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100 Days In, Howard Stern Was 100% Right About Donald Trump

Donald Trump told Reuters in an interview this week that he misses the days before he was president.

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Google launches servers in Cuba to speed up YouTube and search

Google and the state-run telecom company Etecsa inked a deal in December to provide Cuban users access to the Google Global Cache (GGC). This network caches popular Google content -- like YouTube videos and Google searches -- for faster delivery to people's phones and computers.

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Sanders: Obama's Paid Wall Street Speech 'Distasteful'

Sen. Bernie Sanders believes former President Barack Obama's plan to receive $400,000 for speaking at a September Wall Street health conference is "distasteful," The Vermont Independent reported Friday.

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Books n Bros: African-American Boy Starts Book Club for Kids Like Him

Sidney Keys III has always loved to read. But at his school library, the 11-year-old noticed a void of books about kids like himself.

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James Earl Jones To Get Tony Life Achievement Award

Two-time Tony Award winner James Earl Jones will soon get a third — for lifetime achievement.

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Potter’s House Preacher Resigns After Alleged Affair With Married Goddaughter

If you thought megachurch drama was limited to TV shows like Greenleaf, well, you’d be wrong. A new scandal has rocked the church world this week and its one closely connected to Bishop T.D. Jakes. A married Denver pastor has resigned after allegations that he was cheating with his godchild – his married godchild. Chris Hill, a Jakes protegé who is pastor of the The Potters House Church Of Denver, left his post earlier this month.

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Sweet Meets Spicy: Fresh Ideas for a Fun Fiesta Menu

There’s no better way to spice up a party than by using unexpected ingredients in fun, flavorful dishes and drinks. For your next fiesta, celebrate a star of the party with sweet and juicy watermelon.

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Ready for Take Off: Astros Looking Down On Its Competition

Something special is going on at 501 Crawford Street. For those of you that may not be familiar with this address, it is the location for Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros who are tied for the best record in MLB at 14-6. Over the last 10 games, they are 8-2 and look like prime contenders to represent the American League in the 2017 Fall Classic (World Series). For the Astros, this is by far their best start since the 06’ season.

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Kurios Review

Cirque De Soleil has not only taken over the idea of the “big top” with its extravagant exhibitions of artistry, they’ve rolled out series in the name of Michael Jackson & more. KURIOS, the latest series from the performance art troupe lived up to the predetermined hype in Houston.

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R. Kelly Sued By Man Who Says He Was Having An Affair With His Wife

It seems like the man who brought you ‘Bump and Grind’ just can’t stay out of trouble when it comes to his alleged sex life. A Mississippi man claims that R. Kelly has been having an affair with his wife and is suing him under the state’s alienation of affection law.

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Trump Calls for Dramatic Tax Cuts for Individuals and Businesses

The Trump administration has finally outlined its new tax proposal, which leans heavily on tax cuts. So far, President Trump wants to slash individual tax rates -- cutting the top rate from 39.6% to 35% -- and reduce the number of total rates from seven to three. He also wants to cut the top tax rate for all businesses to 15%, far below the current top rates.

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Government Shutdown Threat Appears Over, But Obamacare Fight Remains

The battle over a government shutdown appears to be over for now, with the push over paying for a border wall sidelined. But one key sticking points remains before a deal is finalized -- on health care, again.

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Jeff Sessions Is Creating a Department of Injustice

As Donald Trump nears the end of his first 100 days, media commentary focuses primarily on how little he has achieved in comparison to other presidents. It's a mistake, however, to discount the threat that the Trump administration poses to our fundamental rights. His attorney general, former Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, is a case in point.

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Message Received: Men Finally Going to the Doctor

Men protect and provide for others but often don’t care or show concern for themselves. Whether it is they don’t have enough time or literal distrust doctors, men, in general, are not good keepers of their health. They have to be on the brink of death before they go see the doctor.

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Why Texans Wanted QB Deshaun Watson

On Thursday night, the Texans surprised everyone when they traded up to No. 12 to select quarterback Deshaun Watson. From the moment, Bill O’Brien and Rick Smith met the 6-2, 221-pound national championship winner, they knew he was a good fit for Houston.

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5 Things for Friday, April 28: North Korea, Trump, Pope Francis, DUI

It's a great Friday morning for Myles Garrett, who was the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Patti LaBelle, Hill Harper And Yolanda Adams to Speak at the 22nd Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit

Hank Aaron and Vernon Jordan to be honored at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit in Houston, TX May 17-20

Where Innovation and Capital Meet. Join BLACK ENTERPRISEat the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by Nationwide on Wednesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 20, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas, with a powerhouse lineup of some of the nation's most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs and motivational speakers. Patti LaBelle; singer, author, actress, and entrepreneur will join Yolanda Adams; gospel singer, record producer, and radio personality, as keynote speakers at the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit.

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Trump’s First 100 Days Marred by Abysmal Performance and Historically Low Poll Numbers

Jackson Lee: “President Trump promised to drain the swamp but instead he has nurtured a cesspool of corruption and waged an assault on hard-working families.”