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How to Teach Children About Gender Equality

Ask a group of New Jersey fifth and sixth graders about the differences between girls and boys, and at first it gets a tad uncomfortable. "That would be kind of awkward," said Tyler Schlegel, who is in his last year at Lincoln Elementary School in Caldwell, New Jersey.

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After a Killing Driven by Hate, Family Wonders 'How many red flags does it take?'

The family raised so many alerts about their neighbor. Why was nothing done to stop him? They told police about the barrage of racist taunts coming from next door, but the hate persisted. They got a protective order to keep him away, but nothing changed. They complained he wasn't complying -- and then he allegedly ran down their mother with his car.

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World's Second Biggest Diamond Sells for $53 Million

The world's second-biggest diamond has finally found a buyer. After failing to sell at a Sotheby's auction last year, the 1,109-carat uncut stone has now fetched $53 million in a private sale to luxury jeweler Graff Diamonds.

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What Doctors Want From Health Care Reform as Latest Congressional Effort Falters

As the latest Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act begins its death rattle, a growing number of physicians worry that any solution Washington proposes will not fix the nation's ailing health care system.

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North Korea: Playing Football In One of the World's Most Secretive States

Professional footballers often have to play in hostile and intimidating atmospheres, but Australian footballer Erik Paartalu found himself under the flight path of a ballistic missile in North Korea.

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Trump Says US 'working hard' On Puerto Rico Disaster Response

President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday that federal assistance is on its way to Puerto Rico, a day after he commented for the first time in days about the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria since it made landfall on the US territory.

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Dallas Cowboys Take Knee, Then Stand With Arms Locked for Anthem

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joined his team in taking a knee before the National Anthem, then the Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals players stood with arms locked for the anthem ahead of the "Monday Night Football" kickoff.

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5 Things for September 26: Puerto Rico, NFL Protests, Health Nill, N. Korea, Francis

Good morning. There's a lot going on, so let's get straight to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Ford: We respect the right of NFL players to protest

Ford, a sponsor of the National Football League, has voiced support for NFL players exercising their right to free speech and peaceful protest after President Donald Trump urged fans to consider a boycott.

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North Korea Accuses Trump of Declaring War

North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho on Monday accused US President Donald Trump of declaring war on his country by tweeting over the weekend that North Korea "won't be around much longer."

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14 Issues Trump Is Sidelining to Focus On the NFL

President Donald Trump devoted much of the online portion of his weekend to attacking NFL player-protesters and boosting calls for a boycott of the league.

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'Despacito' singer: Puerto Rico needs your help

Musician Daddy Yankee, who guest stars on the smash international hit "Despacito," is appealing for help for his native Puerto Rico after the island was battered by Hurricane Maria.

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Kara McCullough, NRC Physical Scientist & Reigning Miss USA, Addresses "Inform & Inspire" Workshop for Girls

The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. (BWA) celebrated its 40th anniversary today, hosting its Annual Symposium Workshop & Awards Luncheon in the nation's capital and encouraging the more than 1,200 elected officials, journalists, corporate and community leaders and members of its National Collaborating Organizations who attended the event to help chart a path for the future.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2018 Volvo V90, S90, XC60

When Volvo picked us up at the airport I and my riding partner climbed into the back seats of what turned out to be a 2018 XC90 Excellence. It was the most luxurious utility vehicle I had ever been in.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Condemns Deadly Gun Violence At A Tennessee Church

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “This horrific act against innocent people at a place of worship leaves yet another community reeling from the heartache and devastation caused by gun violence.”

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In Support of its STEAM Educational Programming, The Health Museum to Host ‘Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk’ Fundraiser

On Friday, October 27, 2017, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science invites Houstonians to celebrate and toast to its educational programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) at its largest fundraiser of the year, Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk. The Texas Medical Center member institution is Houston’s most interactive science learning center and the only Smithsonian Affiliate in the Houston Museum District, and this year celebrates its 21st anniversary as the most visited museum of its kind in the nation.

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Dr. Thomas F. Freeman Receives Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Award

U.S. Congress Recognizes 98-Year Old Thomas F. Freeman

Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, iconic TSU professor and Debate Team head coach emeritus, received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) highest honor on September 23 in Washington DC.

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Filter May Be a Match for Fracking Water

Rice University scientists lead production of superhydrophilic membrane to clean fluids for reuse

A new filter produced by Rice University scientists has proven able to remove more than 90 percent of hydrocarbons, bacteria and particulates from contaminated water produced by hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations at shale oil and gas wells.

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County Attorney Vince Ryan Announces New Speaker’s Program On Renters’ Rights Post-hurricane

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan’s Office has added a new presentation about renters’ rights in the wake of hurricanes to its list of Speakers Bureau topics. Civic clubs, community groups, and professional organizations may now request an attorney from the Office to deliver the presentation, “Your Post-Hurricane Rights as a Renter.”

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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.