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Lion Air: Some are looking where to place the blame, others wonder if their pilot can fly their plane
The passengers on the Lion Air 610 flight were on board one of Boeing's newest, most advanced planes.
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Chicago Mayor Defends Lawsuit Against DOJ Over Sanctuary City Status
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel defended his city's lawsuit against the Justice Department on Monday, telling CNN the DOJ's new stipulations against so-called sanctuary cities "undermines our actual safety agenda."
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Senators Try to Quiet Harris, But She Doesn't Back Down
Senate intelligence committee Chairman Richard Burr shut down a line of questioning from California Sen. Kamala Harris at Wednesday's high-profile hearing, admonishing her and other Democrats to stop cutting off witnesses. The move rankled some on Twitter who argued the North Carolina Republican was singling out Harris, one of three women on the intelligence panel, during Wednesday's contentious hearing.
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“Houston In Black And White” to air on Houston Public Media TV 8 Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
TV special to explore issues facing black and white communities in Houston
Houston Public Media is exploring the issues that face black and white communities in Houston during a 60-minute TV special, “Houston In Black And White,” that airs on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. on TV 8. The show will explore who we are, how we arrived here and what we can do to move forward into a future of healing, equality and growth. Click here for a preview.
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First on CNN: Matthew Shepard's Mother Blasts Trump AG Pick Sessions' Votes On Hate Crimes Law
The mother of Matthew Shepard is urging senators to oppose Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions' nomination to become President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, citing his opposition to hate crimes legislation.
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Be Heart Smart: Science-Based Information To Help Lower The Risk Of Heart Disease
Not all signs of an impending heart attack are obvious and the subtle signs that go unnoticed can still result in a deadly outcome, adding to the tragic statistic that makes Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) the leading cause of death for men and women in America. Cardiologist Waqar Khan’s new book is a practical guide that covers everything from de-bunking common myths about the causes of heart attacks to advice on heart-healthy meals to live a healthier life.
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Mexico's former defense minister arrested on federal drug charges in Los Angeles
A former Mexican defense minister was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on drug and money laundering charges, accused of taking bribes in exchange for permitting a cartel known for wholesale violence to operate with impunity in Mexico, federal prosecutors said Friday.
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New FEMA policy to limit what it will help states pay for in non-emergent settings, including masks
A new FEMA policy will limit what the agency will help states pay for as part of its Covid-19 response, leaving some state officials worried about how to pay for critical protective equipment, including masks, as the administration continues to push reopening schools and businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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France honors hero officer who swapped places with hostage
Mourners clutching umbrellas lined the streets of Paris on Wednesday to honor the police officer who died after swapping places with a hostage during a terror attack in southern France last Friday.
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More dangers loom after Guatemala volcano eruption kills 25 people
Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted with deadly fury, but now more hazards threaten grieving residents.
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Fast-spinning Spheres Show Nanoscale Systems' Secrets
Rice University lab demonstrates energetic properties of colloids in spinning magnetic field
Spin a merry-go-round fast enough and the riders fly off in all directions. But the spinning particles in a Rice University lab do just the opposite.
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The Growing Racial Wage Gap
President Donald Trump keeps boasting about the low black unemployment rate, although African-Americans still suffer nearly twice the unemployment rate as whites do.
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An aggrieved Trump digs in after pipe bomb scares
President Donald Trump believes he is being unfairly linked to the pipe bombs delivered to frequent targets of his acrimonious rhetoric and has watched with disdain as the national conversation has shifted to his role in shaping the divisive political environment.
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Trump emphasizes US accomplishments in UN speech
President Donald Trump stepped up to the iconic dais at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday on the heels of a year during which his presidency has shaped and shaken the world.
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Facebook's new rules for Pages are a big deal, but there are major questions
Facebook announced Friday that it is introducing new rules for Facebook Pages — rules that, had they been in place earlier, could have stopped Russian trolls posing as Americans from wreaking havoc on the platform in the lead up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
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Trump's Fake National Emergency
President Trump's decision to declare a national emergency in order to fund his border wall triggers a crisis for our Constitution and our democracy.
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How Downtime Forced By Coronavirus Could Be An Entrepreneurial Opportunity
For would-be entrepreneurs who have longed to turn a side hustle into their main hustle, the shutdown created by the coronavirus may have provided that long-awaited opportunity.
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How A Transformation Mindset Positions Companies To Succeed After The Crisis
Many businesses are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and while some may return to business as usual once the crisis is over, others may need to alter the way they think and operate in order to survive.
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Damien Chazelle defends 'First Man' amid flag controversy
Damien Chazelle has responded to criticism over his choice to omit the iconic planting of the American flag on the moon in his upcoming Neil Armstrong biopic.
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Donald Trump's dream casting for America's next SCOTUS justice: Amy Coney Barrett
For Donald Trump, image is everything. How you look is a major marker for how you will do in Trump's world. You need to look the part for him to imagine you in the job. Your personal story has to stand out in the crowd.
