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5 things for April 13: Comey book, Syria, Russia probe, teacher protests, Cosby trial

It's Friday -- the 13th! But come on out from under the covers. It'll be OK. Now, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Daudreanna Baker Wins Tom Joyner Foundation® ‘Full Ride’ Scholarship to Historically Black University

Daudreanna Baker of Hazlehurst, Miss. is the winner of the 2018 Tom Joyner Foundation® “Full Ride Scholarship” that will cover full tuition, room and board (on campus only) and books up to 10 semesters.

Reality Star Momma Dee and Southern Soul Blues Artist Pokey Bear Star in New Movie, “My Side Piece Hit the Lotto”

Esteemed African-American producers Dewey Allen and Mando Allen, The Allen Brotherz bring together Momma Dee, a Georgia native, and Pokey Bear for this hilarious southern comedy, “My Side Piece Hit the Lotto”. Momma Dee is currently starring in the reality show Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta which has started its 9th season. Momma Dee is also a hip-hop recording artist with hits such as “In That Order” and “I Deserve,” which are both available on Apple Music. Pokey Bear has won The Southern Soul Artist of the Year Award for 2017. Pokey also recently released a new album titled Bear Season which is available on iTunes.

Dr. Percy L. Julian: The Chemist Who Changed the World

Dr. Percy L. Julian was more than just a scientist or a person you read about in Black history books. He was a visionary who wanted to literally change the world.

3 things we want to know about Michael Cohen and the 'Access Hollywood' tape

When FBI agents raided Michael Cohen's office and home on Monday, they were looking for -- among other things -- any documents related to the "Access Hollywood" tape that nearly ended Donald Trump's campaign back in the fall of 2016.

Mike Pompeo's totally nonsensical answer about his meeting with Donald Trump

Early in Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing as Secretary of State on Thursday, this exchange happened between the current CIA director and New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez regarding a reported meeting in March 2017 between President Donald Trump, Pompeo and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats:

'Rampage' cooks up generic monster mash with Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson seemingly stars in a movie about every four months, which in the last fiscal year has included "Jumanji" (good) and "Baywatch" (not so much). Enter "Rampage," another game-inspired action vehicle, which falls somewhere between his recent hit and last summer's sun-soaked flop.

Sandra Bullock is criminally good at scheming in the 'Ocean's 8' trailer

Sandra Bullock's Debbie Ocean is out of prison and is ready to scheme again in the new trailer for "Ocean's 8."

Congress grilled Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg for nearly 10 hours. What's next?

Three hours into Mark Zuckerberg's second day of hearings on Capitol Hill, a Republican lawmaker offered "a little bit of advice" to the Facebook CEO: Be careful, or we might just have to regulate you.

Pearland and Beaumont Students Advance to Scripps National Spelling Bee

After competing in eight rounds with 51 spellers, Pranav Chemudupaty, a Pearland 8th-grader who attends Nolan Ryan Jr. High in Alvin Independent School District, emerged as champion of the 2018 Houston Public Media Spelling Bee. Benjamin Chen, a Sallie Curtis Elementary 5th-grader in the Beaumont Independent School District, placed second. They will participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 27 – June 1.

Tesla tussles with Feds over autopilot crash investigation

Tesla and the National Transportation Safety Board are clashing over an investigation into the fatal crash of a Tesla that was in Autopilot mode.

Payday Lenders Wage New Wars Against Consumers and Regulation

Nearly seven years ago, Congress fought for and won enactment of reforms that would help ensure that everyone would play by the same financial rules. The promise to the nation was that the days of ignoring the long-term health of the national economy as an excuse to justify lucrative and short-term profits would be over. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act gave guardrails to lenders and consumers alike.

Human Trafficking Near Public Schools

Children at Risk has linked a long-standing problem – illicit massage establishments and their proximity to schools and school-aged children -- with recommendations for local and state policymakers.

Tracy Morgan Gets Walk of Fame Star: "Everything Happens for a Reason"

Comedian Tracy Morgan has a lot to smile about. Not only does the funny man have a new sitcom that just started, the “30 Rock” star also just got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. This is all after suffering a horrific car accident in 2014 where he was in a coma and had to learn how to walk again.

Senators: NAFTA was written in the age of floppy disks; it's time for an update

When did the United States of America start thinking small on trade? Our nation was discovered, explored and built by bold thinkers and pioneers in search of new frontiers and prosperity. They forged into the unknown and risked life and limb to carve new trade routes and paths to economic greatness. This indomitable desire to expand trade between the new and old worlds led to the first maps of the American frontier and ultimately defined the borders of the United States.

Trump insists that if he wanted to fire Mueller, it would be done

President Donald Trump said Thursday that if he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, he would have months ago.

Pompeo courts skeptical lawmakers in bid to be top US diplomat

Mike Pompeo, the Trump administration's nominee to lead the State Department, made his case for confirmation on Thursday, stressing his service in the military and at the CIA to skeptical lawmakers, and emphasizing the unique place the US holds in the world.

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