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Martha Rivera Chavis, Wife of NNPA President, Dies

Martha Rivera Chavis, the devoted wife of civil rights leader and National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., has died.

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Charlie Gard: British Baby at the Center of Global Debate

Eleven-month-old Charlie Gard has irreversible brain damage and cannot see, hear, move or even cry, doctors say. Yet this terminally ill British baby is at the middle of a global ethical argument over whether he should live or die, an argument that has attracted the attention of Pope Francis and US President Donald Trump.

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Chris Christie's Sunbathing Pics Clinch It: He's Stopped Caring

On Friday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ordered beaches across the Garden State closed -- a reaction to the ongoing budget impasse in the state's legislature.

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Five Astros Named to American League All-Star Team

Altuve, Correa, Springer elected as starters while Keuchel and McCullers Jr. get in via player vote

Major League Baseball announced tonight that second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa, outfielder George Springer, left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel and right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. have been named to the 2017 American League All-Star Team. Altuve, Correa and Springer were elected to start the game via the fan vote at second base, shortstop and in the outfield, respectively. Keuchel and McCullers Jr. were named to the game via a combination of the Player Ballot and Major League Baseball’s Office of the Commissioner.

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5 Things for Monday, July 3: Trump Tweets, Health Care, An Attack in Iraq

Have a great 4th! Five Things is off tomorrow, but when we get back, the world will be waiting for the Trump-Putin meeting at the G20 summit in Germany. Until then, here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Avenida Houston to Add New Restaurant Concept, Major Exhibition Planned

Six months after its initial debut, the downtown district known as Avenida Houston continues to expand with the announcement of a new restaurant and entertainment concept and upcoming attractions.

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How Yellow Affects Your State of Mind

Ever heard that if you looked at the color yellow for too long, you might begin to feel anxious or irritated? Or that babies are more likely to cry in yellow rooms and a colleague sporting the color would be judged deeply? Or considered a coward?

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Texas Gives the Green Light to Racial Profiling

A judge in San Antonio heard opening arguments on a lawsuit against Senate Bill 4, a law passed in Texas last month that is the single biggest attack on immigrants this country has seen in decades.

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Emmy Nominated Comedian Performs in Houston

Film/TV actor and stand up comedian Tim Meadows will appear at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase July 7-8

Tim Meadows has appeared on stage and screen for more than two decades and will now be sharing his comedic talent with Houstonians on July 7th and 8th at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase.

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Atlanta Hawks to 'transform' Philips Arena With Help of Celebrities, Topgolf

Get ready, NBA fans: Hip hop, country and golf all are part of the Atlanta Hawks' plan to massively upgrade their home court.

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12 Best Restaurants in Lima, Peru

Paris perhaps? Or maybe New York, Rome or Tokyo? Naming the world's greatest gourmet city is the kind of confoundingly simple challenge that foodies could spend all night fighting over.

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5 Things for Thursday, June 29: Catholic Church, Travel Ban, Health Bill, France, Venezuela

he iPhone came out 10 years ago today. But it almost didn't happen. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Rockets Acquire Nine-Time All-Star Chris Paul

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired guard Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Patrick Beverley, forward Sam Dekker, forward Montrezl Harrell, guard Darrun Hilliard, guard DeAndre Liggins, guard Lou Williams, forward Kyle Wiltjer, a future first round pick, and cash considerations.

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Applebee’s® in Texas Offer Margaritas for a Buck – “DollaRitas” – for the Month of July

Applebee’s Restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston and East Texas Set for Month-Long Promotion with a

As the saying goes: Everything is Bigger in Texas; yet in July, the price of a margarita at participating Applebee’s in The Lone Star State is about to get smaller in a big way.

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3 Chicago Officers Indicted in Laquan McDonald's Shooting Death

Three current or former Chicago police officers were indicted Tuesday on state felony charges of conspiracy in the investigation of the 2014 shooting death of Laquan McDonald.

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'Black Lives Matter' Cases: What Ended Up Happening After Controversial Police Killings

Once again, a police officer has been acquitted after killing a black man -- but the officer's employer is shelling out millions of dollars to the family.

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Philando Castile's Family Reaches $3 Million Settlement with City of St. Anthony

The family of Philando Castile, who was shot and killed last year by a St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer, has reached a $3 million settlement with the city, according to a statement from the city and lawyers for the family.

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If Kennedy Retires, Donald Trump's Legacy is Set

The final week of the Supreme Court session opens Monday, and with it comes rampant speculation that Justice Anthony Kennedy may call it quits.

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Four Area Girls Earn Highest Award for Girl Scouting

Four young ladies’ acts of community service were so grand that they were deemed golden. Jade Bryant, Codi Fillmore, Milan Parris, and Regan Williams have just earned the highest award a Girl Scout can receive, The Gold Award, putting them in an elite group since less than 6% of Girl Scouts worldwide have received this distinction.

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San Francisco Moves to Ban Sales of Vaping Flavors, Menthol Cigarettes

San Francisco city supervisors approved this week an ordinance to ban the sales of flavored vaping liquid. The measure would also prohibit sales of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products.