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Kamala Harris unveils 'Medicare for All' plan that preserves role for private insurance

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris released a health care plan on Monday that would put the US on the path toward a government-backed health insurance system but stops short of completely eliminating private insurance.

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5 Things for October 6: Las Vegas, Iran Deal, Nate, Russia Probe, Spain

We've reached the end of an extremely difficult week. Hopefully, you'll get to spend some of the weekend with the ones you love. Now, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Why Italy's 'king of chocolate' is so delicious

There's chocolate, and then there's gianduiotto chocolate. An ancestor of Nutella, the melt-in-the-mouth treat is as rare as it is delicious.

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GM at CES 2022: Experience The Ultium Effect, Chevrolet Introduces 2024 Silverado EV

In a virtual keynote today at CES 2022, General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra outlined the waves of change that are coming as society moves toward the mass adoption of electric vehicles. GM, a company transitioning from automaker to platform innovator, provided a view of EV technology's inflection point at CES one year ago.

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Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, US State Department warns

Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, the US State Department warned in an updated travel advisory issued Friday.

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5 Things for Tuesday, January 24, 2017: Donald Trump, Obamacare, Brexit

On his administration's first full workday, the President got to work, work, work, work, work. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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How Much Legal Trouble Is Donald Trump Jr. In?

Newly released emails related to Donald Trump Jr.'s June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer to gather damaging information on Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton ratchet up the possible legal liability for the President's son and other campaign operatives involved with the Russians last year.

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Houston Native Lands Role in Tracy Morgan’s The Last O.G.

During the wee hours of the morning on June 7, 2014, Tracy Morgan almost lost his life after a Walmart trucker collided with his limo. But God was not ready for Morgan just yet. After eight days in a coma, many shattered and crack bones, severe brain injury, and a long recovery Morgan made his way back to life and back to the career he loves, comedy. Now he is set to star in his first major television role since that tragic accident and a Houstonian will be right along with him on set.

Our focus has to be on the victims of Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura made landfall late Wednesday night near Cameron, Louisiana. Around this time in a hurricane disaster, when the full effects are still emerging, I normally write things about what the role of climate change may have been.

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Kavanaugh nomination: Collins, Flake yes, Murkowski no, for Saturday's final vote

Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced she will vote for Brett Kavanaugh, essentially ensuring that the controversial Supreme Court nominee has enough support to be confirmed when a final vote takes place Saturday.

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Senators face choice on CIA director nominee ahead of key votes

Republican leaders believe that Gina Haspel will be confirmed to be the next director of the CIA, though a few notable lawmakers -- red state Democrats and Republican Sens. Jeff Flake and Lisa Murkowski -- are still undecided.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declare public health emergency due to COVID-19

Local Health authorities say the action will help save lives and contain spread of the disease.

Mayor Sylvester Turner today signed a proclamation declaring a Local State of Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency to help contain and mitigate COVID-19 from spreading. As a result of the emergency order, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo will close down immediately and city-sponsored, produced and permitted events will be postponed or cancelled through the end of March.

COVID-19 research funds back six new initiatives

Grants to Rice faculty support diagnostic, environmental, social projects

The Rice University COVID-19 Research Fund Oversight and Review Committee announced it will fund six additional projects by faculty working to mitigate the effects of the new coronavirus.

Maine just elected the nation's youngest House speaker

The oldest state in the nation now has the nation's youngest House speaker in modern history.

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Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris’s Victory Speech

Good evening! Good evening. Good evening. Good evening. Thank you, thank you. Good evening. So, thank you, good evening. So, Congressman John Lewis, Congressman John Lewis before his passing wrote "Democracy is not a state, it is an act." And what he meant was that America's democracy is not guaranteed

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New Superintendent Has Big Plans to Yield Result Big Results

There is always a sense of anxiety in the air at the start of the new school year. Students are flooding the halls trying to navigate their way to classes. Counselors are sorting out class schedules. Teachers are trying to learn the names of the young pupils they will inspire this year. Principals are making sure the entire ship is running smoothly. Everyone has their individual tasks. Not this year.

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How just 39 minutes of sleep can make or break your child's health, happiness and school day

One of the keys to keeping your child happy and healthy is making sure they get enough sleep consistently, a new study has found.

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Strong tornadoes and large hail forecast today in Mississippi Valley after 23 hurt in Texas tornadoes

A storm system sweeping the country Wednesday will dominate the central US, bringing long-track tornadoes, blizzard conditions and fuel for explosive wildfires.

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The Biden Pick: Representation Matters

It is time for African American Woman on the Supreme Court

President Joe Biden made many promises to Americans on the campaign trail in 2020. One of which was to ensure that appointments he made would reflect the diverse nature of these united states. A more specific nod to diversify was his commitment to nominate an African American woman to the Supreme Court. With the announcement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement, President Biden is posed to stand by his word and make history while doing so.

FBI investigates multi-million dollar jewelry heist of Brinks truck traveling from Bay Area to SoCa

The FBI and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) are investigating a multi-million dollar jewelry heist that many only hear about in movies.