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The National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Class of Inductees

New Inductees and Contributions to Society to be Honored at May Event

Fifteen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from OLED displays to football’s yellow “First and Ten Line” will be honored as the newest Class of Inductees in the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF). In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), NIHF will honor these Inductees May 2-3 at one of the innovation industry’s most highly anticipated events — “The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation.”

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Announces Centennial Week Activities January 12 - 18, 2020

The esteemed African American women's service organization will mark its Centennial with notable guest speakers, performers, a fashion show, and a "Finer Womanhood Empowerment Summit" addressing issue

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, one the country's largest African-American women's service organizations, will mark its 100th year of service with Centennial Week activities Jan. 12-18, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

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Suspect arrested in the ambush killing of a newly engaged Los Angeles deputy. This is what the sheriff wants the public to know

After an hourslong standoff, a 29-year-old man suspected of gunning down a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Monday. But the reason behind the killing remains a mystery.

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Coalition of National Civil Rights Leaders Condemn NFL’s Censorship of Peaceful Protest During the National Anthem

Today, a broad coalition of leaders of national civil rights organizations released a letter to the National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell objecting to the NFL’s new rule censoring players’ peaceful protests during the national anthem of police violence against unarmed African Americans and other people of color. When players take a knee during the national anthem, they seek to raise awareness of police brutality and violence routinely perpetrated upon unarmed and nonviolent people of color. 63% of unarmed people killed by the police are people of color; police are twice as likely to kill unarmed African Americans as white Americans. Racially biased policing undermines our criminal justice system.

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One Nation, Indivisble

It strikes me that the days we’re living through represent a metaphor for our national dilemma. January 6th and the weight of history that date carries are in the rearview mirror, at least on the calendar. Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream still is on the horizon.

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Supreme Court allows Louisiana to use congressional map that lower court said likely violates Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a congressional map in Louisiana to remain in place for the next election, freezing a lower court ruling that said the map likely violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.

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Hobby School Survey Gauges Public Support for School Vouchers

A Majority of Texans Back Some Form of Taxpayer Support for Private Schools

A majority of Texans say they support some form of taxpayer-funded assistance for parents who want to send their children to religious or other private schools.

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Rangers identify human remains found in Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Authorities have identified the remains of a man found at a campsite in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Park rangers say hikers found the body of 43-year-old Patrick Madura of Elgin, Illinois, on Friday afternoon.

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Navigating the Depths of Depression: Understanding Clinical Depression and Seeking Support

Depressive episodes can be triggered by various life events, such as job loss, the death of a loved one, or financial struggles. Nobody is immune to these challenges, and while some emerge from depression more easily, others may require extended assistance. This is where professional help comes into play.

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Security Increased for U2, John Legend Concerts in Houston

KHOU reports after an attack in Manchester killed 22, security heightened in The Woodlands.

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Long-time HPD Officer Named Acting Police Chief at TSU

as Southern University has announced that Mary Young has been named new acting chief of police for the Department of Public Safety at Texas

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New in at Melodrama/Sidewalk Sale this Saturday!

'Tis the season for brunches, luncheons, and afternoon tea parties! Spring's full bloom will blossom into summer soon, and we have the dresses, jumpsuits, and two piece sets to transition you effortlessly from season to season.

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Mayor's Back 2 School Fest

The Mayor's Back to School Event 2018 will be Saturday, August 11.

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Harden Posts Historical 60 Point Triple Double

Harden pours in 60 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the first 60 point triple double in history while setting a franchise record for most points in one game. Here are all his made field goals from a historic performance.

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Coach Presents "Holiday Is Where You Find It" - A Holiday Campaign Championing the Importance of Family and Optmism

Featuring Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan and More

Coach unveils “Holiday Is Where You Find It,” its message for the 2020 holiday season, starring global faces of the house Jennifer Lopez and Michael B. Jordan with their families, as well as ambassadors Kiko Mizuhara, Jeremy Lin and Yang Zi and other members of the Coach Family.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Spearheads Sensible Gun Safety Talks with County Law Enforcement

Fort Bend County Judge KP George is spearheading a crucial initiative to promote sensible gun safety within the county. Recognizing the significance of balanced dialogue, Judge George, on Wednesday, June 29, organized a discussion with Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, Former Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Constable Wayne Thompson, Mom’s Demand Action Texas Leslie Morrison, Texas Gun Club owner Jason Short, and community members of all ages.

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Kingwood native serves with U.S. Navy

Elmer, a 2014 Kingwood High School graduate, joined the Navy four years ago.

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Honoring Veterans: Wreaths Across America and Military Order of the World Wars Forge Meaningful Partnership

Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces a significant collaboration with the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), cementing a partnership aimed at upholding the legacies of veterans and fostering national unity.

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A 200-pound tortoise named Sparkplug broke out of his enclosure and wound up 30 miles away from his Alabama home

A 200-pound tortoise broke out of his enclosure, evaded capture for two days and wound up over 30 miles away from his Alabama home. It's fitting that his name is Sparkplug.

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Multi-Faceted Entertainer Vanessa Williams Spotlights New American Founding Figure Slave Heroine with Foreword in Creative Nonfiction Release, “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True St

Multi-award-winning entertainer Vanessa Williams has penned a moving book foreword that shines the spotlight on an amazing tale of spying and slavery during the Revolutionary War while unveiling an unlikely heroine. “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth” by Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks, published by Lyons Press, is a fascinating historical narrative that takes place in the North during the 18th century and details the intertwining of two lives, a Revolutionary War spy, Robert Townsend and an enslaved woman, known only as Elizabeth or Liss.