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Disney's Tiffany Thornton Defends Remarrying Two Years After Husband Died

A former Disney Channel star has struck back at online commenters who are questioning her new marriage less than two years after her first husband died.

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Essential Service Keeps Rolling with METRO's Vigilant Response

METRO continues to support local public health officials' response to COVID-19 and assist in hopefully reducing its spread. The efforts include modifying service to connect essential workers to their jobs, instituting rear-boarding for most passengers and encouraging social distancing.

The Human Rights Campaign Endorses Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for Re-Election

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization announced its endorsement of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s bid for re-election.

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CAIR-Houston Applauds Felony Indictment in Dr. Talat Khan Murder Case

The Council on American-Islamic Relations' Houston chapter (CAIR-Houston) expresses deep appreciation for the recent felony indictment of Miles Fridrich in connection with the tragic murder of Dr. Talat Khan, a revered pediatrician and devoted community advocate.

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Armed Prisoners Who Killed 2 Officers Are Still On the Run In Georgia

A bus carrying prisoners was making its way through central Georgia when two inmates stormed the driver's compartment. They overpowered and disarmed two corrections officers, fatally shot them, and vanished.

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Health Effects of Coffee: Where Do We Stand?

It's one of the age-old medical flip-flops: First coffee's good for you, then it's not, then it is -- you get the picture.

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Ex-Trump attorney to face attorney disciplinary proceedings for 2020 election plot aimed at Pence

The efforts of John Eastman, an ex-attorney for former President Donald Trump, to convince then-Vice President Mike Pence that he could interfere with Congress’ certification of the 2020 election results will be the subject of several days of attorney ethics proceedings set to begin in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday.

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Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Faces More Questions During Third Day of Confirmation Hearings

President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, is facing another round of questions from lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee during the third day of her historic confirmation hearings.

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A dream trip for a US tourist became a nightmare abduction but ended with her rescue

It was Kimberly Sue Endicott's dream to go on an excursion to see gorillas in their natural habitat.

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Large Animal Expert Joins Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine to Pursue Dream Career

László Hunyadi spent a decade benefitting human health before seeing his sights on a successful career in veterinary medicine.

László Hunyadi was destined for a career involving large animals, even if it took a little while to realize it.

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China's response to Pelosi's potential Taiwan visit could be 'unprecedented' but military conflict unlikely, experts say

The United States is no stranger to China's angry responses over its support for Taiwan, a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its own territory.

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As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues

Mayors from the state’s most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and workforce programs, broadband infrastructure and violence prevention.

Preserving local control will be a central issue this legislative session, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said at a conference Friday along with eight other members of the Texas’ Big City Mayors coalition. Mayors of the state’s most populous cities will “undoubtedly” oppose any upcoming legislation that would erode local authority, Nirenberg said.

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Islamic Religious Leader Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Children in Fort Bend County

Mohamed Omar Ali, an Islamic religious leader, has been charged with alleged sex crimes against four children.

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Trump in 2011 said lower-income Americans should have to pay taxes to 'be a part of the game' and said he paid 'a lot'

Donald Trump in a 2011 interview said even Americans who don't earn much should have to pay something in taxes to be "part of the game."

TIRR Memorial Hermann, City of Houston, METRO partner to provide free flu shots

TIRR Memorial Hermann, the City of Houston Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and the Metropolitan Transit Authority are partnering to provide free flu shots for METROLift riders and current or former patients of TIRR Memorial Hermann. The group is hoping to reach people with disabilities who may benefit from convenient access or need transportation assistance to get a flu shot.

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Discovering the Legacy of The Green Book: A Journey Through African American Travel History

Step into history with "The Negro Motorist Green Book" exhibition, a captivating exploration of the iconic guide created in 1936 by Harlem postman Victor Green. This annual publication was a lifeline for African American travelers during the era of Jim Crow, providing in- valuable information on welcoming restaurants, gas stations, department stores, and other businesses. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the acclaimed author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor, this exhibition is made possible through the generous support of Exxon Mobil Corporation.

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What Happened, Moment by Moment, in the Florida School Massacre

In a matter of minutes, thousands of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School went from thinking they were part of a fire drill to hiding inside closets and bathrooms to escape gunfire.

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Special Counsel: What Are The Next Steps? What Are The Constitutional Responsibilities of The U.S. Congress?

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary and Homeland Security and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, hosts critical Democratic hearing entitled ‘Special Counsel: What are the next steps? What are the Constitutional responsibilities of the U.S. Congress?’

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Charlie Gard's Parents Give Up Battle to Take Son to US

The parents of the terminally ill British baby Charlie Gard have given up their legal fight over treatment for their son in the US.

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Hammond Teachers Federation to Host Immigration Education Conference

On Saturday, August 5, the Hammond Teachers Federation, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers and more than 40 organizations in the Lake County area, will host a daylong education conference and community fair to educate, inform and empower the community about the tools, resources and supports available to address the needs of English language learners, immigrant youth and families in Hammond.