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Harris County DA Ogg agrees conviction in drug case was faulty

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office agreed today with Frederick Jeffery that his conviction for possession of a controlled substance should be reversed due to perjury and false evidence presented by former Houston Police Department Officer Gerald Goines.

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Netflix's vision for the future of streaming: More expensive or less convenient

Netflix lost roughly a million customers last quarter — the most in the company's 25-year history. But it stopped the bleeding in a nightmarish year, and the company believes that its new long-term initiatives will boost sales and subscribers.

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'Nope' puts Jordan Peele's quirky spin on an alien-invasion thriller

Jordan Peele's "Get Out" marked such a thrilling directing debut that the pretty-good things he's done in the five years since, including "Us" and a full plate of TV shows, have felt somewhat less exciting by comparison. "Nope," another monosyllabic title, initially seems destined to buck that trend, but turns out to be fun without sustaining its promise from start to finish.

John Fetterman has been off the campaign trail since May. As Senate race with Oz heats up, he's eyeing a full comeback

John Fetterman will continue his soft return to the campaign trail on Thursday, attending a fundraiser in Philadelphia two months after a life-threatening stroke sent him to the sidelines of one of the most closely-watched Senate contests in the country.

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House to vote on bill guaranteeing access to contraception

The House is expected to vote Thursday on a bill that would guarantee access to contraception by protecting the right to buy and use contraceptives without government restriction.

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Facebook is redesigning the home feed

Facebook's rumored redesign has arrived. Starting Thursday, the platform is splitting up its main "home" section into two tabs. The move is part of a push by Facebook to show users more entertaining, recommended content — to become what cofounder Mark Zuckerberg has called a "discovery engine" — as it seeks to better compete with rivals like TikTok for users' time and attention.

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Biden tests positive for Covid-19, White House says

President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "mild symptoms," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday.

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More Americans who want abortions are turning to Mexico for help

Verónica Cruz says she's been getting frantic calls from women in the United States. Abortion clinics have canceled their appointments, and they're scared, she says.

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Amazon to buy One Medical for $3.9 billion as it expands healthcare footprint

Amazon on Thursday said it has entered an agreement to acquire primary healthcare company One Medical in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $3.9 billion

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The European Central Bank raises rates for the first time in 11 years

In a bold attempt to get inflation under control, the European Central Bank on Thursday announced it would hike its key interest rate by a half percentage point.

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Historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, LGBTQ Victory Fund says

A historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, according to new data from LGBTQ Victory Fund, a national organization dedicated to helping elect LGBTQ candidates.

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Kelp is on the way: Why we should all be eating seaweed

When most of us read the words "plant-based diet," we tend to think of foods such as kale salads and grain bowls or trendy meat replacements. But there is one nonmeat option that's gaining traction as the newest superfood: seaweed.

The CIA chief says Putin is 'entirely too healthy.' What do we really know about his condition?

CIA Director Bill Burns gave an unusually candid assessment this week, when he told attendees at the Aspen Institute's annual security confab that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "entirely too healthy."

Spurred by world's 'uncertainty,' Michelle Obama announces new book

Prompted by a series of national crises and global anxiety, Michelle Obama has written a new book, the former first lady announced Thursday via Twitter.

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Astros Postseason Aspirations Will Be Tested Early With Brutal Post-All-Star Break Schedule

The Astros will be tested early by playing 20 games in 19 days, starting with a doubleheader against the Yankees. The back-to-back games are makeups for a series scheduled to open the season but was postponed due to this year’s lockout

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Mo'Nique launches Netflix comedy special after suing the streaming giant

Three years after suing Netflix, Mo'Nique is airing a special on the streamer.

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Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart's tortilla challenge is hilarious

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart are always keeping us laughing.

6 inexpensive ways to eat healthy at home

The Monday evening dinner dilemma: You're adding up all the money you spent on food over the weekend and thinking, "I should really cook tonight." But that will require grocery shopping and cleaning. And you're hungry now.

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FDA commissioner announces review of food and tobacco programs amid criticism

US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf announced Tuesday that he has commissioned reviews of the agency's food and tobacco programs. Both have been subject of recent criticism amid the nationwide infant formula shortage and the debate over e-cigarette products.

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative Welcomes 144 New Scholars in 2022

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is pleased to announce 144 new scholarship recipients in 2022, representing 25 states across the nation. These talented students are planning to major in nearly 20 unique STEM majors at 34 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).