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Common, Danny Glover, Andrew Young, Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III, Civil Rights, Labor and Faith Leaders to Launch "I AM 2018" Movement in Memphis

As the nation grapples with deep racial and economic injustices and inequality in communities from coast to coast, the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Church of God in Christ (COGIC) are launching a national effort to ensure that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Memphis sanitation strikers lives on with a new generation of activists.

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US intelligence community cannot link 'Havana Syndrome' cases to a foreign adversary

The US intelligence community cannot link any cases of the mysterious ailment known as "Havana Syndrome" to a foreign adversary, ruling it unlikely that the unexplained illness was the result of a targeted campaign by an enemy of the US, according to a US intelligence assessment published on Wednesday.

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Start your Monday smart: Winter storm, Cohen sentencing, Brexit vote, climate summit

If you're in the Southeastern US, we hope you're warm and cozy as this major winter storm threatens to spread a blanket of snow far and wide. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.

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June performances are sizzling at Miller Outdoor Theatre

It’s summer in Houston and the performance calendar is on fire at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT). With daytime performances for children and their people and evening performances to captivate the entire family – Miller is your destination for non-stop fun all summer long.

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FBI raids Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's office, seizes Stormy Daniels documents, bank records

The FBI raided the office of Michael Cohen, a personal lawyer and confidant of President Donald Trump, Cohen's attorney confirmed to CNN Monday.

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Texas Chef Jesse Cavazos to battle 13 chefs from around the country for the title King or Queen of American Seafood

Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser to name America's Best Seafood Chef at the 2022 Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board are excited to welcome Texas Chef Jesse Cavazos of Cru’ Food and Wine Bar in Houston, Texas, to face-off against 13 other chefs from around the country to the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition, the 18th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off.

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Biden hopes for Ukraine de-escalation in call with Putin

President Joe Biden will speak Thursday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the hopes of defusing an unremitting crisis on Russia's border with Ukraine.

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China unveils sweeping foreign policy law as Xi consolidates power — and aims to counter the US

China has unveiled a sweeping foreign relations law enshrining its right to impose “countermeasures” against actions that it deems a threat – in Beijing’s latest bid to bolster its position amid strained relations with the West.

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Typhoon Mangkhut: Hong Kong in tatters; China evacuates millions

More than three million people have been moved to safety in southern China as Typhoon Mangkhut moved northward and continued to wreak havoc across the region.

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The troubling past of a family whose car plunged off a cliff

We may never know why Jennifer and Sarah Hart's SUV plummeted 100 feet over a cliff, killing the couple and three teens. Or whether their three other children are dead or alive.

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Official says security protocols worked correctly when airport worker stole a plane

Even though an airport employee stole a plane and flew it for an hour before crashing, a Port of Seattle official said "all security protocols were handled appropriately" at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Commander of US-backed forces fighting ISIS asks US to keep troops in Syria

The commander of the US-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces is asking the US and its coalition partners to provide air support and keep up to 1,500 troops in Syria as part of an effort to stabilize the country.

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Déjà Vu

Altuve’s walk-off homerun sends the Astros to the World Series.

If you closed your eyes tonight and just listen to the fans, you would think it was October 21, 2017 all over again. On that Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd in Minute Maid Park the Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 4-0 to earn their second trip to the World Series in franchise history. We all know how that ended with the Astros winning their first ever World Series title against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The GOP of Cheney, Bush and Romney feels like ancient history

The GOP's identity crisis is entering a pernicious new phase for Republicans who won't live in former President Donald Trump's alternate reality, push his big lie and rewrite history.

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Louisiana juveniles are suffering dangerous heat and isolation in an old death row facility

Children in the custody of Louisiana’s Office of Juvenile Justice being held in a former death row building at an adult prison are suffering dangerous heat conditions and routine isolation in their cells that experts say could cause serious and irreversible harm, according to a federal court filing Monday.

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Tax season has started: 8 things to do before you file

Tax filing season has begun. The Internal Revenue Service is now accepting and processing 2023 federal income tax returns.

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Manslaughter charge in Daunte Wright's death is a 'good initial step,' family lawyer says, as ex-officer is due in court

The family of Daunte Wright -- the Black motorist shot and killed by a Minnesota police officer during an arrest attempt last weekend -- sees a manslaughter charge filed against the officer as a "good initial step" toward justice, a lawyer for the relatives said Thursday.

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Family of Woman Killed by Minneapolis Police Hires Castile Family Attorney

Justine Ruszczyk's relatives say they're still stunned the bride-to-be was killed by police -- and they've hired an attorney with experience handling controversial police-involved shootings.

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Natural ways to prepare for cough and cold season

There’s never a convenient time for your child to get sick. While missed school (and work!) days are going to happen, there are steps you can take to minimize them. In this interview with Dr. Bill Sears, America’s Pediatrician, he talks about his strategies to support their immune system so kids will be less likely to get sick in the first place. He also talks about simple ways to address your child’s cough and cold symptoms that don’t involve medication.

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Letters to Santa reveal kids' pandemic fears

Jonah wants nothing from Santa this year except for a cure for coronavirus.