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First on CNN: Secret Service concludes cocaine investigation, no suspect identified

The Secret Service has concluded its investigation into the small bag of cocaine found at the White House and has been unable to identify a suspect, according to a statement from the US Secret Service.

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5 Things for Tuesday, March 21: FBI Chief, Brexit, Electronics Ban

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Adoption: Expand Your Family This Holiday

Three to four million children are born in the United States each year. Of that number approximately 7,000 plus are abandoned. Having no family to love them or a place stay they grow up in the foster care system. On average a child stays in the system 2 to 5 years and some longer than that. Feelings of not being wanted and what is wrong with them cloud their judgment and damage their self-esteem. Foster parents can change that outlook for children with the basics of love, shelter, and food and expand their family this holiday season.

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Early Voting Comes to a Close As Election Day Approaches

The pavement is being worn out with campaign workers hitting the streets to knock on doors and voters standing up for what they believe in at the polls. Only a few more days are left to vote before the November 8th Election when we find if Texas will remain a red state under the Greg Abbott administration or if the tide will turn blue with Beto O’Rourke at the helm.E

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Houston schools takeover and red states vs. blue cities

Some of the facts about the state of Texas taking control of the Houston Independent School District make the decision seem baffling and unfair.

Ukraine's first lady emerges as a staunch defender of her nation on social media

Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, posted an open letter addressed to the world's media on Tuesday, detailing what she described as the "mass murder of Ukrainian civilians."

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Laying Down the Law

666 New State Laws Approved at the 87th Texas Legislature

September 1st marks a new day in the state capitol with the passage of new state laws approved at the 87th Texas Legislature. State legislators have been busy orchestrating changes to such issues as gun control, abortion, medical marijuana, buying sex, alcohol, vaccinations, and a myriad of other subjects with the new bills.

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5 Things for Tuesday, August 1: Trump, Scaramucci, Venezuela, Climate, Health Care

Steve Bartman was once vilified by Cubs fans. Now he's got a World Series ring. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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What's In the Latest Obamacare Repeal Bill?

Republican senators' latest attempt to repeal Obamacare could be the most far-reaching of GOP efforts this year.

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'13 Reasons Why' Tied to Rise In Suicide Searches Online

When it comes to the hit Netflix series "13 Reasons Why," many viewers find themselves on either side of a controversial debate.

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Trump lashes out as Cohen raid fuses Russia probe and Stormy case

There could be dark and unprecedented times ahead. The FBI raid against Michael Cohen spiked President Donald Trump's rampant indignation over the Robert Mueller probe to previously unseen heights, multiplying the persecution complex he feels about the FBI and his own Justice Department and fueling his sense he's the target of a witch hunt.

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GOP revolts against plan to replace Feinstein on key panel in push to block Biden judicial picks

Senate Republicans are prepared to block Democratic efforts to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the powerful Judiciary committee, ratcheting up pressure on the 89-year-old California Democrat to resign or return quickly to allow President Joe Biden's judicial nominees to be confirmed.

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Pizza party: 14 versions of the world’s favorite food

Is there any food more globally glorified than pizza? The ultimate comfort food that traces its roots to Naples, Italy, has been adapted by cultures all over the world. Italians have even devised a series of lists of the best pizzas outside of Italy.

Putin is wreaking carnage in Ukraine and no one can stop him

Millions of lives could be destroyed to slake Vladimir Putin's Cold War obsession.

US can get coronavirus levels 'way down' by Election Day in November, Fauci says

The United States has what it takes to get Covid-19 case levels down to more manageable levels by Election Day in November if it uses masks and other "fundamental tenets of infection control" -- but it needs to get serious now, Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN on Thursday.

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These cities are better at enduring extreme heat. Here's what they're doing different

Blistering heat has returned to western Europe, as some countries like France enter into their third wave of the summer with temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), while more than 80% of the US population will experience temperatures over 90 degrees (32C) within the next week, including in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Around 100 million Americans have been under heat alerts for eight of the past 16 days.

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FDA approves lifesaving therapy for children with rare genetic disease; might become world’s most expensive drug

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first therapy for a rare and devastating condition called metachromatic leukodystrophy, a condition that typically kills affected children before they turn 7.

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James Cameron on Disney's Pandora and why the 'Avatar' sequels are talking so long

Walt Disney World has treated guests to the Tomorrowland, Neverland, and now the famous theme park is inviting fans to visit the land of "Avatar."

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Mixing Country and City in the 2018 GMC Canyon Denali Diesel

With all the plethora of trucks in the city for the rodeo, I felt like I had been given membership to the unofficial truck club with the keys in my hand to the 2018 GMC Canyon 4WD Denali Diesel. Though I felt privileged for my membership, it did not help my confidence any when preparing to review this midsize truck until I took a closer look.

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Bayou Classic Names "The Talk" Sheryl Underwood Ambassador for the 46th Annual

Comedian, actress and television host Sheryl Underwood has been named an ambassador of the upcoming 46th Annual Bayou Classic which is set to take place in November. Best known as the co-host of the Emmy-award-winning, CBS-television-show "The Talk," Underwood is committed to using her visibility and influence in positive ways. She is Founder & Chief Executive Officer of the Pack Rat Foundation for Education (PRFFE, 501c3) and is currently raising money to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the students committed to pursuing a higher education.