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Deadly storms/tornadoes leave path of destruction from Georgia to Illinois

At least three people were killed and several were injured after a powerful storm system spawned tornadoes and damaging storms from the South to the Ohio Valley.

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Why Costco’s hot dog is still $1.50 when everything has gotten so expensive

Inflation has touched nearly everything these last few years — even Trader Joe’s 19-cent bananas. But Costco is holding the line on its hot dog-soda combo price.

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‘I consider myself very lucky’: This man was one of the last to make it off the Baltimore bridge before its collapse

It was just past 1 a.m. on March 26 and Larry DeSantis was headed to his second job at Herman’s Bakery in the Baltimore area -– the halfway point of another long, but normal workday.

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Advocate Endorsed Announcement: Black Maternal Health Care 2024 Exhibit, Thursday April 4th

"Saving the lives of Black women & Babies"

Since its start, BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center has unapologetically outlined a vision and dedicated its mission to improving health outcomes in the community.

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Congressional Investigation Into Wasserman Schultz IT Scandal Moves Forward

"Congress is advancing an investigation into a growing scandal surrounding IT staffers working for Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D., Fla.), who are accused of stealing sensitive computer equipment from House lawmakers' offices, according to senior congressional sources who told the Washington Free Beacon the Democratic leader's refusal to answer questions could "merit resignation."

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Fossils and Gems Combine for Exquisite New Jewelry Collection

I’m a guy that loves male accessories and it’s not often you find good quality ones. After viewing the William Henry Collection, I thought, “These bracelets are nice and will accessorize well with most things.” Beyond that I had no real opinion of the brand to be completely transparent. All of that changed when what I thought would be a fifteen minute, five question interview turned into something much more. And after learning more about William Henry the brand you’ll have a new appreciation for jewelry as well.

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Woman Opens First Ever Black-Owned Grocery Store in Compton

36-year old Kia Patterson is the owner of the first ever Black-owned grocery story in Compton, California. She is an independent owner of a Grocery Outlet franchise, and the whole city is celebrating her success. But she didn't do it just for the money; she says wants to provide fresh and better food choices at affordable prices for people who live in predominately Black and low income neighborhoods.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Sport

You usually don’t equate sportiness with a continuously variable transmission. It’s like trying to mix oil and water. The two just don’t go together smoothly.

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Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office Estimates American Health Care Act Will Cause 23 Million Americans to Lose Healthcare Coverage

Statement of Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association, in response to the updated nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score on the American Health Care Act (AHCA):

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Astros’ George Springer “Strikes Out” 3rd Annual Bowling Benefit for Camp SAY

The worst thing a baseball player can hear is the word strike. But on this night that word was what George Springer and all the Houston Astros players in attendance wanted to hear as they made strikes for children who stutter. Astros’ Outfielder George Springer brought along family, friends, and teammates to help raise money for underprivileged youth to attend Camp SAY at the Third Annual George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit.

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Project Lead The Way and Verizon Take Major Step in Expanding Access to Computer Science Education

Students in more than 150 middle schools across the U.S. will have access to computer science courses for the first time, thanks to more than $3 million in grant funding made possible by a partnership between Verizon and Project Lead The Way (PLTW).

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Central Houston Launches Learn Central Website

Central Houston announces the launch of Learn Central, an online portal developed to help parents evaluate the K-12 education options available in the central city. The interactive website is now live at www.learncentralhouston.org.

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Beyoncé and Jay Z Welcome Twins

Beyoncé and Jay Z have welcomed twins, a source close to the couple tells CNN.

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Demetrius Shipp Jr: All Eyez On Him

For those of us growing up in the 90’s, rapper Tupac Shakur was more than just a hip-hop artist. He was a revolutionary, a brilliant, sometime controversial artist who spoke the truth in every song, interview and movie he was in. He was also cut down in his prime at the tender age of 25. As the son of a Black Panther, he was the perfect mix of intelligent lyricism to uplift a generation with West Coast gangsta rap. To put it simply, his life story has been long overdue.

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To Buy or To Rent? That is the Question. - Love and Real Estate

As we enter into the summer, love is in the air. And with love come engagements and weddings. After saying yes to the ring and I do to the love of one’s life, the next important question for couples to ponder is "Babe, should we buy a house or rent one?"

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Astronaut Jeanette Epps to be NASA’s 1st African-American Crew Member on International Space Station

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps is set to become the first African-American crewmember on the International Space Station when she flies to space next year, the space agency announced Wednesday.

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Better Balance for Heart Health

When it comes to creating and maintaining healthy habits, all the admonishments to “stop this” and “don’t do that” can be overwhelming. While there are some things you do need to cut back on, finding better balance is the true key to better heart health. You may be surprised by the things you should actually do more of in your pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.

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For the First Time Ever, A Black Woman is the New Face of the $10 Bill in Canada

More than 70 years ago, Viola Desmond stood up for civil rights in Canada when she refused to leave a whites-only section of a theater. Last week, she was honored as the first Black person and a non-royal woman to become the face of a dollar bill in Canada.

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Wanda Sykes quits 'Roseanne' before ABC cancels show

ABC has canceled "Roseanne," according to a statement from the network's president Channing Dungey.

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4 Ways Students Can Parlay Internships Into Jobs Soon After Graduation

The job market appears a bit more promising for soon-to-be college graduates than it has been for most of this decade.