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Black Americans Living Longer, But Racial Gap Remains, CDC Says

When it comes to the overall health of black Americans, there's good news and bad news, according to a report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.

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Rescue shifts to recovery in Florida bridge collapse that killed 6

A recovery effort was underway early Friday morning in Miami after a pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a road near Florida International University, crushing cars and killing at least six people.

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Climate change is contributing to the rise of superbugs, new UN report says

Climate change and antimicrobial resistance are two of the greatest threats to global health, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme.

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House vote to impeach Mayorkas fails in stunning defeat for Republican leaders

The House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed Tuesday evening, a stunning blow to House Republicans who had pushed the effort as a key political goal.

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Abducted Child Found After 6 Years

A girl who was abducted nearly six years ago is safe after someone recognized her from a Netflix show.

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Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis

A severe shortage in child psychiatrists in Texas has children not getting the help they need early before situations become a crisis. The CBS News Texas I-Team examined the problem and one North Texas school that's working to be part of the solution.

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Houston Chamber Choir Announces Diverse 2018-2019 Season, “Art & Soul”

Houston Chamber Choir is pleased to announce its 23rd season, “Art and Soul,” with a diverse and compelling repertoire featuring exciting guest artists and scholars. For the 2018-2019 season, the Chamber Choir performs with the Kinder HSPVA Chorale and director Shannon Carter, the Parker Elementary School Advanced Chorus and director Marianna Parnas-Simpson, guest artist Kim Nazarian of New York Voices, Musiqa, Apollo Chamber Players and University of Houston scholar and author Dr. Jeffrey Sposato.

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METRO Celebrates Bus Arrival Digital Signs

Join METRO as the Authority celebrates the installation of additional digital signs at its transit centers.

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METRO to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Improved Third Ward Bus Stop

Join METRO leadership, State Rep. Jolanda Jones and community partners as The Authority celebrates the improvement of a bus stop on S. MacGregor Way and South Fwy.

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A new front in coronavirus disinformation: Wall Street research

Coronavirus misinformation is infecting the unlikeliest of places: Wall Street research that investors rely on to trade in the financial markets.

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Tennessee Senate race: Phil Bredesen goes all in on pledge to break with Democrats

Democratic Senate hopeful Phil Bredesen is going all out to highlight his pledge to break with his own party as he seeks to win in conservative Tennessee.

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Dangerous artificial marijuana, with names like K2 and Spice, is used less in states where weed is legalized

There's nothing nice or dreamy about synthetic weed, sold under such catchy names as AK-47, K2, Spice, Scoobie Snacks, Mr. Nice Guy and 24-Karat Dream.

June Is Men’s Health Month

Awareness period brings to light health disparities affecting men and boys around the world; Men’s Health Network encourages you to Wear Blue and a Mask, Too

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Southern Baptist Convention votes to uphold removal of Saddleback Church over women pastors after appeal by Rick Warren

The annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to affirm a decision made earlier this year to remove Saddleback Church, a major southern California congregation founded by the pastor and author Rick Warren, due to its having women pastors.

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Prior 2021 arrest of Colorado Springs gunman puts spotlight on the politics of red flag laws

The prior arrest of the 22-year-old suspected gunman who allegedly opened fire in a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub last weekend has put the spotlight on a state law which can be utilized to temporarily remove gun access from those deemed a danger to themselves or others.

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Opioid Resources Unveiled for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Health Providers

Following White House Proclamation, MotherToBaby Offers One-Stop for Latest Information about Opioid Effects on Developing Babies

A series of new opioid-specific fact sheets, blogs and a recent webinar are just some of the pregnancy and breastfeeding-related resources unveiled by MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), in response to the alarming toll opioid addiction is taking on communities from coast to coast. The new resources come as the U.S. recognizes National Recovery Month and the White House proclaims September 16 – 22, 2018 Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces $5.7 Million to Support Railroad Infrastructure in Texas

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $248.5 million in grant funds under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, for a wide variety of state and local railroad infrastructure projects. The grants will fund 32 projects in 27 states, and will be administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

The Health Museum to Close Temporarily Starting March 17

The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science announced today that it will temporarily close starting tomorrow, March 17, through Sunday, March 29, 2020, to support Houston and the nation’s effort to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004 – reached this decision in an abundance of caution in response to the newly-updated guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other experts regarding gatherings of more than 50 people.

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Mayor Turner And 8 Texans Mayors Demand Mask Requirements From Gov. Abbott

Over the past few days Houston has set records and not the good kind. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city has been on a rise. The Memorial Day weekend and numerous protests have blamed in the spike. Social distancing and wearing masks has proven to be the most efficient way of combating the coronavirus. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed he supports such precautions in a press conference held earlier this week.

Day By Day Shares 365 Messages Of Positivity

Life isn't about the destination. It's about the journey. And with daily doses of affirmation, the journey can be infinitely more fulfilling and transformative.