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Sex Assault, Date-rape Drug Allegations Rattle Northwestern

Allegations of sexual assault and the use of date-rape drugs have surfaced at Northwestern University.

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Investigation Reveals Buzbee Campaign Paid for Pay-to-Play Campaign

An investigation by the Sylvester Turner campaign has revealed multiple instances and hundreds of thousands of dollars in pay-to-play campaign contributions by the Tony Buzbee campaign.

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Regina Belle Featured on TV One's "UNSUNG" Sunday, June 10 at 9/8c

Regina Belle was a college kid out of New Jersey when she burst on the R&B scene as a vocalist with the Manhattans on the hit "Where Did We Go Wrong." She was eventually signed by Columbia Records and skyrocketed to fame with number one singles, including "Make It Like It Was" and "Baby Come to Me.

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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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President Joe Biden Takes Executive Action On Day One – With The Stroke Of His Pen

Every president has their own agenda with their pressing issues in rank order. Each one comes to the office ready to get to work immediately but they do take time to enjoy the spoils of their inauguration participating in parades, attending countless balls, and taking in every unbelievable moment as it sinks in that they are the leader of the free world. However, Joe Biden didn’t have that luxury. He had the misfortune to have to fix everything that Donald Trump destroyed immediately while also executing his own agenda to make America better. Never before has a president come into office with so many problems and so much pressure to do what is right in government and what is right by the citizens of the country. Good thing is this is something Biden knew when he declared his candidacy and its something that he has prepared for taking executive action on his first day in office.

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5 Things for Friday, May 26: Russia, Montana, Travel Ban, G-7 & NATO

ou've made it to the end of another intense week. Well, almost. Enjoy your Memorial Day. We'll be back Tuesday morning. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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The Lie About Voter Fraud Is The Real Fraud

After President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey because of, as Trump admitted, the "Russian thing," he struck a new blow to American democracy: He created a commission on "election integrity," stemming from his fantastical claims of voter fraud in the 2016 election.

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The Ensemble Theatre to be Honored with the Theatre Longevity Award and performs “Too Heavy For Your Pocket” at the 2022 National Black Theatre Festival

The Ensemble Theatre has long been a center for the history, culture, and artistic expression of African American theatre arts in the City of Houston.

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Mary J. Blige's Apple Music Live Performance Streaming Tonight Only On Apple Music

Apple Music Hits Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of Blige’s ‘What’s The 411?’ Album With a Full 'Mary J. Blige Day’ Programming Takeover

Mary J. Blige’s one-night-only performance at New York City’s historic United Palace will be available to stream tonight on Apple Music as part of Apple Music Live, the exclusive live performance series on Apple Music giving the biggest stars in music a global platform to connect with audiences around the world. The Grammy award-winning and Academy award nominated artist, actress, producer and entrepreneur’s performance will feature a career-spanning setlist and reflections from her unparalleled career in music.

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Jessica Alba Wants More Women Leaders at The Honest Company

Jessica Alba is trying to solve a problem many business owners face: getting more women into leadership positions at her company.

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Trump, Putin High-stakes Showdown at G20 Ends After Over 2 Hours

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's high-stakes meeting at the G20 summit here in Germany has ended, lasting four times its planned length.

Greta Thunberg will donate $114,000 to fight the coronavirus in the Brazilian Amazon

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg will donate a portion of a $1.14 million prize to fighting coronavirus in the Brazilian Amazon.

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Shannon Sharpe, NFL Icon and Broadcast Star, to Illuminate Texas Black Expo 2024 with Keynote Address

In an extraordinary coupling of sports excellence and entrepreneurial spirit, the Texas Black Expo (TBE) is delighted to herald Shannon Sharpe, NFL Hall of Famer and esteemed broadcaster, as the keynote luminary at its prestigious Corporate Awards Luncheon.

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College Graduates: Looking for a New Career? Consider Teaching

Harris County Department of Education is recruiting college graduates for a fast-track, alternative certification program which has a proven track record for success. Online and onsite classes make the program convenient, and flexible payment plans provide affordability. Small classes allow students to gain experience from veteran educators who operate the program.

Former top special operations commander who oversaw bin Laden raid says he voted for Biden

Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven, the former head of US Special Operations Command who oversaw the successful raid that killed Osama bin Laden, said he is voting for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

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Trauma Psychiatrist, of Cypress, Texas was honored as Xavier University of Louisiana’s 40 under 40

Trauma Psychiatrist, of Cypress, Texas was honored as Xavier University of Louisiana’s 40 under 40

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Houston City Candidates Continue to Play Musical Chairs

With two months to go until the Monday, August 21 filing deadline for Houston Mayor, City Controller, five at large (citywide), and 11 City Council seats, the list of candidates continues to shuffle at the city secretary’s office, where candidates are required to name a campaign treasurer before being permitted to politicize, raise, or spend campaign money.

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Don’t Suffer Alone: STOP Domestic Violence

This time last year domestic violence was on the rise in Houston. Increasing by almost 10%, victims were now trapped in an enclosed space 24/7 with their abuser. No help from family and friends was available as all were practicing being socially distance while quarantining. Although staying at home to stay safe was enacted to keep everyone was safe from catching the coronavirus, it gave abusers the opportunity to take total control over their defenseless victim(s). Through various community partnerships with the city of Houston, a message was sent out to let survivors know that they don’t have to suffer in silence.

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Wisconsin police shoot Black man as children watch from a car, attorney says

Two Wisconsin police officers are on leave Monday as state authorities investigate why a Black man was shot multiple times in the back as he entered the driver's side door of an SUV, officials said.

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Woman Dies After Drinking Poisonous Herbal Tea

A woman died after consuming poisonous herbal tea purchased in San Francisco's Chinatown, public health officials there announced Monday. They're urging people to throw away tea purchased from Sun Wing Wo Trading Company.