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Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos top list of biggest philanthropists in 2018

Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos donated more money to charity last year than anyone else in the world, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy.

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What 'Medicare for All' means, politically and practically

If you've been watching the Democratic presidential hopefuls gear up, you have probably heard the phrase "Medicare for All."

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Police looking for 3 boys who ran away from group home

Cleveland police are asking for the public’s help in finding three boys who walked out of their residential treatment facility Monday afternoon and haven’t been seen since.

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1,700 locomotive workers just went on strike at GE-Wabtec factory in Pennsylvania

General Electric just spun off its century-old railroad division to Wabtec. Factory workers immediately went on strike to protest the new owner's push for mandatory overtime and pay cuts for new hires.

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As Grand Canyon National Park turns 100, a man hikes the entire length to save it

- Pete McBride is worried about the Grand Canyon, so he decided to hike it. All of it.

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Microsoft CEO defends US military contract that some employees say crosses a line

Satya Nadella has defended Microsoft's $479 million contract to supply augmented reality systems to the US military that has been criticized by some of his colleagues.

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Michael Cohen needs to answer these five questions

Michael Cohen's public testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday will crackle with the human drama, high stakes and political intrigue of a John Grisham novel. President Donald Trump's longtime attorney -- now a convicted felon soon to report to federal prison -- will respond to grilling by a sharply-divided panel of politicians about the corrupt inner workings of the Trump campaign and the man he once served but has now turned on.

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Warren Buffett says he can't beat the S&P 500

The world's most well-known investor says it's hard for him to do better than the broader market. So should you even try?

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Jon Stewart pushes Congress to aid 9/11 victims fund

Comedian Jon Stewart is bringing a serious message to Congress, this time: Extend the compensation program for survivors of and responders to the September 11 terrorist attacks.

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Tesla's miserable week ends on a high note

Tesla had a good end to a very tough week. It delivered its first Model 3 to a customer in China on Friday, weeks ahead of schedule. A ceremony was held for the delivery in Beijing.

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Ride METRO to Rodeo Houston

You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horesless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule. You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horesless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule.

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Minorities may not respond to census due to 'political environment,' administration says

The current "political environment" is so toxic that a large number of minorities may not reply to the 2020 Census, the Trump administration admitted in court Thursday, even without the addition of a controversial question asking about citizenship status.

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Hate crimes are rising, regardless of Jussie Smollett's case. Here's why

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Thursday that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "took advantage of the pain and anger of racism" when he allegedly falsely reported that he was the victim of a hate crime.

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Why would anyone lie about being a victim of a crime?

Everyone lies. But some falsehoods have graver consequences than others, such as lying to police about being a crime victim.

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TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station

Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Mazda CX-3

The 2019 Mazda CX-3 is a small crossover. It was so small it could do a good imitation of a big hatchback. We drove one here to scope out the auto show.

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Sanders' evolution on race may not have come soon enough

Bernie Sanders' biggest selling point in 2016 was that he was the only person in the Democratic primary running not named Hillary Clinton.

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Bernie Sanders launches second presidential campaign

After months of deliberation, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he is running for president again in 2020. It will be Sanders' second consecutive bid for the Democratic nomination after losing to Hillary Clinton in 2016.

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War on e-cigarettes: Hong Kong intends to jail vaping offenders. But will it make people quit?

Robert Chan lit his first cigarette aged 18. He quickly became hooked, smoking 15 a day for more than a decade.

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Elizabeth Warren to release universal child care plan paid by 'wealth tax'

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren is set to release a sweeping universal child care plan on Tuesday that would guarantee child care from birth until the time children enter school.