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A mayor in Louisiana bans his city's recreation facilities from buying or using Nike products
A day after Nike announced Colin Kaepernick as the face of the brand's 30th anniversary ad campaign, a city mayor in Louisiana issued a memo banning the purchase and use of any Nike products at the city's booster clubs and recreation departments.
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Theresa May warns parliament: Back me or risk no Brexit at all
Britain's embattled Prime Minister Theresa May has warned that a failure by lawmakers to back her Brexit deal risks the entire venture being canceled.
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Documents Detail Confusion in Police Response to Parkland Shooting
As a gunman killed petrified students and staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month, officers outside could not immediately work together to locate the gunfire or the shooter.
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School shootings in the spotlight Wednesday with House vote, Senate hearing
The US House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a bill to fund more security at schools, exactly one month after a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
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Fulfill Your Family’s Nutrition Mission
Eating healthy as a family starts with a plan involving nutritious ingredients, and one of the easiest ways to incorporate them is through meal prepping. By organizing recipes and the ingredients you’ll need to make them ahead of time, you’re saving time in the kitchen and helping ensure your family members won’t go off-course.
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NABJ Announces ESPN’s Michael Wilbon as Honorary 2020 Convention Chair
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Dorothy Tucker has announced that Michael Wilbon, one of the nation’s most respected sports journalists, will serve as the NABJ honorary chair for the 2020 joint convention with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).
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Private House Republican fight involving Liz Cheney previews party's possible post-Trump debate
A private squabble between a small group of prominent House Republicans on Tuesday renewed the debate on the future of the party, as some factions argue that they should never falter in following President Donald Trump and others urge a return to their conservative, hawkish worldview.
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Chairman Clyburn’s Opening Statement at Select Subcommittee Briefing on Racial Health Disparities in Coronavirus Crisis
Below is Chairman James E. Clyburn’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery, for today’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis briefing on “An Unequal Burden: Addressing Racial Health Disparities In The Coronavirus Pandemic.”
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How Muslims are preparing for Ramadan amid COVID-19
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Muslims around the world are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan. Craig Considine, a lecturer in sociology at Rice and a scholar of Islam, is available to discuss how the faithful will observe while social distancing and dealing with the pandemic.
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The History of Juneteenth
How many people know the actual history behind the Juneteenth holiday? Sadly, through no fault of their own, many of today’s children. It is not taught in schools and some of their parents don’t even know. For those of who do why Texas was last to hear the news that slaves were free, we have a responsibility to ensure this history does not die with us but is passed on. Here is a brief history of the story of Juneteenth. Read it and pass on the knowledge.
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Flint water crisis case moving to trial
Michigan’s top public health official will stand trial for the deaths of two men, who allegedly died of Legionnaires’ disease tied to the Flint water crisis.
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The Unwarranted Storm Over Security Clearances
There would be no current storm over security clearances if all such access ended the day people leave government service. In that case President Donald Trump lifting former CIA director John Brennan’s security clearance would be a non-issue. There are two reasons why high-ranking civilian and military officials want their clearances and both involve access.
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More than $18 Million Raised at the 20th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration
The Annual Signature Event Has Now Raised More Than $100 Million for the V Foundation
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the V Foundation Wine Celebration, celebrating its 20th anniversary, raised more than $18 million during a full weekend of events. This year's total included more than $16 million in "Fund-A-Need" donations to support the V Foundation's endowment and nearly $2 million for breast cancer research.
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Artists, Activists, Labor & Civil Rights Leaders Pen Letter of Support To Latino Community After El Paso Shooting and ICE Raids
America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Diane Guerrero, Alex Martinez Kondracke, Mónica Ramírez, and Olga Segura, Along With Jennifer Lopez, Gina Rodriguez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Carmen Perez, Anthony D. Romero, Wilmer Valderrama, Zoe Saldana, Salma Hayek Pinault, Ricky Martin, Rosario Dawson, Diego Luna, Dolores Huerta, Sandra Cisneros and More Sign Letter Published in the New York Times, El Nuevo Herald, La Opinión, and El Diario
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Mourns the Death of 9/11 First Responder Luis Alvarez and Urges Passage of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund
Jackson Lee: “Americans are, from time to time, appropriately reminded of the horror of that day, the valor that shone through, and the lifelong ailments many have as a result of their heroism on that day. One such moment occurred last month when Luis, together with others who have been directly impacted by the horror of 9/11, appeared before Congress to testify in support of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
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AARP Texas Calls on Governor Abbott To Sign ‘Incredibly Good’ Bills for Older Texans, Consumers
The 2019 session of the Texas Legislature resulted in passage of bills that AARP Texas is calling on Governor Greg Abbott to sign into law to improve the wellbeing of older Texans and other consumers.
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Congressman John Lewis to speak at Lincoln University’s 160th Commencement
U.S. Rep. John R. Lewis, a prominent civil rights leader and representative of Georgia’s 5th congressional district, will speak at Lincoln University’s 160th Commencement ceremony Sunday, May 5.
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Drug Makers Are Leading the Way on R&D
Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. While a few drugs can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there's no treatment that slows the progression of the underlying disease; so family members watch helplessly as their loved ones' minds fade away.
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PizzaHut, National Football League Score for Fans and Pizza Lovers By Announcing New Official Pizza Sponsorship of the NFL
Multi-Year Agreement Features Category Exclusivity Across National Platforms; The Fun Begins with 2018 NFL Draft in North Texas
The National Football League and Pizza Hut are getting an early start on celebrating the upcoming 2018 NFL season with news that Pizza Hut is the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL.
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Lovell's Food For Thought - Life is What You Make It
The Life of Donald J. Coffey
For a dishwater with dyslexia to being one the top science in Cancer Research, Don Coffey never forgot where he came from. This was one of his greatest achievements in terms of how he related to people of all ethnic and economic backgrounds.
