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Candice Carty-Williams and Bernadine Evaristo Become 1st Black Authors to Win Top British Book Awards
Candice Carty-Williams and Bernardine Evaristo just won Book of the Year and Author of the Year at the British Book Awards, respectively, becoming the first Black authors to win these top prizes.
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Megan Thee Stallion, Alexis Ohanian respond to disses on Drake's new album
Drake's newest album includes jabs at multiple other artists and public figures -- and some have their own choice words for the Canadian rapper.
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Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base
Airman Hunter Fahy, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Air Station Oceana. Fahy joined the Navy two years ago. “I come from a military family, so I grew up wanting to serve my country,” said Fahy. “My dad, grandpa, great grandpa, uncles and cousins have all served. I wanted to do my part to protect and defend our nation as well."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn Will Lead House Oversight Committee on Coronavirus
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-South Carolina) will chair a newly established oversight panel with broad authority to oversee the federal response to the coronavirus.
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Northwestern president says he ‘may have erred’ in football coach’s suspension following hazing allegations investigation
Northwestern University president Michael Schill said he “may have erred in weighing the appropriate sanction” after suspending head football coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks.
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Hakeem Jeffries makes history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress
Hakeem Jeffries made history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress, addressing the 118th Congress for the first time in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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EPA rolls back Obama-era coal pollution rules as Trump heads to West Virginia
As his Environmental Protection Agency delivers its latest blow to environmental regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions, President Donald Trump is heading into the heart of coal country to deliver the good news.
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Is it Time for Your Kid to Have a Phone?
It’s the back-to-school season for many families and kids, teens, college students and parents alike are gearing up for another year in and out of the classroom.
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Sam Shepard: A Writer, Actor Who Wore Many Hats
Although he brought a laconic cowboy style to his screen roles, Sam Shepard wore a number of different hats: Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Oscar-nominated actor, screenwriter and director.
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Texas Southern University Changes Commencement Ceremony
Texas Southern University’s Commencement Committee has recommended to the Board of Regents that the 2018 Spring exercise consist of two ceremonies. The Committee – comprised of TSU faculty, staff, and students with support from the Faculty Senate and Student Government Association representatives – made the recommendation in order to enhance the graduation experience.
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Did Michael Flynn Jr. just reveal something very, very important about the Russia investigation?
On Monday morning, Michael Flynn Jr., the son of President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, tweeted something very, well ... interesting.
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National Grilling Company Will Award Deserving Veterans With Grill of Honor
Pit Boss Grills will select 11 deserving veterans to award grill of honor for Veteran's Day
Pit Boss Grills, announced this week that it is searching for 11 deserving veterans to award a Grill of Honor. In honor of Veteran's Day, the national grilling company will give back to those who have served our country. From now until Nov. 1, patrons are encouraged to visit Pit Boss Grills website to fill out a nomination form for a chance for their deserving veteran to win a Grill of Honor.
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A Healthy Way to Work
Improve health and performance at the office
Between the hours staring at a computer screen and the nearly constant temptation of treats in the breakroom, most offices are not known for fitness and health. However, work is where most Americans spend at least one-third of their days, and it’s a place where simple changes can make a big difference.
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100 Houston Children to Celebrate the Holidays at 6th Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party
The 6th annual H-E-B Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party, the city’s only free ice-skating party for children from underserved communities, takes place 4 - 6 p.m. Tues., Dec., 14, at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney.
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Houston Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Chinatown Jugging
A Houston man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for his role in three attacks, including one in Houston’s Chinatown that left a woman paralyzed, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.
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Comcast Corporation Names Broderick D. Johnson Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity
Comcast Corporation announced today that Broderick D. Johnson will join the company as Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity. Mr. Johnson will oversee the company’s Public Policy team in Washington, DC, and will take overall responsibility for Comcast’s leading role in the digital equity space. He will report to Tom Reid, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Mr. Johnson will succeed Rebecca Arbogast leading the Public Policy team and will work in concert with Mitch Rose, Executive Vice President, Federal Government Affairs who oversees the company’s legislative and regulatory teams.
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Family of Missing Former FBI Agent Sues Iran for Kidnapping and Torture
The family of a former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran a decade ago is suing the country, according to court documents obtained by CNN.
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Rwandan court acquits prominent opposition leader of forgery, incitement
Diane Rwigara, the 37-year-old human rights activist who had once hoped to run for the Rwandan presidency, has been acquitted of charges of fraud and inciting insurrection.
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John Witherspoon, Comedian, and Actor Who Starred in ‘Friday,’ Has Died at 77
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television shows including "Friday," died at his home Tuesday, a family spokesperson told CNN.
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“You Can’t Go Wrong Doing Right: How a Child of Poverty Rose to the White House and Helped Change the World” by Robert J. Brown
Do unto others. Three words that are a shorthand reminder to be nice and treat people in the manner that you’d want to be treated. Do unto others and make life smoother. Be good, and be of service because, as Robert J. Brown reminds readers, “You Can’t Do Wrong Doing Right.”
