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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva banned for four years by Court of Arbitration for Sport

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been found guilty of an anti-doping violation by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and has received a four-year ban from competition.

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Known for heartbreak/unwanted records/curse, Detroit Lions banish demons with landmark playoff run

Sixteen years ago, the Detroit Lions made history – but for all the wrong reasons.

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Houthi missile attack results in oil tanker fire in Gulf of Aden

An oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden is on fire after a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi militants, in the latest incident linked to the Iran-backed group in the key shipping route.

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Common to Inspire PVAMU Students with a Message of Wellness and Self-Care

Prairie View A&M University will be graced by the presence of Common, the multi-talented icon, who will share his profound journey towards wellness, detailed in his upcoming book, "AND THEN WE RISE"

Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes Common, the acclaimed artist, actor, author, and activist, to a packed auditorium eager to hear his transformative story.

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PVAMU Hosts Award-Winning Artist and Activist Common on Exclusive Book Tour

Prairie View A&M University stands as the sole HBCU on the renowned performer’s nationwide book tour.*

Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes the multitalented artist, actor, author, and activist Common for an engaging conversation. PVAMU stands as the exclusive HBCU venue on Common's extensive multi-city tour.

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Billions of cicadas set to appear in rare ‘double brood emergence

In a matter of months, they will dig their way out from underground, red eyes shining, deafening song filling the air. It will be a confluence of creatures the likes of which hasn’t been seen in the United States since Thomas Jefferson was president — and won’t happen again until 2245. It’s a rare emergence of insects some are referring to as cicadapocalypse.

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Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker Receives Prestigious SEAFWA Officer of the Year Award

Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker has earned the distinguished Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Officer of the Year award, a testament to his exceptional dedication and contributions to conservation law enforcement. The accolade was officially conferred during the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Commission meeting held in January.

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US/Iraqi governments to start talks on future of US military presence in Iraqi

The US and Iraq are expected to soon begin talks on the future of the US military presence in the country, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid public calls from the Iraqi government for the US to withdraw its troops.

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Savor the Flavor: The Savoy Unveils Delectable Thursday Steak Night Extravaganza

The Savoy, a cherished neighborhood gem nestled in the heart of Houston's Third Ward, is set to elevate your Thursday evenings with the launch of its enticing new addition – Steak Night on Thursdays!

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Trials of Michigan school shooter’s parents set to limit who’s responsible for mass shooting

The parents of Ethan Crumbley, the teenager who in 2021 opened fire at his high school in Oxford, Michigan, are going on trial for manslaughter in cases that will test the limits of who is responsible for a mass shooting.

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Amazon’s Ring shutters popular police video-sharing program

Amazon’s Ring will no longer let police and other government agencies request doorbell camera footage from within the company’s Neighbors app, in what privacy advocates are hailing as a long-awaited victory for civil liberties.

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US scientist outrages British with tea advice – American embassy stirs it up

Two hundred and fifty years after American revolutionaries dumped tea into Boston Harbor, a fresh diplomatic storm is brewing between Britain and the United States over the cherished beverage.

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Power Grids Supplied By Clean Energy Are More Reliable. That Saves Lives

February, 2021. A rare Valentines Day winter storm wallops Texas with snow and a deep freeze.

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Hyundai and Rhizome Collaborate to Unveil the Future of Art and Technology with 'Seven on Seven' (7x7) Relaunch

Iconic Program Returns with a Focus on Artificial Intelligence, Uniting Visionary Artists and Technologists

Hyundai Motor continues partnership with Rhizome of the New Museum for the 2024 edition of ‘Seven on Seven’ (7x7), the iconic art and technology program 7x7 pairs artists with technologists to make something new, with the results presented at a public conference on January 27 at the New Museum The partnership highlights Hyundai Motor’s commitment to fostering innovation and creativity, with this year’s program exploring AI’s impact on various aspects of life

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We Should Vote for Biden But Not Embrace Him

Joe Biden Stinks! His hypocrisy and chronic tone-deafness are blistering assaults on my humanitarian sensibilities.

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‘Oppenheimer’ leads Oscar contenders with 13 nominations

Nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were revealed on Tuesday.

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Greatest risk factor of death in people with obesity, according to a new study

New study - treating loneliness/social isolation may put people classified as obese at a lower risk for health complications

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest son Dexter has died at age 62

Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died, according to statements from his family and the King Center.

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Biden campaign puts reproductive rights front and center as it plans to tie Trump to abortion bans

The Biden campaign will hit the airwaves in battleground states with its first abortion-focused ad of the year, featuring stark, emotional testimony from a woman personally affected by a state abortion ban who lays the blame directly on former President Donald Trump.

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Dozens possible graves from former Black cemetery found at MacDill Air Force Base

Years after Florida military officials say they were first notified about potential graves of a former Black cemetery on the grounds of what is currently MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, 121 possible graves have now been located.