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More Refugees Flee US for Canada

Twenty two people were found illegally crossing the border into the Canadian province of Manitoba this weekend, according to the Canada Border Services Agency.

Luck Productions Releases Weekly Online Interactive Cooking Series

Every Friday Starting April 10, 2020 Beginning at 6 PM Central

Luck Presents: Prime Cuts Benefitting Austin Food & Wine Alliance

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American patriotism is down

In Gallup's 2018 poll, released Monday, a declining number say they are proud to be an American, with less than three-quarters saying they are, down six points since 2016.

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Pennsylvania Senate candidate Fetterman released from hospital after stroke

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for the commonwealth's open Senate seat, was released from a hospital Sunday nine days after he checked in and was found to have suffered a stroke.

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Police arrest woman facing 111 counts, accused of charging thousands to victims’ accounts

On Wednesday, the Lawrence Police Department announced the arrest of a local woman accused of taking advantage of coworkers, acquaintances and a neighbor by stealing their personal identifying information and fraudulently charging thousands of dollars to the victims’ accounts.

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Man convicted in 2008 murders of his daughters sentenced to life in prison without parole

Yaser Abdel Said was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of capital murder in the 2008 killings of his two daughters, 18-year-old Amina and 17-year-old Sarah, according to a news release from the office of Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot.

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Suspect in University of Idaho quadruple killings, Bryan Kohberger, indicted by grand jury on murder and burglary charges

The suspect in the fatal stabbing last year of four University of Idaho students has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and burglary charges, a court official told CNN.

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Vivica A. Fox’s directorial debut aims to set a record straight

The subject of Vivica Fox’s new project is grateful for her. Tonesa Welch’s story is told in the new BET+ original movie, “First Lady of BMF.” She hailed Fox, who makes her feature-length directorial debut with the project.

Department of Education Announces $3.2 Billion in Additional HEERF Funds to Support Students

This morning, the Department of Education (ED) announced the release of $3.2 billion in additional emergency grants under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The purpose of these funds is to help historic and under-resourced institutions develop programs that expand opportunity for all students, including those aimed at engaging disconnected students, expanding mental health services and improving retention rates.

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Mother charged in death of 5-year-old son who fell from 17th-floor apartment window

A 27-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of her son two months ago.

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Dozens possible graves from former Black cemetery found at MacDill Air Force Base

Years after Florida military officials say they were first notified about potential graves of a former Black cemetery on the grounds of what is currently MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, 121 possible graves have now been located.

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Documented Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for 2020 Murder

A member of one of Houston’s most infamous street gangs, the 52 Hoover Crips, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting a neighbor in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Hispanic Dems Warn Latinos Will Be Hit Hard By Obamacare Repeal

Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) warn that repealing ObamaCare without an appropriate replacement would disproportionately hurt Latino families.

Joint Statement From NFL Clubs On Commitment To Increasing Diversity Among Ownership

Following a discussion among the 32 NFL clubs, the membership adopted today the below statement and resolution that outlines its commitment to increasing diversity among ownership.

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Despite the Lack of Votes, the Fight to Defeat Trumpcare Continues

Jackson Lee: “After seven years of hashtags and bumper stickers, Republicans have no real plan to provide affordable health care to Americans, only a cruel desire to take it away from millions.”

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Applauds Collapse of Trumpcare 3.0

Jackson Lee: “The collapse of Trumpcare 3.0 in the Senate is evidence Republicans have no serious plan to provide Americans with real, comprehensive health care.”

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Reacts To attack on Affordable Care Act

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “The executive order that Trump signed today will result in less coverage, higher premiums, and no consumer protections.”

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DeFazio Announces Changes to the Democratic Leadership and Membership of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced changes to the Democratic Leadership and membership of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Republicans scramble to end impasse over McCarthy's imperiled speakership bid

Kevin McCarthy faces growing pressure to end the impasse over his imperiled speakership bid after two consecutive days of failed votes.

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Houston native supports U.S. Navy Osprey squadron

etty Officer 1st Class Mercedes Payne, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30. Payne graduated from the High School for Law and Justice in 2013.