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McDonald's Offers Veterans and Current Military Free Extra Value Meal on Veterans Day

HOUSTON, TX – Participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Houston Area will honor military servicemen and servicewomen with a free Extra Value Meal this Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11. Veterans and current members of the military are invited to enjoy their free meal by visiting participating restaurants and showing their Military ID.

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The Galleria Host Tree Lighting & Ice Show on Saturday, November 11th

The Voice semi-finalist, TSoul, to Headline Free Event!

The 29th Annual Ice Spectacular at The Galleria will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of its 55-foot Christmas tree, featuring 450,000 twinkling lights and 5,000 ornaments in a variety of colors and shapes.

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Anthony Weiner Reports to Prison

Anthony Weiner, the former politician and now convicted federal sex offender, reported Monday morning to Federal Medical Center Devens, a federal prison in Ayer, Massachusetts. He will begin serving his 21 months for sexting with a minor.

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Astros Coach Rich Dauer Recovering From Surgery

First base coach on the road to recovery at Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Astros first base coach Rich Dauer suffered a blood clot to his brain and was rushed to Houston Methodist Hospital immediately after the parade celebration on Friday afternoon. The doctors at Houston Methodist performed emergency surgery. Surgery was successful with many answered prayers and Coach Dauer is on the road to recovery. The Dauer family specifically requests for all media to respect the family’s privacy during this time.

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Anthem Becomes Second-largest Company With Woman as CEO

Anthem, the nation's second-largest health insurer, is now the second-largest company in America with a woman as CEO. Anthem named Gail Boudreaux to the job on Monday, replacing Joseph Swedish.

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US Leaders React to Texas Church Shooting

US leaders reacted with horror and sorrow to the mass shooting Sunday at a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, with some calling for action on gun control as the death toll mounted.

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Paul Ryan's Latest Line In the Sand On Trump? Firing Mueller

House Speaker Paul Ryan spent the past two years drawing lines in the sand regarding President Donald Trump -- and then erasing them when Trump, inevitably, overstepped.

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5 Things for November 6: Texas Church Shooting

Just over a month after the Las Vegas mass shooting, another community is torn apart by gun violence. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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NAACP Congratulates George Springer III, Houston Astros MVP and Grandson of late NAACP Branch President

The NAACP congratulates George Springer III, World Series Champion, Most Valuable Player, and grandson of celebrated NAACP branch leader, George Springer Sr. Springer III recently tied the World Series record for home runs while securing the league victory for the Houston Astros.

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Houston School Districts Buck Trends In Hiring of Black Teachers

Houston Chronicle reports Houston ISD and a majority of Houston-area districts are bucking national trends when it comes to the hiring of African-American teachers. About 36.2 percent of teachers in Houston ISD are black, compared with about 7 percent nationwide and 10 percent in Texas.

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Dodgers Force World Series Game 7 with 3-1 Win Against Astros

One of the most entertaining World Series of all time is going the distance. The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a decisive Game 7, winning Game 6 at home 3-1 against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

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Former NSC Employee: Putin Is Engaging in 'information warfare'

A former National Security Council employee who served in the White House under President Barack Obama has issued a harsh rebuke of Russia President Vladimir Putin, saying his actions during the 2016 election amount to "21st-century information warfare."

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'This Is Us' Star Justin Hartley Marries Chrishell Stause

Justin Hartley is officially off the market. Hartley, who plays Kevin Pearson on the hit NBC show, "This Is Us," married his longtime girlfriend, Chrishell Stause on Saturday.

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Chris Brown Drops New Album with 45 Tracks

Chris Brown dropped his latest album on Tuesday morning, but if you have plans to listen to it in full, you better grab a seat.

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Immigrants Living In the Country Without Authorization at Risk for Anxiety and Depression

Nearly a quarter of Mexican immigrants who live near the California-Mexico border without legal authorization have a mental disorder, particularly depression or anxiety, according to a new study by Rice University.

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SiriusXM to Launch Holiday Music Channels

SiriusXM today announced its extensive holiday music lineup featuring eight commercial-free channels celebrating the festive season, two to broadcast starting Wednesday, November 1.

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In Honor of Veteran's Day, Barnes & Noble Bookstore in River Oaks Presents Peaceful Bones Book Signing by Vietnam War Veteran, Prominent Houston Doctor Samuel Axelrad, M.D.

Dr. Samuel Axelrad is a Houston author, retired urologist and Vietnam War veteran who recently published a memoir titled Peaceful Bones. Dr. Axelrad's memoir illustrates his time in Vietnam as an army surgeon during the Vietnam war where he finds himself helping not only American soldiers but hundreds of Vietnamese citizens both wounded and ill. Peaceful Bones is about one special patient named Hung Nguyen aka "Charlie" who becomes an unlikely friend on the battlefield. Dr. Axelrad saves Charlie's life, forging a bond that crosses cultural and enemy lines.

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Ex-Trump Campaign Adviser Pleads Guilty to Making False Statement

A former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to the FBI after he lied about his interactions with foreign officials close to the Russian government.

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5 Things for Monday, October 30: Russia, Catalonia, Spacey, Green Beret

It could be a very interesting day in politics, so brew that coffee strong. More on that, plus everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Diagnosed Before 40: TGIN Founder & Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story

When Chris-Tia Donaldson released her first book, Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair, in the summer of 2009, it was quickly heralded at the “The Natural Hair Bible.” The book dispelled some of the most common myths and misconceptions about kinky hair and gave women a much-needed resource for how to embrace their coils. Following the success of the book, Chris-Tia, a Harvard law school graduate who never had plans of being an entrepreneur, transitioned her talents to the launch of a natural hair care line, Thank God I’m Natural (TGIN).