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John Singleton, 'Boyz n the Hood' director, is dead at 51

John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with "Boyz n the Hood" and went on to a variety of projects -- including "2 Fast 2 Furious" -- has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51.

Army veteran charged with plotting terror attacks in LA area

A 26-year old former US Army soldier who served in Afghanistan has been charged with plotting terror attacks in the Los Angeles area, the Justice Department said Monday.

Houses of worship worry: Who's next?

A massacre in New Zealand on jumah, the Muslim weekly communal prayer.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF

Thirty years. That’s how long the Mazda MX-5 has been around. It was a hit from day one and now it has reached icon status.

Texans Mercilus and His Teammates bartend for Cause

Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus and his teammates will roll up their sleeves and trade in their cleats for shakers and become bartenders for a good cause. Mercilus and his foundation, The WithMerci Foundation, will host Cocktails 4 A Cause, Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 5 to 8 PM at Poitín Bar & Kitchen (2313 Edwards St #100 | Houston, TX 77077). Cocktails 4 A Cause was created to help raise money for the WithMerci Foundation's annual back-to-school event, Returning 2 Learning.

A Big Year for Houston, A Big Year for Houston First

This has been a busy and productive year for Houston First Corporation (HFC) and Brenda Bazan, President and CEO. After taking the reins of Houston’s official destination and marketing organization a little over a year ago, Bazan has taken impressive steps to more strategically position HFC to meet its goals and objectives.

Program helping single mothers and their children to succeed and dream again

A Cherokee County organization will hold a celebration on Monday as they continue to help single mothers and their children succeed.

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Man who says he chased suspected Poway synagogue shooter away speaks out

The man who says he chased the suspected Poway synagogue shooter out of the building spoke out in an interview Sunday morning.

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What's the next internet-like investing opportunity? Some on Wall Street say it's spaceflight

New spaceflight technologies could reshape the global economy on a level not seen since the internet.

Bikers "Ride for 22" to raise awareness about veteran suicide

About 1,000 bikers revved their engines at the High Desert Harley Davidson in Meridian Saturday also in the mission to raise awareness for suicide.

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Prince Memoir Coming Out This Fall

Just weeks before he died in 2016, Prince struck a deal to write a book about his life.

TxDot Urges Drivers to "Look Twice for Motorcycles" to Help Save Lives, Prevent Crashes

As spring weather draws more motorcyclists onto roadways the risk of fatalities increases. Last year 417 motorcyclists died on Texas roadways, an average of more than one fatality a day. It’s a number the Texas Department of Transportation is working to reduce by asking motorists to be extra vigilant.

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METRO Bus Operators Rescue Driver After Rollover Crash

METRO's leadership thanked 16 bus operators today for their heroism after a routine trip became a day they likely will never forget.

Liberty Tax Adds to Business with U-Haul Affiliation

U-Haul Company of Texas is pleased to announce that Liberty Tax has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.

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Bingo de Mayo – Margarita Bingo

Lake Charles Symphony to host fundraiser May 5

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Lake Charles Symphony for their inaugural Bingo de Mayo fundraiser on Sunday, May 5, at the Cash and Carry Building, 801 Enterprise, from 3 – 5 p.m.

New Orleans Jazz Fest is turning 50. And it's only getting better with age

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival opens Thursday, marking its 50th year of delivering chart-topping headliners, rock 'n' roll legends and global rhythm-makers, all bathed in the sights, sounds and flavors that have made Louisiana a shining star of American culture.

Chipotle shares fall after revelation of new health-related subpoena

Chipotle hasn't put its past health problems behind it. The company revealed in an SEC filing on Thursday that it received a new subpoena from US federal prosecutors on April 18 requesting information related to illnesses traced back to restaurants in Simi Valley, California; Sterling, Virginia; Boston and Los Angeles. Information regarding those restaurants was covered in previous subpoenas, the company said, but added that the recent request also called for information about an additional restaurant in Powell, Ohio. Customers got sick after eating at a Chipotle restaurant in Powell in July 2018.

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Dead bobcat found in tree

Officials are trying to figure out how a bobcat died, and its body ended up in a tree.

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'Like pulling teeth' to get White House to focus on Russian election interference, official says

Attempted Russian interference in US public affairs has continued as Department of Homeland Security officials and senior leaders have alerted the White House about the risks ahead of the 2020 presidential election -- but it was "like pulling teeth" to get the White House to pay attention, a US government official told CNN Wednesday.

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Affordable housing offered to teachers also economical to live in

Affordable housing currently under construction in the Roaring Fork Valley could be a model for future emergency efficient projects across the state. That model is said to make utility bills lower for homeowners and better for the environment.