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5-month-old boy dies, twin brother fighting for life at hospital

A 5-month-old baby is dead and his twin brother is fighting for his life at OU Children's Center. Their parents were arrested for child neglect after the two babies were found in poor conditions, weighing fewer than 4 pounds each. According to an affidavit, the twin boys were lying in bed Saturday morning at an apartment home near Southwest 59th Street and Sout

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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Has Monster Box Office Opening

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was a box office force this weekend. "The Last Jedi," the eighth installment in the "Star Wars" saga, premiered this weekend to the second-biggest opening ever in North America. It brought in an estimated $220 million, according to Disney.

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Lunch and Learn with The Women Investors Network Expanding the Knowledge of Professional Women Working in Real Estate

Join female strategists for a dynamic event powered by Mercedes-Benz of Houston Greenway on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Royal Sonesta hotel.

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NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Seeks to Increase Celebrities’ Support of HBCUs with “Lift Every Voice” Program

Isiah Thomas, a former star in the National Basketball Association, is partnering with Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens to encourage athletes, entertainers, and other successful people to support HBCUs.

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Macy’s Unveils Remarkable Spring Fashion to Redefine Beautiful

Seek style inspiration online at Macy’s Presents The Edit, curated by Macy’s Fashion Office

This spring, Macy’s is celebrating beauty in all its forms, expanding and redefining the word through a deeply personal campaign and fresh fashion assortment that speaks to individuality. The seasonal transition encourages a new outlook on self-expression, encompassing fashion, beauty and home at Macy’s. Inspired by the sea with hues of blue and white, the combination creates a feeling of coastal cool, while an elevated palette of pastels and metallic add an air of sophistication.

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More than Half of Americans are Unprepared for Natural Disasters: Are You?

Only 39 percent of respondents in a FEMA survey say they have developed an emergency plan and discussed it with their households.

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GirlTrek Will Host 80 National #BeLikeMaxine Walks to Celebrate Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ 80th Birthday: August 15th

Congresswoman Maxine Waters will celebrate her 80th birthday on Wednesday, August 15th. To pay tribute to this iconic woman who has dedicated 37 years to serving the people, speaking up against injustice and side-eyeing all fooleywang, GirlTrek is joining AFROPUNK, Color of Change, and thousands of Black folks across the country in a nationwide #BeLikeMaxine celebration.

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Army sends additional criminal investigators to Fort Sill following sexual assault allegation

Additional Army criminal investigators have been sent to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in the wake of a soldier's allegation about sexual assault that may have involved multiple Army personnel in more than one incident, several Army officials told CNN.

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Omarosa Denies There Was a Dramatic Confrontation at the White House

Omarosa Manigault Newman, the White House aide whose resignation was announced on Wednesday, denied reports that she left the White House after a dramatic confrontation with White House chief of staff John Kelly.

Impactful Community Efforts Prove YMCA of Greater Houston Is More Than A Gym

Local YMCAs respond and reinvent to address the needs for Houston’s most vulnerable communities

For more than 130 years, the YMCA of Greater Houston has served communities large and small, working tirelessly in order to provide for more people each day, and responding to the needs of the community that need it most. While the doors to locations may have been closed due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Houston continues serving and strengthening its communities, demonstrating the Y always has been and continues being more than just a gym. The nonprofit is offering child care for essential workers; operating more than 20 food distributions sites; providing virtual exercise and education classes, teen programs, senior programs, international services and more.

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The Embrace Girls Foundation presents Africa Umoja from February 25 – March 8, 2020

As the Lion King and yes, Black Panther continue to break box office records, another story that celebrates the African continent and its unbreakable spirit is set to arrive in South Florida. AFRICA UMOJA, The Spirit of Togetherness, sponsored by Aetna and benefiting The Embrace Girls Foundation, Inc., will premiere for a two-week celebration during Black History Month. Opening Tuesday, February 25, 2020 the production will run, at the Miramar Cultural Arts Center, until March 8, 2020.

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McClelland resigns as TSU vice president of intercollegiate athletics

Interim role to be filled by Assistant AD Kevin Granger

Dr. Charles McClelland, who took over the helm of Texas Southern University athletics more than 10 years ago, has resigned to become the next commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Kevin Granger, currently serving as TSU’s assistant athletic director, will take over as interim athletic director immediately, as the university conducts a national search for McClelland’s replacement.

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Cabo San Lucas: The Perfect Girlfriend’s Getaway Destination

Houston Style’s globetrotter on the go recently took a trip to Cabo San Lucas for a quick girlfriend’s getaway and did it all on a budget! So for those of you in need of a vacation but perhaps the holidays forced you to tighten up the boot straps a bit, here’s Brandi to tell you how to get that much needed paradise escape without breaking the bank.

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HHS Working with Edingburg Community to Fight New Public Health Crises

After spending decades as an orthopedic surgeon serving communities in Southern California, honored to serve my nation and communities throughout the country as the deputy assistant secretary for minority health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and director of the Office of Minority Health (OMH).

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A New Era Begins As The Houston Astros Open Their 2022 Season Against The Angels

Although Major League Baseball had its 2022 Spring Training delayed due to a lockout dispute between the owners and players, the time has finally come for baseball fans, more importantly, Houston Astros fans, to hear those three beautiful words that are music to their ears. "Let's Play Ball!"

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How Black Women Are Affected Differently By Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is perhaps one of the most dangerous diseases because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and has metastasized, or spread to other parts of the body very quickly, often without the knowledge of the victim. It is also the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women, with more than 22,000 US women facing a potential diagnosis in the next few years, and around 15,000 dying from it.

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Mayor Turner Appoints – Mary Benton New Director of Communications

Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Mary Benton as the new Director of Communications effective immediately. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, and social media strategy.

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2 Chainz & Lil Wayne Drop "Long Story Short," New Single From Welcome 2 Collegrove Album, Arriving November 17th Via Def Jam Recordings

Chainz & Wayne to Person "Long Story Short" Monday Night 11/13 On Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award®-winning rappers 2 Chainz and his long-time friend and collaborator Lil Wayne keep the pressure high in the run-up to the November 17th arrival of their new album, WELCOME 2 COLLEGROVE, with the release of a new advance single, “Long Story Short,” available at all platforms today via Def Jam Recordings.

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The Real MVP: Who Deserves It in the NBA?

“You sacrificed for us. You the real MVP,” said current Golden State Warrior small forward Kevin Durant who received the Most Valuable Player in the 2013-14 season of the NBA as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who knew that those words would be the most profound ones of that entire speech? Well, that and the fact he said thank you to Russell Westbrook for always being there for him and he loves playing with him. Two years later. He was gone.

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New STD Cases Hit Record High in US, CDC Says

In 2016, Americans were infected with more than 2 million new cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia, the highest number of these sexually transmitted diseases ever reported, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.