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Ukraine's new US rockets are causing fresh problems for Russia
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How this 14-year-old's life changed after meeting his hero John Lewis
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Dangerously high temperatures will last through the weekend with millions of Americans set to experience triple-digit heat
More than 85% of Americans are bracing for temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit through the weekend, with millions in the south-central US expected to experience readings in the triple digits.
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FDA advisers to weigh risks and benefits of Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine
After more than a year with two types of Covid-19 vaccines in use in the United States, another will be up for consideration by the US Food and Drug Administration next week.
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READ: Ketanji Brown Jackson's opening statement at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing
Below is the text of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's opening statement at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing, as prepared for delivery:
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Covid-19 reinfections may increase the likelihood of new health problems
Repeatedly catching Covid-19 appears to increase the chances that a person will face new and sometimes lasting health problems after their infection, according to the first study on the health risks of reinfection.
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Gen Z and millennial conservatives seek to recruit and mentor young, diverse candidates
When Roxy Ndebumadu, a Black conservative woman, ran for city council in Bowie, Maryland, at age 26, it was hard to find mentorship from elected officials of similar backgrounds.
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All the World's A Stage This August at Miller Outdoor Theatre
From Shakespeare to the men of Uptown to Peter Pan there’s romance, adventure and even a tango this August at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT). Check out the entire 2023 performance and event calendar and details on how to obtain FREE tickets for the covered seating at milleroutdoortheatre.com. As always, all MOT performances are free and open to the public. Staying home? Remember, many evening performances are livestreamed and available free at the Miller Dream Stream link on the website.
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Here’s what the Supreme Court faces as justices discuss Trump’s eligibility
The US Supreme Court is now confronting an election case of unparalleled weight that will determine Donald Trump’s prospects to regain the White House and influence public regard for an increasingly embattled court.
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HMAAC Is Pleased to Celebrate CEO John Guess, Jr.’s Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from the Johns Hopkins University
On May 25, 2023 the Houston Museum of African American Culture CEO John Guess, Jr. was awarded an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Guess, who was cited as a Businessman, Social Advocate and Arts Patron, was joined by six other honorees that grew to a total of eight when surprise Johns Hopkins Commencement speaker Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy became an Honorary degree recipient.
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Antidepressants and pregnancy may be a more nuanced conversation than you think
For people who have managed anxiety or depression with antidepressants, pregnancy can seem like a terrifying choice between mental health and the well-being of a future child.
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'Big, big shifts': How Biden's civil rights pros have reoriented the Justice Department
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has launched several major investigations under President Joe Biden, an aggressive start after years of neglect during the Trump-era.
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Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays
If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time ever, at least some added sugars will be out -- and sodium levels will be reduced gradually.
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Harry Styles wins album of the year and other big moments from the Grammys
There's probably a party over at Harry's house on Sunday night because Harry Styles took home the trophy for album of the year at the Grammy Awards for his 2022 hit album "Harry's House."
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What to know when your child starts school during a deadly heat wave
Millions of children are heading to school in August during the worst heat wave in recorded human history.
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What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general who faces accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor, is set to begin Tuesday in the state Senate.
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Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death for killing 11 worshippers in 2018 massacre
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers and wounded six others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 in the deadliest-ever attack on Jewish people in the United States, was unanimously sentenced to death by a federal jury on Wednesday.
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Biden officials confront limits federal response in exercise, preparing for 2024 election threats
When senior national security officials gathered in the White House Situation Room in December to prepare for the 2024 election, they faced a pair of stark, simulated scenarios that tested the limits of any federal response to election-related chaos, four people familiar with the meeting told CNN.
