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Military family uncertain over having another child with help of IVF, after Alabama’s Supreme Court ruling
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New details were revealed in court concerning a South Florida gymnastics coach accused of sexual assault involving girls, as police say there may be a trail of victims.
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Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia, is full. It's managing its share of Covid-19 cases, as well as more typical problems for this time of year, like boating accidents. But staffers have also had to care for people who are sick because of something that's deceptively dangerous: extreme heat.
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Sitting among the warehouses of Dulles, Virginia, is one of the US Drug Enforcement Administration's forensic labs. It's one of eight across the country where scientists analyze illegal drugs and try to stay ahead of what's driving deadly overdoses.
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Carnage at Gaza food aid site amid Israeli gunfire. Here’s what we know
One of the worst single tragedies to occur during Israel’s war with Hamas took place Thursday, when scores of Palestinians were killed trying to access food aid in Gaza City.
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Mayor Turner Establishes Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
After receiving an overwhelming number of inquiries from citizens and corporations who would like to help, Mayor Sylvester Turner has established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that will accept tax deductible flood relief donations. The fund is administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation.
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The Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys will play the final preseason game for both teams at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, August 31st at 7:00 p.m. CT.
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Charlottesville Suspect James Alex Fields Jr. to Face Court Hearing
James Alex Fields Jr., the man suspected of killing a woman as he allegedly mowed down a group of counterprotesters at a white supremacist rally in Virginia, is set to appear Monday in court via video link.
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Barack Obama Look-Alike Says He is Constantly Being Mistaken as the Former U.S. President
Nationwide — It’s been said that everyone has a twin, and that may just be true. One man, Jose Oliveira, says he can’t leave his house without people thinking that he’s the former U.S. President Barack Obama. He says he is bombarded all the time with selfie requests.
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Fort Worth Movers Helping End Hunger
Fort Worth moving company works to end hunger by collecting food from customers and delivering to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
The Moving Factor, a local Fort Worth moving company, collected 300 pounds of food during their summer food drive. As part of their commitment to Move for Hunger, a nationwide hunger relief organization, The Moving Factor collected much needed food for the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Thursday, July 27 owner, Sean Factor, delivered peanut butter, soups, rice, beans, and much more. “We hope to at least double our donations next time,” he said.
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'Big Bang Theory' Star Johnny Galecki Thanks Firefighters Following House Blaze
"Big Bang Theory" star Johnny Galecki has expressed his thanks to the men and women of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, days after a large blaze claimed his home.
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Ed Sheeran Temporarily Quits Twitter After 'Game of Thrones' Scorn
Ed Sheeran temporarily deleted his Twitter account this week, but the singer did not provide an explanation to the public about his decision to remove himself from the social media platform.
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Harris County Department of Education Trustees Approve CASE Debates to Serve At-risk Students
A nationally recognized debate program, the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL), will serve 300 low-income, at-risk high school students in the Harris County area after the Board of Trustees approved the initiative on July 18.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Meets With Representatives From Industry and Small and Minority Businesses
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and past 1st Vice Chair, released the following statement about the CBCF Executive Economic Summit taking place in Chicago:
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Jimmy Choo (The Company) Is Now On Sale
The luxury shoe company announced Monday that it's putting itself up for sale and looking for buyers.
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Houston Dentist Fights Hunger by Giving Dental Service to Locals
Houston dentist, Dr. Behzad Nazari is raising donations for a local food pantry and helping people improve their dental health by lowering their dental bill, as part of his Mother’s Day Special.
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Market Street Storage Now Offers U-Haul Truck Sharing℠
U-Haul Company of Texas is pleased to announce that Market Street Storage has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.
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Yale University to Drop White Supremacist John Calhoun’s Name From Building
After a swelling tide of protests, the president of Yale announced today that the university would change the name of a residential college commemorating John C. Calhoun, the 19th-century white supremacist statesman from South Carolina. The college will be renamed for Grace Murray Hopper, a trailblazing computer scientist and Navy rear admiral who received a master’s degree and a doctorate from Yale.
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Yale University to Drop White Supremacist John Calhoun’s Name From Building
After a swelling tide of protests, the president of Yale announced today that the university would change the name of a residential college commemorating John C. Calhoun, the 19th-century white supremacist statesman from South Carolina. The college will be renamed for Grace Murray Hopper, a trailblazing computer scientist and Navy rear admiral who received a master’s degree and a doctorate from Yale.
