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Serena Williams Wins Match in 44 Minutes at U.S. Open
The numbers associated with Serena Williams’ U.S. Open quarterfinal victory were so stark, they bear reading more than once. Winners: 25-0. Points: 50-15. Minutes: 44. Score: 6-1, 6-0.
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Houston Police: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5000 Paige
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 5000 Paige about 12:50 a.m. today (Jan. 11).
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Bethune-Cookman University Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Pasley Henry as Acting Dean of the College of Education
B-CU welcomes BCC Alumna Dr. Stephanie Pasley Henry as Acting Dean of the College of Education. Dr. Henry is recognized as one of America’s most creative and dynamic educational entrepreneurs. An international educational consultant, she is regarded as a master teacher of cutting edge and best practice for K-12 classroom instruction. Dr. Henry is an Author, Publisher, and Motivational Speaker. She has provided thought-provoking and riveting in-service trainings to teachers and administrators with strategies aimed to engage and motivate students, teachers and parents.
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American Express Makes History: First Black Woman On Its Executive Committee
Having Glenda’s expertise and experience on the Executive Committee will be a huge asset for us,” American Express Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen J. Squeri said in a memo.
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Suburban Sugar Land Women Honors Women in the Community in Their Women’s History Month 2018 Celebration
The National Women’s History Project recognizes and celebrates the diverse and historic accomplishments of women. History helps us learn who we are, but when we don’t know our own history, our power and dreams are immediately diminished. Multicultural American women are overlooked in most mainstream approaches to U.S. history, so the National Women’s History Project champions their accomplishments and leads the drive to write women back into history. Recognizing the achievements of women in all facets of life – science, community, government, literature, art, sports, medicine – has a huge impact on the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and young women.
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Harris County Will Pay You $100 To Get Your First Dose Of The COVID-19 Vaccine
Residents who receive their First dose of the COVID-19 vaccine through HCPH will receive a $100 cash card
In an effort to improve vaccination rates and better protect the residents of Harris County from COVID-19, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) will provide $100 cash cards to residents receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at an HCPH vaccination site. In order to receive the $100 cash card, residents will have to sign a waiver prior to the vaccination and remain in the post-vaccination waiting area at an HCPH vaccination site for the 15-to-30 minutes recommended.
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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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Credit Suisse said it would borrow up to 50 billion Swiss francs ($53.7 billion) from the Swiss National Bank, taking advantage of a lifeline late …
Published on March 16, 2023
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It's a gift more than 50 years in the making. Barbara Rieco wrote a children's book in 1972. It was based on a true story …
Published on December 26, 2023
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Rockets Josh Christopher Plays The Role Of 'Unsung Hero' In Victory Over The Lakers
The average fan may have missed the play of rookie guard Josh Christoper. The “Unsung Hero” kept Houston in the game by scoring 12 points and pulling down five rebounds in the second quarter shooting 71 percent from the field on his way to a 21-point night.
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More men with low-risk prostate cancer are forgoing treatment, study finds
More men with low-risk prostate cancer are forgoing treatment to instead watch and wait to see whether their cancer progresses -- and experts say that's a good thing.
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Facebook says attack exposed info of 50 million users
An attack on Facebook discovered earlier this week exposed information on nearly 50 million of the social network's users, the company announced Friday.
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Air Force Maj. Robert Lawrence Jr., America’s 1st Black Astronaut, Honored by Kennedy Space Center
America’s first Black astronaut received a long overdue honor earlier this month, 50 years after his tragic death. Air Force Maj. Robert Lawrence Jr., a trailblazer who opened a door for people of color in STEM, was honored on Dec. 8 for his contributions to space exploration at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Los Angeles Times reported. Hundreds of people gathered at the center to commemorate him, including NASA dignitaries, astronauts, Omega Psi Phi fraternity members, and schoolchildren.
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National Facial Hotspot, Heyday, to Open in Houston
We're thrilled to announce that Heyday, the renowned national skincare services brand, is bringing their personalized 50-minute facials to Houston. On Thursday, July 13, also known as 713 Day—a day dedicated to celebrating all things Houston—Heyday will open their first location in the city, situated in River Oaks at 2024 W Gray St.
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Boeing's headquarters is seen here on February 2 in Arlington, Virginia. A new problem has been found during the production of 737 Max jets that …
Published on February 5, 2024
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More than 50 people gathered Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, to protest the university president's decision to cancel …
Published on March 15, 2024
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Kiehl's Since 1851 Unifies Men's Routine With New Grooming Solutions Line
Six-Piece Line Offers Every Man the Ultimate Grooming Regimen
As male grooming trends have evolved in recent years, so has the need for efficacious products to groom and style beards and hair. Kiehl’s Since 1851 – a longtime leader in men’s skincare – is proud to offer men an essential toolkit to achieve their desired look, whether it’s perfectly polished or deliberately wild.
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Laurenzo’s: Continuing the Tradition of Food and Family
Walking into the new location of Laurenzo’s Bar & Grill in Midtown and there is only one reaction to be had, “Wow!” It is something that is so unexpected but quickly becoming the norm with the revitalization of the area that is attracting a younger crowd and anyone who wants to have a great time.
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Maine just elected the nation's youngest House speaker
The oldest state in the nation now has the nation's youngest House speaker in modern history.
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What is a derecho and why is it so destructive?
A derecho is a significant, potentially destructive weather event that is characterized as having widespread, long-lived, straight-line winds associated with a fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms.
