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Should police use of force be regulated? The answer isn't simple, and that's a problem

Shirley Weber decided something had to be done. The police killing of Stephon Clark in his grandmother's backyard stirred in the California legislator the same anger and "righteous indignation" expressed by protesters after his death in Sacramento in March.

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Houston Grand Opera’s Patrick Summers Explores the Joy and Meaning of Art in new book The Spirit of This Place

The Recently Released Book Available Now for Purchase on Amazon

The Spirit of This Place, authored by Houston Grand Opera Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers, is now available for sale on Amazon and through the Chicago University Press, the publisher of the work. The Spirit of This Place is described as “a moving credo elucidating Summers’s belief that the arts, especially music, help us to understand our own humanity as intellectual, aesthetic, and ultimately spiritual.”

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Donald Trump's dream casting for America's next SCOTUS justice: Amy Coney Barrett

For Donald Trump, image is everything. How you look is a major marker for how you will do in Trump's world. You need to look the part for him to imagine you in the job. Your personal story has to stand out in the crowd.

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Non-Compete Clause Texans get blown out by the Bears 36-7

Most companies who does large volumes of business or is involved in the entertainment industry have their employees sign a non-compete clause which is a clause where one party agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party. On Sunday it looked as if the Houston Texans had signed one before they took the field against the Chicago Bears.

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Houston Food Banks Gets $156K From Whataburger-Texans Team

Whataburger and the Houston Texans donated $156,358 to the Houston Food Bank during a presentation.

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The Galleria Announces Retailer Updates and Happenings

Shopping Destination Elevates Customer Experience with New Additions

Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, is pleased to announce new retailers, relocations and noteworthy happenings at The Galleria.

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Harden’s game saving shot-block helps the Rockets advance to the second-round

One measure of a true leader is allowing others to lead as well. That’s what Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden did on Wednesday night in Orlando to help his team defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-102 and advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. They will face the No. 1 seeded Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in Game 1.

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Inside President Trump's Health Care Deal Flip-flop

He was for it before he was against it. President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly crushed hopes of a bipartisan health care with the stroke of a tweet that recategorized a deal he had praised less than 24 hours earlier as a "very good solution" into something he "can never support."

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A father, a charismatic leader, an entrepreneur. These are the Americans killed in the Kenya helicopter crash

Hope Forti says her husband was many things -- but most importantly, a father.

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'Between the World and Me' turns Ta-Nehisi Coates' book into a powerful special

Haunting and poetic, "Between the World and Me" translates Ta-Nehisi Coates' book and the subsequent stage presentation into an HBO special that loses none of its power, a feat made all the more remarkable by its production amid the coronavirus outbreak. Weaving in news footage with stars reading Coates' words, this version of the writer's reflections to his 15-year-old son will likely be played and replayed for years to come.

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Media outlets urge judge to announce his plans for a hearing in blockbuster medication abortion case

Several media organizations asked a federal judge on Monday to publicly announce his plans to hold a hearing Wednesday in a blockbuster medication abortion case after the judge reportedly moved to keep the hearing under wraps.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. avoids jail time after complying with plea deal in forcible touching case

Cuba Gooding Jr. will not face any jail time after complying with the terms of a plea agreement in a forcible touching case, according to Emily Tuttle, spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney's office.

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This is why people hesitate to report sexual misconduct

The news has been filled with stories of prominent men accused of sexual misconduct -- many of the alleged misdeeds going back decades.

With Congress stalled, a second round of stimulus checks won't be coming anytime soon

While there's bipartisan support for a second round of direct payments, negotiators have walked away from talks without a deal, and most lawmakers have now returned to their home states.

Trump using military funding as leverage in fight with tech giants

President Donald Trump's threat Tuesday to veto an annual defense bill unless Congress removes legal protections for social media companies drew swift, sharp bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who charged Trump was using leverage over the troops to settle personal scores.

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Cops Who Hate

America can no longer stick its head in the sand to avoid seeing the serious flaws in the culture of American policing.

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Instead of a tie, think about healthy gifts and gratitude for Father's Day

In this year of social distancing and economic uncertainty, dad probably doesn't need a new tie for Father's Day. Instead, it might be time to mark the occasion with creativity – and a little push in a healthy direction.

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How the White House prepared for the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling

The White House has been preparing for months for a potential Supreme Court ruling gutting affirmative action, even as President Joe Biden expressed optimism late last year that the court would uphold consideration of race in college admissions.

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5 Things for August 23: Trump, US Navy, Execution Stay, Afghanistan, Eclipse Injuries

Ever wonder what the weather's like on Mars or Neptune? Now, you don't have to (and spoiler alert: it involves diamond rain). Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Rethinking AR-15s for 18-year-olds

Americans are guaranteed the right to bear arms because the Constitution says a "well regulated Militia" is "necessary to the security of a free State."