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Franciscans Say: Black Lives Matter

As Christians, we must stand up for racial justice by working for reform in our institutions and in our communities

Black lives matter. The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) stands in solidarity with the peaceful protests taking place across the country over the murder of George Floyd.

Pastors John Gray, Steven Furtick Discuss Race and Injustice in Wake of Death of George Floyd and Protests

Mega pastors issue call to action for faith leaders throughout the U.S. to address racism and prejudice

Pastor John Gray - Senior Pastor of Relentless Church and Associate Pastor of Lakewood Church - joined Elevation Church Pastor Steven Furtick on Sunday for a conversation on race and injustice. A Necessary Conversation was held in response to the tragic killing of George Floyd and civil unrest occurring throughout the United States, prompting both pastors to make a call to action for churches and members of the faith community.

Statement on Protests and Solidarity in Houston

To those who deny that racism is deeply embedded in our country, you are wrong. The pain and frustration millions of Americans are expressing in our streets is a demand for equality.

Young readers are invited to follow the adventures of ‘Frances The Magical Fairy and the Baby Gosling’

Tom Nelson sets a new marketing push for his 2019 children's book

Multi-published author Tom Nelson launches a new press campaign for “Frances the Magical Fairy and the Baby Gosling” (published by iUniverse), the second volume of a children’s book series that follows the adventures of a magical fairy who spends her life providing magic to help those in need of help.

New memoir inspires readers with a true story of faith in times of war

Zac Miller marks his publishing debut with the release of ‘Faith in War the Soldiers Bible’

From the jungles of Vietnam in 1965 to the mountains of Afghanistan in 2019, a pocket Bible was passed from soldier to soldier over the course of 50-plus years and carried off to war in the hopes that God would be watching over them. Zac Miller invites readers to witness their journey within the pages of “Faith in War the Soldiers Bible” (published by Xlibris).

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At Barbara Bush's funeral, George H.W. Bush honored her work on literacy with his socks

After Barbara Bush's funeral, everyone was talking about the photo. No, not that photo -- of the four ex-presidents, three former first ladies and current first lady Melania Trump -- that made the rounds on social media over the weekend.

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Taylor Swift becomes the 'third wheel' in marriage proposal

Their "Love Story" started at a Taylor Swift concert so it just made sense that they would get engaged there.

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Teens charged in rock-throwing death to appear in court

Genesee County, Mich. (WXYZ) -- The five teens facing charges for throwing rocks off of an I-75 overpass in Genesee County which killed a man will appear in court on Monday morning.

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Putt-Putt FunHouse is Proud to Host the 2018 Professional Putters Association National Championship Week

The PPA National Championship Week begins September 10, 2018 and continues until Friday

Putt-Putt FunHouse is hosting the 59th Annual Professional Putters Association (PPA) National Championship September 10 through September 14. Over $35,000 in prize money will be given out to the best professional putters in the country.

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Uber finally hires a chief financial officer as it preps for IPO

Uber finally hired a chief financial officer to help it go public in 2019.

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Drunk driver crashes truck into pool

A Bloomingdale-area family got the shock of their life early Sunday morning. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports a man driving a pickup truck crashed through their brick wall and landed in their pool.

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Trump and top European leader agree to work toward zero tariffs

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed to work toward eliminating tariffs and barriers on trade, reducing tensions for now in a brewing trade war.

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FBI warns banks about potential ATM hacking scheme

The FBI is warning financial institutions that their ATMs could be targeted in a hacking attempt. The threat was reported Sunday by Krebs On Security, a popular cybersecurity blog run by the journalist Brian Krebs.

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Apple releases first look at star-powered drama 'The Morning Show'

Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Jennifer Aniston are ready to give viewers the full story on "The Morning Show," a new drama coming to Apple TV+.

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Stacey Abrams to Launch Program Combating Voter Suppression in Battleground States

Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will expand the voting rights organization she founded ahead of the 2020 elections into several battleground states, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Pink responds to criticism over her kids running through Holocaust memorial

Pink had some strong words for those trying to mom-shame her after a photo she posted on Instagram Sunday elicited some critical comments.

North Carolina's GOP-led House fails to override governor's veto on 'born alive' abortion bill

North Carolina's Republican-led House of Representatives failed to override a veto by the state's Democratic governor that kept a bill from becoming law that would require doctors to try to preserve the life of an infant born alive during an attempted abortion.

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Former vice president of Walt Disney sentenced to more than 6 years in Portland sex abuse investigation

A former vice president for the Walt Disney Company has been sentenced to more than 6 years in prison following a child sex abuse investigation.

Bayou Ball ‘N’ National Basketball Tournament

RAP Events is sponsoring its annual Bayou Ball ‘N’ National Basketball Tournament in Lake Charles Friday - Sunday, June 28 - 30, to be held at a variety of locations throughout Southwest Louisiana. Bayou Ball ‘N’ National Basketball Tournament is presented in memory of Bolter Perkins, son of Ronnie Perkins with RAP Events.

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Debut Book From Local Writer Tells the Story of How Houston Eats

Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of an exciting new book, Unique Eats and Eateries of Houston, by Sam Brown, which takes readers on a tasty tour of some of the city’s most distinctive, unusual, and downright delicious places to chow down. You’ll explore endless volumes of Houston’s culinary genre and uncover the untold stories of the people behind the city’s ascension to culinary greatness.