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Viola Davis to star in 'Hunger Games' prequel
Viola Davis has been cast as a villain in "The Hunger Games" prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."
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Viola Davis, seen here in 2021, has been cast in a prequel to "The Hunger Games." Mandatory Credit: ABC/Walt Disney Television/ABC via Getty Images
Published on August 16, 2022
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City of Houston Selects Five Storytellers for the Houston Inspires/Houston Inspira Public Health Campaign
The City of Houston has selected five Storytellers for the "Houston Inspires/Houston Inspira" public health campaign funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The campaign’s goal is to engage environmental organizations, artists, and storytellers to inspire awareness and action to improve health and safety outcomes in Houston neighborhoods.
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Houston Texans vs. New Orleans Saints Kick Off In the State of Football Game
The Houston Texans will face off against the New Orleans Saints this Saturday, Aug. 13 in the State of Football game. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium and the game will be broadcast on ABC.
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Toyota Adds Diversity Advisory Board Members
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced the appointment of three new members to its North American Diversity Advisory Board (DAB).
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Harris County DA: Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness
Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness Defendant is seventh of seven defendants convicted
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Houston Texans Announce Partnership with Sire Spirits LLC and G-Unity Foundation
Today, the Houston Texans are announcing a multi-year partnership with Grammy award-winning musician, two-time New York Times best-selling author, executive producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and Houston resident Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, his premium wine and spirits company Sire Spirits LLC and his charitable arm the G-Unity Foundation. The partnership goes into effect immediately. Jackson was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for his halftime performance at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.
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Megan Thee Stallion Releases New Video for "Her" From New LP "Traumazine"
“Traumazine is an album that leaves you reeling slightly, both impressed and strangely grateful – convinced of Megan Thee Stallion’s brilliance” - The Guardian “Traumazine, is a thrill ride of a listen, a motley mix of slick bops and searing confessionals that wonderfully encapsulate all of her various vibes.” - Rolling Stone
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District Names Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services
Aldine ISD named Diaka R. Melendez Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services. Melendez is returning home, having started her career in education at Nimitz Ninth Grade School as a teacher and softball coach.
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HISD makes significant improvement in key accountability scores
The Houston Independent School District earned a B from the Texas Education Agency’s academic accountability ratings for the 2021-2022 school year.
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House to vote Friday to pass Democrats' sweeping health care and climate bill
The House of Representatives is on track to vote on Friday to pass Democrats' $750 billion health care, energy and climate bill, in a significant victory for President Joe Biden and his party.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seen at her weekly presser at the Capitol building in August 2021 in Washington. The House is set to vote …
Published on August 12, 2022
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Pentagon confirms DC Mayor renewed request for National Guard assistance with migrants arriving in city
Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser renewed her request for the National Guard to assist with the ongoing arrival of migrant buses arriving from Texas and Arizona. "We need help from our federal partners as we seek to stabilize and manage our operating environment in this critical moment," Bowser said in a tweet on Thursday.
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Judge denies Trump Org and former CFO's motion to dismiss tax fraud indictment
A New York state judge denied the Trump Organization and its former chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg's motions to dismiss tax fraud charges during a hearing Friday.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas to host the Global Citizen Festival this fall
Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be this year's host of the Global Citizen Festival. The music festival will take place at the Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City and will feature performances by Metallica, Charlie Puth, Mariah Carey, Rosalia and Maneskin.
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Priyanka Chopra, here in 2021, will host the upcoming Global Citizen Festival. Mandatory Credit: David Wolff/Patrick/Redferns/Getty Images
Published on August 12, 2022
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Steve Martin doesn't want to retire, but he might slow down after 'Only Murders in the Building' ends
Steve Martin is experiencing a new wave of popularity thanks to his Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building." But the 76-year-old says he's ready to wind down when the show eventually ends.
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Megan Thee Stallion's new album 'Traumazine' drops
Megan Thee Stallion has released her new album, 'Traumazine'. Earlier this week, the star rapper had revealed the cover art and the track list for the album because she said information had already begun to leak.
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Megan Thee Stallion, here in 2021, has debuted a new album. Mandatory Credit: Rich Fury/Getty Images
Published on August 12, 2022
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More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for Covid or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds
Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related condition, had symptoms more than a couple of months after their diagnosis, a new study found.
