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Conflicts involving an R. Kelly lawyer arise ahead of his trial

As R. Kelly shuffles his legal team two months ahead of trial, a federal judge is weighing potential conflicts involving one of his remaining attorney's past interactions with potential witnesses who may be involved in the trial.

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Sickle cell scientist fights for a cure for herself and others

Lakiea Bailey has tried to hide the pain and breathlessness she feels from her disease for most of her life. As a child, she missed weeks out of every school year because of sickle cell -- a painful, genetic disease that's believed to impact 100,000 Americans.

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Foo Fighters' Bee Gees tribute band releasing music in honor of Record Store Day

How deep is your love for Bee Gees music? It's probably not deeper than the Foo Fighters, who have announced that their Bee Gees tribute band will be releasing music in honor of Record Store Day.

Mitch McConnell just blew up Joe Manchin's bipartisan dream

Bipartisanship is a two-way street. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who has made working across the aisle his North Star, learned that lesson the hard way on Thursday afternoon, when Senate Minority Leader shut down any chance of a bipartisan compromise on election and voting reform.

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Tesla is following in the steps of an unlikely rival: Subaru

Tesla has long led the auto industry — sometimes controversially — with its driver-assist system Autopilot. Now, it finds itself suddenly following the lead of an unlikely rival: Subaru.

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What's open and closed on Friday now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday

Most federal government employees across the country will have Friday off after President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a US federal holiday.

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Delta variant will likely become dominant Covid-19 strain in US, CDC chief says

The Delta variant of Covid-19 is expected to become the dominant strain in this country, and it's further reason why people need to ramp up the vaccination pace, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday.

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Juneteenth with Epic and Lucille's 1913

Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) and Lucille’s 1913 are collaborating to feed Houstonians in need, as EPC celebrates 149 years of hosting Houston’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The organizations will supply meals for 2,000 Houstonians and the event is made possible by Lucille’s 1913, H-E-B, Coca-Cola, Reliant, Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and the Houston Food Bank.

The return of the flu? What we can expect later this year

Infectious disease experts are already hard at work preparing for the 2021 flu season, vaccines are in development and experts are keeping an eye on trends in the Southern Hemisphere as they enter their winter months.

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House Unanimously Voted Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday!

The House passed legislation Wednesday that would establish June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.

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Sen. Manchin Has a Chance to Make History and Benefit His State

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin stands at the bridge. He has immense influence - virtually a veto - on whether and how this country makes progress in the Biden administration.

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Biden's Historic Victory for America

Senate passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill -- No Thanks to GOP

The Senate on Saturday passed its version of the Democrats' massive coronavirus relief package, after the House passed its package last week.

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New national holiday sets off scramble to shut down governments nationwide Friday

States across the country are scrambling to close their government offices Friday after President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a US federal holiday.

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The Open House With Realtor Falyn Davis

Home Buying Money Tips, Part 2

Welcome back to The Open House. Last week, we discussed budgeting and preparing your finances to purchase a home. This week, we are continuing the discussion with the focus on down payments, homeowners insurance, and closing costs. After you find your perfect home, put in an offer, get it inspected and appraised there are only a few more steps before you can get your keys. The next step is to begin preparing for your closing.

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Juneteenth's path to becoming a federal holiday was a long time coming

For much of US history, Juneteenth has been a date observed mostly by Black Americans commemorating the symbolic end of slavery.

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How Having A Dog Can Help Your Heart

In America, the leading cause of death for both men and women is heart disease. Though genetics and other concurring conditions are typically responsible for diminished cardiovascular health, there are many ways to prevent heart disease from worsening—that includes adopting a dog!

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House votes to repeal Iraq War authorization

The House voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 legal authorization for the war in Iraq, marking what the bill's backers hope is a first step to curbing the President's expansive war powers enacted after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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People are snatching up vacation homes. And many are paying with cash

It's not just puppies and sourdough starter. Another thing that spiked during the pandemic: the purchase of vacation homes.

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JPMorgan Chase buys robo-adviser Nutmeg ahead of UK banking launch

The biggest US bank is ramping up its plans to expand in the United Kingdom. JPMorgan Chase announced Thursday that it's buying Nutmeg, the UK digital wealth manager, for an undisclosed amount. It said the new acquisition will "complement" the digital bank that it's planning to launch in the country later this year under the Chase brand.

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Top builder says the housing boom isn't over just yet

Intense bidding wars and supply shortages for lumber and other building materials threaten to finally derail the housing market. But one top homebuilder says the good times — for builders, anyway — aren't over just yet.