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Houston's GLBT Political Caucus To Testify Against 'Bathroom Bill'

On Tuesday Texas lawmakers will debate one of the most controversial bills currently on the table, the so called “Bathroom Bill”. However, first they’re hearing testimony from those on both sides of the issue, many of whom made the trip to Austin from Houston.

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Trump To Sign Order Reviewing EPA Water Rule

President Donald Trump will sign Tuesday an executive order requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to review Obama-era water regulations to make sure they are not harming the economy, according to an internal EPA email obtained by CNN.

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Trump's Air Force Pick Moves Toward Confirmation

The third time seems to be the charm for President Donald Trump's military service nominees.

A California resident has been diagnosed with plague for the first time in five years

A South Lake Tahoe resident has been diagnosed with the plague, marking the first human case in California since 2015.

Florida marks dark day in political history when a black man was lynched after friend tried to vote

As Florida prepares for Election Day, it is remembering a dark day in its political history.

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Lil Nas X says he's written the 'best kids book of all time'

Lil Nas X is on the road to becoming a published author. The Atlanta-based rapper, whose song "Old Town Road" is the longest-running No. 1 song in history, has written a children's book called "C is for Country." It's due out early next year, he announced on Twitter last week.

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Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock 'married' and she explains it

It was a weekend filled with love for Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock, but not in the way many believed.

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School bus stress: transportation companies are concerned about school-year uncertainty

The buses are still big and yellow at Pocono Transportation in Covington Township, but the rides this year will be unlike any others.

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Plate Loss Device Promotes Weight Loss: Want to Make a Big Change? Start Small!

On March 26, Plate Loss launches on the crowd-funding site, KickStarter. With early bird pricing, starting as low as $12.99 for a 2-pack (a significant discount from when the device hits the market), the patent-pending plate can help reduce up to hundreds of calories from each meal, with no diet changes and no exercise required. Little steps lead to big changes.

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Black People Invented Memorial Day, But That Part Got Erased From History (Well, Almost!)

Memorial Day, formally known as Decoration Day, was originally started by a group of African Americans. Yes, The History Channel and many other credible historians have confirmed that the popular holiday was, in fact, initially an event held by newly liberated Blacks in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Janet Jackson asks police to check on son while in father's care

Janet Jackson called police Saturday over concern for her 1-year-old son, Eissa Al Mana, authorities told CNN. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Kimberly Alexander said deputies made a welfare check on behalf of Jackson Saturday evening.

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Issa Rae goes bold at CFDA fashion awards

The Council of Fashion Designers of America awards ceremony -- known as "the Oscars of the fashion industry" -- attracted some star power Monday night.

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Willie Mays Has World Series MVP Award Named After him by Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball has named its World Series Most Valuable Player Award after Willie Mays. The decision was announced Friday, the 63rd anniversary of Mays’ over-the-shoulder catch in deep center field at the Polo Grounds for the New York Giants against Cleveland’s Vic Wertz in Game 1 of the World Series.

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A Private War - Los Angeles Premiere Featuring Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Annie Lennox and Director Matthew Heineman

In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado.

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'Black-ish' star Jenifer Lewis wore Nike on the red carpet to support Colin Kaepernick

"Black-ish" actress Jenifer Lewis wore a red and black Nike shirt on the Emmys red carpet Monday night as a message of support for the company's decision to promote Colin Kaepernick.

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Jim Jordan no longer running for top GOP Judiciary slot

Rep. Jim Jordan is no longer seeking to be President Donald Trump's chief defender on the House Judiciary Committee next year.

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Essence and FORD Host My City 4 Ways Culture Festival

Over the weekend, Essence and FORD once again joined forces to bring the My City 4 Ways Culture Festival to Houston for its last stop. Ford brought the festival to White Oak Music Hall, to celebrate the city’s most notable tastemakers, innovators and leaders across music, art, lifestyle, and food.

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Ajayan named National Academy of Inventors fellow

Rice University materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Ajayan will be one of 148 people inducted in a ceremony at the organization's annual meeting April 10-11 at Space Center Houston.

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Trooper suspected of using State Police computer to track down women

A Louisiana state trooper used law-enforcement databases to get the names and addresses of women and then began contacting them with often unsettling advances, authorities said after the trooper's arrest.

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