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Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) Announces Cancellati on of Summer Camp

Since 1979, Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (known affectionately as Camp CAMP) has provided safe and fun-filled recreational experiences year-round for individuals with special needs. Due to the severity of their disabilities, many of the individuals now served by CAMP are not eligible to attend other camps, or even participate in other agency programs offered within the special needs community.

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Israel shoots for the moon with privately funded spacecraft

Aiming to become the fourth country to make a soft landing on the moon, Israel's non-profit SpaceIL has announced it will launch a spacecraft from Florida's Cape Canaveral Thursday on board a Falcon 9 rocket.

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Houston City Council Candidate Sues to Hold New Election, Citing Opponent’s Felony Conviction

Questions remain about whether a Houston candidate with a felony conviction is eligible to be on the runoff ballot for a city council seat.

Astros to Add Four Players to 40-Man Roster

Deadline to protect eligible minor leaguers from Rule 5 Draft is tonight at 7 p.m. CT

The Houston Astros will add right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier, infielder Taylor Jones, right-handed pitcher Enoli Paredes and right-handed pitcher Nivaldo Rodriguez to their 40-man roster tonight. The deadline to protect eligible minor league players from the 2019 Rule 5 Draft is tonight at 7 p.m. CT. The announcement was made by Astros President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow.

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NY governor signs legislation further decriminalizing marijuana use

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Monday further decriminalizing marijuana use in the state.

High Times Announces Oklahoma Cannabis Cup Lineup

Event Featuring Slightly Stoopid Comes to Lost Lakes Amphitheater in August

High Times, the most well-known, globally recognized brand in cannabis, today announced its headlining act for its upcoming Cannabis Cup event in Oklahoma taking place at the Lost Lakes Amphitheater in Oklahoma City from August 24-25.

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Where I’ve Been: An Evening with Christina Wells

America’s Got Talent semi-finalist and powerhouse vocalist Christina Wells is bringing her talents back to her hometown on Sunday, October 21 at the Historic Majestic Metro in Downtown Houston for her celebratory Homecoming Show. Wells and her band will perform live in concert for a special performance that Christina calls, “a love letter to Houston”. The evening will include performances of I Know Where I’ve Been and I Am Changing, songs which brought her national attention on the America’s Got Talent stage this summer. For tickets, click here.

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Wendy's is bringing its square burgers back to Britain after 20 years

Wendy's is returning to the United Kingdom following a two-decade hiatus, judging now the right time to take advantage of Britons' growing appetite for quick and convenient meals.

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Youth sports and other extracurriculars are spreading Covid-19, health officials say

The practice of finding new uses for old medications -- called repurposing or repositioning drugs -- is not new.

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Right-wing media pushed a deworming drug to treat Covid-19 that the FDA says is unsafe for humans

Public health officials are aggressively dispelling claims by right-wing media personalities who have been promoting an anti-parasitic drug used for livestock as a potential Covid-19 treatment.

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FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 booster shots for children ages 5 to 11

The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 at least five months after completion of the primary vaccine series.

Man’s remains found in shallow grave behind home, woman arrested

A Miami Gardens woman was arrested after the remains of a man were found in a shallow grave behind her home.

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Navy Week Program returning to Houston

The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week back to Houston during the week of October 24-30, as the 12th Navy Week of the calendar year.

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Krop HS magnet students accuse theater teacher of bullying, discrimination over canceled school trip

A group of outraged seniors at Dr. Michael M. Krop High School say they are being discriminated against and are blaming their new theater teacher of bullying.

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Michelle Obama on Donald Trump's 2016 win: 'It shook me profoundly'

Michelle Obama addressed in a new book the deep hurt and disappointment she felt when Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election.

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Buckingham Palace official quits after asking Black charity boss where she was 'really from'

An honorary member of Buckingham Palace has resigned and apologized after a Black charity founder said she was questioned about whether she was really British at a royal reception on Tuesday.

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Woody Harrelson confirms Matthew McConaughey might be his brother

Woody Harrelson has confirmed Matthew McConaughey's claim that they might be brothers, saying "there is some veracity to that thought," during an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

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More than 2 million Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage under Biden's special enrollment period

More than 2 million Americans have signed up for 2021 coverage during a special enrollment period on the Obamacare federal and state exchanges, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Wednesday.

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Couple found 1950s McDonald's bag with french fries inside wall during home renovations

Cold french fries are bad enough. But cold, old french fries are even worse. That's the surprise from Ronald McDonald that one Illinois couple stumbled upon during home renovations.

A New Family Affair, Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary

The exciting new music group marries the famous sound of Sister Sledge with the fresh identity of the next generation of the iconic family’s explosive talent, alongside multi award-winning founding member Debbie Sledge.