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Undocumented Immigrant Accused In Alleged Rape of Classmate

News that one of the two Maryland high school students accused of raping a schoolmate was allegedly in the country unlawfully has caught the attention of the White House.

Hello Alice Releases Black Business Report Uncovering Significant Inequities Faced By Black-Owned Small Businesses During COVID-19

The report spotlights the unique challenges that Black-owned small businesses face and identifies opportunities to better serve the Black small business community

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This 1880s ghost town is now a luxury resort

Ghost towns don't sound like relaxing destinations to escape from it all, but in the mountains of southwest Colorado, a luxury resort has been created out of a forgotten corner.

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Inside Brazil's abandoned Santa theme park

Driving through Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, you might spot an eerie sight on the side of the road: a derelict gang of Santas, lying abandoned surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Illegal Immigration: Are the Democrats wading into Quicksand?

The controversies regarding illegal immigration are at a “boiling point”. For decades it was a mild issue. Racial terms such as WOPS (without papers) referred to illegal Italians sneaking in. Wetbacks referred to Mexicans swimming across the Rio Grande River to enter the US illegally. Also, illegal immigration from China was popular on the West Coast. These opportunities were caused by the bustling new United States living out its dream of “Manifest Destiny” by snatching territory or buying it at a bargain whenever possible. The Philippines, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, US Mexican War and the massive Louisiana Purchase are prime examples of our expansion. We got it through blood, sweat and tears. Time has not healed everything.

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Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest Winners Announced

The smell of delicious barbecue filled the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo grounds, Feb. 22 – 24, 2018, while more than 250 barbecue teams competed in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. On Saturday night, one team was named Overall Grand Champion Team — Buns-N-Roses Cook Team.

Buffalo shooting suspect expected in court for felony hearing today

The 18-year-old White man suspected of carrying out a racist mass shooting Saturday in a Buffalo, New York, supermarket is expected to appear in court Thursday morning for a felony hearing that could provide new details on the massacre.

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Texas church that performed 'Hamilton' without permission apologizes and says it will pay damages

The Texas church that staged an unauthorized production of the Tony-winning musical "Hamilton" and changed several lines to include references to Jesus and Christianity has apologized to "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and the team behind the musical for its staging.

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New York City public schools ban access to AI tool that could help students cheat

New York City public schools will ban students and teachers from using ChatGPT, a powerful new AI chatbot tool, on the district's networks and devices, an official confirmed to CNN on Thursday.

School awards $500 stipend to all 4,800 employees

Harmony Public Schools is surprising its 4,800 teachers and team members across Texas with some good news to start National Teacher Appreciation week Monday, May 2. The Texas-based public charter school system is awarding a $500 stipend to all employees for their extraordinary efforts throughout the 2021-22 school year.

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Virtual school option offered for Beaumont students by Harmony Public Schools

Harmony Public Schools will offer a full virtual learning option to Beaumont students in kindergarten through Grade 12 when the 2022-23 school year begins in August.

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Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Jury says it is deadlocked on three counts

The jury tasked with determining the fate of Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of failed blood testing startup Theranos in her criminal trial, said that it is unable to come to a unanimous verdict on three of the eleven counts.

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Dune: Part Two

How deep is the sand? How high is the sky? Director/writer Denis Villeneuve knows how to make a throw-down sci-fi epic. He proved that with his captivating production Dune (2021), which won six 2022 Oscars® for cinematography, production design, visual effects, sound, editing and score.

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Show Up #LikeAPro in the 2017 GMC Acadia Denali

Move over third row competitors, there’s a new guy in town! With its slimmer physique, added third row, sharper looks, and safety upgrades, the all-new 2017 GMC Acadia Denali is clearly General Motors way of telling its competitors to sort of back down. Whether you are a single bachelor who hangs with friends on the weekend or a soccer mom who’s busy carpooling during the week, there is no doubt that this SUV is a perfect fit for you. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from Reggie’s Auto Report!

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Tour de France: How Riders Use the 'sticky bottle' to Gain An Advantage

Even some of the world's best athletes need a helping hand every now and again.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Toyota 86

Toyota is billing its 86 as “the Affordable, Fun-damental Sports Car.” We can’t argue with that description. But first let’s be clear. The Toyota 86 used to be the Scion FR-S in this market. The 86 nameplate was used on the car in other markets, meaning other countries. Now, as Toyota terms it, the FR-S transitions back to the Toyota brand in this market.

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Chicago Mayor Defends Lawsuit Against DOJ Over Sanctuary City Status

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel defended his city's lawsuit against the Justice Department on Monday, telling CNN the DOJ's new stipulations against so-called sanctuary cities "undermines our actual safety agenda."

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Tiger Woods, Arrested On Suspicion of DUI, Blames Prescriptions

Golfer Tiger Woods, arrested on Memorial Day in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, said alcohol was not involved and he had "an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications."

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This Pizza Is Red Hot! Domino's And Papa John's On Fire

Domino's and Papa John's are booming -- even as many other big restaurant and food chains have struggled lately.

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Searching for Acceptance: Hollywood Adding LGBTQ to Modern TV

It is no secret that the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) community has faced many hardships from not being accepted by others because of their sexuality, and even committing self-harm amongst themselves because they feel like they have hit rock bottom.