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Reginald F. Lewis, First Black $Billion Dollar Dealmaker — New Documentary to be Broadcast in February, Black History Month
WNET has announced the television premiere of Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire (Watch the trailer). The documentary chronicles the life and legacy of business pioneer, philanthropist and titan Reginald F. Lewis. Lewis, a Harvard Law School graduate, who rose to prominence as a lawyer, financier, and leader of the global food company TLC Beatrice International.
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Jesse Jackson Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
Civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Friday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. A neurological disorder with no cure, Parkinson's can cause tremors, stiffness and difficulty balancing, walking and coordinating movement.
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Cheney sees cratering support in House GOP as McCarthy says she isn't 'carrying out the message'
Rep. Liz Cheney's days as the No. 3 in House GOP leadership appear to be numbered, with speculation growing about her replacement and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy contending she has failed to do her job in driving the party's message to take back the majority.
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Biden administration notified Congress of $735 million weapons sale to Israel earlier this month, before violence began
The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed US weapons sale to Israel worth $735 million earlier this month, according to two sources familiar with the notification.
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This cancer doctor wiped out more than $600,000 in medical debt for his former patients
An act of kindness by an Arkansas doctor is helping his former patients face the new year with less debt. Dr. Omar T. Atiq voided more than $650,000 of unpaid medical bills for those once under his care.
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Secretary Pete Buttigieg on High Speed Rail
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the United States to lead the world on high-speed rail, a goal that's easier said than done.
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Why I'm not rejoicing over the bipartisan infrastructure bill
The bipartisan infrastructure bill has now made its way through the US Senate. On Tuesday, 69 senators -- including 19 Republicans -- voted to pass the massive $1.2 trillion package. This kind of bipartisanship is heartening -- and will lead to important investments in roads, bridges, rail, broadband internet and the electric grid. Yet the bill also thoroughly exposes the glaring problem with the Republican Party's opposition to additional taxes on corporations and the wealthy.
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Unsafe Miami building evacuated as structures face heightened scrutiny after deadly Surfside collapse
Miami officials are rushing Tuesday to find temporary housing for residents evacuated from an eight-story residential building that was deemed unsafe, a city spokeswoman said.
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The Right to Vote Again Under Siege
The fundamental right in a democracy -- the right to vote -- is once more under siege. In state after state, across the country, Republican legislators have introduced literally hundreds of bills designed to suppress voting.
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At a vaccination site in Miami, some wonder whether to choose newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine or Pfizer one
Those who showed up to a Miami vaccination site on Wednesday found themselves in the rare position where they got to choose which Covid-19 vaccine they would like to get: the newly FDA-approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or the Pfizer vaccine.
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McCormick files lawsuit to have undated ballots counted in Pennsylvania Senate race
Dave McCormick's campaign filed a lawsuit Monday evening to have all undated ballots counted in Pennsylvania's too-close-to-call Senate primary race, where he is currently narrowly trailing Republican rival Mehmet Oz.
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Five Things People of Color Should Know About Skin Cancer
A common misconception about skin cancer is that, because their skin contains a higher amount of melanin, African-Americans and people with darker skin don’t have to worry about exposure to the sun’s radiation. While it is true that skin cancer is far less prevalent in dark-skinned populations, experts say anybody can be at risk for the disease.
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Beat the Heat at Chuck E. Cheese Now with More Play Time and More Music All Summer Long
Chuck E. Cheese Upgrades New Summer Fun Pass, Announces Hot Summer Nights Dance Parties in partnership with KIDZ BOP
Chuck E. Cheese, the number one family entertainment fun center, is leveling-up its Summer of Fun celebration to deliver fans the ultimate summer playcation experience. Starting June 27 through August 28, fans can now expect DOUBLE the play time with an upgraded Summer Fun Pass and cool entertainment for Hot Summer Nights in July.
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Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base
Airman Hunter Fahy, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Air Station Oceana. Fahy joined the Navy two years ago. “I come from a military family, so I grew up wanting to serve my country,” said Fahy. “My dad, grandpa, great grandpa, uncles and cousins have all served. I wanted to do my part to protect and defend our nation as well."
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Jury decides conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay nearly $1 billion in damages to Sandy Hook families for his lies about the school massacre
Far-right talk show host Alex Jones should pay eight families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims and one first responder $965 million in compensatory damages, a Connecticut jury decided Wednesday, capping a wrenching weeks-long trial that put on display the serious harm inflicted by the conspiracy theorist's lies.
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Clinton accuses Republicans of trying to 'scare voters' over crime
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said the Republican focus on crime ahead of the 2022 midterm elections was clear hypocrisy, telling CNN's Don Lemon that the party is not "concerned about voter safety, they just want to keep voters scared."
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'Hamilton' team responds to Texas church's unauthorized performance
A Texas church performed "Hamilton" this weekend, but the team behind the Tony-award winning production says it shouldn't have happened.
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Marijuana smoke harms lungs in tobacco smokers, study finds
Smoking weed while being a tobacco smoker may increase damage to the respiratory system, a new study found.
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Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys: 'No ballot stuffing, no fowl play'
President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys, Chocolate and Chip, on Monday as he discharged the presidential duty of the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon.
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7 Virginia sheriff's deputies charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of man in custody
Seven central Virginia sheriff's deputies were arrested and charged with second-degree murder Tuesday after a man in their custody died shortly after they took him from county jail to a state mental health facility, authorities say.
