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Members of the House Select committee Rep. Zoe Lofgren, left, Rep. Bennie Thompson, center, and Rep. Liz Cheney, right, during a business meeting in Washington, …
Published on May 11, 2022
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District Attorney Kim Ogg Attending National Prosecutors’ Summit, Releases Video On Safe Storage of Guns
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on Wednesday will join the national “Safe Gun Storage” Virtual Summit held by Prosecutors Against Gun Violence. She is also announcing the release of a cautionary 3-minute video, filmed in English and subtitled in Spanish, urging gun owners to store the weapons safely.
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Former Honduran president pleads not guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearm charges
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández on Tuesday pleaded not guilty in US court to federal drug trafficking and firearms possession charges.
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Hernández is escorted by members of the police special forces in Tegucigalpa ahead of his extradition. Mandatory Credit: Jorge Cabrera/Getty Images
Published on May 10, 2022
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Casey White indicated he wanted a shootout, but wreck prevented it, sheriff says
Recaptured Alabama fugitive Casey White intended to have a shootout with law enforcement, and would have done so had pursuing officers not forced him to wreck in a ditch Monday in Evansville, Indiana, a sheriff said Tuesday.
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The Alabama manhunt is over, but these unanswered questions remain
The 11-day manhunt for former Alabama corrections official Vicky White and the prisoner she helped escape ended in Indiana on Monday with her dead from a gunshot wound and him in handcuffs, authorities said.
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Opinion: The groundbreaking and complicated life of Mildred Fay Jefferson
Should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, as a recent leaked draft opinion indicates it will, it will fall to all 50 states to determine for themselves whether or not to legalize abortion. The general contours of how most will decide is known, and one thing is certain. As the headline of a study by the Center for American Progress put it: "Women of Color Will Lose the Most if Roe v. Wade is Overturned."
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Celebrity chef Mario Batali is acquitted of groping woman at Boston restaurant
Celebrity chef Mario Batali was found not guilty Tuesday at a bench trial on charges of indecent assault and battery related to the alleged groping of a star-struck patron at a Boston restaurant in 2017.
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Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Here's what we know
Officials are conducting autopsies to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three Americans at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas' Great Exuma island on Friday, according to the Bahamian police commissioner.
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Elizabeth Warren is 'just plain wrong' to blame corporations for high inflation, Chamber of Commerce CEO says
US Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark is pushing back against Senator Elizabeth Warren and others who blame high inflation on dominant corporations.
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The Supreme Court abortion leak has already transformed politics all over America
In just a week, the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade has transformed US politics.
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STR8 Launches Easy and Accessible Dental Aligners Nationwide
The aligner brand encourages dental education while offering professional services with affordable pricing
Str8, a dental aligner startup bringing accessible and healthy smiles to the public, is expanding to offer its services nationwide. The brand combines the ease of D2C with the convenience of in-person dental care. Prior to its national launch, Str8 was available as a pilot program to the local Jonesboro, Arkansas area where its founder, Dr. Misee Harris, owns and operates a dental office and medical center.
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Governor Abbott: Empower Parents, Fully Fund Public Education, And Let The Money Follow The Student
Today, Governor Greg Abbott reiterated his support of ensuring parents are the primary decision makers for their child’s education, a policy advanced by the Governor in his Parental Bill of Rights. Governor Abbott advocated for fully funding public education while allowing funding to follow the student. The Governor made these remarks at a parent’s policy event in San Antonio.
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AFC-Texas Cheers Governor Abbott Educational Freedom Announcement
“Thanks to Greg Abbott’s leadership, the educational freedom movement in Texas has been lit on fire”
The American Federation for Children - Texas (TFC) today cheered Governor Abbott for his leadership in announcing a landmark change in supporting funding following the child to any educational setting of their parents’ choice.
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Cheap Labor
When I wonder why there is so much contention in America, I consistently run into impenetrable walls of illogic.
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Dacamera Announces Lineup for 2022/2023 Season and Second Annual Houston Summerjazz
Highlights include appearances by violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Emanuel Ax; the Houston premiere of Osvaldo Golijov’s Falling Out of Time, the world premiere of Kendrick Scott’s Unearthed and the DACAMERA debut of Paris’s Ensemble Intercontemporain; plus appearances by jazz stars Branford Marsalis, Cecile McLorin Salvant and Christian McBride
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Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Experts, Searches for Diamond of the Season at Exclusive Bridgerton-Inspired Brunch in Houston
Esteemed Guests Enjoyed Bridgerton-Themed Costume Contest to Win a $7K Platinum Vintage Diamond Ring, Bouquet Making, a Live String Quartet, Photo Opps and Sparkling Diamonds
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Perry Homes Announces 55-Foot Valencia Product in West Houston
New Product Line Offers Mediterranean-style Stucco Exteriors
Texas-based homebuilder Perry Homes has added a 55-foot Valencia series to its list of homes available in the Katy master-planned community of Cane Island by Rise Communities LLC.
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Houston Startup Expands Surgical Aftercare Options with 2nd Luxury Penthouse Suite
VIP Recovery Care, a budding luxury surgical aftercare service in Houston, just launched a second penthouse recovery suite to accommodate a rapidly growing number of plastic surgery patients looking for a better way to heal after procedures.
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The Big Homecoming Music and Culture Festival to Pay Homage to Rich Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Leading brands like Allstate, Walmart, Spotify and Wells Fargo engage to deliver first-of-its-kind experience driven by creativity, connection and culture
