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Study: We Think Black Men Are Bigger Than White Men (Even When They're Not)
In a new body of research published by the American Psychological Association, 950 online participants from the US were asked to rate black and white men based on their weird, height, strength and build.
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Pence Slated To Visit Indonesia, Japan, South Korea And Australia In April
Details on the trip are not yet public, but it represents a chance for Pence to smooth over relations with US allies who are adjusting to President Donald Trump's new leadership style and to discuss Trump's decision to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a deal that would have included Japan and Australia.
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Deadly Cobra On The Loose in Central Florida
The search continues for a deadly cobra that escaped from an enclosure at the home of its owner in Ocala, said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
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Texas Democrats Will Be Highlighted as Keynote Speakers on Day Two of the Democratic National Convention
Congressman Colin Allred and State Representative Victoria Neave to Share Their Vision For Texas and America.
Tonight, day two of the Democratic National Convention State Representative Victoria Neave and Congressman Colin Allred will take the main stage at the convention to share the Democratic vision for the state and the country.
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Voter turnout at more than 25 percent heading into Election day, secretary of the state reports
Voter turnout stood at more than 25 percent the day before Election Day while the clock continued to tick toward the absentee ballot deadline.
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Saudis answer speculation with video of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia released video said to be shot on Tuesday that showed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a meeting, amid recent speculation about his whereabouts.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrates the 40th Commemoration of Black History Month
Jackson Lee: “As a member of Congress, I know that I stand on the shoulders of giants whose struggles and triumphs made it possible for me to continue the fight for equality, justice, and progress for all.”
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United, Focused Efforts Can Bring About Positive Social Changes
Economic inequality, racism and classism—among many other societal ills—loom large in the United States and around the world. The need for change has never been greater. So where do we begin?
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4 arrested after cupcakes tainted with bodily fluids brought to school
Police have charged four juveniles linked to the case of tainted cupcakes having been brought to the Gilbert School in Winchester last year. On Monday, police said they arrested two males and two females who are connected to the case.
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Harris County Reports Second Death Related to COVID-19
Health authorities urge residents to stay home and social distance
It is with great sadness that Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is reporting the second COVID-19 related death of a resident in Harris County (outside the City of Houston). The woman, between the ages of 50-60 years old, lived in the northwest quadrant of Harris County. She had known exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case and had underlying health issues. She was tested positive with COVID-19 after death and Harris County Institute of Forensic Science determined her primary cause of death as COVID-19.
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Governor Greg Abbott, Mandating A Self-Quarantine for Out-Of-State Arrivals
The Governor issued a proclamation regarding his prior Executive Order mandating a self-quarantine for individuals arriving from the New York Tri-State Area and New Orleans, Louisiana.
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64% of Americans Think Its Too Early
Over the weekend, places like Myrtle Beach reopened its door for guests after South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced that he would be lifting the state’s mandatory stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic on Monday. Georgia also announced that businesses would also be able to slowly start reopening. Despite the green light from their state governments, many Americans feel that political leaders are lifting the ban too soon.
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Council Member Edward Pollard Calls for FBI and DOJ Investigation into the Ahmaud Arbery Killing in Letter
In a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Houston City Council Member for District J Edward Pollard expresses the importance of an investigation at the highest level of government into the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Pollard sent a letter to the attorney general asking that the FBI and Department of Justice launch an official investigation into Arbery’s death, which took place in February 2020.
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Houston to Host 2023 Men's Final Four
While on a busy trade and investment mission to grow business and cultural ties in South America, Mayor Sylvester Turner took time today to celebrate an announcement by the NCAA® that Houston has won a bid to host the Men's Basketball Final Four® in 2023 and to thank everyone who worked hard to make it happen.
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Formula One scraps plans to launch Miami Grand Prix in 2019
Formula One has hit the brakes on a proposed 2019 race in Miami, shelving plans until at least 2020.
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Hundreds are missing in Laos after a dam breaks and floods nearby towns
Hundreds of people are missing and thousands more have been displaced after a dam collapsed in southern Laos, causing flash flooding across six villages, according to the state news agency.
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Police investigate company's 'treasure ship' claims
Police are investigating a South Korean company that claimed to have discovered a sunken Russian warship with $8.9 billion worth of gold on board.
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Houston man sentenced to 6 years for stomping an orange tabby to death
A 22-year-old Houston man was sentenced to six years in prison for stomping his girlfriend’s orange tabby cat to death, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
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Peace Starts With Me is sweeping through Windy City
Peace Starts With Me (PSWM) is sweeping through the Windy City on October 19th to shine a light on activists making a difference in the lives of local youth with the Peace Starts With Me Chicago Gala followed by the Peace Starts With Me Youth Jam at the new Marriott Marquis Chicago Hotel. The program will consist of a banquet luncheon at noon featuring keynote speaker Mrs. Sun Jin Moon followed by the Youth Jam concert at 5:00 PM.
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A disgruntled employee kills 2 people at a Mississippi Walmart, officials say
A shooting at a Mississippi Walmart left two people dead, a police officer wounded and a community in shock. But if not for recent active shooter training, the outcome could have been far worse, police said.
