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Net Neutrality Repeal: Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Internet Providers React

The vote to roll back net neutrality rules on Thursday was slammed by tech giants like Amazon, Facebook and Netflix. But the move was applauded by internet service providers.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Delivers Books and Opportunities to Students in Her District

Hurricane Harvey has left many of Houston’s children in need of crucial school supplies, and this book giveaway offers them the opportunity to learn and grow

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is proud to host the “Wipro Cares Reading Celebration,” which will donate 500 brand new books to students in the Congresswoman’s district.

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Macy's Celebrates Three Kings Day in Houston

Join Macy’s for a day of family fun to celebrate the Epiphany!

Join Macy’s for an afternoon of fun for the whole family celebrating Three Kings Day! Enjoy live holiday music, arts and crafts, special gifts and so much more. Plus, be sure to snap a photo with the Three Kings themselves, don’t forget your camera. The first 50 customers to make a purchase of $35 or more from the kids department will receive a special gift.*

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A Holiday Ham Worth Celebrating

Cooks today crave new food inspiration, creative recipes and flavorful dishes, and they want it all at a great price. Whether you’re trying one of the year's hottest cooking trends or serving up a spread for a holiday celebration, pork offers an affordable variety of cuts and flavor profiles to help inspire every occasion.

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38,300 Shoebox Gifts Collected by the Greater Houston Area

Volunteers from the greater Houston area are celebrating the collection of 38,300 gift-filled shoeboxes that will remind children around the world they are loved and not forgotten.

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Houston First and KHOU Announce Partnership to Open Network Satellite Studio Along Avenida Houston

Houston First Corporation (HFC) and KHOU 11 announced their partnership to deliver the city’s first network satellite studio in downtown. The new studio will be located along Avenida Houston and is slated to open in March 2018.

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Tavis Smiley's Show Suspended by PBS Amid Misconduct Allegations

PBS has suspended distribution of "Tavis Smiley" amid "troubling allegations" against the news show's namesake host.

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Ingrid Nilsen Joins Elizabeth Banks In Release Of Baobab Studios' Animated VR Film 'ASTEROIDS!'

Highly Anticipated Film from the Creators of Madagascar and the Emmy Award-Winning VR Animated Film INVASION! Launches Today

Baobab Studios, the leading immersive animation studio, today debuted the highly anticipated VR animated film, ASTEROIDS! with Ingrid Nilsen as the voice of Peas. This role marks Ingrid's first foray into VR work alongside Elizabeth Banks.

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'Changes must be made': Shocking Australian Child Abuse Inquiry Ends

Children are still being sexually assaulted in Australian institutions. That was the stark warning of an exhaustive five-year investigation by an Australia Royal Commission into institutional child sex abuse that concluded Thursday.

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Overall Teen Drug Use Low, But Marijuana Edging Up, Survey Finds

Teen drinking, smoking and drug use overall are stable, but the percentage of teens using marijuana is increasing, according to a new report from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research.

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Israel Closes Gaza Border Crossings

The Israeli military said it will close border crossings into Gaza beginning Thursday until further notice "due to the security events and in accordance with security assessments."

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Private Stash: The World's Best Exclusive Ski Resorts

Imagine a skiing experience with no lift lines where you can plunder pristine powder all day long. You could splash out on remote heli-ski adventure, but that's not for everyone.

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Say It with a Smile: The World's Happiest Airports

A waist-high army of smiley-faced machines is popping up in airports and public spaces around the world.

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Warmer Arctic Temperatures Are the 'new normal,' Report Finds

Arctic temperatures are continuing to rise while sea ice declines, a new report has found, with the region showing no sign of returning to its "reliably frozen" state.

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5 Things for December 14: Net Neutrality, Tax Overhaul, Rod Rosenstein, North Korea

It's a red-carpet salute to kindness. "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribune" airs Sunday night at 8 ET. Before the big show, meet this year's top 10. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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HPD Officers, Volunteers to Put Final Touches on Boxes for Needy Houstonians

Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, Houston police officers and dozens of volunteers will pack food supplies for distribution to those less fortunate this holiday season as a part of department's annual Comida/Food Drive.

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The Houston Right-of-Way

What is Allowed and What is Not

In response to the questions from the news media about the esplanade in the Broadacres neighborhood, the city has confirmed that the esplanade and street are in the public right-of-way.

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Council Member Dave Martin Encourages Kingwood and Lake Houston Area Residents to Participate in the Recover Lake Houston Plea For Three

On November 13, in a news article distributed to the Kingwood Community, Council Member Dave Martin was quoted at the Lake Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 10) meeting, asking community members to "show up" and speak out for their community. It was communicated to the District E office that community members misunderstood the article as Council Member Martin asking community members to "show up" at the upcoming TIRZ 10 meetings.

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Houston Rated #1 Party City By Evite

Evite Unveils the Top 10 Party Cities in the U.S. You’ll never believe who’s #1.

Evite, the leading digital service for bringing people together, today announced the Top 10 Party Cities of 2017. Evite’s third annual list recognizes the cities that rank highest when it comes to planning events throughout the year.

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Elsa and Olaf bring touch of winter wonderland to Children’s Museum of Houston

Saturday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Museum Open Late till 8 p.m., Dec. 22 to Jan. 2!

The snow queen herself along with her trusted partner in crime, Olaf, will fly down on a snow cloud for a special meet-and-greet and musical extravaganza during the Children’s Museum of Houston’s “By Golly! Let’s Get Jolly” winter wonderland celebration.