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Mother of student who fell from ceiling says school employees did everything they are trained to do
The mother of a Des Moines 10-year-old says school staff did what exactly what they were trained to do after her son climbed a desk and a cabinet before falling from a classroom ceiling.
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AMC will start charging more for better movie theater seats
AMC Theaters is changing the way it charges for seats.
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Texas Parents of OnlyFans Model Arrested for Alleged Murder of Boyfriend and Tampering with Deceased's Laptop
The parents of an Onlyfans model charged with murdering her boyfriend at a Miami high-rise were arrested after, officials said, they tampered with evidence regarding the case.
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Harvard taps ex-Merck CEO Ken Frazier to join embattled board
Former Merck CEO Ken Frazier and KKR co-CEO Joseph Bae are joining Harvard University’s top board as the Ivy League school seeks to turn the page on a tumultuous period.
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Little Rock schools will allow African American class to count for graduation, in break from Arkansas state officials
In a sharp break from Arkansas education officials, the Little Rock School District said in a news release it will offer AP African American Studies for credit.
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PVAMU Names New Athletic Director, Anton Goff
Prairie View A&M University has selected Anton Goff as its new Athletics Director, PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande announced today.
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NTSB investigating a helicopter collision that left 3 dead while battling Southern California fires
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are headed to the spot where three people were killed after two helicopters collided in midair Sunday while fighting a fire in Southern California, an agency spokesperson told CNN on Monday.
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Legendary Coach John Wooden Honored with USPS Commemorative Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service is set to unveil a new Forever stamp paying tribute to the enduring legacy of basketball coaching icon, John Wooden. This commemorative stamp celebrates the indelible impact of Coach Wooden's leadership and mentorship in the world of sports.
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Biden calls border deal ‘strongest’ in history in speech to governors
President Joe Biden called on House Republicans to take up the bipartisan border deal, calling it the “strongest border deal the country has ever seen,” and urged governors to push Congress to move the bill.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Takes Swift Action Against Negligent Apartment Complex
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has declared a decisive legal move against Globix Palms Rolling, LLC, the operator of The Palms on Rolling Creek, an apartment complex in North Harris County. The lawsuit underscores the owners' failure to address tenant concerns, leading to the neglect of sewer pipe maintenance and resulting in multiple sewage discharges within the complex.
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Kelly Redmond Takes the Helm as President and CEO of African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI)
The African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI) proudly announces the appointment of Kelly Redmond as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new era of visionary leadership and transformative impact.
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Sinbad is back after a stroke: ‘Miracles happen’
Sinbad says he has felt all the prayers directed his way since his debilitating stroke in 2020, and he is vowing to make a comeback.
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Experience Luxury Unveiled: Porsche Sugar Land's Grand Opening Celebration
Prepare to embark on a journey of luxury and sophistication as Porsche Sugar Land welcomes you to its Grand Opening Celebration. This exclusive event promises an evening filled with excitement, elegance, and the unmistakable allure of Porsche. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil our state-of-the-art facility and showcase the epitome of automotive excellence.
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Ex-Twitter exec blows the whistle, alleging reckless and negligent cybersecurity policies
Twitter has major security problems that pose a threat to its own users' personal information, to company shareholders, to national security, and to democracy, according to an explosive whistleblower disclosure obtained exclusively by CNN and The Washington Post.
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Opinion: Trump White House confrontation that says it all
In the 1850s, a barroom brawler named John Morrissey took on and defeated some of the leading boxers of the time. Nicknamed "Old Smoke," the Irish immigrant who grew up in Troy, NY, would go on to mastermind a gambling empire, found the famed Saratoga horse racing track and win a seat in the US House of Representatives. But Morrissey is also known for popularizing one enduring phrase.
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5 Things for Monday, July 17, 2017: Health Care Bill, Russia, Venezuela, Iran
Today is World Emoji Day, so it's the perfect day to communicate without being bogged down by pesky words. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Trump's Tweets On The Sally Yates Hearing Not Entirely Accurate.
Between 6:41 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. ET Monday night, President Donald Trump sent four tweets focused on the Senate subcommittee hearing on Russia's meddling into the 2016 election that featured testimony from former acting Attorney General Sally Yates and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper.
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5 Things for Friday, April 14: Bombs, Police Violence, Planned Parenthood
It's been a violent and surprising week, and today's headlines are no different. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Thursday, March 9, 2017: Health Care, Youth Home Fire, Wiretapping Claim
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Nunes Says He Was On WH Grounds Day Before Revealing Trump Surveillance Info
It has been something of a mystery, the whereabouts of House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes on the day before his announcement that he saw information suggesting that communications of then-President-elect Donald Trump and his advisers may have been swept up in surveillance of other foreign nationals.
