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Astros Acquire LHP Liriano From Toronto
In exchange for outfielders Aoki, Hernandez
The Astros have acquired left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielders Norichika Aoki and Teoscar Hernandez, General Manager Jeff Luhnow announced today. Liriano is scheduled to join the Astros in Houston on Tuesday.
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Two Texan Breweries Take Garland Tap-by-Tap
If you’re a lover of all things craft beer, you were raised on good Texas Barbecue, and you enjoy lively crowds, daily, then you are probably running one of the most successful breweries in North Texas. Intrinsic Brewing, located at 509 West State Street in Garland, Texas, is wowing the crowds with their distinct flavors of beer and their smokehouse barbecue.
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India Has 'Incredible' Potential. So Why Hasn't Warren Buffett Invested?
The Berkshire Hathaway chairman, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, said he'd immediately "hop on a plane" to India if the right investment opportunity came up.
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Trump Calls for 'unity' After GOP Baseball Shooting
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for unity in the wake of the shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice that injured five people, including a top House Republican.
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Here Are The Catches In Verizon's Unlimited Data Plan
You can't ever read the fine print too carefully, and that is also the case with Verizon's new unlimited data plan.
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Started out as a Makeup Artist, and Then Launched Her Own Makeup Line Now Worth $1 Million
Suzie Beauty was created by entrepreneur Suzie Wokabi, a US-trained makeup artist who runs her business in Kenya and initially found it hard to source quality makeup for her work. This motivated her to create her own makeup line. She struggled to receive financing for several years, using her home as a laboratory for her makeup collection. But now, her company is worth over $1 million.
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Syphilis cases hit highest level in almost 70 years in England
Cases of syphilis reported in England have reached the highest level since 1949, according to new data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) released Tuesday by Public Health England.
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J.J. Watt, defense dig deep in overtime win
As he answered questions at his post-game press conference, J.J. Watt looked exhausted. The Texans had secured a physically and mentally draining 37-34 overtime win in Indianapolis, a hard-fought, first win of the 2018 regular season.
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Who is New York Attack Suspect Sayfullo Saipov?
The man accused of killing eight people in a truck attack in New York on Halloween is a native of Uzbekistan who moved to the United States in 2010, sources told CNN.
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American patriotism is down
In Gallup's 2018 poll, released Monday, a declining number say they are proud to be an American, with less than three-quarters saying they are, down six points since 2016.
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Lewis Hamilton angers his hometown with 'slum' jibe
Lewis Hamilton has upset his hometown of Stevenage in England by referring to it as the "slums."
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Kim Kardashian West: I was high on ecstasy when I got married, made my sex tape
Kim Kardashian West may have been the designated driver for her sisters as a teen, but that doesn't mean she didn't party.
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HMAAC Announces Black History Month Exhibition "Sandra Bland"
February 3, 2018- February 28, 2018
HMAAC begins its 2018 Black History Month with the exhibition, “Sandra Bland.” The exhibit opens February 3, 2018 and runs through February 28, 2018. At the heart of the exhibit, curated by HMAAC CEO John Guess, Jr., is an interactive engagement allowing visitors to experience the emotions of Sandra Bland on the fateful day of her arrest, July 13, 2015 resulting from a traffic stop in Waller County.
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Suspect in Atlanta rapper Trouble's murder surrenders
A 33-year-old Georgia man suspected of murdering Atlanta rapper Trouble surrendered to deputies early Tuesday, according to Rockdale County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) spokesperson Jedidia Canty.
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The NFL hits another high as the Chiefs (and Taylor Swift) march into Super Bowl LVIII
Two down-to-the-wire finishes, a Taylor Swift garnish and a shift in ratings service Nielsen’s methodology helped produce a record audience for the NFL league championship games on Sunday, paving the way for the year’s most-watched TV event, the Super Bowl.Sunday’s AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens was the most-watched in history, according to CBS.
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Exit polls: This election is about Donald Trump
Young voters support the Democratic candidate in higher numbers than last midterm Preliminary CNN exit polls show voters between the ages of 18-29 reported supporting a Democratic candidate in the race for the House in higher numbers than in 2014. In the last midterm election, 54% of 18-29-year-olds voted Democratic while more than two-thirds said they voted for the Democrat so far in 2018.
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Judge Finds Michelle Carter Guilty of Manslaughter In Texting Suicide Case
In a case that hinged largely on a teenage couple's intimate text messages, Michelle Carter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Friday in the 2014 death of her boyfriend, who poisoned himself by inhaling carbon monoxide in his pickup truck, a Massachusetts judge ruled.
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5 things for March 16: Miami bridge, Russia probe, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, warm spring
We've made it to Friday, but sadly, this week is ending on a tragic note. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Meet Andy Jassy, the next CEO of Amazon
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will transition from CEO to executive chair and pass the reins to Andy Jassy, a 24-year Amazon veteran, later this year, the company announced Tuesday.
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What should people know about Paxlovid rebound?
After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to test positive again a few days later. Biden had taken the antiviral medication Paxlovid, which has been associated with some patients testing positive again for the virus after completing treatment.
