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In the Republican Party, the inmates are running the asylum

The lead sentence in an article in The New York Times on Tuesday was a bizarre, if fitting, encapsulation of the state of American politics today: "Conspiracy theorists won a major victory on Tuesday...."

Head of Black policing group confronts Barr over denial of systemic racism in law enforcement

The head of a national Black policing group confronted Attorney General William Barr over his denial of the existence of systemic racism in law enforcement on Monday at a meeting at the Justice Department.

The Republican Party just took another step toward a dangerous conspiracy theory

On Wednesday morning, the President of the United States tweeted congratulations to a Republican candidate who won a congressional runoff in Georgia on Tuesday.

NAACP Houston Branch Recognizes this Defining Moment in History as Kamala Harris, the First African American Woman, is Appointed to a Major Party Ticket

A short while ago, Former Vice President and Democratic Candidate for President, Joe Biden announced his running mate for the upcoming presidential election. In doing so, Biden chose the 1st African American female candidate for Vice President of the United States of America and at the same time, the first Historically Black College/University (HBCU) Graduate as the Vice-Presidential candidate.

Commissioners Court Commits $32M in Funding to Ensure Digital Access to Low-Income Harris County Students

The Digital Access Program will Provide Devices and WiFi Hot Spots to Students

All children deserve to have access to high-quality education. However, as public health experts have recommended that we delay in-person instruction and our schools move classes online, some children have been left without the tools to continue their education. Low-income families often cannot afford high-speed internet access and devices that their children need to complete their online coursework, leaving thousands of students without a way to begin school during the pandemic.

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NIH chief says politically motivated approval of coronavirus vaccine 'cannot happen'

The director of the National Institutes of Health is putting his foot down. Doctors have worried that just before Election Day, President Trump might pressure the US Food and Drug Administration to approve a coronavirus vaccine before it's ready as an "October surprise" to gain votes.

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Previous vaccines and masks may hold down Covid-19, some researchers say

As US leaders work to control the spread of coronavirus, researchers across the globe are working to answer the mysteries that remain around infections.

With Congress stalled, a second round of stimulus checks won't be coming anytime soon

While there's bipartisan support for a second round of direct payments, negotiators have walked away from talks without a deal, and most lawmakers have now returned to their home states.

Food bank doles out tons of food as Texans, like many Americans, fight to feed themselves

American food insecurity is an under-told story amid the coronavirus pandemic, but as more people find themselves unemployed or underemployed, it's a reality with which too many are grappling.

The FDA is recalling some potatoes, lemons, limes and oranges due to potential listeria contamination

First it was onions and now, it's lemons, limes, oranges and potatoes. The FDA has announced a voluntary recall by Freshouse II LLC due to a potential listeria contamination.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq HEV

The Hyundai Ioniq is a car of the future. That’s because it comes in three electrified versions: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all electric. We had the hybrid.

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Bindi Irwin announces her pregnancy, five months after her wedding

Bindi Irwin, the 22-year-old daughter of the late conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin, has announced she is expecting her first child.

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McCullers pitches a gem to help Astros break five-game losing streak

A wise man once told me that you must be able to learn from all of your downfalls in life before you truly can appreciate the victories that will come your way.

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Tea, milk and other drinks to help you sleep (and some that will hurt)

We know to avoid coffee and chocolate before bedtime since both contain caffeine and can keep you awake at night. But what to replace those delicious options with?

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A school nurse in the district with the crowded hallway photo quit over a scarcity of Covid-19 precautions. Rising cases are 'not the validation' she wanted

A school nurse in Georgia who quit over what she considers a lack of Covid-19 precautions said a viral photo of students crowded last week in a high school hallway and the positive coronavirus cases that followed validates her decision.

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Fact check: Interrupted by shooting, Trump continues to spin false narrative around mail-in voting and coronavirus

President Donald Trump turned his Monday news conference into a dishonesty spree, blitzing reporters with rapid-fire false claims on a variety of his favorite topics -- the coronavirus pandemic, mail-in voting, China, Democrats generally and President Barack Obama in particular.

Stress is Rampant in Our Country: Practical Steps that Can Help Us Survive and Thrive in Any Crisis

Most of us can handle a crisis or two, but now our country is facing four simultaneous crises: Covid-19 that impacts our physical health, an economic recession that impacts our financial security, racial upheaval that impacts our social fabric, and mental health trauma that impacts our emotional well-being. The result of this? Depression, anxiety and stress are up an astounding 800% ̶ and it’s still rising!

Stelter: Trump has taken up residence at his own Potemkin Village

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Rock band Smash Mouth performed to a packed crowd of hundreds during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The rock band Smash Mouth put on a performance for hundreds of people -- many of whom were not wearing masks -- over the weekend in South Dakota.

A man faces hate crime charges after feds say he burned a cross and displayed a swastika to intimidate his Black neighbor

An Indiana man who burned crosses, displayed swastikas and made signs with racist slurs was charged with a hate crime for intimidating his Black neighbor, the Department of Justice said this week.