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Aerial view of law enforcement vehicles after a shooting at a business park in Edgewood, Maryland, on October 18, 2017.
Published on October 18, 2017
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Health Care State of Play: Trump Blasts Bipartisan Deal
A bipartisan health care deal, announced by Republican leaders Tuesday and long negotiated between Sens. Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray, has been reached.
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CNN Poll: Most Americans Oppose Trump's Tax Reform Plan
A slim majority of Americans (52%) oppose President Donald Trump's recent tax reform proposals, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, while only one-third (34%) say they support the Trump plan.
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US Has Drones and Hundreds of Troops in Niger. Here's Why
The killing of four American soldiers in Niger has drawn attention to the role of US troops in western Africa, where several terror networks roam freely.
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Oscar Pereiro: Spanish Cyclist's Bittersweet Tour de France Victory
As Oscar Pereiro crossed the line for the last time in the 2006 Tour de France, there was no celebration, no adulation from the crowd.
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GM Will Test Self-driving Cars in New York City
Self-driving cars will soon take on perhaps their biggest challenge yet: driving in New York City.
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Houston Area Urban League and Delivering Good Inc. Launch Free Pop-Up Shops Providing $5 Million in Merchandise for Victims of Hurricane Harvey
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) has partnered with national charity Delivering Good (Formerly K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers) to help families affected by flooding in the greater Houston area caused by Hurricane Harvey. HAUL and Delivering Good will launch four, local pop-up shops in Houston, providing free, private shopping experiences on Saturday, October 21 as a part of HAUL’s Operation Safe Houston Hurricane Relief project.
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The Kobe Steel Scandal: What We Know So Far
It's the latest big scandal to rock corporate Japan. Kobe Steel, a century-old industrial giant, has admitted to falsifying data on products sold to top customers like Boeing and Toyota.
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Congress Week Ahead: Republican Plans for Tax Reform Faces Key Senate Vote
The Republican push for a broad tax overhaul faces a critical test this week as senators must approve a budget bill that would clear the way for tax reform to pass the Senate with just GOP support.
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After Week of California Fires, Progress Made in Fighting Flames
A week after several wildfires ignited in Northern California, firefighters are making progress toward containing the massive blazes that have killed at least 40 people and burned about 5,700 structures.
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Misery in Puerto Rico: No Power, No Job, 'enormous' Lines
Leslie Cofresi started to cry when he saw his staff the day after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico.
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Israel Targets Syrian Anti-aircraft Battery After Its Planes Take Fire
Israel's military says its warplanes struck a Syrian anti-aircraft battery near Damascus on Monday after the battery fired on its planes.
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5 Things for October 16: Family Freed, Somalia Bombings, California Wildfires
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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“Slugfest: Inside the Epic 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC” by Reed Tucker
A superhero. Sure, a superhero! Someone who can leap tall problems in a single bound. An invincible mutant who can handle customers, recall conversations in great detail, dispense product in minutes, and stop time in the break room. Yep, for sure, that’s what your business needs, so read “Slugfest” by Reed Tucker.
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The Rose Hosts 4th Annual Ensemble Theatre Fundraiser to Decrease High Breast Cancer Death Rate of African American Women
On Sunday, October 8, 2017, The Rose bought “out the house” at the Ensemble Theater in Midtown Houston for an afternoon of entertainment, refreshments and great door prizes, plus a chance to impact the lives of African American women. The Reception started at 1:30 p.m., followed by an exclusive showing of Sassy Mamas, a romantic comedy about three women who confidently pursue their heart’s desires. This year, The Rose @ The Ensemble raised over $30,000 to fund 200 mammograms for patients of The Rose.
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Boy Scouts' Decision to Welcome Girls Isn't Completely Welcome
The Boy Scouts will soon include girls, and not everyone's happy about it. The 107-year-old organization announced Wednesday that younger girls will be allowed to join Cub Scouts and that older girls will be eligible to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.
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Students Receive Over 200 Free Passports from CIEE
Thursday morning, Panthers gathered in front of the Willie A. Tempton Sr. Memorial Student Center for a celebration! Prairie View A&M University was selected to be a part of the CIEE Passport Caravan where over 200 students were able to receive free passports. “In today’s world it is very difficult to go far if you don’t have a passport,” said Interim President Ruth J. Simmons, “It’s not a symbol, it is a practical thing that one has to have.”
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DHS Explores Ways to Transform Immigration System Without Congress
Even as the Trump administration is asking Congress to approve a tough overhaul of the nation's immigration laws, the Department of Homeland Security is also quietly exploring ways it could transform the US immigration system on its own.
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“Slugfest: Inside the Epic 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC” by Reed Tucker c.2017, Da Capo Press $27.00 / $35.00 Canada 286 pages
Published on October 13, 2017
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Alibaba Is Investing $15 Billion In Global Tech Research
China's Alibaba is pumping $15 billion into a global network of research labs aimed at challenging Silicon Valley's dominance in future technology.
