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Rick Ross’ 100-Pound Weight Loss Achieved to Save His Life

After the urging of his doctor, rapper Rick Ross changed his diet and exercise and saved his life by losing nearly 90 lbs. and adopting a healthier lifestyle.

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Lightning Does Strike Twice

Texans come up short again against the Colts on a turnover

The odds of being struck by lightning twice in a lifetime are one in nine million. For the Houston Texans those the odds were doubled within the last 3 weeks. Houston (4-10) lost another close game to divisional rival Indianapolis Colts (10-4) on a fumble inside of the five-yard line. The Texans were left wondering again, “What could have been” as they lost 27-20 to the Colts.

What does this new coronavirus strain mean for you?

A new strain of coronavirus first detected in the UK has prompted dozens of travel bans and widespread concern about what this means for the world.

Fauci, Collins and Azar receive their first doses of Covid-19 vaccine

Dr. Anthony Fauci, US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins received their first doses of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday.

Biden faces uncertain outlook for quick confirmation of Cabinet nominees as some Republicans urge caution

President-elect Joe Biden has been moving swiftly to fill out much of his Cabinet. Whether the Senate will do the same is another question.

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Christmas Is Literally the Mass for Christ, Marking the Birth of Jesus

On Friday, millions of people across the world will celebrate Christmas. Here and abroad, safety -- staying home, social distancing, wearing masks, being sensible -- requires limits on the gatherings and parties. Yet the bells still ring, music is in the air, lights on homes and lampposts shine, blessings are still shared. For too many, this holiday is a difficult time: the cold and hungry, those separated from families, those alone or imprisoned or sick.

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Kwanzaa: A Celebration to Bring Families Together

The year that will forever be etched in the history of Los Angeles, California is 1965 when a normal traffic stop took an unexpected turn. In the wake of the unforeseen circumstances violence would loom over the city for six days leaving 34 dead and over $40 million in damages. How could any positive be birth from such a tragedy? But it did. This is the story of how Kwanzaa came to be.

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Key lines from Biden's remarks ahead of Christmas

President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Americans to steel themselves for dark days ahead battling the coronavirus pandemic.

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"Much Ado About Nothing" Harden’s competitive nature has him back in the headlines.

Have you ever heard the cliché “Much ado about nothing?” Its meaning is one that can describe a lot of what we read on social media daily, especially when it comes to Rockets superstar James Harden. A lot of commotion or excitement over something insignificant. Read that twice when you get a chance.

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Congress approves Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women's history

The massive legislation package passed by Congress Monday night also greenlights the establishment of two long-awaited Smithsonian museums in the nation's capital: one focused on American Latinos and another dedicated to American women's history.

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Biden to deliver remarks ahead of Christmas

President-elect Joe Biden will deliver remarks ahead of Christmas in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon.

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Sorry, but video meetings are here to stay

Some workers hope to continue the full-time telecommuting life indefinitely, pandemic or no pandemic. Brandon Penn isn't one of them.

Teen charged as adult in connection with stabbing and robbery

A 17 year-old is charged as an adult in connection with a stabbing and robbery that happened in October in Spring Garden Township.

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Here are parents' top 10 concerns during the pandemic

It's been a tough year to be a child. The pandemic shut down schools, took kids away from cherished friends and helpful routines, and made it nearly impossible to visit grandparents or even play outside without social distancing restrictions.

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France says it will reopen UK border -- with conditions

France and the UK moved closer to a deal on Tuesday that would allow some personal travel and thousands of stalled freight trucks to resume movement between both countries.

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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $5M to the Creative Community

Houston creative community has been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic as music venues and art spaces have closed. To help combat some of the financial strain impacting local artists and cultural organizations, the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) distributed $5 million to artists, cultural organizations, music venues and musicians.

Firefighters warn Iowans to stay off ice after fisherman falls through

Officials with the Clive Fire Department warned Central Iowans to stay off the ice for the time being, after a fisherman fell through the ice at a pond in the city Monday morning.

Even Hollywood wouldn't have scripted the saga of Putin, Navalny and Trump

In the waning weeks of the convulsive Trump presidency, in the last days of the surreal year 2020, three stories are coming together to produce the kind of cinematic ending that -- like much of what we have experienced this year -- even Hollywood executives might have found too far-fetched to put on screen.

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10 years in prison for illegal streaming? It's in the Covid-19 relief bill

Tucked away in the more than 5,000-page long Covid-19 stimulus bill is a new law that severely punishes streamers that pirate large amounts of copyrighted content.

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Lionel Messi says he felt 'really bad all of summer' amid potential transfer away from Barcelona

With a difficult summer behind him, Lionel Messi says he is determined to "fight for everything" at Barcelona this season.