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A timeline of the escape and manhunt for convicted Pennsylvania killer Danelo Cavalcante

The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison outside Philadelphia has come to an end after nearly two weeks, with authorities confirming Wednesday morning that Danelo Cavalcante was in custody.

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Key Senate Democrat makes in-person pitch to John Roberts for Supreme Court ethics code

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee made a personal plea to Chief Justice John Roberts to create a Supreme Court code of ethics at a closed-door conference Tuesday.

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Conservatives push McCarthy to spending brink despite impeachment inquiry

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has done little to quell his troubles in the spending showdown with House conservatives, setting up a potential clash with his right flank that could force the speaker to choose between keeping the government open and keeping his job.

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Houston native supports versatile missions while serving at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron

Ensign Sabrina Briggs, a native of Houston, Texas, supports versatile missions while serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3.

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Legends of the Ball, Inc. Celebrates the Power of Trailblazers and Empowers the Next Generation of Female Athletes

Legends of the Ball, Inc. hosts their Annual Golf Classic to fund scholarships for aspiring female athletes.

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Poverty rate jumps in 2022 after end of enhanced child tax credit

The share of Americans, particularly children, in poverty rose significantly last year, in large part because Congress did not renew a Covid-19 pandemic enhancement to the child tax credit, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday.

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Escaped Pennsylvania prisoner now armed with a stolen rifle and ‘extremely dangerous,’ police say

The convicted killer who escaped from an eastern Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago is considered “armed and extremely dangerous” after he stole a rifle from the garage of a local homeowner, who fired several shots at the fugitive as he fled, police said Tuesday.

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At least 2,000 dead and 10,000 believed missing in Libya as ‘catastrophic’ flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes

At least 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are believed missing after Storm Daniel dumped so much rain on Libya’s northeast that two dams collapsed sending water flowing into already inundated areas.

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Drew Barrymore’s show is not the only talk show returning amid strikes

Drew Barrymore has received some push back from the Writers Guild for bringing her daytime talk show back amid the ongoing writers’ strike, but hers in not the only one.

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Simona Halep given four-year ban for anti-doping violations, vows to appeal decision and ‘clear my name’

Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep has been given a four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday.

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Popular OTC medicines for colds and allergies don’t work, FDA panel says

Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration unanimously agreed on Tuesday.

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Astronaut Frank Rubio sets US record for longest trip in space

Astronaut Frank Rubio has now been in low-Earth orbit for more than 355 days, breaking the record for the longest space mission by a US astronaut.

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23 Harmony Public Schools campuses named to 'Best High Schools in America' list

Harmony was the most awarded public charter school in Texas

U.S. News & World Report has named 23 Harmony Public Schools campuses to its prestigious list of Best High Schools in America.

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U.S. Navy Leaders to Blanket Houston-area Colleges and Schools This Week

Seeking top students for STEM careers and $180,000 scholarships

Navy leaders will have a strong presence in the Houston area this week, visiting numerous high schools and universities throughout the area in search of future Sailors who have what it takes to excel in high-demand STEM fields, such as nuclear engineering, cryptology, IT, and health care.

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Cozy Up at Fireside with Local Live Music

Experience Lyrics and Libations at The Moran’s Fireside Lounge

Kick off the cozy season with live music at Fireside at The Moran CITYCENTRE! Houstonians are invited to experience an unmatched atmosphere as live local bands take center stage.

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Houston native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

Petty Officer 1st Class Dontravion McAdams, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.

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McCarthy calls for formal impeachment inquiry into Biden

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is calling on his committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, even as they have yet to prove allegations he directly profited off his son’s foreign business deals.

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Discovering Self-Love and Inner Happiness: 'The Girlfriend's Therapist Handbook' by Nettie Jones

In a world obsessed with external validation, 'The Girlfriend's Therapist Handbook' by Nettie Jones offers a transformative roadmap to prioritize self-love and discover true inner happiness.

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The Women’s Fund Hosts Health and Wellness Awareness Presentation on Coping with Stress

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will host a “Coping with Stress” presentation exploring the importance of understanding stress and how to address it as we age with guest speaker Valerie George on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from Noon to 1 p.m.

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ARTcetera Houston Makes a Splash during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Live Arts Event and Auction to Help Kids with Cancer

ARTcetera is your chance to watch Houston’s most talented artists bring their works to life at this live, interactive fundraiser + auction benefiting pediatric cancer