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Meet the Philadelphia native heading to Harvard on a full scholarship
If you're on TikTok, chances are you've seen lots of graduation videos lately.
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McCain Institute launches new initiative for human rights
The McCain Institute has launched a new initiative calling for "mavericks" to promote human rights -- its first major action since Sen. John McCain died in August.
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NABJ Names Cheryl W. Thompson, of George Washington University and The Washington Post, the Educator of the Year
Cheryl W. Thompson, an associate professor at George Washington University and a journalist who writes investigative stories for The Washington Post, has been named the 2017 NABJ Educator of the Year.
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Breonna Taylor's mother writes she's 'reassured of why I have no faith in the legal system'
Breonna Taylor's mother says this week's announcement that no officer is being charged with her daughter's killing "reassured" her of why she has no faith in the legal system.
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Harmony Public Schools Begins Open Enrollment For 2021-2022 School Year
HHARMONY PUBLIC SCused charter public school network in Texas, is campus. (To find a school near you, visit HarmonyTX. Beaumont, and the Rio Grande Valley. now accepting open enrollment applications for org/Schools.php). To learn more, visit:
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Rice names Associate Vice President for Industry and New Ventures
Rice University’s Office of Innovation has named Brad Burke as associate vice president for industry and new ventures. This new role creates alignment with initiatives in the Office of Innovation and enables the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship to further Rice’s industry relationships and accelerate the scaling of Rice startups.
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Pack your bags, we’re going to Knoxville, Tennessee!
Often described as a hidden gem, as you descent upon the sweeping beauty of mountains and witness where art meets adventure and culture meets cuisine, you will undoubtably know that you are in for a great Tennessean treat when you arrive to Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Astros Return for Promo-Packed 10-Game Homestand
Introducing Original Thirsty Thursday with half price draft beer every Thursday home game!
The Astros will return from their longest road trip of the season and continue to battle for the best record in the American League this week. Tomorrow starts a 10-game homestand packed with fan-favorite promotions and events, including a 2005 NL Champions Biggio Replica Ring (Aug. 19), a No-Hitter Poster Giveaway (Aug. 20), two bobblehead giveaways, Dog Day (Aug. 25), Players’ Weekend and more! Tickets are still available and start at only $9 for select games.
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Octavia Spencer Announces Plans To Become Hollywood Producer
Octavia Spencer is up for her second Academy Award this year, but the star of “Hidden Figures” said Monday that she has even bigger plans.
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Kingwood native serves with U.S. Navy
Elmer, a 2014 Kingwood High School graduate, joined the Navy four years ago.
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"The Compton Cowboys: The New Generation of Cowboys in America's Urban Heartland" by Walter Thompson-Hernández
The guy with the white hat has a nice horse.
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Group Wants Houston to Remove Iconic Hermann Park Statue
The iconic statue of Sam Houston has been a focal point seen in Houston’s Hermann Park since 1925.
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National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum to Host Conversation on Jail Diversion Project
Conversations: The Definition of Insanity, an exploration of the Jail Diversion Project, a novel solution to the criminal mental health crisis.
On Wednesday, June 24 at 2pm (EDT), The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will host a panel discussion featuring some of the cast of the PBS documentary, The Definition of Insanity. The film chronicles the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project, one judge’s novel approach to solving the mental health crisis that could be the model to tackle the much larger epidemic in the law enforcement system throughout America.
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Mollie Tibbetts' mother pledges donation to Xavior Harrelson reward fund
The mother of Mollie Tibbetts announced she will donate half of the proceeds from her daughter’s memorial run toward the reward fund for a missing Montezuma boy.
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Tomball Selected for U.S. Navy Band Tour
America's Navy is coming to Tomball, Texas, one of 14 cities in four states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2017 tour -- one of the signature outreach programs of the U.S. Navy.
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Seen here is a general view of Pattaya city in Thailand. A British BASE jumper has died in Thailand after his parachute failed to open …
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Nine post-Harvey Research Projects Receive Funding From Rice Houston Engagement and Recovery Effort
Nine projects for post-Hurricane Harvey research have been awarded funding by the Rice Houston Engagement and Recovery Effort (HERE). The projects are aimed at making the city of Houston and surrounding areas stronger and more sustainable following the devastation caused by the storm’s record rainfall.
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Men Can Have Breast Cancer Too: 8 Risk Factors to Know
It’s October and calendars all over the world are packed with events that will be dressed in pink ribbons! The stories of courageous women who have been impacted by breast cancer will inspire and educate us. In the midst of our support and empowerment of women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we seemed to have forgotten about the men.
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Mariah Carey's legendary Jennifer Lopez shade was her 'trying to be nice'
It was so shady that it's now one of the most popular memes and gifs of all times. Years ago, Mariah Carey was asked during an interview about fellow singer/actress Jennifer Lopez. Carey shook her head and proclaimed, "I don't know her."
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School's first black student president was the target of a racist attack. Now she's suing over the 'troll storm' that followed
After Taylor Dumpson became the first female African-American president of American University's student government, she was targeted by a racist backlash.
