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Developers want to build America’s tallest skyscraper in unlikely city

A group of developers wants to construct what would be America’s tallest building in an unlikely place: Oklahoma City.

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Gang violence is tearing Haiti apart. Here’s what to know

The kidnapping of an American nurse in Haiti last week along with her young child has cast stark light on the Caribbean nation’s epidemic of lawlessness, where more than 1,000 people were taken hostage for ransom in the first six months of the year, according to United Nations figures.

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Four children in Haiti describe harrowing stories of survival

They have the calm of people who have lived through terrible things. But they are just kids.

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To crack Trump's voter base, Democrats must focus on opportunity, not outrage

The first polling reactions to last week's summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, should extinguish the last doubts, if any remained, that outrage over Trump's behavior is likely to ever dislodge a meaningful portion of his core supporters.

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Mountain View, Hawaii: Big Island man arrested for 'heinous' abuse of 2-year-old girl

A Big Island man is facing several counts of child abuse after investigators say he physically abused and starved his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter.

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President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address

Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American People -- and to address their concerns, their hopes, and their dreams. That night, our new Administration had already taken swift action. A new tide of optimism was already sweeping across our land.

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The Death Row Inmates Arkansas Is Rushing to Execute

The state of Arkansas will resume efforts this week to execute death row inmates before its supply of sedatives used in lethal injection expires.

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'He doesn't care if we live or die': How Belarusians shed decades of fear to rattle a strongman's iron grip

Gathered just outside the barbed wire fence, a group of protesters young and old raised their voices in song. Accompanied by a guitar, they sang, "Leave, leave peacefully, this is the will of Belarusians," to the guards at Detention Center No. 1.

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Beyond Budapest: 5 day trips from Hungary's capital

While Budapest is a truly majestic place, there's so much more to Hungary than its hugely popular capital.

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The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival Rocked Las Vegas with An Iconic Lineup & Superstar Surprise Collaborations

The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival will return to The CW Network as an exclusive two-night special on October 4 and October 5 from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. EST/PST

After two days and dozens of legendary performances, the seventh annual iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest, host and producer of “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” concluded Saturday evening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with unforgettable performances by Coldplay, The Weeknd, DJ Khaled, Chris Stapleton, Lorde, Kings of Leon, Big Sean, P!NK, Miley Cyrus, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Niall Horan, David Guetta, Thomas Rhett, Harry Styles, Kesha and more, plus this year's Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star winner, James Maslow.

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Harvard student groups issued an anti-Israel statement

Billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman and several other business leaders are demanding Harvard University release the names of students whose organizations signed on to a letter blaming solely Israel for the deadly attacks by Hamas.

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100 Years of WOW! Miller Outdoor Theatre Announces Season Opener

As the curtain rises on the 100th Anniversary performance season at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT), The Miller Theatre Advisory Board has announced that Houstonians and visitors alike can expect eight months of exceptional cultural arts programming plus four stellar 100th celebratory events, all free of charge to the public. The 100th season kicks off March 17 when Irish eyes will smile when The Trinity Irish Dance Company brings their progressive Irish Dance to Houston for St. Patrick’s Day. The following evening transports all to 1923, the “birth” of Miller Outdoor Theatre, complete with a celebratory roaring 20s themed extravaganza with Vaudeville performers, swing dance lessons, photo opportunities and more. Additionally, the Board has launched a $12.5 million dollar capital campaign to raise necessary funds to improve the visitor experience at the theatre. Renovations and improvements will be made to the theatre’s fixed and hillside seating. Also, the creation of a signature entryway to the theatre will both welcome guests and facilitate smooth access in and out of the facility. As always, admission to MOT remains free to all. Everyone is encouraged to make Miller memories during the 100th anniversary season.

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'The future is here.' Migrants step off buses from Texas into New York homeless shelters

Jessica Flores stepped out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal with her husband and their 6-year-old daughter into the unfamiliar heart of Manhattan, where giant billboards sparkled under a sweltering late summer sun.

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USC Coach and SDSU Alum Tony Bland Named in NCAA Bribery Scheme

Former San Diego State University basketball player and coach Tony Bland, now an assistant coach at the University of Southern California, is one of the college basketball coaches accused by federal prosecutors Tuesday of taking bribes as part of a wide-ranging NCAA corruption scheme believed to involve Adidas.

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Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Tour Mixes Lava and Luxury

There's a reason why Hawaii is synonymous with paradise. Its otherworldly perfection causes even the most well-traveled person to be overwhelmed with its majesty.

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Sears' brand has been badly damaged. Now it has to win back customers

The Sears brand, once the mightiest in retail, is only worth a fraction of what it once was.

Rockets Announce 2019-20 Regular Season Schedule

The Houston Rockets today announced their schedule for the 2019-20 regular season. The Rockets posted the highest win total of any team over the past two seasons.

Mellow Mushroom Announces Open Patio Season

Mellow Mushroom announces new spring menu.

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Texas Southern Men’s Basketball Team Begins NCAA Tournament Play Against Mount St. Mary

On Thursday, the NCAA will get back to some sort of normalcy as its First Four round of the 2021 Men’s basketball tournament begins and the opening game will feature one of two Houston schools to reach the “Big Dance.” Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Champions Texas Southern (16-8) will face Mount St. Mary’s (12-10) who also made it to the NCAA tournament by winning the Northeast Conference Tournament.

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Suspected bank robber found sleeping in unsuspecting woman’s home days after crime, police say

A 27-year-old man suspected of robbing a Georgia bank was found sleeping in the home of an unsuspecting woman days after the crime was committed, authorities said.