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'Harry Potter' Turns 20
Believe it or not, the world almost missed out on Harry Potter. Author J.K. Rowling has told the story of how she received "loads" of rejections before "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (known in the U.S. as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") was finally published on June 26, 1997.
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Older Dads Have Geeky Sons, Study Says
If you think of yourself as a geeky boy, you may want to thank your old man, according to a study published Tuesday in Translational Psychiatry. The study surveyed 7,781 twins and found that being geeky was 57% inherited from the parents, particularly in male children with older fathers. The children were assessed at the age of 12 on their nonverbal intelligence, restrictive and repetitive behaviors, and social aloofness.
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Mother of Boy with Rare Genetic Disorder Tweets Hospital Bill
As lawmakers push to get a health care bill through the Senate, one New Jersey mom is speaking out. Alison Chandra's son, Ethan, was born with heterotaxy syndrome, a rare genetic disorder in which organs form on the wrong side of the body.
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Wedding Cake 2017 Trends and Interview with Tammy Allen Award Winning Baker
Everyone knows 2017 is all about the cake and who better to ask than award winner and top wedding cake designer Tammy Allen of Wedding Cakes by Tammy Allen. According to Brides.com, bakers are taking buttercream to a whole new level. Bridal cakes are being made bigger with more elaborate style using geometric shapes. Watercolors, crystallized candy, and bling are just some of the newest trends couples are bound to see appearing on cakes this year. With so much new creativity happening with cakes the sky is the limit on the perfect cake for the special day.
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Washington Awaits CBO Score of Senate Health Care Bill
The Congressional Budget Office as soon as Monday will give its report of the Senate GOP health care bill, and the results may well determine the fate of the effort to repeal and replace Obamacare.
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Sanders Takes Center Stage, Trump Recedes, as Health Care Fight Heats Up
If not for the promise of President Donald Trump's signature, the current Republican effort to shred Obamacare would have ended like so many others over the past seven years -- defeated at the pass.
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If Kennedy Retires, Donald Trump's Legacy is Set
The final week of the Supreme Court session opens Monday, and with it comes rampant speculation that Justice Anthony Kennedy may call it quits.
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Transgender Firefighter Marches as NYC Pride Parade Grand mrshal
When Brooke Guinan joined the New York City Fire Department in 2008 she publicly presented herself as a man. She had no idea that on Sunday she'd be one of the NYC Pride Parade's grand marshals while identifying as a transgender woman.
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California Family Buries Man Wrongfully ID'd as Son
On May 12, Frank Kerrigan buried his son in a plot next to his late wife in California. About two weeks later, Kerrigan received a phone call and a voice he wasn't expecting.
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Top Reasons to Hire a Hair and Makeup Pro
Every Bride wants to look their best on their Big day. Future Mrs. are taking any chances with their signature look on this all important day as they desire a special glow. Here are the top reasons from bridal beauty expert Margaret Fahnbulleh of Your Fab Fairy Wedding Beauty Consult Services on why brides should hire a professional hair and makeup artist.
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At Pride Celebrations, Protesters Chant 'No Justice, No Pride'
At Pride celebrations across the United States on Sunday, a protest movement that aims to draw attention to the struggles of marginalized people within the LGBTQ community made itself heard.
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Teen Hurt After Dropping From Ride at Six Flags
A 14-year-old girl was injured when she dropped from a ride Saturday night at a Six Flags amusement park in upstate New York, the sheriff's office said. The girl was not seriously injured and was in stable condition Sunday morning at the Albany Medical Center, the Warren County Sheriff's Office said.
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Wildfires: Traffic Collision Sparks California Blaze
A fire sparked by a traffic collision in California's Placerita Canyon is the latest blaze to hit the West amid a deadly heatwave.
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The Mola Starz
Photography by Vicky Pink - Serving as a support system for the talented, People’s Family …
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Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference Catalyst Awards
The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business …
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AMAC 2017 Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference Women in Aviation Breakfast
The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business …
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AMAC 2017 Airport Business Diversity Conference Welcome to Houston All White Party
The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business …
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AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference Bill Walker Memorial Golf Tournament
The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business …
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EPA, Houston Health Department and the John P. McGovern Museum Introduce New Village Green Station
The City of Houston’s Health Department, the John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently unveiled the nation’s eighth Village Green Station during a ceremony in Houston, Texas.
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AMAC 2017 Airport Business Diversity Conference Project Lift Program
The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business …

