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Mnuchin again says Tubman $20 delay is technical, not political

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that his decision to delay the introduction of a planned $20 note featuring the portrait of Harriet Tubman was not politically motivated.

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Macy’s Wows with Incredible Deals on the Perfect Gift During Black Friday and Cyber Week

The holidays are a time when Macy’s truly shines. As the season gets underway, Macy’s is excited to bring customers the special experiences they look forward to all year – holiday traditions at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, Black Friday and Cyber Week shopping, Christmas tree lightings across the country, and the beloved Believe campaign where millions of children send their letters to Santa.

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Houston’s Largest Turkey Trot Celebrates 25 Years

The TXU Energy BakerRipley Turkey Trot brings together thousands on Thanksgiving Morning

November 23, 2017– Thousands of trotters are expected to fill the Galleria area on Thanksgiving Morning in support of a good cause.

AARP Brings Latino Community Holiday Cheer with Special Re-release of Historic Virtual Duet Music Video Featuring Ivy Queen and Celia Cruz

—The Queen of Reggaeton and Queen of Salsa’s performance of ‘La Vida Es Un Carnaval’ is just what the holidays need this year —

AARP is bringing the Latino community some uplifting cheer with a special re-release during the holidays of the Ivy Queen-Celia Cruz virtual duet “La Vida Es Un Carnaval”. The epic duet, which can be viewed here through the holidays, was recently the centerpiece of the Calle Ocho Live festival.

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Pharrell to Open School for Low-Income Families

Most of the time celebrities wade into political terrain these days, all they offer is cheap virtue-signaling or preening condescension. So it’s nice to see a Grammy-winning artist putting his money where his mouth is—and actually taking action to help children failed by the public school system.

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Panthers Look To Rebound Against The Huskies

Prairie View A&M (1-1) will square off against an unfamiliar foe in their home opener when they face Houston Baptist University (0-2) on Saturday in their home opener at Panther Stadium. It will be the first time both teams have met since HBU began its football program in 2013. The Panthers will be looking to rebound from a 40-9 defeat they suffered against University of the Incarnate Word on last Saturday.

Gunman shot and killed by off-duty officers, police say

A gunman was shot by off-duty police officers and was pronounced dead at the hospital early Sunday in the Bronx.

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Salvation Army makes changes to Red Kettle during pandemic, worries donations will be down

The holiday season in the middle of a pandemic means changes for an iconic symbol. The Salvation Army has made some adjustments to the Red Kettle with fewer people signing up to ring a bell this year.

Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Has Now Connected Nearly 1 Million Texans Over the Past 10 Years

Internet Essentials is the nation’s largest, most comprehensive, and most successful high-speed Internet adoption program for low-income households. Since the program launched in 2011, many improvements have been made to help further close the digital divide and give even more low-income Americans the tools and resources they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

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Naomi Judd died of self-inflicted firearm wound, Ashley Judd reveals

Ashley Judd and her family wanted the world to hear from them how Naomi Judd died. The younger Judd appeared in an interview with Diane Sawyer, which aired on Thursday on "Good Morning America." She said her family had agreed that she share the cause of death of her mother.

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Train conductor killed in train derailment in El Paso, Texas

A train conductor was killed in a train derailment in El Paso, Texas, late Monday night, officials said.

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Poet, Journalist, TV Personality, Author Kevin Powell named PVAMU’s new Writer-in-Residence

Prairie View A&M University announced today the appointment of the highly-regarded poet, journalist, TV personality and author Kevin Powell to serve as its second writer-in-residence of the Toni Morrison Writing Program.

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BBC trolls Liz Truss, via Rihanna: 'You look so dumb right now'

The BBC has taken a swipe at outgoing UK Prime Minister Liz Truss — with a little help from Rihanna.

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Houston Delegation Rides Japanese Bullet Train and Tours Operations Center

On the third day of the investment and trade mission to Japan, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Greater Houston Partnership President/CEO Bob Harvey, and members of the delegation learned more about the Japanese company that is the model for plans to develop a bullet train in Texas.

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Macy's Brings Fashion Designer Wish to Life, Collection Now Available

Macy’s and Make-A-Wish celebrate Macy’s annual Make-A-Wish letter writing campaign by welcoming 20-year-old Vivek to see his three-piece line for Sun + Stone in a fashion show

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Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at age 74

Anita Pointer, one of the founding members of the R&B group The Pointer Sisters, has died at age 74, according to her publicist Roger Neal.

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Mayor Turner's Statement on TEA Takeover of the Houston Independent School District

Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner. You can also listen to his additional comments made during a news conference earlier today.

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Statewide Black Chamber Launched During Black History Month

Black chambers across Florida gathered for joint advocacy effort at Florida’s Capitol

Florida now has a chamber focused on uplifting and helping black businesses around the state. On February 1st, 2022, to kick off Black History Month, the Florida Association of Black Chambers of Commerce hosted its first Black Chamber Day at the Capitol to advocate for resources for black chambers and black businesses.

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Senate passes bipartisan bill investing $52 billion in US semiconductor production

The Senate voted Wednesday to pass a long-awaited bill aimed at boosting US semiconductor production in a bid to increase American competitiveness.

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Rockets Reserve Bruno Fernando Shines Against The Mavericks

Houston Rockets reserve center Bruno Fernando heard his name sparingly by head coach Stephen Silas after being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Houston Rockets in mid-February. On Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, Fernando heard his name loud and clear when coach Silas called for him to enter the game in the third quarter.