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Tilman J. Fertitta New Owner of the Houston Rockets
The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved Fertitta
The Houston Rockets announced today that Tilman J. Fertitta has officially closed on his purchase of the NBA Houston Rockets and Clutch City Sports and Entertainment. The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved Fertitta to join the ranks of an NBA owner yesterday, setting the stage for the commencement of the Fertitta era.
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Chance The Rapper Partners with Lyft to Raise Funds to Support Chicago Public Schools
The ride-share service Lyft announced Tuesday that passengers can now round up their fare to the next dollar and donate the difference to Chance the Rapper’s fund to support Chicago Public Schools. The New Chance Arts and Literature Fund, devoted to creating and expanding Chicago arts education programs, is the first local organization Lyft is supporting through the “round up and donate” feature.
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Steelers LB Ryan Shazier Suffers Back Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was hospitalized after suffering a back injury during the first quarter of Monday's 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, multiple team sources told NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala.
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Baltimore Police Commissioner Fired After Record Number of Homicides in 2017
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh fired Police Commissioner Kevin Davis after a surge of homicide rate and a lot more controversies during his term. He was replaced by previous deputy police commissioner Darryl DeSousa.
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Wrestling trailblazer Pat Patterson has died at 79
Legendary wrestler Pat Patterson has died, World Wrestling Entertainment announced Wednesday.
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Legacy Community Health Announces New CEO – Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr.
After a nationwide search, the Legacy Community Health (“Legacy”) Board of Directors announces the hiring of Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr. as their new Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Katy Caldwell who is retiring after successfully leading Legacy for over 25 years. Dr. Hilliard’s appointment marks the first time Legacy has been led by a physician.
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Prairie View A&M University Men’s Basketball Program Awarded With Postseason Awards
Tuesday was a happy day on “The Hill” as the Southwestern Athletic Conference released its 2020-21 All-Conference team selections and Coach of The Year Award.
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DaBaby meets with leaders from HIV organizations following his disparaging comments
DaBaby is trying to make amends following disparaging comments he made about gay men and HIV during a performance at a Miami music festival last month.
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Disturbing text messages, drawings help investigators tie Iowa man to woman’s death
A Mitchell County man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Angela Nicole Bradbury.
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‘Be as safe as you can’: Vancouver mom warns bikers after son dies from crash
Last Friday, Nicole Burch experienced something no parent can ever imagine.
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The Astros Foundation Hosted Birthday Roast For Scarface With Appearances By J. Prince, Willie D, Andre Johnson, Bun B, Slim Thug, Terrell Owens, Adrian Peterson, D-Reck, Steve Rogers, Joe Torry
On the evening of Wednesday, November 9th, The Astros Foundation hosted a special event for Scarface in an exclusive lounge at Minute Maid Park. The star-studded event brought out many familiar faces such as Rap-A-Lot CEO J. Prince, Slim Thug, Willie D, Bun B, Wreckshop Records CEO D-Reck, Comedians Grossman & Joe Torry, Former NFL Players Adrian Peterson, Andre Johnson, and Terrell Owens, and many more.
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Cedric the Entertainer to host the Emmys
This year's Emmy Awards will be hosted by a first-timer. CBS and the TV Academy on Monday announced that Cedric the Entertainer will make his Emmys hosting debut in September as the big show returns to a live, in-person format. A "limited audience of nominees and their guests" will also be present, according to a press release.
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Nick Cannon says he'll never have another love like Mariah Carey
Nick Cannon has nothing but love for his ex-wife Mariah Carey. In a new interview, Cannon describes their marriage as a "fairytale."
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You Are Art: A Love Letter to Fifth Ward
You are Art A Love Letter to 5th Ward is a mixed media portrait-based project that seeks to highlight the individual residents of 5th Ward Houston. Fifth Ward is portrayed as more than just a geographic location; the residents are the most critical parts of the community; when these people move away or travel from their homes, the stories and experiences always keep the best interests of the physical place alive.
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What Alex Rodriguez said before Jennifer Lopez married Ben Affleck
Alex Rodriguez sounds like he has no hard feelings when it comes to his split from Jennifer Lopez. Days before Lopez married Ben Affleck in Las Vegas, an episode of "The Martha Stewart Podcast" featuring Rodriguez was released.
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Former Buncombe County teacher sentenced in child pornography case
A former teacher in Buncombe County has been sentenced after authorities found thousands of files of child pornography in his possession.
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First on CNN: Jill Biden's press secretary leaving White House
Michael LaRosa, the press secretary for first lady Dr. Jill Biden, is departing the White House, a White House official told CNN.
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Nebraska broadcasting and College World Series legend Jack Payne dies at 99
Jack Payne, whose voice was the soundtrack for fans at the College World Series for nearly three decades and who was one of the pioneers of Omaha broadcasting, has died at the age of 99.
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Al Roker explains how he lost 45 pounds
Al Roker is sharing how he managed to drop 45 pounds in the past few months.
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Justice Clarence Thomas misses third day of oral arguments after being hospitalized
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas missed a third day of oral arguments on Wednesday after being hospitalized six days ago to receive treatment for what a court spokesperson described as an infection.
