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US officials say tensions with Iran are easing but they remain 'vigilant'

A month after sending an aircraft carrier to the Middle East in reaction to intelligence the US claims it had showing Iran was preparing to attack US troops, military tensions appear to be easing, according to several US officials.

Texas Senate passes elections bill after 15-hour filibuster from Democratic senator ends

The Texas state Senate passed Senate Bill 1, an election overhaul bill that would add new restrictions and criminal penalties to the voting process, Thursday morning on a 18-11 party line vote.

Lawsuit Against the FDA Dismissed in Light of Menthol Rulemaking Process

Joint Statement from the Plaintiffs Declaring Victory

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the FDA – Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the National Medical Association (NMA) – represented by the legal team at Pollock Cohen LLP, are proud to have spurred on this action. The lawsuit followed the 2013 Citizen’s Petition which called on the FDA to prohibit menthol in cigarettes.

UK energy crisis is 'bigger than the pandemic'

The United Kingdom will have to find an answer to soaring energy bills soon or risk a humanitarian crisis. But freezing gas and electricity prices over the next two winters could cost the government over £100 billion ($118 billion), more than it spent paying millions of people's salaries during the pandemic.

NICHE Turns Health Data into a Catalyst

The National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) today issued a report on Leveraging HOPE: A Community of Practice, which applies to communities the comprehensive health data collected under NCHE’s groundbreaking Health Opportunity and Equity (HOPE) Initiative. A HOPE interactive data tool designed to help states and the country move beyond measuring disparities is used to help expand health equity in communities.

The Mark of History Scars Tulsa

Memorial Day marks one year since the murder of George Floyd by the hands of the Minneapolis police. This week also marks the 100-year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre - a brutal government-aided leveling of a prosperous African American community for which there still has been no accounting and no justice. Few even know about the massacre. It hasn't even been taught in the Tulsa public schools until this year. Although 100 years old, the massacre poses questions of justice and of decency that America cannot avoid.

CNN Poll: Nearly three-quarters of Americans think House GOP leaders haven't paid enough attention to most important problems

Fewer than one-third of Americans believe that House GOP leaders are prioritizing the country's most important issues, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS. Neither party's congressional leadership earns majority approval, and Republicans are particularly likely to express discontent with their own party leadership.

Ed Gillespie Retreats From Big-money Past in Trump Era

Ed Gillespie has embraced much of the pedigree that makes him a political heavyweight: a praised chair of the Republican National Committee; a senior adviser to George W. Bush during the waning days of his presidency; and today, the prohibitive favorite to serve as the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia.

Donald Trump to surrender in Atlanta in fourth criminal case brought against ex-president this year

Donald Trump will surrender Thursday evening to be booked on more than a dozen charges stemming from his efforts to reverse Georgia’s 2020 election results, the fourth time this year the former president has faced criminal charges.

Trump’s Termination of FBI Director James Comey Raises Great Constitutional Concerns

Jackson Lee: “The President’s impetuous act is further evidence that the President has abandoned constitutional norms and abused his power in a desperate attempt to derail the investigation into Russian collusion with Trump Campaign officials.”

Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze Releases Spanish Ad

Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze has released a new ad outlining his vision for the City of Houston. Derrick Broze released a new video titled "Imagine a New Houston" which briefly explains his 9 focal points for his Mayoral campaign.

Here's how long Biden spoke on different issues in the joint address

President Joe Biden spent the majority of his first speech to Congress on Wednesday discussing his economic and infrastructure plans for the nation, his foreign policy vision for America's role in the world and the coronavirus pandemic and other health care issues, according to a CNN analysis of the address.

Astros Outfielder Heads To The IL

The Astros got some bad news on Friday as the team learned that OF Michael Brantley was headed to the 10-day Injured List due to tightness in his right hamstring. His stint was retroactive to May 25.

Astros Are Getting Closer To Adding Superstar Alex Bregman Back To The Lineup

Houston Astros fans got some very exciting news on Saturday as third baseman Alex Bregman announced that he would be headed to start his rehab assignment with the Triple-A minor league Sugar Land Skeeters within the next couple of days.

Trump Defends Embattled Son, Calls Russia Controversy a 'witch hunt'

President Donald Trump defended his son Wednesday as being "open, transparent and innocent" during his interview with Fox News and blasted the current Russia controversy as "the greatest witch hunt in political history."

Black and Latino Drivers File Discrimination Class Action Against Amazon

Complaint Alleges Amazon Illegally Fired Drivers Based On Overly Stringent Background Checks

A group of six Black and Latino former Amazon drivers filed a class action lawsuit today in Suffolk Superior Court, charging that Amazon illegally discriminated against them and other similarly-situated drivers when it fired them in 2016. The complaint alleges that Amazon’s mass termination of predominantly minority drivers was based on an overly stringent background check policy that included old and minor offenses, and came months after the drivers were on the job and performing successfully.

Biden says he wants to spend the rest of his life 'engaged' on the issues and with his family

Former Vice President Joe Biden reflected Sunday on how he wants to spend the rest of his life, saying he wishes to remain "engaged in all the issues that have animated my life" and "spend as much time" as he can with his family.

A millionaire charged in his wife's murder has been caught after more than four years on the run

A California millionaire has been arrested after spending more than four years on the run as a suspect in his wife's death, the Orange County District Attorney's Office said Monday.

Carlos Ghosn says he's the victim of a conspiracy by 'backstabbing' Nissan execs

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has again professed his innocence in a new video and accused executives at the Japanese carmaker of conspiring to remove him from power.

3 Presidents Who Shaped Our Food System and the Role of African Americans In It

Many of our past presidents were farmers or ranchers at some point in their lives, but a handful of them significantly changed how we grow our food and eat it. We can’t examine that history, however, without also acknowledging the legacy of slavery. This Presidents Day, let’s consider how three presidents shaped our food system—and how their interventions impacted African Americans:

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