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Members of the Secret Service patrol from the roof of the White House on January 6, 2021.
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Seven members of the Texas A&M Range Club pose with a fourth place plaque.
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Marina Rivera, chief lending and retail experience officer for Members Choice Credit Union
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Social Security Honors Our Military Heroes
On Memorial Day, our nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. Families, friends, and communities pause to remember the many great sacrifices of our military and ensure their legacy lives on in the freedoms we all enjoy. We recognize these heroes who, in President Lincoln’s words, “gave the last full measure of devotion.”
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Rapper Meek Mill says Las Vegas Cosmopolitan hotel is 'racist as hell' after they turned him away
Meek Mill is asking Twitter for "lawyers ASAP" after a run-in with the hotel staff of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: What Is the Importance of the Congressional Black Caucus?
“The Congressional Black Caucus is a racial political organization made up of the African-American members of the United States Congress. Although they claim race and party affiliation are not official requirements for membership, no white person has been allowed to join and most of them are Democrats. Its chair is Representative Cedric Richmond of Louisiana,” according to Wikipedia.
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HBCU Alumni & Divine 9 Members Unite to Produce 2 TV Series On BET+
The Black Hamptons & The Family Business are based on The New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber's novels
Alumni of two historically black colleges and universities (HBCU's), and members of the Divine 9 have come together to produce two TV Series both on BET+. "Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons" a new four-part original limited series premieres on BET+ starting on August 25th, while Season 4 of "Carl Weber's The Family Business" premieres on BET+ on September 1st. Episodes of Seasons 1, 2, and 3 are available to catch up on now ON DEMAND on BET the network and on BET+. "The Black Hamptons" and "The Family Business" are based on The New York Times best-selling author Carl Weber's books.
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Baltimore Ravens' John Urschel Retires From NFL at Age 26
John Urschel, a Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman known for his passion for mathematics, has retired from the NFL at age 26.
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NBC News/WSJ/Telemundo Latino Poll: Joe Biden Leads President Donald Trump Among Latino Voters 62% to 26%
With just over six weeks until Election Day, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Telemundo poll published today offers the latest snapshot of Latino voters’ views on the 2020 presidential election.
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Seniors: Don't forget to sign up for Medicare drug coverage this fall
Fall has arrived, which means it's time for flannels, football, and finding the perfect health insurance plan. That's right -- nestled amidst all the seasonal festivities is Medicare's open enrollment season, which kicked off October 15. Seniors will have until December 7 to select their Medicare plans for the coming year.
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“Housegirl” by Michael Donkor
You’re up for this. This next thing is going to be a challenge, but you’re ready. You’ve studied it as much as you can and you’ve thought it through, you’re bringing your best talents and your keenest observation skills, and you got this. You can do it. Still, as in the new book “Housegirl” by Michael Donkor, it won’t be easy.
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Make the Most of Summer College Visits
For students entering their senior year of high school or current college students considering a transfer, there’s no better way to determine whether a college or university is the right fit than a college visit. Summer is a great time to make those journeys, when campuses are less chaotic and the demands of the school year are on hold.
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“Becoming a Veterinarian” by Boris Kachka
The minute the doctor walked into the room, you felt a sense of relief. Soon, the pain will be gone and you might finally get some rest. You could even have a name for the illness causing all these problems. Soon, your ailing pet will feel better, life will return to normal and in “Becoming a Veterinarian” by Boris Kachka, you’ll see what goes into the making of an animal doctor.
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Dark Skin Isn’t Protection From Deadly Skin Cancer
Contrary to what many believe, dark skin doesn’t offer protection against deadly melanomas, an expert warns. This type of skin cancer can be affected by genetics and is far more likely to develop on sun-protected areas of the body in blacks, Hispanics and even Asians, according to researcher Dr. Arthur Rhodes. He’s director of the Melanoma Surveillance Clinic at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
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Twitter's CEO Jack Dorsey is into intermittent fasting. What is it?
Being a billionaire sounds kind of miserable. This week, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey revealed several of his intense wellness habits to CNBC, and most of them sound like things normal people would explicitly avoid if they had gobs and gobs of money to throw around.
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5 Germiest Places in a Home During the Holidays
‘Tis the season to party. Whether it is for Christmas or New Year’s Eve, getting ready to host your family and friends can be a chore – especially if you have ignored the dirtiest parts of your home over the last few months.
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Americans support teachers getting Covid-19 vaccine before schools reopen, according to new survey
A majority of US adults -- nearly six in 10 -- say that K-12 schools that are not currently open for in-person learning should wait until all teachers receive the Covid-19 vaccine before they reopen, according to a new survey.
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From Most Improved To Among The Best: Mitsubishi Motors Ranks Second In Reputation’s ‘2022 Automotive Report’
In just three years, Mitsubishi’s customer experience ranking climbed from 17th to second among mass-market automotive brands in key industry report
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District Attorney Ogg requests more prosecutors to combat county-wide violent crime
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg appeared before county commissioners Tuesday to request additional funding for 82 new prosecutors in 2022. Ogg seeks additional staffing to address three “crime drivers” spiking Harris County’s homicide and criminal victimization rates: repeat violent offenders, domestic violence and gang crime.
