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US Justice Department charges Iranian with trying to assassinate John Bolton

The US Justice Department announced criminal charges Wednesday against a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for allegedly trying to orchestrate the assassination of John Bolton, who served in senior national security positions during the Trump and Bush administrations.

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Carjacking victim in Highland neighborhood knew his attacker

Another carjacking happened late Monday night in Shreveport, but this time it turned violent as the driver was stabbed in the neck.

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TDECU Names New Vice President for Strategic Investments and Ventures

TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union with more than $4.7 billion in assets, has named Joe Kaessner as New Vice President of Strategic Investments and Ventures.

Surprise: Beto Can't Figure Out Where He Stands On Critical Race Theory

“Critical Race Theory is another policy issue that Beto O’Rourke can’t seem to figure out where he stands. Texans deserve real leadership, not someone who changes his policy positions based on the zip code he happens to be in.” – Mark Miner, Communications Director

Kristin Cavallari has thoughts on Jay Cutler's comments about partying after divorce

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler's divorce has been up and down. But now that their settlement has been finalized, Cutler says he celebrated.

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Child dies after car crashes into elementary school in Wimbledon, London

A child has been killed after a car crashed into an elementary school in southwest London, injuring six other children and two adults, London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

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Congressman Al Green Secures S292,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for the Odyssey House Adolescent Services Facility Improvements

On Thursday, July 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbone check in the amount of 3297.000 to Cenixor Foundation for improvements to the Odyssey House. He released the following statement:

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8th Annual Year of Joy Ice Skating Party: Over 200 Children Celebrate Holidays at Discovery Green

Hundreds of Children from underserved communities enjoy "8th Annual Year of Joy Ice Skating Celebration at Discovery Green".

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Congressman Al Green Condemns Killing of Tyre Nichols and Calls for Police Reform

“Following the brutal footage released last week of the killing of Tyre Nichols, we mourn the loss of Tyre – yet another unarmed Black man whose life was unjustly taken by a group of police officers and their deadly use of excessive force. The officers who killed Tyre not only committed a heinous act, but also betrayed the trust of people of goodwill who worked tirelessly to diversify police departments across the country,” Congressman Al Green said.

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Community Music Center of Houston Honors Rev. Absalom Jones and Celebrates Anniversary of Rev. Marcia Sadberry's Ordination with Concert

Community Music Center of Houston (CMCH) will host a special musical tribute honoring Rev. Absalom Jones and celebrating the anniversary of the ordination of Rev. Marcia Sadberry on Sunday, February 12 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church.

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Congressman Al Green Joins NAACP, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders to Rally in Support of Maintaining School Libraries as Learning Centers

On Saturday, August 5, 2023, Congressman Al Green will unite with NAACP, elected officials, as well as faith and community leaders in support of students, parents, teachers, and school personnel against the inanity of transforming learning centers (libraries) into places for punishment.

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Louisiana trooper acquitted of federal charge in beating of a Black man with a flashlight

A federal jury has acquitted Louisiana State Police Trooper Jacob Brown, who was charged with a single count of deprivation of rights under color of law, for the beating of a Black man with a flashlight during a 2019 traffic stop, according to Brown’s attorney.

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Michelle Troconis guilty of conspiring to murder missing Connecticut mother, Jennifer Dulos

Nearly five years after Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos went missing, her husband’s ex-girlfriend was found guilty of conspiring to murder the mother of five.

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Conyers: Frustration of '67 Can Be Found Today Across Nation

The 50th anniversary of the Detroit rebellion — highlighted by the release of the movie "Detroit" — allows us the chance to reflect on the state of civil rights in President Donald Trump’s America.

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Kevin Liles and London On Da Track Partner with Verizon to Bring Back the Art of Freestyle with National Emcee Competition

#Freestyle50 challenge to Award Record Deal, $10,000 and More

Freestyle represents hip-hop in its purest form – authentic self-expression that achieves a universal truth. Although rap has taken on many different forms over the years, nothing can compare to the raw power of spontaneous rhymes being spit by an emcee artist who’s seen it, lived it and feels it. That’s why music mogul Kevin Liles and mega producer London On Da Track are partnering with Verizon to inspire the next generation of rappers with the #freestyle50 challenge, a national talent competition in search of the next voice of hip-hop.

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Chicago Mayor Defends Lawsuit Against DOJ Over Sanctuary City Status

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel defended his city's lawsuit against the Justice Department on Monday, telling CNN the DOJ's new stipulations against so-called sanctuary cities "undermines our actual safety agenda."

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Texas 'wrongful birth' Bill Fails to Pass

A Texas bill that would have prevented parents from suing their doctor if their baby was born with a disability did not pass into law.

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Texas Bill Would Let Adoption Agencies Refuse Parents On Religious Grounds

Texas lawmakers are poised to vote on a bill that would allow adoption agencies to turn away potential parents they find objectionable on religious grounds.

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Trump's Russia Meeting: What We Still Don't Know

Fact: US President Donald Trump hosted Russia's Foreign Minister and the Kremlin's ambassador to Washington in the Oval Office last week. Details beyond that statement are less clear.

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Bitcoin Prices Are Soaring under Trump

Last week, markets were rocked after reports about former FBI director James Comey's memo about being asked by Trump to stop an investigation of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's ties to Russia.