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Idaho stops execution of serial killer Thomas Creech after officials can’t set an IV line
Officials in Idaho on Wednesday halted the execution of death row inmate and serial killer Thomas Creech after they were unable to set an intravenous line to carry out a lethal injection, according to a news release from the state Department of Correction.
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Anesthetics, crutches, dates - inside Israel’s ghost list of items randomly denied entry into Gaza
Humanitarian workers and government officials working to deliver urgently needed aid for Gaza say a clear pattern has emerged of Israeli obstruction, as disease and near-famine grip parts of the besieged enclave.
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Real-life ‘superheroes’ fly in world’s first jet suit race
From futuristic architecture to pioneering infrastructure, Dubai is no stranger to weird, wonderful, and downright wacky innovation. But on Wednesday, the “City of Superlatives” went full sci-fi when eight pilots, suited and booted like Marvel’s “Iron Man,” took to the skies.
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Michelle Troconis found guilty of conspiring to murder missing Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos Mandatory Credit: Ned Gerard/Pool/Hearst Connecticut Media/AP via CNN Newsource
Published on March 1, 2024
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Michelle Troconis guilty of conspiring to murder missing Connecticut mother, Jennifer Dulos
Nearly five years after Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos went missing, her husband’s ex-girlfriend was found guilty of conspiring to murder the mother of five.
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Blockbuster blizzard slamming California, 12 feet snow possible, 100-mph wind gusts
A dangerous winter storm has arrived in California and will unload feet of snow, powerful winds and rare blizzard conditions in the mountains through the weekend.
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Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock Sworn in as METRO’s First Hispanic Woman Board Chair
Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock has made history as she takes the helm as the first Hispanic woman to serve as the Chair of METRO's Board of Directors. With a distinguished background in the energy sector, Brock brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for community advocacy to her new role.
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Today city of Houston appointee Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock was sworn in as METRO’s Board Chair. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve in this …
Published on February 29, 2024
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Carnage at Gaza food aid site amid Israeli gunfire. Here’s what we know
One of the worst single tragedies to occur during Israel’s war with Hamas took place Thursday, when scores of Palestinians were killed trying to access food aid in Gaza City.
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Excessive alcohol drinking drove about 488 deaths per day during the pandemic, CDC says
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University of Houston-Downtown Master’s in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) Receives Accolades as a Top Program
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) has solidified its position as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education, with its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program recently recognized as a "Top Pick for the Very Best Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence" by AI Degree Guide. This prestigious accolade places UHD's program alongside esteemed institutions such as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Johns Hopkins University.
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Man exonerated after nearly 30 years imprisonment for deadly 1994 arson
Daniel Gwynn was convicted and later sentenced to death for a 1994 arson murder in West Philadelphia. But now 30 years later, the 54-year-old is now a free man.
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Oprah leaves WeightWatchers; stock tumbles
Oprah Winfrey is leaving the board of WeightWatchers, ending a nearly decade-long stint as a director of the beleaguered company that has faced sudden competition from Ozempic.
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Nonprofit aims to connect grandparents, grandchildren through a love of reading
It takes a village to raise a child, and in Philadelphia, that village often includes grandparents.
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Houston's New Era in Transit Leadership: Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to Spearhead METRO as Board Chair
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has taken a pivotal step in transforming the city's transit system by nominating Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to be the next Board Chair of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston METRO), now officially with the green light from the City Council and METRO's board.
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Job Corps Adopts Progressive Stance on Marijuana, Enhancing Opportunities for Youth
In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program has enacted a pivotal change in its marijuana testing rules, demonstrating a progressive shift towards the treatment of cannabis use among the youth. This modification aims to mitigate the repercussions of prior marijuana use on young individuals aspiring to join the federal workforce through the Job Corps training initiative.
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Houston's Bravest: 31 New Firefighters Join the Ranks in a Ceremony of Commitment and Courage
The Houston Fire Department proudly welcomed 31 new firefighters into its esteemed ranks, marking a day of pride and promise for the city. The Class of 2023-C stood tall on February 22, 2024, as they took their Oath of Office in a stirring ceremony held at the Houston Community College Main Campus Auditorium.
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Missouri City native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jairo Rodriguez a native of Missouri City, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Tripoli operating out of San Diego.
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Biden says Gaza incident complicates ceasefire talks; his administration feels urgency after dozens are killed
A deadly incident at a food distribution site in Gaza, in which dozens of hungry Palestinians were killed after Israeli military forces opened fire, has added additional urgency to ceasefire talks – but could also complicate them, President Joe Biden told reporters on Thursday.
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Johnson’s historically narrow House majority shrinks further, after Democrat Tom Suozzi sworn in
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is overseeing one of the smallest House majorities in history – and Democrat Tom Suozzi’s win in a New York special election shrinks it further.
