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Harris County DA: Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness

Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness Defendant is seventh of seven defendants convicted

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Houston Texans Announce Partnership with Sire Spirits LLC and G-Unity Foundation

Today, the Houston Texans are announcing a multi-year partnership with Grammy award-winning musician, two-time New York Times best-selling author, executive producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and Houston resident Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, his premium wine and spirits company Sire Spirits LLC and his charitable arm the G-Unity Foundation. The partnership goes into effect immediately. Jackson was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for his halftime performance at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.

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HISD makes significant improvement in key accountability scores

The Houston Independent School District earned a B from the Texas Education Agency’s academic accountability ratings for the 2021-2022 school year.

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Consumers still don't feel great about the economy, despite lower gas prices

Consumer sentiment in August continued to rebound from its June trough, but Americans' feelings about the economy remain profoundly depressed from a year earlier, weighed down by uncertainty about inflation and the job market.

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House to vote Friday to pass Democrats' sweeping health care and climate bill

The House of Representatives is on track to vote on Friday to pass Democrats' $750 billion health care, energy and climate bill, in a significant victory for President Joe Biden and his party.

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Anne Heche is 'not expected to survive,' family says in statement

Anne Heche, who remains hospitalized after crashing her vehicle into a Los Angeles residence last week, is "not expected to survive," according to a statement from her family and friends shared with CNN by a representative.

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Jamie Foxx rises again as dad, the vampire hunter, in Netflix's dreary 'Day Shift'

"Day Shift" is about vampires, but it's one of those Frankenstein-like movies stitched together from used parts, with Jamie Foxx as a family man version of Marvel's Blade, mashed up with horror and buddy comedy. It's the kind of star-driven vehicle that yields obvious benefits to Netflix even if, qualitatively speaking, it doesn't deserve to see the light of day.

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More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for Covid or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds

Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related condition, had symptoms more than a couple of months after their diagnosis, a new study found.

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To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students

With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and university campuses could become monkeypox "hotspots" this fall.

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Harris County Clerk Helps Families Obtain Vital Records for Back-to-School Birth Certificate Program a Success

The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) served dozens of families and issued 200 birth certificates during its second annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate Saturday events. This program is dedicated to help families obtain the necessary records to enroll their children in school. So far, HCCO has issued almost 1,200 birth certificates this summer.

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Serena Williams announces she will 'evolve away from tennis' after upcoming US Open

Serena Williams has announced that she will "evolve away from tennis" after this year's US Open to focus on "other things that are important to me."

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Clock is ticking for Biden to make key decisions on student loans

With less than three weeks to go until the federal student loan repayment pause expires, millions of borrowers are still in the dark about whether President Joe Biden will extend the current payment moratorium or possibly forgive any of their debts.

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Yellen directs IRS not to use new funding to increase chances of audits of Americans making less than $400,000

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday directed the Internal Revenue Service not to use any of the new funding allocated in the Democrats' new health care and climate bill to increase the chances of Americans making less than $400,000 a year getting audited, according to a copy of the letter obtained exclusively by CNN.

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Growing homeless population has Asheville leaders planning for cold winter nights

The Asheville Homeless Coalition met Wednesday afternoon to brainstorm ways to improve the accessibility and awareness of shelters during the area's coldest nights.

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There's $4B for West drought relief in the climate bill. Here's how it could be used

Democrats' unprecedented climate bill would throw $4 billion to states in the West for drought relief, thanks to last-minute negotiations in the Senate. Southwest lawmakers struck the deal in the 11th hour with hopes that it could buy the fragile Colorado River Basin more time amid its most intense drought in centuries.

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New task force to prevent abuse within Southern Baptist Convention

New changes are in progress for the Southern Baptist Convention after an independent investigation accused several pastors and church leaders of sexual abuse.

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Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says

Making baby food at home with store-bought produce isn't going to reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food your baby eats, according to a new report released exclusively to CNN.

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City Of Houston Awarded RAISE Grant Funding For Telephone Road Project

The United States Department of Transportation announced yesterday that the City of Houston will receive $20.96 million in federal funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant program for the Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project.

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Gas prices tumble below $4 for the first time in months

Drivers in the United States can breathe a small sigh of relief — average gas prices have dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March.

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Shop Keke Palmer's September Cover Shoot Look From Women's Health For Under $50 !

Keke Palmer is the cover star for the September issue of Women's Health. In the interview, which hits newsstands August 16th, the "Nope" actress talks about "The power of saying no and protecting herself." She says, "Everything I've been through has taught me how to love myself more." Her cover and interior shots showcase just that. Styled by executive fashion director Kristen Saladino, Palmer shows off her strength both mentally and physically, wearing a variety of stunning athleisure outfits in bold colors paired with comfortable yet chic shoes. Palmer's cover looks embody her personal style as she discusses her self-care routine as well as how she practices yoga, meditation, eating healthy and rest.