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espnW and Toyota Recognize 5th Class of ‘Everyday Heroes’ at 2017 The espnW: Women + Sports Summit

Brown Girls Surf, Lady Maverick Wheelchair Basketball, and Somali Girls Rock Receive Toyota Driving Solutions Grant

Last night at the eighth annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit presented by Toyota, espnW and Toyota announced the fifth class of Toyota “Everyday Heroes,” an award that celebrates individuals making a difference for women and girls in their local communities through sports. Grants in the amount of $10,000 are provided to the organizations honored.

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Seven detention officers fired, one resigns, after an in-custody death in a Texas jail

Seven detention officers in Texas have been fired, and an eighth has resigned, following the death in custody of Marvin David Scott III, a news release from the Collin County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.

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Austria's Chancellor met with Putin to 'confront' him with atrocities he saw in Ukraine

Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he went to Moscow to "look in President Putin's eyes and confront him with what I saw" in Ukraine, he told CNN Wednesday.

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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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This former tech worker is helping change laws for people who get laid off

Ifeoma Ozoma's path as an advocate for tech workers started with a series of tweets one morning in June 2020.

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Video Captures Fistfight Between Passengers On Flight to Los Angeles

One minute passengers were settling into their seats for the 11-hour flight from Tokyo, Japan, to Los Angeles. The next they were scrambling out of the way as a male passenger became irate and began throwing punches at another man seated in the row behind him.

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Black Hairstylist Turned Entrepreneur Creates Snap Weave, an Innovative Patent-Pending Hair Extension System

Snap Weave allows women to create a full hairstyle of any length or texture in minutes – with no glue, needles, or installation tools!

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What Does It Mean To Die Of 'Natural Causes?'

The answers are more complicated than the simple, common phrase would lead many to believe, and they even have legal ramifications.

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Schiff On Wiretapping Probe: 'We're going to air this very publicly'

The investigation into President Donald Trump's unverified allegations that former President Barack Obama had Trump Tower wiretapped will be public, the leading Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee vowed Thursday.

Black cheerleader says police stormed her dorm room after students made false claim

Police at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches are investigating after a Black cheerleader says police stormed into her dorm room with guns drawn after receiving a false report.

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It’s the Final Mural and Final Chance to Take the Census

Yes! to Census 2020 Mural in the Second Ward Depicts a Strong Cultural Bond of Today and Yesterday

The deadline to respond to the Census 2020 is less than a month away. Now more than ever it is important for Houstonians to unite for the good of their community. The census-dedicated Second Ward mural depicts the historic cultural bond the East End community members share between the past and present. With cultural ties visually reinforced through the artwork, the Yes! to Census 2020 campaign hopes to remind all to respond before it is too late.

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UConn becomes first school in college football's top division to cancel 2020 season

The University of Connecticut has canceled its 2020 football season amid growing concerns surrounding Covid-19.

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Police find body of missing Guardsman in flood-ravaged Maryland river

Authorities working in flood-ravaged Maryland found the body of a missing Army National Guardsman in the Patapsco River, just east of the heavily damaged town of Ellicott City on Tuesday, the Howard County Police Department said.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked an American bishop to preach at their wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have invited an American bishop to give the address at the royal wedding on May 19.

Houston Chamber Choir presents 2020 gala ?Take Flight! ? An Evening of Wanderlust Awaits? honoring Choir founder Robert Simpson

Houston Chamber Choir presents the 2020 gala themed "Take Flight! :An Evening of Wanderlust Awaits" to celebrate and honor the remarkable accomplishments of the Choir?s founder and artistic director Robert Simpson. Serving the Houston music and arts community for more than 25 years, Robert Simpson has changed the landscape of choral music locally while receiving national and international recognition.

Harris County to Open Free COVID-19 Testing Sites in Pasadena and Cy-Fair

Existing Baytown and Katy Testing Sites Will Relocate to Offer Additional Testing Options for Residents in Northwest and Southeast Areas of Harris County

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Apple Announces Short Form Sports Docuseries “Greatness Code” from Uninterrupted, Religion of Sports and Filmmaker Gotham Chopra, featuring LeBron James, Tom Brady and More

Complete first season featuring stories from renowned athletes LeBron James, Tom Brady, Alex Morgan, Shaun White, Usain Bolt and more to premiere globally July 10 on Apple TV+

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Astros Foundation and PGA TOUR announce five-year partnership for the Houston Open

The PGA TOUR, the Astros Foundation and its Board of Directors, led by Astros Owner & Chairman Jim Crane, announced a five-year partnership for the Houston Open beginning with the 2019 event. The Astros Foundation will operate the event and serve as the host organization.

Columbus doctor indicted for 25 counts of murder related to alleged overprescribing of pain medication

A Columbus, Ohio, doctor was indicted on 25 counts of murder Wednesday in connection with allegations of overprescribing pain medication to patients near death.

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Restoration Community Outreach Presents The Second Annual Turkey Swap

The Super Lawyer (Reginald Greene), Radio One, D & K Suit City team up to support Restoration Community Outreach with this year’s Turkey Swap

On Saturday, November 17th, 2018 Restoration Community Outreach (RCO) in collaboration with Reginald Greene, ESQ (The Super Lawyer), Radio One, and D & K Suit City, will host the 2nd Annual Turkey Swap.