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Showdown Over Top Post at Key Watchdog Agency

A showdown over the leadership of a major consumer fraud protection agency was underway Monday morning, as both President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the person tapped by its former director showed up to work.

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How the first Black woman to help discover an element 'claimed a seat at the periodic table'

As a kid, Clarice Phelps often turned to one image for inspiration.

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Jimi Hendrix Honored in Hometown of Seattle with Post Office Renamed in his Honor

According to the Seattle Times, musical artist, counterculture figure and guitar legend Jimi Hendrix will have a post office renamed for him in his Washington state hometown.

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Grammy and Academy Award Winner H.E.R. to Star as Belle in ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast” 30th Anniversary Special

According to Variety.com, award-winning musical artist H.E.R. will play Belle in ABC’s upcoming hybrid special celebrating the 30th anniversary of Disney‘s animated musical classic Beauty and the Beast.

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At least 11 dead in attack at Nairobi hotel complex

CNN journalists near the hotel complex in Nairobi that was attacked Tuesday are still hearing intermittent gunfire from the location, hours after the government gave the all-clear.

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200 officers are in a manhunt for the Texas suspect accused of killing his 5 neighbors. Authorities are offering $80,000 for information

More than 200 officers from multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for the gunman accused of shooting and killing five people, including a 9-year-old child, at a Cleveland, Texas, home after neighbors asked him to stop firing his rifle outdoors, officials said Sunday.

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Trump says he will announce Supreme Court pick Friday or Saturday

President Donald Trump said on Monday he would unveil his selection to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by the end of the week after spending the weekend fielding advice and floating potential nominees to a wide orbit of advisers.

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21-Year Old Black College Student to Launch Unique Food Truck Concept That Does More Than Just Sell Food

herron A. Stevens, a 21-year old African American college student, is launching a creative and unique food truck concept called Bondfire Grill that does more than just sell food! To be exact, it will sell people the bonfire experience.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Commission On Fire Protection

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mike Jones and appointed Bob D. Morgan, Mala Sharma, and J.P. Steelman to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Commission develops and enforces statewide fire service standards and provides education and assistance to the industry.

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THIS WEEKEND: Best-Selling Author Roxane Gay, Nashville’s Next Star Brittney Spencer to Join 2022 Women’s Convention in Houston

Actress Torrey DeVitto and Emmy Award Winning Host Jeannie Mai Jenkins Will Host Feminist Game Shows for Activists in Attendance

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Mental Health and Stigmas - Breaking Generational Curses with a Mental Health Day

I wasn't sure what to expect after pulling up to the large, unassuming building that held everything from a bank to the office that I was there to visit. Once inside I found the room was cozy and inviting, as I sat on a comfortable couch across from a woman that mostly let me vent for an hour - allowing me to vocalize my thoughts and more as I worked through them. A little over an hour later I left the session oddly satisfied, now wondering why I hadn’t gone through with it sooner.

Racial harmony exists between three kids as novel tells their adventures prior, during and after the Second World War

As the oldest son in a military family, it became clear with the hindsight of history that Robert Corns had witnessed the formation of America’s military power. With a college degree from the University of Oklahoma, and hours of retirement looking for a cause, the elements of his novel “Saving General Patton” (published by Xlibris) came to life.

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Grammys find balance between awards and performances

The Grammys return this weekend, facing some of the same challenges as those confronting its movie-industry counterpart, the Oscars, but with at least one significant advantage: the music world's top prize has already found a balance between handing out awards and delivering entertainment.

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Rolls-Royce is stockpiling parts as Brexit chaos threatens 'national crisis'

Businesses are sending a clear message to UK politicians: Stop messing around. Companies and industry groups in Britain issued strident warnings against further political turmoil Wednesday after a challenge to Prime Minister Theresa May's leadership threatened to tip the country into crisis over how and when Brexit will happen.

Police: 14-year-old boy arrested after fatally hitting 82-year-old man with car

Milwaukee police are investigating after an 82-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday, Aug. 17.

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Actor Bill Murray Brings His Charm in a Live Performance of Music and Literature at Jones Hall

The Houston Symphony welcomes award-winning actor and comedian Bill Murray to Jones Hall for a must-see live performance, New Worlds: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends, at 7:30 p.m. April 16, 2018, featuring music and literature.

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Teacher allegedly shot by 6-year-old can't forget the look on student's face, she tells NBC in first interview since the shooting

The first-grade teacher allegedly shot by a 6-year-old student in her Virginia classroom can't forget the look on the student's face as he aimed the gun at her and moments later "thought I had died," she told NBC in her first interview since the January incident.

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Biden administration releases ‘legal resources’ for colleges in response to Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision

The Biden administration is releasing new guidance and “legal resources” for colleges and universities that want to ensure student diversity in the admissions proce

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Terry Crews Explains Why Sexual Assault Survivors Don't Come Forward

Actor Terry Crews said he understands why women are reluctant to raise sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood power brokers like Harvey Weinstein. Why does he get it? "Because this kind of thing happened to ME," Crews said Tuesday.

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NFL Set to Unveil More Social Justice Initiatives During 2021 Season

According to Front Office Sports, the league pledged $250 million to combat systemic racism over the next ten years. This includes promoting social justice with on-field signage, decals on player helmets and PSAs that will play in the stadium.