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4 takeaways from the Georgia Senate debate

Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her Democratic opponent Rev. Raphael Warnock traded sharp attacks during a debate Sunday evening ahead of a pivotal runoff election next month.

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Melania Trump cheers new White House tennis pavilion amid ongoing pandemic

First lady Melania Trump's office announced Monday the finalization of the White House Tennis Pavilion -- a tone deaf accomplishment to trumpet amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and as the federal government remains locked on providing further economic relief to millions of suffering Americans.

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Georgia set to reaffirm Biden's victory for 3rd time after recount, dealing major blow to Trump's attempt to overturn the results

Georgia is set to recertify its presidential election results on Monday, which will again find Joe Biden as the winner following three counts of ballots, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said.

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Biden unveils health team that will lead pandemic response

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the health team that will lead his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic when he takes office in January.

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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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Why Americans need a stimulus deal in three stats

Congress passed a landmark relief package at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, but since then has failed to approve more federal aid while families continue to struggle.

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Supreme Court won't take up case challenging school's policy allowing a transgender student to use bathroom corresponding with their identity

The Supreme Court declined on Monday to take up a case from parents in Oregon who challenged a public school's policy allowing a transgender student to use the bathroom that corresponded with his gender identity.

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Bask in “America’s Spa” - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Visit Hot Springs, Arkansas. Anyone can go to a spa, but when was the last time you soaked in natural hot waters provided from mother nature? For centuries, Native Americans and early European explorers found themselves gravitating to the natural hot springs in Hot Springs, Arkansas to bathe in the healing waters. The historic Hot Springs, just 55 miles from Little Rock, is a prime weekend getaway destination for Texas families, friends, couples or single travelers. With something to offer everyone; nature lovers will find themselves embodied in beautiful green gardens and parks while historians will be taken aback by the vast amounts of history that encompasses the city and those who just enjoys a good meal or great shopping, all appreciate everything that Hot Springs has to offer.

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OWN Expands Popular Friday Night Unscripted Series Lineup With ‘Belle Collective’ Jan. 15th

OWN announced today that the network will expand its popular Friday night unscripted program- ming lineup with “Belle Collective” premiering Friday, January 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The new series from the producers behind the hit “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” centers on the personal and professional lives of five successful, glamourous boss women who are redefining what it means to be a southern belle in Jackson, Mississippi

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Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth Holds First Annual Toy Drive

The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) will be collecting toys for children and gifts for teens during its first annual Clerks for Christmas Toy Drive, December 1-11, 2020, benefiting the Children’s Assessment Center (CAC). The CAC serves nearly 5,000 young victims of sexual abuse.

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Native Texan Launches RancH2O Canned Cocktails

Born and raised in Midland, Texas, Amelia Lettieri grew up with a no-nonsense approach to enjoying a refreshing “no frill” adult beverage. After graduating from college, she worked with several leading beverage companies and with 7-Eleven Inc. She was pivotal in the acquisition and integration of over 700 convenience stores.

Harmony Schools Of Innovation-Houston Named Top Pandemic Proof School By “Children At Risk”

Harmony School of Innovation - Houston has been named a top Pandemic Proof School in the greater Houston area by the Texas education non-profit Children at Risk. The organization ranked HSI-Houston number three out of 117 middle schools.

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Houston, We Have A Problem! Again

Texans take on Colts minus two key stars

After receiving praise and adoration of a brilliant game on both sides of the football in a blowout defeat of the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, Lions head coach Matt Patricia was eventually fired. And the Texans found themselves right back in the midst of turmoil and adversity as they prepare to take on divisional foe Indianapolis Colts.

Houston City Council Approves $10 Million Boost to Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP)

Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council approved $10 million in additional funding for the City’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), bringing the total allocation of CARES Act 2020 dollars used to fund the program to $35 million.

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Georgia Voters Will Decide

On January 5, Georgia voters will decide the runoff for their two U.S. Senate seats. Their votes will determine whether Republicans retain control of the Senate or whether Democrats gain a 50-50 tie, with Vice President Kamala Harris the tie-breaking vote. The race is a microcosm of America's struggle to find a way forward and of Georgia and the South's struggle to build a new South.

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Pope Francis Suggests Building Bonds of Reciprocity for Solidarity

A common phrase that I have heard since the pandemic started is the need for something better to be birth from it. Whether that is a new skill, career opportunity, cleaner environment, the desired outcome was always to be better or something to be made better. Pope Francis wrote an op-ed for the New York Times with this same air of the world and its residents being better coming out of this pandemic. His thoughts were that people would be better by being more connected to each other on a personal level and being less selfish to be more empathic to one’s pain. This could make kinder people and a kinder, more understanding world.

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Ten Toes Down

One phrase that never gets old throughout the city of Houston is, “Ten Toes Down.” Now I know some of you all are not familiar with it and others are reading this saying, “I have used that ever since I was a kid.” The phrase literally means that no matter what a person goes through, they will always have both feet planted on the ground ready to take on any adversity that may come their way. I am almost certain that the Houston Texans have uttered that sentence more than once this year and probably will make it a rally cry heading into the final weeks of the 2020 NFL season.

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African American churches team up with health department, researchers in response to COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis is now affecting everyone, but research shows Black Americans are disproportionately affected negatively.

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Dunkin's new Sugarplum Macchiato drink went viral. That was the plan

'Tis the season to go viral, as Dunkin' is discovering with its new eye-catching drink: the Sugarplum Macchiato.

Another 712,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week

Another 712,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Labor Department, as the job market recovery continues to slow.