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Biden-Harris Administration Unveils $770 Million for Rural Infrastructure Projects During Investing in America Tour
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden announced $772.6 million in funding for 216 rural infrastructure projects
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New 2024 Houston Housing Authority
Mayor John Whitmire has appointed a new slate of esteemed Commissioners to the Houston Housing …
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2023: A Year of Strikes - What's on the Horizon for 2024?
The number of major strikes jumped 43% to 33 in 2023, according to the official Labor Department count released Wednesday, the biggest number of large work stoppages in America in more than 20 years.
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A Dynamic Tapestry of Democracy in Action with "Harris County Votes: A Prelude to Progress"
As the dawn of February 20th unfurled its light over Harris County, the pulse of early voting began to beat with a vigor reflective of the community's commitment to shaping its future. A resounding 13,626 civic voices rang out across 79 polling stations, undeterred by the rescheduling necessitated by President’s Day – a testament to the steadfast dedication of the citizens.
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Families concerned about planned hotel next to north Fort Worth elementary school
Concern is growing with every new load of dirt that's moved next to a north Fort Worth elementary school.
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About 2% of babies born in US are from IVF - what you need to know
Talk to a group of 100 people born in the United States, and chances are two of them were born as the result of in vitro fertilization, said Dr. Zev Williams, director of the Columbia University Fertility Center.
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Suspect in Texas girl’s disappearance/death is family friend who was supposed to take her to bus stop, sheriff says
The man suspected in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham is a family friend who was entrusted with taking her to the school bus on the morning she vanished – and later participated in the massive search for the girl before her body was found in an east Texas river, authorities said.
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The Cher Show: A Fabulous Musical Extravaganza Comes to Theatre Under The Stars in Houston
The Cher Show brings six decades of stardom and Tony Award-winning glamour to Theatre Under The Stars in Houston.
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Arkhouse Management Co. Launches Proxy Fight for Macy's Board Control After $6 Billion Bid Rejection
Macy’s rejected an unsolicited $6 billion bid from an activist investor to take the famed department store private last month. Now, the activist group is taking another shot at Macy’s, launching a proxy fight to take control of the board.
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Harvard condemns antisemitic image circulated by pro-Palestinian groups on campus
Harvard University and its interim president have condemned an image circulated on social media by pro-Palestinian campus groups, prompting the groups to remove and apologize for the posting.
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Biden's New Student Loan Program: Nearly 153,000 Enrolled, Debt Cancellation Emails Expected Wednesday
Nearly 153,000 student loan borrowers currently enrolled in a new repayment plan launched by the Biden administration are expected to get an email Wednesday notifying them that their remaining federal student loan debt will be canceled, totaling about $1.2 billion.
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Moscow has arrested several US citizens in recent years, some of whom have been exchanged for Russian prisoners held in Western countries. Mandatory Credit: Natalia …
Published on February 21, 2024
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Russia arrests US-Russian citizen for treason; she gave $51 to Ukraine, employer says
A US-Russian dual citizen was arrested in Russia on charges of treason for allegedly donating just $51 to a Ukrainian charity, her Californian employer said.
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Carl Lewis calls proposed format change in long jump April Fools’ joke
A proposed format change could shake-up the long jump at major track and field competitions, but will the idea take flight? That’s the big question for those involved in the sport right now, notably nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis.
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Hunter Biden says special counsel used Alexander Smirnov’s discredited bribery claims to derail his plea deal
Hunter Biden’s lawyers accused special counsel David Weiss on Tuesday of using a since-discredited bribery allegation from an FBI informant to blow up his plea deal last year.
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Body 11-year-old Texas girl who disappeared on way to school has been found in river, sheriff says
The family’s home is near Lake Livingston – “one of the largest reservoirs in the state, with 83,000 surface acres,” according to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
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A new University of Michigan program called “My Heart Your Heart” is taking donated pacemakers from funeral homes and repurposing them for use in other …
Published on February 20, 2024
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University of Michigan recycling pacemakers from funeral homes for patients in other countries
A new University of Michigan program called “My Heart Your Heart” is taking donated pacemakers from funeral homes and repurposing them for use in other countries.
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Mexican Pit Masters Spice Up Houston Rodeo's BBQ Cookoff
Houston's World Famous Barbecue Cookoff will have an international twist this year as Mexican Pit Masters from Monterrey, Mexico, join the competition
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Healthy lifestyle could reduce risk of irritable bowel syndrome, according to study
Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found.
