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Call about active shooter on first full day of Tennessee high school was a hoax, sheriff says

A report of an active shooter at a high school in northeast Tennessee on Tuesday morning led to an emergency evacuation and lockdowns, but that report was a hoax, authorities said.

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New 'The Talk' host Akbar Gbajabiamila shadowed Michael Strahan to prepare for the gig

Akbar Gbajabiamila is getting ready for his debut as a co-host on "The Talk."

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Houston rapist who confessed to two murders sentenced to 65 years

A Houston man who confessed to two murders after being arrested for rape has pleaded guilty to all three crimes in exchange for a sentence of 65 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.

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LeBron James becomes highest paid NBA player ever after signing two-year extension with LA Lakers, according to reports

NBA superstar LeBron James has agreed to a two-year extension to his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, in a deal worth $97.1 million, according to various reports, including ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Raising Cane’s Founder Presents $100,000 Donation to Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Raising Cane’s and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund kicked off their long-term partnership to help empower Hispanic students all over the country to pursue and complete a higher education, as well as set them up for success in their future careers.

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NAACP President Presents Inaugural Agosto Lecture at South Texas College of Law Houston

Alumnus Derrick Johnson ’97, president and CEO of the NAACP, addressed a standing-room-only crowd Tuesday, Oct. 4 as he delivered the inaugural lecture for The Benny J. Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at the South Texas College of Law Houston.

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BUSINESS: McConnell Jones – Celebrates 35th Year

Company Business Principals Founded On Diverse Thinking – Unique Perspective

Many things have changed in the past 35 years. Smartphones, Zoom meetings, and streaming television have traversed from fantasy to essentials in our daily lives. When Wayne McConnell sat down at his kitchen table in the Summer of 1987 to create an accounting firm, he could not fathom the world—or the firm—today.

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Chicago schoolteacher sentenced to 50 years for sexual exploitation of a minor in Hancock County

A Chicago schoolteacher was sentenced in Federal Court Monday to 50 years for sexual exploitation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child.

The Women’s Fund Hosts Health and Wellness Awareness Presentation on Sleep Health

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will host a “Sleep Health” presentation exploring the importance of sleep in overall health, benefits of good sleep, consequences of inadequate sleep, sleep disorders, and tips for getting a better night’s sleep with guest speaker Dr. Ali Al-Himyary on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from Noon to 1 p.m.

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Julia Roberts has discovered she's not actually a Roberts

We are learning even more about the heritage of Julia Roberts.

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Mayor Turner's Statement on TEA Takeover of the Houston Independent School District

Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner. You can also listen to his additional comments made during a news conference earlier today.

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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor

Jackson Lee enters a mayoral contest that is already well underway. The early frontrunner is state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and his competitors include Chris Hollins, the former Harris County clerk, and Amanda Edwards, a former City Council member.

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Rockets Face Tough Western Conference Foe Without Key Players In The Lineup

"We're very, very banged up going into (Saturday's) game," Coach Silas said in his postgame press conference after the 109-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. "I'm not sure what it's going to look like at this point.”

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Skateboarding passersby helps capture burglary suspect

Police say neighbors in a north Portland neighborhood helped them catch a burglar with a lengthy criminal history.

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Shericka Jackson and Noah Lyles Both Smash 200m Sprint Records At World Athletics Championship

It was a spectacular night of sprint- ing at the World Championships on Thursday as records tumbled in both the men›s and women›s 200m finals.

East Foundation announces Dr. Jason Sawyer to lead science team

The East Foundation is pleased to announce Dr. Jason Sawyer as the organization’s new Chief Science Officer, effective June 1, 2022.

The single most compelling witness of the January 6 committee hearings so far

Wandrea "Shaye" Moss was nervous. She couldn't get the microphone in front of her to work. She initially struggled to find the words to express herself.

Check Out Love & Respect With Killer Mike As He Speaks To The Confess Project's Founder Lorenzo Lewis

With National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month starting in July and Mental Health Month ending in May, Revolt TV hit show Love & Respect With Killer Mike aired an in-depth interview featuring mental health expert and advocate The Confess Project (TCP) Founder Lorenzo Lewis. Killer Mike reflects on his perspective as a barbershop owner while Lorenzo Lewis speaks on The Confess Project; a movement committed to training black barbers to be mental health advocates.

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Harris County DA's Office: Gang member sentenced to life in prison for killing woman over AR-15

A Houston gang member was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder for shooting a 19-year-old woman during a dispute over an assault rifle in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.

California family spending $1,500 to COVID test guests ahead of New Year's party

With New Year's just a few days away, Andrew Angus and his family are determined to throw a party at their Marin County home.