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Biden to take first limited steps on gun control, including on 'ghost guns' and pistol braces

President Joe Biden will take his first, limited actions on gun control Thursday, directing his administration to tighten restrictions on so-called ghost guns and pistol stabilizing braces that allow the weapons to be used more accurately, according to a senior administration official.

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Saudi Arabia Reverses Pay Cuts For State Workers

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has rolled back wage and benefit cuts imposed on top ministers and other public workers.

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R. Kelly's first post-jail performance was 28 seconds long

R. Kelly has given his first performance since getting out of jail and reportedly it was brief.

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Experience the Power of Bayou Classic

Tickets on Sale for the 46th Annual Bayou Classic - Announcement of this year's theme

Tickets for the 46th Annual Bayou Classic go on sale today, Monday, April 8, 2019.

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Minnesota police investigating video of racist rant encouraging a Black student to take her own life

Police in Savage, Minnesota, are investigating a racist video shared widely on social media where a young girl is seen spewing hateful, racist slurs toward a Black high school student, encouraging her to take her own life.

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World AIDS Day Turns (RED) With Even More Ways to Shop & Fight AIDS

This World AIDS Day and through the holidays, the (RED) Shopathon is packed with so many exciting ways for people to shop (RED), fight AIDS and save lives. From Amazon.com/RED with spectacular gifts that give back with every purchase, to winnable celebrity experiences with U2, Charlize Theron, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Reese Witherspoon on Omaze.com/RED - even brand new (ANDAZ)RED poolside cabanas - every dollar raised during the (RED) Shopathon will be matched by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, up to $15 million.

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US blacklists Israeli firm NSO Group for use of spyware

The US Commerce Department on Wednesday blacklisted Israeli firms NSO Group and Candiru, accusing the companies of providing spyware to foreign governments that "used these tools to maliciously target" journalists, embassy workers and activists.

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Republicans to Leave Town Without Health Care Deal

No deal on legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare is expected before lawmakers head home for a two-week break, putting a cap for now on the on-again, off-again talks that have divided the Republican party.

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5 things for May 21: Texas school shooting, President Trump, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Cuba just finished up two days of mourning, after a plane crashed on takeoff in Havana, killing over 100 people. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Joe Biden Wins Backing of Texas Elected Officials

Ahead of Joe Biden’s community event in San Antonio today, Biden for President announced five new significant endorsements from current and former elected officials across Texas, a key Super Tuesday state and one of the most delegate-rich on the calendar. These endorsements add to the list of influential list of leaders in Texas and beyond supporting Joe Biden.

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Houston First Corp. to Host Official March Madness Watch Party

Guests are invited to view the University of Houston Cougars’ matchup against the UAB Blazers

Sports fans are invited to cheer on the University of Houston (UH) Cougars as Houston First Corp. and UH will host an official March Madness watch party at Avenida Houston on Friday, March 18 at 8:20 p.m.

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Valentine’s Day 2018: Hearts Desire: 9 Unique Gifts That Say I Love You

Romance is in the air and what better way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day than with a thoughtful and memorable gift that your valentine is sure to love? From lavender skin polisher to denim totes, here are some spicy alternatives to the last minute box of or long stemmed roses. – Although, chocolates, roses, and one of these gifts from our gift guide is sure to be a winner for your sweetheart!

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2018 Will Be the Year of the Electric Car

In 2018, electric cars will finally turn the corner from curious niche product to become a viable option for America's families. Next year will mark a turning point in the ultimate electrification of America's roads.

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Valentine’s Day 2018: Hearts Desire: 9 Unique Gifts That Say I Love You

Romance is in the air and what better way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day than with a thoughtful and memorable gift that your valentine is sure to love? From lavender skin polisher to denim totes, here are some spicy alternatives to the last minute box of or long stemmed roses. – Although, chocolates, roses, and one of these gifts from our gift guide is sure to be a winner for your sweetheart!

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Apple shares slide following Barclays downgrade, dragging down markets

Apple stock fell on the first trading day of the year, weighing down the US stock market and snarling Big Tech’s gangbusters 2023 rally.

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Texas man eavesdropping on wife’s phone calls faces criminal charges/divorce — plots for $1.76 million insider trading

A Texas man is facing insider trading charges and jail time after he used information gleaned from eavesdropping on his wife’s work-from-home calls, netting him $1.76 million from an upcoming oil industry acquisition.

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'Impeachment: American Crime Story' dissects the Clinton scandal with Monica Lewinsky's input

The "American Crime Story" banner launched by O.J. Simpson's trial is an odd one for FX's "Impeachment," an otherwise engrossing, undeniably juicy limited series that puts the women front and center in the Bill Clinton impeachment scandal. Sarah Paulson's portrayal of Linda Tripp steals the show, but there's no shortage of remarkable work in a production that deserves an Emmy for its prosthetic makeup alone.

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Houston Ethnic Media Put Their Weight Behind Push to Expand Citizenship

Nearly three dozen journalists and media professionals from multiethnic, multi-language outlets gathered Tuesday at Houston City Hall for a Houston Ethnic Media news briefing on the launch of “Naturalize Now, Houston!”, a campaign by the National Partnership for New Americans to promote naturalization by eligible immigrants. NPNA cohosted the briefing.

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Singles sick of dating apps - what they’re doing instead

Many singles are tired of swiping on dating apps. They’re going old school to find romance.

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Singles are sick of dating apps. Here’s what they’re doing instead

Many singles are tired of swiping on dating apps. They’re going old school to find romance.