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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court
Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court near Moscow, her lawyers confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Honors Mental Health Leaders
Fort Bend County Judge KP George, honored the work of Fort Bend County Director of the Behavioral Health Services Department, Dr. Connie Almeida, and Executive Vice-Chair and Professor of Psychiatry and Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Asim Shaw.
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Rep. Lauren Boebert used campaign funds for rent and utilities, new filing shows
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert paid utility and rent bills with campaign funds, according to a new filing the Republican lawmaker made this week with the Federal Election Commission.
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Hit-and-run driver arrested after colliding with FHP trooper on I-75
Authorities responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash after a reckless driver collided with a Florida Highway Patrol trooper vehicle, leading to a multi-agency manhunt.
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Amanda Seyfried says Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence is ‘fair’ as former exec reports to prison
As Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday, Amanda Seyfried shared her thoughts on the disgraced Theranos founder’s sentence.
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Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ rakes in $117 million at the US box office on opening weekend
Disney’s live-action movie “The Little Mermaid” brought in $117.5 million at the US box office in the fifth-best opening for Memorial Day weekend in history, according to Box Office Mojo.
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Immigrants without documentation face mental health trauma even after arriving in US
New research from Rice University recommends open paths for authorized migration
Immigrants migrating to the U.S. face all kinds of hurdles, but after arriving stateside, the hardships continue, which can result in additional psychological distress, according to new research from Rice University.
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Concorde Career Colleges Leaders Available as Media Sources to Share Insights and Experiences For National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
Corporate and campus leaders of Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute, leaders, instructors, and alumni who are of Hispanic and Latinx heritage are available as media sources to discuss how family history and roots helped shape their life and career choices. They are also available to share advice for others interested in career education and healthcare professions. Corporate and campus leaders of Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute, leaders, instructors, and alumni who are of Hispanic and Latinx heritage are available as media sources to discuss how family history and roots helped shape their life and career choices. They are also available to share advice for others interested in career education and healthcare professions.
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Comcast Partners with the Hidden Genius Project to Help Black Male Youth Acquire Digital Skills and Enter the Tech Sector
$2 million grant deepens Comcast’s extensive work to advance digital equity and provide communities with the resources needed for jobs of today and tomorrow
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced a new $2 million grant to The Hidden Genius Project, furthering the company’s longstanding efforts to advance economic mobility through critical digital skills building.
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Camp toy store pleads for help after Silicon Valley Bank collapse
A toy company based in New York has gotten caught up in the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and is pleading with customers for help keeping it afloat.
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Mystery cylinder that washed up on Australian beach is Indian space debris, officials confirm
A mysterious cylinder that washed ashore in Western Australia is debris from an Indian space launch, authorities in both countries have said, ending a flurry of speculation over the object’s origin.
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Idaho prosecutors plan to seek death penalty against Chad Daybell in alleged murders of two children and his first wife
Prosecutors in Idaho are planning to seek the death penalty in the murder case against Chad Daybell, according to a court document filed Thursday. Daybell is accused of conspiring with his current wife, Lori Vallow, to kill two of her children and his first wife. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Couple married at Chiefs parade does best to remember wedding day fondly amid tragedy
Wednesday, Feb. 14, started with love and excitement. It was Valentine’s Day. It was the day of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebrations.
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Protected beeps? Supreme Court declines to decide if states may ticket drivers for honking horn
When she honked her car horn during a protest in 2017, Susan Porter said the familiar sound was a form of speech that should be protected by the First Amendment.
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Suspect Apprehended for Assaulting and Robbing Multiple Women in a 4-Hour Span
A man faces a number of charges after police in Bridgeport said he robbed three women, one of whom he sexually assaulted.
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John Kerry steps down as US climate envoy
US climate envoy John Kerry plans to step down from his post by this spring, a source close to Kerry confirmed to CNN.
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Show Technology Announces Inaugural Brazos Home & Garden Show
Home improvement and outdoor living show to commence January 26-28 at The Fort Bend Epicenter
The first ever Brazos Home & Garden Show launches at The Fort Bend Epicenter from January 26-28, 2024. This annual show provides attendees with everything they need to solve their home and garden projects under one roof. Browse the latest in kitchen, bath and flooring, speak face-to-face with home building professionals, sample the newest home technology, envision the outdoor oasis of your dreams, shop home essentials, save money with show-only discounts, have fun with activities for the whole family, and so much more during this one-weekend event.
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May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: Thanks to a Transplant, a Wisconsin COTA Teen is Winning Her Battle
May is National Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month. More than 30,000 adults and kids in the United States have CF. In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a 16-year-old girl is currently winning the battle against CF thanks to her life-saving double lung transplant.
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Trump Allies Worry That Losing the House Means Impeachment
Top White House aides, lawmakers, donors and political consultants are privately asking whether President Donald Trump realizes that losing the House next year could put his presidency in peril.
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Leaders: The Pandemic Has Revealed the Truth About Your Heart. Do You Like What You See?
Deb Boelkes says how you behaved during the coronavirus crisis reveals some essential truths about whether you lead with your head only or also with your heart. The good news? It's not too late to switch to a more heartfelt leadership style. Here's what that looks like.
