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“Man on the Run” by Carl Weber

Catch me if you can. You might have said that once, giggling. You may have yelled it at a game one afternoon. You said it, maybe, in a flirtatious manner on some romantic evening. Run, run, run, catch me if you can because, as in “Man on the Run” by Carl Weber, this chase may keep a man out of prison.

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Why Ice Cube's Political Logic Is So Dangerous

Ice Cube, the legendary Generation X rapper and hip hop icon, last week said he's open to working with the Trump administration on implementing his "Contract with Black America." That is a huge mistake which hurts the entire African American community.

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Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship in Mayport

Petty Officer 3rd Class Blake Thompson, a native of Houston, Texas, is serving aboard USS Winston S. Churchill, a U.S. Navy warship, operating out of Mayport, Florida.

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Zendaya holds court over a love triangle in first trailer for tennis movie ‘Challengers’

The trailer for Zendaya’s latest movie “Challengers” was released on Tuesday, with the “Euphoria” star seen fielding a love triangle – as well as a tennis world championship.

Black women delivered for Biden. Now it's time for Congress to deliver on a $15 minimum wage

"Thank Black women" has become a familiar refrain from Democratic lawmakers, who are eager to pay lip service to their fiercest, most reliable voting bloc. Black women helped deliver the presidency and the Senate to the Democrats, who ran on the promise of a $15 an hour minimum wage, among other things. Now they must do what they can to deliver on that promise.

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What’s Love Got to Do With Paris?

Have you ever been played? Have you ever had your heart broken? Think back to the first time that you found out Santa Clause wasn't real, or the first time your parents broke their promise to you.

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6 Clever Ways to Sneak A Nap During A Busy Work Week

Let’s be honest, who actually goes to bed on time? It’s not only important but imperative to get at least 8 hours of sleep each night but here we are nodding off in the kick-off meeting for the next big project. Sometimes we’re simply too occupied to find the time to call it a night. If this sounds like you, there are some things that you can do to catch up on rest during the day.

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Julia Letlow makes history in Louisiana's 5th District special election while 2nd District goes to runoff

Republican Julia Letlow won the special election in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District Saturday night, becoming the first Republican woman elected to Congress from the state.

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Three people arrested for threatening Argentine footballer Ángel Di María

Three people were arrested in Argentina on Wednesday for threatening Argentine footballer Ángel Di María and his family, Minister of Security Patricia Bullrich said.

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Steve Scalise Is the 9th Sitting Member of Congress To Be Shot

Louisiana's Steve Scalise is the 9th member of Congress to be shot while in office and one of two dozen to be targeted by attackers since 1789, according to a 2011 Congressional Research Service report.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner's Signature Youth Employment Program, Hire Houston Youth, Opens Application Portal

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined city officials and business leaders for the 2023 kick off of his signature program, Hire Houston Youth, continuing his commitment to invest in today’s youth and young adults to ensure a better, more equitable tomorrow.

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Texans Honor Carlos Valdez, Jr. Through NFL Hispanic Heritage Awards

The Houston Texans have selected Carlos Valdez, Jr., Owner and CEO of Las Palapas Hausman and longtime volunteer and former board chair for the YMCA of Greater Houston, as the recipient of the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award. The NFL and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) have partnered for the eighth annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards during the 2018 celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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5 things for March 27: Russia diplomats, Facebook, Kim Jong Un, Census, Linda Brown

Reading by the light of your plants? Yeah, scientists are working on that one. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

ACE Announces Two Full Scholarships for HBCU Graduates

Online College Will Award One Master's and One Doctoral Education Scholarship for August Term

American College of Education announced today it is offering two full education program scholarships to graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the August 24, 2021, term.

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Report: Women Accuse Hollywood Director James Toback of Sexual Harassment

Numerous women have accused Hollywood screenwriter and director James Toback of sexual harassment, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday. The Times says it interviewed multiple women about their alleged encounters with Toback over several decades; the Times says most of the women spoke on the record.

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Alamo Dubbed ‘Worst Tourist Trap’ in Texas

Business Insider pulled together a state-by-state guide of attractions to avoid and named the Alamo as one of the country’s “worst tourist traps.”

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'Incredibles 2' crushes animation box office record

"Incredibles 2" flexed its muscles at the box office this weekend. The Disney and Pixar film premiered to an estimated $180 million at the domestic box office this weekend. The sequel to the popular 2004 computer animated film soared past the record for biggest animated film opening in box office history by $45 million.

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Online Store Sees Surge of African Pride in the Age of Trump

Roberta Holmes, entrepreneur and founder of TheMotherland.online, was a bit surprised about the surge she saw in website traffic after the election of Donald Trump. Her online store just opened in October.

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Other Races Can Survive 2-3 Heart Attacks, But Here's Why Black People Often Die From the First

When it comes to heart attacks, it is best to prevent them in the first place. But it is especially important for blacks because studies show that black men and women have a greater risk of dying from the first heart attack than white people, who can survive 2-3 heart attacks.

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5 Things for Your New Day

Sessions wasn't the only one talking to Russia. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.