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Gun violence survivor says Portland mayor’s safety proposal 'should have happened a long time ago'
There have been more than 1,000 shootings in Portland so far this year. Among those affected is Tracy Carman. She was shot in the leg in downtown Portland in July.
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Tesla owners say they are wowed -- and alarmed -- by 'full self-driving'
Drivers with Tesla's "full self-driving" software often don't know what their cars will do next. Tesla owners have been wowed by their cars' new abilities, but some say they have also been alarmed and frustrated by the accompanying flaws. One second drivers find themselves praising the cars' skills; the next moment they're grabbing the wheel to avoid crashing or breaking the law.
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Kroger Names Joe Kelley King Soopers President
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Steve Burnham, president of the King Soopers division, has announced his plans to retire from the organization, effective November 6. He will be succeeded by Joe Kelley, current president of the Kroger Houston division. Kelley’s successor for the Houston division will be announced soon.
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Arizona father held in Mexico for accidentally bringing gun on vacation
A Glendale father could now be facing almost three years in a Mexican federal prison for unintentionally bringing a gun on their Rocky Point vacation. Francine Nicholson's husband, Ira Beavers, is currently being held in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora.
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Jill Biden surrounded by her family's deep roots in Italy as she returns to the Eternal City
Six months after the death of their son Beau in 2015, Jill Biden and then-Vice President Joe Biden could not bear the thought of going to Nantucket, Massachusetts, for the traditional Biden family Thanksgiving.
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This is exactly how dumb our politics have gotten
In the final days of the Virginia governor's race, Republican Glenn Youngkin did everything he could to suggest the contest was a referendum on what is being taught to the commonwealth's schoolchildren.
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This is how much racial segregation is costing the US
If communities across America were to become more racially integrated, it would be an "economic game changer," boosting gross domestic product growth by an estimated 0.3 percentage points in the span of a decade, Moody's Analytics has found.
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Maersk turns record profit and predicts supply chain chaos will continue
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping company, predicts that global supply chain chaos will continue into next year. That could benefit the company, which just reported its best quarter in 117 years.
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Delta flight to Los Angeles diverted to Dallas due to 'customer disturbance'
A "customer disturbance" aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles resulted in the flight being diverted to Dallas on Monday, according to Delta.
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch calls in sick, tests negative for Covid
A day after blockbuster Supreme Court arguments, Justice Neil Gorsuch called in sick on Tuesday and participated in oral arguments from his home by telephone.
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Biden announces new military and veteran suicide prevention strategy
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a new military and veteran suicide prevention strategy that includes promoting safe firearms storage and outlining best practices for firearm dealers.
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Astros Fight Off Elimination To Bring Series Back To Houston
That is a fact. A Game 5 loss would send Houston back home, having lost the World Series in Atlanta. But if they won Game 5, they come back to Houston with a fighting chance of capturing their second championship in franchise history.
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Nation’s Largest College of Education Celebrates American Education Week with Scholarships for Current and Aspiring Teachers
WGU Texas’ Teachers College provides opportunities to ease tuition costs during national teacher shortage
WGU Texas’ Teachers College will mark the National Education Association’s (NEA) 2021 American Education Week Nov. 15-19 by announcing its WGU Loves Teachers and Become a Teacher scholarship programs, together totaling $6 million, for current and future education professionals who wish to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degree programs in the Teachers College.
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Kal Penn, 'Harold and Kumar' and 'House' star, comes out as gay
The actor and former President Obama adviser Kal Penn has come out as gay, and revealed that he's engaged to be married.
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Will Smith discusses suicide in new YouTube series trailer
Will Smith is opening up about his mental health journey for his forthcoming YouTube docuseries, even discussing contemplating suicide in the series trailer.
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Pramila Jayapal is one of the most powerful leaders on Capitol Hill right now
Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal has risen quickly in the ranks of Washington to become a powerful progressive leader on Capitol Hill since first winning her House seat in 2016.
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Savoy Magazine Announces The 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors in a Landmark Dual-Edition Fall Issuw
Savoy magazine, the leading African American business, culture and lifestyle publication, announced its list of 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. Presented in two editions with dual covers, this issue features Kenneth Chenault, former Chairman and CEO of American Express, and Kenneth Frazier, Executive Chairman of Merck. With over 880 combined pages in two editions, the fall issue of Savoy ranks as the largest magazine by pages targeting the African American consumer ever published.
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Free Breakfast for Veterans and Active Military
Kolache Factory Stores Celebrate Veterans Day with Free Breakfast
On November 11, Kolache Factory stores nationwide are offering free breakfast to all veterans and all those who are actively serving our country in the U.S. armed forces. All veterans and servicemen and women are invited to come in and enjoy a free kolache and a cup of coffee — on the house.
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Harmony Public Schools begins open enrollment for 2022-2023 school year
Harmony Public Schools is a free, open enrollment public charter school serving families in 23 communities across Texas.
Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is now accepting open enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Halloween Covid scare forces Shanghai Disney into lockdown as China steps up efforts to eradicate virus
Health workers in hazmat suits are not typically among the cast of characters featured at Shanghai Disneyland's Halloween party.
