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Voting Rights Now!
For African Americans, freedom, citizenship and the right to vote are inextricably linked. With the victory of the Union in the Civil War, the Civil Rights Amendments to the Constitution -- the 13th, 14th and 15th --were passed, freeing the slaves, requiring equal justice for all, and protecting the right to vote against discrimination. Those rights were trampled by segregation, an apartheid regime shamefully ratified by a reactionary Supreme Court. It took 100 years and the civil rights movement to end segregation and pass the Voting Rights Act once more enforcing the right to vote.
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The Peril of Trump Keeps Growing Nearly 8 Months After He Left the White House
Add another evidence dump to the growing case that a second Donald Trump presidency would be more extreme and dangerous than the first.
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Driver allegedly tries to run over two 12-year-old girls at Graham convenience store, police say
Two families, sharing a terrifying story tonight after they say their daughters were just trying to grab a snack from the local convenience store when they were assaulted by a 52 -year-old woman.
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US 'shouldn't have closed the door' to more Pfizer Covid vaccine doses this past summer, official says
It was a mistake for the Trump administration not to leave the door open to purchase more Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses earlier this summer, an administration official told CNN on Monday.
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Watchdog says State Department and USAID are withholding information on Afghanistan withdrawal
The State Department and United States Agency for International Development have not provided information to a government watchdog about the fall of the Afghan government during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan last year, according to a letter from the watchdog's director.
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U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Appointed for a Second Term
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has appointed Joy Harjo to serve a second term as the nation’s 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2020-2021. During her second term, Harjo will launch a new Library of Congress collection and online map featuring Native poets and poetry.
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New Home in Houston: Jordan Alexander Houston Showroom Becomes Headquarters
Established jewelry designer, Theresa Bruno is excited to announce a new home for the Jordan Alexander headquarters. Following the successful launch of the showroom in Houston, Suite 180 at Post Oak Parkway will become the new headquarters for the luxury jewelry brand this fall.
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D.C. Attorney General launches investigation into Catholic Church
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine announced Tuesday that he has launched a civil investigation into whether the Archdiocese of Washington violated the law by covering up the sexual abuse of minors.
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Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says
Making baby food at home with store-bought produce isn't going to reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food your baby eats, according to a new report released exclusively to CNN.
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Camp Out with Space Center Houston Virtually July 11
Grab your camping gear and head to the backyard because the night sky is calling us to camp out. During this unique time, Space Center Houston will host a Virtual Campout 6-9 p.m. CT July 11.
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H-E-B Adds More than 900 Store Jobs Across the Greater Houston Area
Texas-based company ranked among best places to work
H-E-B, one of the nation’s leading independent food retailers and the largest private employer in Texas, is adding more than 900 jobs in the Greater Houston area. Eligible employees receive benefits, employee discounts, paid time off, 401K and Partner Stock Plans, scholarship opportunities and more.
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Houston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Killing Acquaintance at Bissonnet Gas Station
A Houston man was sentenced to 50 years this week for shooting a man in the back of the head at a convenience store on Bissonnet in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Debris of downed objects may never be recovered, official warns, as White House tries to tamp down on conspiracies
The US and Canada may not be able to recover the debris of the three objects recently shot down by the military at President Joe Biden's direction, a senior administration official said Tuesday morning, a day after the White House tried to tamp down on burgeoning conspiracies.
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Is my money safe? How secure is the banking system? Your Silicon Valley Bank fallout questions, answered
The question on so many bank customers' minds in the aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank's stunning collapse: Is my money safe?
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Intel has a new logo and jingle
Intel has a new logo, marking just the brand's third identity refresh in the past 51 years.
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Biden calls on automakers to improve their offer to striking workers as he faces the biggest labor crisis of his presidency so far
President Joe Biden on Friday called on major American automakers to improve their offer to workers as a strike of the United Auto Workers poses a political and economic test for the White House.
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Find the Ultimate Gift for Your Favorite Guy This Father’s Day at Macy’s
This Father’s Day, celebrate Dad and all the special father figures in your life with top gifts from Macy’s. With a curated assortment of must-haves, it’s easier than ever to select the perfect item to thrill the dapper dresser, fun foodie or grooming guru in the family. For a look at the latest trends in gifting, visit macys.com/gifts for simple, stress-free shopping by category or price point. Order Dad’s gifts on macys.com by June 11 with Standard Shipping to receive in time for Father’s Day. Need some extra shopping time? For those last-minute online shoppers, orders placed on macys.com by 5 p.m. on June 12 with Express Shipping will arrive in time for Father’s Day celebrations.
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Local Arts Organization Pioneers Virtual Programming for the Remainder of the Year
The pandemic forced many organizations to start adopting online tools and platforms to continue functioning, but few groups have pioneered such a wealth of quality programming in such a short amount of time as proficient as Fresh Arts. Immediately responding to news that Houston would be following work from home guidelines, on March 17, Fresh Arts launched the first of what has become many virtual program offerings aimed at amplifying efforts by and supporting members of the creative community. The ongoing interviews, workshops and conversations provide connectivity, skill-building, promotion and resiliency to local artists and arts organizations.
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Subway is redesigning its menu
Subway is launching a new menu, and it's the most extensive makeover in the company's nearly 60-year history.
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Subway Preps New Look for Tens of Thousands of Stores
The world's largest restaurant chain is getting a makeover.Subway restaurants, which boasts more than 40,000 locations globally, is rolling out a new look for its stores. The new design includes self-order kiosks that work with Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, and a more comfortable seating area with Wi-Fi and USB charging ports. The stores will feature a renewed emphasis on fresh produce, too, as whole tomatoes, onions and peppers will now be put on display, and will continue to be cut fresh at the store by the chain's "sandwich artists".
