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Twitter won't restore Alex Jones' account, Elon Musk says

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones won't be returning to Twitter and will remain banned from the platform, according to its new owner, Elon Musk.

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Tennessee's governor has halted executions for an independent review into lethal injections following an inmate's last-minute reprieve

Tennessee's governor has announced a pause of executions in the state amid plans for an independent review into the lethal injection process.

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Will Trump receive a get out of jail free card

The federal indictment of Donald Trump – the first federal indictment of a former president in U.S. history – poses the question. Trump’s enraged reaction – calling it the “greatest witch hunt of all time” and denouncing special counsel Jack Smith, a career prosecutor, as a “deranged lunatic” – makes the question unavoidable. Obviously, Trump deserves a fair trial, his guilt or innocence determined by a jury of his peers. But every candidate for president should be asked if they would pardon Donald Trump if they were president. As Gerald Ford proved when pardoning Richard Nixon, a presidential pardon can be issued before a trial, or even before formal charges are brought, so the question needn’t wait on the trial.

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2022 Marks a Year of Celebration in Nashville with Milestone Anniversaries, New Openings & More

Here's some exciting news from our friends in Nashville, TN! Coming up on the new year, the Music City has a lot to look forward to and we're here to help you plan your year in advance -- trust me, you'll thank us later.

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FEMA overhauls disaster assistance program as climate crisis fuels more destructive extreme weather

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is changing the way it responds to natural disasters, it announced Friday, as the climate crisis fuels more extreme weather events and causes more destruction to people’s homes.

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Comerica Bank: Raising Expectations in the Community

Comerica Bank And The Comerica Foundation Have Invested $8 million In COVID-19 Relief Efforts To Support Strategic Underserved Programs

As a relationship bank, helping our customers and the community navigate through difficult times is why Comerica Bank is here. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be extraordinary and far-reaching.

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H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards to Host Year-Long 20th Anniversary Celebration

Created in 2002, the H‑E‑B Excellence in Education Awards are designed to honor outstanding public school professionals and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Through this program, H‑E‑B seeks to pay tribute to those educators who go the extra mile each and every day to serve their students and their communities and who inspire others to do the same.

Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE team up to accelerate financial inclusion

New HOPE Inside centers in select Wells Fargo branches increase access to financial education and guidance

Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE, Inc., a national non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced plans to introduce HOPE Inside centers in 20 markets that will serve as many as 150 Wells Fargo branches and their surrounding communities across the United States by the end of 2023. The new HOPE Inside centers will feature Operation HOPE financial coaches who will help empower community members to achieve their financial goals through financial education workshops and free one on-one coaching.

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Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE Team Up to Accelerate Financial Inclusion

Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE, Inc., a national non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced plans to introduce HOPE Inside centers in 20 markets that will serve as many as 150 Wells Fargo branches and their surrounding communities across the United States by the end of 2023. The new HOPE Inside centers will feature Operation HOPE financial coaches who will help empower community members to achieve their financial goals through financial education workshops and free one-on-one coaching.

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Trump, Ryan Go Public with Fight Against Freedom Caucus

President Donald Trump has gone public with his war against the House Freedom Caucus, pushing into full view growing frustration shared by House Speaker Paul Ryan less than a week after the GOP health care bill crashed amid feuding between rival Republican factions.

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CBP deploying more agents to US-Mexico border amid influx of migrants

US Customs and Border Protection is deploying more agents to the US-Mexico border as the agency continues to face a growing number of migrants, an agency spokeswoman told CNN.

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Good Eats with Grapes

Make a heart-healthy menu with flavorful fruit

Heart-healthy foods can play a role in healthy aging. Whether you enjoy them by the handful as a refreshing snack or use them to add color, crunch and a touch of sweetness to a meal, grapes are a heart-healthy option that make eating better easy.

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Regional banks all ‘guilty until proven innocent’ after Silicon Valley Bank, Citizens CEO says

When I set up an interview with Bruce Van Saun, head of Citizens Financial Group, the 14th largest bank in the US, for a piece that would mark the first anniversary of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank I didn’t anticipate having such a fresh feeling of déjà vu.

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Middle School gym teacher on paid leave as district investigates alleged use of racial slur

A middle school gym teacher at Macdonald Middle School in East Lansing has been placed on paid administrative leave while the district investigates his alleged use of a racial slur.

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A Texas Transplant Family is Celebrating National Minority Donor Awareness Month:

Please Register to be a Life-Saving Organ or Tissue Donor

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. This national observance (first a day and then a week) was initiated in 1996 to increase our nation’s consciousness of the need for more organ and tissue donors from multicultural backgrounds. Starting this year, this nationwide awareness push to engage and educate multicultural communities about the need for organ and tissue donors has been expanded to encompass the entire month of August.

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7 Summer Events to Enjoy in Midtown’s Parks This July

With summer officially underway, there’s no better time to head to Midtown Houston parks to enjoy all the community has to offer. Check out these stacked options of fun-filled ways to get out and discover something new to do in July.

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Biden and Netanyahu speak for first time since Israeli strike killed aid workers in Gaza

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are speaking on Thursday for the first time since Israel’s deadly strike on a convoy of aid workers in Gaza, according to a US official.

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Here's who could serve in top roles in the Biden administration

President-elect Joe Biden is beginning to announce the men and women who will serve in top roles in his administration.

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JJ Watt's Harvey Relief Pushes Higher Still: Beats $10 Million Goal

JJ Watt is a force on the field. His skills extend to fundraisers. The Houston Texans defensive end has been raising money to help victims of Hurricane Harvey and on Thursday he surpassed his latest goal of $10 million.

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Joel Osteen Says Church Has Opened Doors to Flood Victims

The megachurch led by Joel Osteen is receiving people who need shelter and also helping evacuees with supplies such as baby food, formula and other shelter needs, the church announced via Twitter Tuesday morning.