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'It IS bad there': Emails reveal Trump officials pushing for immigrant protection terminations
There was a simple explanation in October 2017 when a Department of Homeland Security official was asked why a memo justifying ending immigrant protections for Central Americans made conditions in those countries sound so bad.
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'Sharp Objects' twisty finish can't redeem flawed run
The following contains spoilers about the "Sharp Objects" season finale on Aug. 26. In hindsight, "Sharp Objects" became the equivalent of "True Detective 2" -- the considerably less captivating follow-up to a high-profile HBO limited series, testing the appeal of star power and ability of creative talent to produce an encore worthy of the original.
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How the Jacksonville Landing shooting unfolded minute by minute on social networks
The Jacksonville, Florida, gaming tournament where two men were killed and nine others were shot Sunday started like any other high-stakes sporting event, with competitors expressing a combination of confidence, excitement and nerves as play got underway.
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White House drafted a statement on John McCain but never released it
White House aides drafted a fulsome statement for President Donald Trump on the death of Sen. John McCain, but it was never sent out, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.
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Some dude bolted toward Jay-Z and Beyoncé at their Atlanta show
Someone just had to spoil the party. The Beyoncé/Jay-Z spectacle that is "On the Run II" was wrapping up its Saturday night stop in Atlanta when a man ran up on stage and bolted after the couple.
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McCain's last message read aloud as Washington returns to work without him
Republican Sen. John McCain had one more message for his fellow Americans. In a letter read by longtime aide Rick Davis on Monday, McCain encouraged Americans to unite around the ideals that connect them rather than focus on divisions. He also pointedly asked Americans to tear down walls rather than build them.
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Where high-level executives go to recharge
Whether they admit it or not, everyone needs to de-stress and recharge occasionally. For CEOs and other high-level executives, that can mean spending a few days at a retreat that caters to their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
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Trump's failures on McCain show his true self
Though the White House had drafted a statement on the death of John McCain, it was not released. Instead, President Donald Trump tweeted "sympathies and respect" to the family, saying nothing of the contributions of the widely esteemed senator.
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White House flag at full-staff after short McCain tribute
Just after midnight on Sunday night, the flag flying above the White House was hoisted back to full staff. Since Saturday evening, it had been positioned at half-staff to mark the death of Sen. John McCain, the former Vietnam prisoner of war and onetime Republican nominee for President. His death had sparked an outpouring of tributes from across the political spectrum, except at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where President Donald Trump has yet to utter a word about McCain since his passing.
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Schumer wants Senate building named for McCain
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce a resolution to rename the Senate's Russell office building after the late Sen. John McCain.
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John McCain, senator and former presidential candidate, dies at 81
Whenever America was in a fight during his long lifetime, John McCain was in the thick of it. McCain, who has died at the age of 81, was a naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the Senate, twice-defeated presidential candidate and an abrasive American hero with a twinkle in his eye.
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Louisiana Cajun Navy rescues thousands, inspires many more
If Clyde Cain had to guess, he’d say the Louisiana Cajun Navy rescued 8,000 to 10,000 Houstonians during the flooding that followed Hurricane Harvey last year. But, he’s really not sure.
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Vanessa Williams Will Headline Theatre Under the Stars' Education Celebration
Multi-platinum recording artist and the star of television, film and the Broadway stage Vanessa Williams is coming to Houston to perform some of her greatest hits in a one-night-only intimate experience at Theatre Under The Stars’ (TUTS) 50th Anniversary Season Education Celebration! This annual event benefits The River Performing and Visual Arts Center (The River), TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (Humphreys School), and TUTS Community Engagement Programs.
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Interview: When Fashion Meets Rap, You Get ALZO, A Rising Star from Houston
Alec Lastrap, stage name ALZO is a multi-talented force to be reckoned with already at the start of his career. He is coming in the game with a lot of eclectic vibes and humility.
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Mexican menu ideas for simple family dinners
When the school year is back in full swing, families often find themselves battling the mealtime crunch. Mexican-inspired meals bursting with flavor are known family-friendly picks that can be easily prepared and put on the table on those frenzied weeknights.
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Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke Stands Up for NFL Players Who Take a Knee During National Anthem
Rep. Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic nominee running in the 2018 Texas Senate race against Republican Ted Cruz, has taken a stance in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Houston Texans Take On the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 of the Preseason
Nothing says football is almost back than friendly barbershop debates. “Watson will have a better career than Dak,” says one die hard Texans fan from across the room waiting on the next available barber. “Believe that if you want. The Cowboys are going to surprise people this year,” says another patron who is decked out in Dallas gear.
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Cadillac CT6 Platinum: The Coolest Thing On Four Wheels
Since the 1920s mankind has been experimenting with autonomous driving. Nearly 60 years passed before the first real prototype with the technology was produced. Many more would debut just a little better than the last. Today autonomous driving has moved from the labs and test tracks to the roads and highways of the world. Lucky for me that I got to try out this hands-free driving technology behind the wheel of the 2018 Cadillac CT6 Platinum AWD.
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Third Ward Residents Receive Letters Challenging Voter Registration
A historic Houston community could be facing voters registration suspension— and most residents may not even know about it! Many residents in the Third Ward area recently received a letter informing them of an address change that they actually didn't file.
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Impeachment Talk Still a No-go for Democrats Hitting GOP's 'Culture of Corruption'
A string of damaging legal developments rattled Republicans on Tuesday and further heightened the stakes of the 2018 midterm elections less than three months away.
