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32% increase in migrants encountered or arrested at the southern border in May
More than 144,000 migrants were encountered or arrested at the US-Mexico border in May, a roughly 32% increase over April and the highest monthly total in 13 years, US Customs and Border Protection announced Wednesday.
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Joe Biden still backs limit on using federal funds for abortions in break from leading 2020 contenders
Joe Biden still supports a prohibition on federal funds being used for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or when the life of the mother is at stake, his campaign said Wednesday.
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Ava DuVernay's 'When They See Us' won't let you look away
Less than a decade ago, Ava DuVernay was just emerging as a creative force of a filmmaker and a passionate advocate of inclusive projects in Hollywood.
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Exclusive: US intel shows Saudi Arabia escalated its missile program with help from China
The US government has obtained intelligence that Saudi Arabia has significantly escalated its ballistic missile program with the help of China, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a development that threatens decades of US efforts to limit missile proliferation in the Middle East.
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Columbus doctor indicted for 25 counts of murder related to alleged overprescribing of pain medication
A Columbus, Ohio, doctor was indicted on 25 counts of murder Wednesday in connection with allegations of overprescribing pain medication to patients near death.
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Oregon bill granting electoral college votes to national popular vote winner heads to governor's desk
Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday sent a bill that would have their state's electoral votes reflect the will of the nation, not just the people of Oregon, to the governor's desk.
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Harris County Commissioners Court Meeting
Photography by Vicky Pink - Harris County Commissioners had a lengthy agenda at their June …
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An Illinois Dad Gives Son (a Heart Transplant Recipient) One of His Kidneys: Father’s Day Will Be Extra Special This Year
June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day has become a very special holiday for the De La Cruz family of DeKalb, Illinois. Their prayers were answered when their son, Ricky, received a life-saving heart transplant from an unknown donor and then experienced another miracle nearly two years later when Ricky received a kidney, and a second chance at life, from his dad.
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HISD’s DeBakey High School repeats number one ranking in CHILDREN AT RISK analysis
The district is also recognized for high performance on high-poverty campuses
For the 11th consecutive year, DeBakey High School for Health Professions topped the 2019 CHILDREN AT RISK list of best public schools in the Houston area. HISD’s Eastwood Academy ranked third in the Houston area, Carnegie Vanguard came in fourth, East Early College was sixth among local public high schools, and Challenge Early College ranked eighth regionally.
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We need North American energy trade
At a recent press conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed cautious optimism about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is set to replace the quarter-century-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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NAREB Takes Fight for Black Homeownership to Congressional Hearing Hicks tells lawmakers: Black-White 'economic divide' was created by U. S. Government
The rate of Black homeownership in America - now at 41.1 percent, according to 2019 U. S. Census numbers - is even lower than it was when the U. S. Fair Housing Act was signed into law 51 years ago on April 11, 1968.
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30 Budget-Friendly Marketing Tactics for Consultants Just Getting Started
Marketing doesn't need to cost a fortune to be effective. These cheap and simple tactics from Elaine Biech will come in handy when you're new to the consulting game.
When you're just starting out as a new consultant, your number-one priority should be marketing. You want to make a name for yourself, enhance your image, and build your reputation. But you have little money! What can you do to find clients and persuade them to choose you? Don't worry, says Elaine Biech. There are lots of marketing tactics that are simple to execute...and either free or very close to it.
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Paris residents urged to screen for lead after Notre Dame fire
French health authorities are urging parents with young children and pregnant women to get their lead levels tested after April's catastrophic fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in the French capital.
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Dinosaur bones shimmering with opal reveal a new species
A hunt for precious gemstones revealed the first fossil evidence of a dinosaur herd, including a previously undiscovered dinosaur species, in Australia. The new dinosaur fossil was found in an opal mine and has turned into the gem itself, making it the most complete opalized dinosaur skeleton in the world, according to a new study.
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It's been 20 years since JLo's debut album 'On the 6' came out
It's been two decades since Jennifer Lopez became a pop star with the release of her debut album, "On the 6."
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People are blaming Anthony Joshua's heavyweight boxing upset on the Drake curse
It looks like the Drake curse has struck again. British boxer Anthony Joshua seemingly went into Saturday's heavyweight title fight with supreme confidence.
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Chicago violence that saw 52 shot, 10 fatally, over weekend requires 'all hands on deck' approach, top cop says
A confluence of factors led to 52 people being shot, 10 fatally, in Chicago over the weekend: gangs, drugs, an ineffective justice system and a season that too often ushers bloodshed into the city, the police superintendent said Monday.
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Whether you're a common citizen or the President or first lady of the United States, an audience with the Queen of England is a big deal. But when you're as glamorous and mysterious as the current US first lady, the pressure is even more so.
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What to know about Apple's big software event
Apple is teasing the future of its software, and it is dark. At its annual World Wide Developers Conference in San Jose, California, Monday, Apple is announcing new features and designs for the operating systems that run on iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches and Apple TVs.
