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Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $417 Million in Talcum Powder Case
On Monday, a jury awarded a California woman $417 million because she developed ovarian cancer and had used Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder for decades. The award includes $70 million in compensatory damages and $347 million in punitive damages.
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Powerhouse Business Women Collaborate To Present The REBOOT Women’s Retreat
The REBOOT Women’s Retreat will feature custom-designed masterclasses that will provide women with the necessary tools to continuously advance their business specifically designed by Dr. Myla Bennett,
On March 10th through March 15th, 2019, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and CEO of Ederra Bella Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, Dr. Myla Bennett, Founder of The epiMediaGroup LLC. and Coinology®, Ebony Porter-Ike and Television Host, Author and Transformation Specialist, Dr. Sonja Stribling will host the inaugural REBOOT Women’s Retreat. The 5 day experience of a lifetime will take place at the luxurious Secrets Capri Riviera in Cancun, Mexico providing attendees with an elegant oceanfront atmosphere for them to Release, Recharge, and REBOOT.
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“Queen Bey: A Celebration of the Power and Creativity of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter,” edited by Veronica Chambers
You were Crazy in Love. It happened the first time you heard Beyoncé Knowles, before she won a Grammy, before she added to her life with a man and motherhood. It happened the first time you saw her, a skinny child with a
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The big winner in Elon Musk's Twitter deal
Even the world's richest person needs financial advice. That's great news for Morgan Stanley, the investment bank of choice for Elon Musk.
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5 Things for Wednesday, May 24: Manchester Attack, President Trump, Venezuela
The whole world is reaching out to Manchester after the concert attack. Here's what you need to know to to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Mom dies after giving birth to fifth child
A local father is left to raise his young kids after his wife passed away giving birth to their fifth child.
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Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover Installed as 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
With a commitment to excellence and a vow to uphold the grand legacy of its founders, Dr. Glenda Glover became the 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Glover took the helm of the nation’s oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women on July 12, 2018 in Houston, TX, following the group’s international conference. She will lead the storied organization for four years, 2018-2022, under the theme, “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service.”
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Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover Installed as 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
With a commitment to excellence and a vow to uphold the grand legacy of its founders, Dr. Glenda Glover became the 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Glover took the helm of the nation’s oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women on July 12, 2018 in Houston, TX, following the group’s international conference. She will lead the storied organization for four years, 2018-2022, under the theme, “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service.”
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What's in it for them? Wounded veterans and Gold Star families answer Trump's question about why troops serve
Before my husband deploys, he has a ritual that is familiar to many service members. He sits down with a generously poured bourbon, and he writes letters. One for his adult daughter, Rosalind. One for each of our little boys, Teddy and Antonio. One for his grandma, who raised him, and his family in Texas. One for me.
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center facing civil rights investigation for treatment of Black women giving birth
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is facing a civil rights investigation into how Black women giving birth are treated in its hospital.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical Premieres in Houston at the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023
Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center announces tickets for the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will go on sale Friday, November 4 at 10AM. Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023.
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Biden mourns slain Capitol Police officer: He 'was a hero'
President Joe Biden paid a personal tribute to fallen Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans during a service at the US Capitol on Tuesday in which he praised the officer for his service and offered words of comfort to his family.
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Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding For Dallas Law Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) within the Office of the Governor has awarded the City of Dallas more than $1 million dollars in grant funds to be used for personal protective equipment including ballistic helmets and bullet proof vests. The grant comes in the aftermath of the deadly attack on Dallas peace officers last July and is in addition to an earlier grant of $616,000 awarded in November that was also used for equipment and protective gear.
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TIRR Memorial Hermann, City of Houston, METRO partner to provide free flu shots
TIRR Memorial Hermann, the City of Houston Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and the Metropolitan Transit Authority are partnering to provide free flu shots for METROLift riders and current or former patients of TIRR Memorial Hermann. The group is hoping to reach people with disabilities who may benefit from convenient access or need transportation assistance to get a flu shot.
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HCC’s 2017 Black History Scholarship Gala
Photography by Vicky Pink - Annually the Black History Committee sets out to raise funds …
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Jerry Lewis, Comedian, Dies at 91
Jerry Lewis, the slapstick-loving comedian, innovative filmmaker and generous fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, died Sunday after a brief illness, said his publicist, Candi Cazau. He was 91.
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John Stamos 'disappointed' In Memoriam tribute at Tonys didn't include Bob Saget
John Stamos wanted his friend Bob Saget included in the In Memoriam segment during Sunday's Tony Awards.
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ViacomCBS rebrands CBS All Access as Paramount+
Goodbye, CBS All Access. Hello, Paramount+. ViacomCBS will rebrand its streaming service, CBS All Access, as Paramount+ early next year, the company announced on Tuesday.
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5 Things for September 18: UN, St. Louis, Hurricane Maria, Emmys
Happy Monday morning. It may get really awkward at the UN this week. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Kansas City Chiefs on brink of rare achievement with back-to-back Super Bowl titles in sight
The Kansas City Chiefs are already in rarefied territory.

