pandemic and those that address critical needs within the community.
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King family calls for MLK Day of demonstrations to pressure Biden, Democrats on voting rights
Members of the King family are calling for the national holiday that honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be a day of action as activists try to apply ultimate pressure on President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats to pass voting rights reform before it’s too late.
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City of Houston Show Big Outpouring of Support for Survivors of Midwest Tornados
Published on December 23, 2021
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Movie Review: Nightmare Alley
A cult classic in the making
Del Toro brings movie-goers a cinematic experience for the carny-movie geek.
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Megan Thee Graduate: Using Her Education to Give Back to Houston
Having an education can help elevate you to heights unknown and take you places beyond your imagination. Gaining knowledge can be a dream achieved driven by many reasons. You may pursue your education to increase financial wealth, honor a family legacy, and/or support your community. Education has the potential to provide you with endless opportunities. The class of 2021 armed with their education can now take their chance to change the world.
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O.J. Simpson is once again a free man, after being discharged from his parole two months early
O.J. Simpson was granted an early parole discharge last week, according to a statement from the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
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'Parasite' star Park So Dam diagnosed with thyroid cancer
South Korean actress Park So Dam, who shot to fame at home and abroad thanks to her role in the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite," has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer.
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Online predators are on the rise, Oregon police say
78-year-old Douglas Edward Mulloy thought he was chatting with a 15-year-old girl on social media, when he sent her messages agreeing to meet up with her. Instead, Beaverton Police Detective Chad Opitz showed up.
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According to the district attorney's office, Mulloy engaged in sexually explicit conversations and sent videos depicting child and adult pornography. He also tried to engage …
Published on December 15, 2021
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Boy dies in crash on way to school in; officials say weather a factor
A boy died in a crash that occurred while he was on his way to school in Camas Tuesday morning, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
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Boris Johnson is in deep trouble -- even his own party is turning on him
Boris Johnson suffered the worst crisis of his premiership on Tuesday night, as weeks of scandal and sleaze culminated in a mass rebellion by many of his own Conservative lawmakers.
