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Judge blocks policy forcing some asylum seekers to remain in Mexico

A federal judge in California blocked the Trump administration's policy of returning some asylum seekers to Mexico to await their immigration court hearing, delivering a major blow to the administration just a day after the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was forced to resign.

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'Sexy Beasts' is more fever dream than dating show, and it's vital to Netflix

Dating is hard. But at least it doesn't require you to woo your beloved while dressed as a dolphin and they're in full makeup, wearing a scarecrow outfit.

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Velvet Taco Celebrates the Holidays with "Merry Christmas" Marketing Campaign

Start A New Holiday Tradition, Velvet Taco-Style with Catering, Gift Cards, '12 Days of Tacos' Giveaway, & Holiday-Inspired Taco

Velvet Taco announces the company’s holiday campaign, Merry Resistmas, encouraging guests to resist the ordinary holiday traditions and fare with the brand’s iconic, neon catering taco box, gift cards, and Weekly Taco Feature – or what the brand calls the WTF – the Fa-La-La Brisket Feast.

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Amazon may face criminal liability for lying to Congress, House lawmakers allege

House lawmakers who spent much of 2019 and 2020 probing Amazon for possible antitrust violations now accuse the tech giant of lying to Congress and want the Justice Department to investigate "potentially criminal conduct" from the company and some of its executives.

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Trump snubs Bush by endorsing Paxton in Texas AG race

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his bid for re-election, snubbing George P. Bush despite his firm support after Trump has belittled some members of the Bush family.

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Governor Abbott Meets with Ambassador of the Netherlands To The United States Henne Schuwer

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Ambassador of the Netherlands to the United States Henne Schuwer to discuss opportunities for strengthening the economic relationship between Texas and the Netherlands, as well as flood control efforts and agriculture after Hurricane Harvey. A readout of the meeting can be found below.

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The Largest Black Owned Food Bank in the South-East Celebrates 50 years of service Nationwide

Hosea Helps was founded and created by the late Hosea Williams, Martin Luther King, Jr. 's lieutenant. After Hosea’s death in 2000, the organization was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth Omilami (World Renowned Actress) and expanded to a national organization that feeds, clothes, houses, and provides services to the world’s most vulnerable people.

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House Fire in The Greater Third Ward Area

House fire occurred on July 24, 2023, at 1:39 p.m. at the 3300 block of Anita St. 77004.

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Get Red Carpet Ready This Season with S. Carter Designs

One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry Inspired By Exotic, Natural Elements

S. Carter Designs, a luxury jewelry brand inspired by one-of-a-kind found natural elements from the wild, is making bold statements this season with hand-crafted, elegant jewelry sure to keep you looking "Red Carpet Ready" in 2019.

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Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction overturned

BBC.com is reporting that US comedian Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction has been overturned by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court, paving the way for his release. Cosby, 83, has served more than two years of a three to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia.

Las Vegas police: 1 arrested in human remains discovered after traffic stop, car chase

Las Vegas police found human remains in a man's car after attempting to conduct a traffic stop and vehicle pursuits on Thursday.

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70 coins removed from stomach of alligator at Nebraska zoo

An alligator at a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, needed an emergency procedure late last week to remove dozens of coins from its stomach, zoo officials said.

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Astronomers have found the fastest-growing black hole ever seen, and it's got a monster appetite

Astronomers have found the fastest-growing black hole ever seen in the universe, and they're calling this one a monster with an appetite. It's growing so fast it can devour a mass the size of the sun every two days.

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Police in NYC are investigating the second set of swastikas found in the last three days

For the second time in three days, the New York City Police Department is investigating swastikas found scrawled in places where children play.

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You're probably washing your hands all wrong, study says

Hand-washing seems pretty simple, but a recent study shows that 97% of the time, we're still doing it wrong -- which can lead to contamination of food and surfaces and result in foodborne illness.

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IAEA says it will not close probe into Iran's unexplained traces of uranium without answers

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has again called on Iran to explain why traces of enriched uranium were found at previously undeclared nuclear research sites three years ago.

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How red light can affect your sleep

Red light therapy has been found to be helpful for skin health, wound healing, hair growth among people with alopecia and pain management. Some have claimed it’s also useful for sleep, but research and experts tell a different story.

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Marine helicopter crashes in California and kills 4

A Marine Corps helicopter crashed Tuesday in California during a routine training mission and all four crew members aboard are presumed dead.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Proposed Tax Rate

The responsible tax rate reduction proposed by the Democratic members of Harris County Commissioners Court will protect vital services, including health care, flood control, and public safety while providing modest relief for taxpayers.

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Cicely Tyson's radiant power

For Black women of a certain age, Cicely Tyson, who died this week, holds a very particular place as an artist.