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Biden agenda hangs in the balance as he pitches plan and unity to Democrats
President Joe Biden's legislative agenda hangs in the balance as he pitches a multi-trillion-dollar plan to Capitol Hill in an attempt to bring together progressives and moderates ahead of the President's overseas trip scheduled to begin in just a few hours.
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Macy's Annual Believe Campaign Benefitting Make-a-Wish Returns to Offer Customers the Opportunity to Send Letters andDeliver Wishes
Macy’s Believe campaign invites customers to write their letters to Santa in-store or online and for every letter received Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million
Macy’s announces the launch of its 14th annual Believe letter-writing campaign, in partnership with Make-A-Wish, giving believers of all ages the opportunity to send letters and deliver wishes. From Monday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Dec. 24, for every letter sent to Santa online at macys.com/believe or written at a Believe mailbox station located in Macy’s stores nationwide, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million, to help children fighting critical illnesses’ life-changing wishes come true.
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Child whose skeletal remains were found in Houston apartment killed by 'homicidal violence' medical examiner says
The cause of death of the child whose body was found abandoned in an apartment in Houston has been ruled "homicidal violence with multiple blunt force injuries," according to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
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More than 12 million global deaths are associated with environmental risks every year, Pan American health official says
More than 12 million deaths all over the world are associated with environmental risk factors every year, said Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Assistant Director Jarbas Barbosa.
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Biden nominates first female FCC chair
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he's nominating Jessica Rosenworcel to lead the Federal Communications Commission, which would make her the first woman to serve in the role if she's confirmed by the Senate.
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AboutThatCar.com 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
It sounds like a huge insult but the new Mercedes-Benz E450 is much better than the car it replaces. And the first place to start with this sedan is under the hood.
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Americans may finally get paid family leave. Here's what to know
President Joe Biden is pushing to create a national standard on paid family and sick leave, which already exists in most other developed nations.
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How the fatal 'Rust' shooting unfolded, moment by moment
The cast and crew of "Rust" had just returned from lunch when it happened.
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The crew was filming last Thursday at Bonanza Creek Ranch, a Western movie set outside Santa Fe, New Mexico. In the film Baldwin plays a …
Published on October 26, 2021
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FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11.
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The US Food and Drug Administration's independent vaccine committee meets Tuesday to discuss authorizing the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Mandatory …
Published on October 26, 2021
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Managing Complications of Lupus
Many people may recognize the term “lupus” and think of it as an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and swelling, but you may not be aware lupus impacts an estimated 1.5 million Americans and can affect many parts of the body.
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Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Unveils New Regenerative Cotton Program in Texas Inbox
The U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund is an Industry-First Initiative to Assist Farmers in Implementing Regenerative Agricultural Practices Across More Than One Million Acres of U.S. Cotton Cropland; Drawing Down One Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent from the Atmosphere by 2026
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High Profile Black Male Student Athletes Migrating to HBCUs By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
Dr. Charles Richburg, author of the book, A Career Guide for Black Male Student Athletes: An Alternative to the Pros, believes the awakening of Black males student athletes returning to HBCUs is attributed to being led by the “Spirit Within!”
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Travis Scott Announces 2021 Astroworld Festival Lineup Feat. Tame Impala, Bad Bunny, SZA, Lil Baby, Earth, Wind & Fire & More
Final Ticket Sale Begins Now
Texas-born, GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-platinum hip-hop artist and business mogul, Travis Scott has just announced the full music lineup for his third annual Astroworld Festival. In celebration, Scott has also released a very limited number of additional tickets to the event, which are on sale now at AstroworldFest.com.
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YMCA of Greater Houston Renames Equity Innovation Center Powered by Reliant in Honor of Quentin R. Mease
Influential Y trailblazer honored at ceremony Saturday, Oct. 23
The YMCA of Greater Houston proudly announces the renaming of the YMCA Equity Innovation Center powered by Reliant (EIC) to honor Quentin Ronald Mease, one of Houston’s most influential African American leaders. In Summer 2021, the YMCA and its executive committee officially voted on the EIC’s new name – The Quentin R. Mease Equity Innovation Center powered by Reliant. The YMCA of Greater Houston, community leaders and executives from Reliant joined together on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA to dedicate the renaming in his honor.
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Protecting Medicare Advantage is Advocating for Seniors
The senior community needs champions. Despite being one of the most significant voter groups in the country, the senior community often feels ignored when it comes to policy. This happens both in terms of failing to give seniors the space to voice their opinions over what policies they prefer and in ensuring they are made aware of policy decisions happening around them.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Proposed Redistricting Plan
Every decade, after each U.S. census, states, cities and counties engage in a process called redistricting, where they adjust the boundaries of their governing districts to reflect changes in population growth and other factors.
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Children's Book Author Releases New Titles in Grow With Stem Series
Educator and Author LaTanya Brooks’ new titles MARISOL: A LITTLE GIRL WITH A BIG DREAM and ADAM BAUM: THE AUTISTIC ENGINEER are both brilliantly written to inspire children’s interest in STEM. For a full list of where to find these titles, visit the Grow with STEM website, http://www.growwithstem.com.
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Meet CeeJay Joseph: A dynamic actor who is returning for season two of The CW’s ‘Walker’ show
The name CeeJay Joseph may be new to some people, but his work has resonated for years. Now, the actor is back with his recurring role in "Walker," the CW network's reimagining of the classic '90s action series "Walker, Texas Ranger" which stared Chuck Norris.
