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Controversial Statue Installation Sparks Community Outcry at University of Houston

In a clandestine operation, an 8-foot-tall statue purportedly celebrating abortion and honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg was surreptitiously brought to the University of Houston main campus under the cover of night last Thursday, ahead of its scheduled installation on February 28th. The move, perceived by many as an attempt to preempt potential protests, has ignited a firestorm of controversy within the community.

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Mexican ambassador: Mexico doesn't welcome Trump's call for military to border

The Mexican ambassador to the US said Tuesday that President Donald Trump's apparent call for the US military to guard the US-Mexico border is an unwelcome one.

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Putin Says He Gave Order to Shoot Down Passenger Plane in 2014

Russia's Vladimir Putin ordered the downing of a passenger plane that had reportedly been overtaken by hijackers planning to target the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014, the President said in a new film.

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Her deported dad couldn't attend graduation. So she wore her cap and gown to meet him on a border bridge

Sarai Ruiz received her high school diploma at a graduation ceremony in Texas last week. But one of the most important people in her life, her dad Esteban, could not attend.

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Black Males and Police Encounters

While many of us are reliving the murder of George Floyd through the trial of Derek Chauvin for his murder, we are getting con- stant reminders that police abuse and murder of Black men and women continues with no lessons learned. Sunday’s “murder” of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, should never have happened over a traffic stop or any nonviolent police encounter.

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Jake Tapper to interview Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in first joint interview since winning election

CNN's Jake Tapper will interview President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Thursday in their first joint interview since winning the election, the network announced Tuesday.

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Largest March in Texas History - Over 50,000 Attended Women's March on Austin

On Saturday, Jan. 21, one day after the presidential inauguration, participants from all over Texas gathered at the Texas State Capitol for the largest march in the state's history. Over 50,000 people peacefully marched for protection of human rights, equality, safety and healthcare for all.

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Sofitel LA Introduces Their Exclusive Very Important Pet (VIP) Package

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills invites you and your four-legged friend to experience the ultimate VIP luxury hotel treatment.

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is delighted to announce the creation of their exclusive Very Important Pet (VIP) package in partnership with the luxurious eco-friendly pet product company B&G Martin. Mans’ best friend will finally get the luxurious VIP hotel experience they have so well earned and always deserved. Sofitel’s partnership with B&G Martin means not only a more comfortable and upscale stay for those walking on two legs, but also for guests’ furry friends who walk on all four.

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India Has 'Incredible' Potential. So Why Hasn't Warren Buffett Invested?

The Berkshire Hathaway chairman, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, said he'd immediately "hop on a plane" to India if the right investment opportunity came up.

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NABJ Names Cheryl W. Thompson, of George Washington University and The Washington Post, the Educator of the Year

Cheryl W. Thompson, an associate professor at George Washington University and a journalist who writes investigative stories for The Washington Post, has been named the 2017 NABJ Educator of the Year.

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Trump: 'Why Was There The Civil War?'

President Trump during an interview that airs Monday questioned why the country had a Civil War and suggested former President Andrew Jackson could have prevented it had he served later.

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Obamas Return To The South Side

The Obamas are back in Chicago

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are headed to the South Side of Chicago Wednesday for their first public appearance together since Inauguration Day.

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Trump, Rubio Set For White House Dinner

President Donald Trump continues his charm offensive with members of Congress Wednesday, breaking bread with one of his Republican primary rivals, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.

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Ellen DeGeneres And Walmart Give These Students The Ultimate Prize

Nyasha Biggs, 17, wasn't sure what to expect when she and the rest of her high school class were flown to Los Angeles to appear on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show."

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Black Hairstylist Turned Entrepreneur Creates Snap Weave, an Innovative Patent-Pending Hair Extension System

Snap Weave allows women to create a full hairstyle of any length or texture in minutes – with no glue, needles, or installation tools!

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Mahomes, Watson Workouts Show Texans Interested In QB

They haven’t done it since Rick Smith became general manager in 2006. But there are reasons to believe that may change soon, even though none of the quarterbacks in this class is likely to step in immediately.

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Black Women for Biden Presented: “Your Vote Matters”

Lawmaker & NBA Hall of Famer to join Black Women for Biden for non-partisan virtual event to commemorate the 55th anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965

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Mathew Knowles And Harvey Mason Jr. Are Joining Acclaimed Online Recording Studio Tunedly As Advisors

Tunedly connects songwriters with world-class session musicians at their online recording studio with amazing results. To deliver even more value to clients, Tunedly recently announced two legendary industry figures Mathew Knowles and Harvey Mason Jr. are now members of their special Advisory Board.

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Chris Evert's Florida Home with Tennis Court

Chris Evert, former world tennis champion, is selling her 5.23-acre tennis estate in Boca Raton, Florida, setting the price at $4.999 million.

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Serial Entrepreneur Launches Zero to 100K Success Summit to Influence Future Millionaires

Entrepreneurs are reaping the benefits of taking huge career-driven risks in 2018. Teaching new business owners how to make six figures, serial entrepreneur and Drastic Steps Marketing CEO Toni Harris Taylor empowers other chief executive officers and founders financially thrive in their company.