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Atlanta Hawks to 'transform' Philips Arena With Help of Celebrities, Topgolf
Get ready, NBA fans: Hip hop, country and golf all are part of the Atlanta Hawks' plan to massively upgrade their home court.
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Adults View Black Girls as 'less innocent,' New Report Says
When compared with their white peers, young black girls are viewed less as children and more like adults, according to a new research report.
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Female Footballers Break World Record for Highest Ever Football Match
They came, they saw, they conquered -- and broke a world record. Having climbed up Africa's highest mountain, taking goal posts and nets in tow, a group of fearless women have achieved what many thought impossible and played a 90-minute football match on Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Snake Bites Are On the Rise in US
Meg Trammell, age 11, had just eaten supper after her first day of school at Advent Episcopal School in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
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Paid Leave for Parents: What's the Right Amount of Time?
We've certainly come a long way in the paid leave debate. For the first time, Democrats and Republicans believe there are enough benefits to paid leave that government should play a role.
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98-year-old Woman Arrested at Fossil Fuel Protest
A 98-year-old woman was arrested while protesting a natural gas pipeline expansion on Saturday.
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FBI Finds the Car a Missing Chinese Grad Student Was Seen Entering
The last known sighting of University of Illinois graduate student Yingying Zhang was on the afternoon of June 9.
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Perjury Charge Against Former Trooper in Sandra Bland Case Dismissed
The former Texas state trooper who pulled over and arrested Sandra Bland has turned in his law enforcement license in exchange for having a perjury charge against him dismissed.
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5 Things for Thursday, June 29: Catholic Church, Travel Ban, Health Bill, France, Venezuela
he iPhone came out 10 years ago today. But it almost didn't happen. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Rockets Acquire Nine-Time All-Star Chris Paul
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired guard Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Patrick Beverley, forward Sam Dekker, forward Montrezl Harrell, guard Darrun Hilliard, guard DeAndre Liggins, guard Lou Williams, forward Kyle Wiltjer, a future first round pick, and cash considerations.
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Aramis Ayala: Prosecutor Takes Florida Governor to Court
Just three months into her new position, prosecutor Aramis Ayala made a sweeping announcement.
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A Grandma's New Role: Raising Grandkids Amid the Heroin Epidemic
Debbie rocks her grandson, gently cradling the newborn in the specialized neonatal unit at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
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Applebee’s® in Texas Offer Margaritas for a Buck – “DollaRitas” – for the Month of July
Applebee’s Restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston and East Texas Set for Month-Long Promotion with a
As the saying goes: Everything is Bigger in Texas; yet in July, the price of a margarita at participating Applebee’s in The Lone Star State is about to get smaller in a big way.
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Queen + Adam Lambert's VR the Champions to Premiere Globally on Universal Music Group's Vrtgo VR Platform
VR THE CHAMPIONS Compatible on Owl Viewers by Brian May
Legendary English rock band QUEEN + Adam Lambert today announced the launch of their first-ever live-concert VR experience. VR THE CHAMPIONS, in full 360 degree 3-D, will premier to a global audience through VRTGO, Universal Music Group’s VR platform.
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CNN: McConnell to delay the vote on health care bill until after July 4 recess
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will delay the vote on the Republican leadership's health care bill until after the July 4 recess, two sources told CNN.
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Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Kolkhorst, Rep. Simmons' Intention To Author Privacy Protection Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Ron Simmons will author legislation seeking to protect the privacy of women and children. This is one of 20 items that Governor Abbott previously announced will be added to the special session agenda. Governor Abbott thanked Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Ron Simmons for taking the lead on this issue.
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Taste of Houston Festival 2017
Taste of Houston Festival 2017 will take place at the bucolic Town Green Park in The Woodlands, September 9th and 10th! For two full days Town Green Park and the promenade will be filled with over 220 Eateries, Artists, Crafters, Boutiques, 20+ Food Trucks and more as well as Live Music from over 20 of Houston's best, an amazing Kid Zone with 20+ rides and activities, artistic performances and a whole lot more.
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Artists Wanted for New Murals Coming to Houston Neighborhoods
The City of Houston is gearing up to add another thirty-eight artworks to street-side traffic signal control cabinets throughout Houston and is encouraging artists to submit qualifications for the opportunity to create a mural. Known as “Mini Murals”, Houston now has over 170 new original artworks in neighborhoods throughout the city that have been funded by Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council, as well as private sponsors.
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TPWD CO-OP Awards $40,000 Grant to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Funding Will Benefit Children Participating in Houston PARKS Adventure
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department has received a $40,000 grant through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP). These funds will enable around 3,400 inner city youth to participate in Houston PARKS Adventure, a collaborative, community-based program that promotes nature education, conservation, and outdoor recreation through innovative and affordable programming designed to spark their interest in nature-based activities.
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African American Civil War Museum Announces the "Museum Passport to Freedom Festival: Back to School"
Innovative, interactive program designed to engage students, educators
The African American Civil War Museum announces its second Museum Passport to Freedom Festival welcoming students back to school on August 19, 2017 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
