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Judge blocks Iowa abortion law requiring 24-hour waiting period
An Iowa law requiring women to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion was permanently blocked by a district judge on Monday.
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Ram 1500 TRX named MotorTrend Truck of the Year
Fiat Chrysler's new 702-horsepower Ram 1500 TRX has been named the 2021 MotorTrend Truck of the Year.
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New Discoveries in Lupus Research
University of Houston Expert Identifies Biomarkers for Heart Disease and for Children with Lupus Nephritis
Two separate findings by a University of Houston nationally recognized expert in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs including the kidneys, skin, joints and heart, are being reported in scientific and medical journals.
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Houston Texans vs. New Orleans Saints Kick Off In the State of Football Game
The Houston Texans will face off against the New Orleans Saints this Saturday, Aug. 13 in the State of Football game. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium and the game will be broadcast on ABC.
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President Joe Biden Honors Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Others with Lifetime Achievement Award
On behalf of the NNPA and the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, as well as on behalf of all my fellow Civil Rights Movement comrades who were present at the President Joe Biden 2022 Lifetime Achievement Awards on the campus of the historic Morehouse College in Atlanta, I express my profound gratitude to President Biden and Vice President Harris,” Dr. Chavis remarked.
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Adidas scoops up CEO who turned around rival Puma
Adidas has appointed the head of Puma to succeed outgoing CEO Kasper Rorsted, betting on his ability to replicate its crosstown rival's comeback.
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'Hip Hop Homicides' didn't intend to be timely
Van Lathan hopes a new TV series he's hosting will start a dialog about hip hop artists who have died too young -- even if it sparks criticism about perpetuating a long dated stereotype about a connection to violence and the genre.
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Online Black Friday sales set a new record
Online Black Friday sales in the United States topped a record-breaking $9.12 billion this year, according to Adobe Analytics, kicking off a solid start to the holiday shopping season despite inflation and other economic concerns.
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From groceries to clothes, inflation-weary Americans flock to cheaper products online
Nearly two years of high inflation has caused many consumers to say goodbye to premium goods in favor of cheaper alternatives.
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City of Houston Announces New Partnerships Bringing Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschools to Houston
The City of Houston announced three new 10-year lease agreements between several partners and Bezos Academy to open tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools in the Houston area beginning in fall 2022.
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Center for Safe and Secure Schools to host two-day emergency reunification training
More than 100 education and emergency management professionals from local and regional schools and districts will gather at Goose Creek ISD on June 6-7 for Operation SRM-Rex (Standard Reunification Method-Reunification Exercise), a two-day workshop where participants will learn how to safely reunify students with their parents or guardians during crisis situations.
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6888th: Black women WWII heroes finally get Congressional Gold Medal
The first Black female soldiers stationed in Europe will finally receive the homecoming they deserved after serving in World War II.
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New double crater seen on the moon after mystery rocket impact
The moon has a new double crater after a rocket body collided with its surface on March 4. New images shared by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has been circling the moon since 2009, have revealed the location of the unusual crater.
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'Those are wartime injuries': Doctor describes the horrific scene at the Highland Park shooting
Dr. David Baum waited a minute after the shooting stopped at the northern Illinois Fourth of July parade he attended Monday, and then ran toward the victims. And what he saw, he said, was horrifying.
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Janet Jackson's documentary: The revelations we can't wait for
The trailer for Janet Jackson's forthcoming two-night documentary is "All For You."
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Houston Native Serves at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Petty Officer 1st Class Kendrick Pope, a native of Houston, Texas, is serving with the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft squadron in Oak Harbor, Washington. Pope joined the Navy 11 years ago. Today, Pope serves as an intelligence specialist.
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Judge gives final approval of $626 million settlement for people affected by Flint water crisis
A federal judge has given final approval of a $626 million settlement for people affected by the Flint water crisis, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
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Ryan Seacrest named new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Ryan Seacrest will take his place as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 2024, Sony Pictures Television, the company that produces the game show, announced on Tuesday in a news release sent to CNN.
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Lose 10 Pounds In First 2 Weeks of 2024!
Can you lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks in a weight loss challenge? The short answer to this question is yes! There are many factors that go into shedding pounds fast. If you want to drop 10 pounds within two weeks, there are two main areas of focus: food intake and exercise. Naturally, other factors that affect weight are hormone levels, getting enough sleep, and increasing your metabolic rate.
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GreenStreet Unveils Downtown’s First Houston BCycle Art Station
Downtown’s Mixed-use District Partners with Local Artist to Elevate its Existing BCycle Station for Riders
Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, today unveiled an eye-catching new Art Station titled “The Whimsy Station,” brought to life by local artist, designer and muralist Shelbi Nicole, adorning its Houston BCycle station located at GreenStreet, downtown Houston’s vibrant mixed-use district. This marks the first Art Station in downtown Houston, and the fourth in market, for the nonprofit organization’s bike share program.