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Kate Winslet gives mother $20,000 to fund disabled child's soaring electricity bill

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has donated £17,000 ($20,000) to a mother facing astronomical home energy bills to operate her disabled daughter's life-support equipment.

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John Aniston, 'Days of Our Lives' actor and Jennifer Aniston's father, dead at 89

John Aniston, a veteran actor known for his work on the daytime drama "Days of Our Lives," has died, his daughter, actress Jennifer Aniston, shared on Monday.

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Biden and Xi try to avoid a new Cold War, even if all isn't 'kumbaya'

President Joe Biden held a three-hour talk Monday with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, their first in-person encounter since Biden took office and an opportunity that both sides appeared to hope would lead to an improvement in rapidly deteriorating relations.

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David Beckham's 'status as a gay icon will be shredded' if he continues as Qatar World Cup ambassador says British comedian

David Beckham's "status as a gay icon will be shredded" if the former England captain and Manchester United star continues in his role as a Qatar World Cup ambassador said British comedian Joe Lycett on Sunday.

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Supreme Court says House January 6 Committee can get Kelli Ward's phone and text records

The Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for the House select committee investigating the January 6 US Capitol attack to obtain the phone and text records of Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward.

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Student suspect in custody after 3 football players shot dead and 2 people wounded at the University of Virginia, police say

Police have in custody a University of Virginia student suspected of fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other people late Sunday at the school's main campus in Charlottesville as a bus returned from a class field trip, school officials said.

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Stay Food Safe this Thanksgiving Holiday

Keep your stomach full of turkey and free from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving holiday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s important to remember the steps to food safety during America’s biggest meal.

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Tell the Supreme Court: We Still Need Affirmative Action

One of the great joys of my life is teaching. I’m fortunate to teach classes on social justice at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most respected schools in the country. Penn has a longstanding commitment to affirmative action, and I have seen first-hand how diversity in the classroom benefits all my students. There’s just no question that diversity is a core piece of a vibrant academic community and a critical part of the learning experience – for all of us. Bringing together students with different lived experiences forces students to think critically about their assumptions, which is an essential goal of a university education.

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Because They Were Just Germans?

In my hometown of Williamsburg, Virginia, there is a living museum whose stated motto is: "That the future may learn from the past."

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HISD rolling out student designed enrollment truck to reach Houston families

Houston Independent School District is prioritizing equitable access to Houston and surrounding families with a new HISD Mobile Enrollment Unit (E-Unit) coming to a neighborhood near you.

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Red Cross Honors United States Army Veteran Chester Jourdan Jr.

This Veterans Day, November 11, 2022, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the country like Southeast and Deep East Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr.

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The MARCH Foundation Announces $50,000 Gift to Paul Quinn College for Student Scholarships

The MARCH Foundation, a private non-operating foundation, has announced a gift of $50,000 to provide scholarships for deserving students at Paul Quinn College, the nation’s only Urban Work College and Texas’ first HBCU, located in Southern Dallas.

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Ezra Coffee, a Black-owned Specialty Coffee Company Launches its High-quality, Ethically Sourced Coffee Blends That Tell the Story of America's History with Each Sip.

Founded in 2021 by Jessica Taylor, a passionate storyteller, former educator and policy advocate and a long-time coffee aficionado, the brand celebrates inclusion, supports education and community and honors Black history and American history through coffee. Ezra Coffee's blends tell powerful stories of Black culture—tales of opportunity, freedom and perseverance in American history.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Drives Sustainability Campaign with Upcoming Show, 'Down to Earth with Zac Efron: Down Under'

Hyundai Motor’s award-winning all-electric SUV supports the American actor’s eco-centric exploration of Australia in ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron: Down Under’ IONIQ 5’s integral role in the inspirational docuseries to deliver campaign message of ‘Take Small Steps to Make A Big Difference’ Campaign includes a viral film highlighting eco-friendly features of IONIQ 5 and Roblox and interactive Instagram reels challenges that will drive donations to EARTHDAY.ORG

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Legendary Songstress Anita Baker Announces 2023 Tour Dates

THE LIMITED RUN BRINGS BAKER ON A FULL TOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1995 Tickets On Sale Starting Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 AM Local Time on LiveNation.com

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Wins Tight Race for Reelection

GOP donors spent millions to unseat Hidalgo, a Democrat who leads the state’s most populous county, and take back a seat they lost four years ago. Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer conceded the race Wednesday morning.

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Gun hidden in a raw chicken found at Florida TSA checkpoint

A gun found inside a raw chicken at an airport security checkpoint has the TSA calling "personal fowl."

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Florida airports and attractions closing as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches

Some Florida airports and theme parks were halting operations Wednesday and about 2,000 flights were canceled as Tropical Storm Nicole advanced toward the eastern coast of Florida.

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The votes have been cast. Now comes the race to finish counting -- and the potential legal fights

Election workers are tabulating ballots in key states that will determine the balance of power in Congress as well as more than three dozen statehouses. Because of differing laws, some states have tallied nearly all their ballots -- while others may not finish for several days.

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Takeaways from the 2022 midterm elections: Battle for control of the House and Senate still up in the air

The battle for control of Congress is still up in the air, with the Senate coming down to three key races while Democrats and Republicans are still hanging onto hopes of winning a narrow majority in the House.