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Texas congresswoman to Trump: 'I refuse to be an accessory' to El Paso visit

Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas on Tuesday said she declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump on his upcoming visit to El Paso, Texas, as the city recovers from a mass shooting.

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Angela Means, aka “Felicia” in ‘Friday,’ Now Owns and Runs Vegan Spot, Jackfruit Cafe

Angela Means made it in entertainment. She walked runways for Jean-Paul Gaultier and Betsey Johnson, did stand-up and opened for Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx and Sinbad, and appeared in the Nickelodeon show Cousin Skeeter and the movie Friday. (She’s Felicia.)

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Second Half Collapse Leads To Fourth Consecutive Loss For The Texans

For one half of football, the Houston Texans gave their fans something to cheer for against the New England Patriots on Sunday after taking a lead into halftime for the first time since their Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers. The only problem is, there is the second half of football and, by the time the game was over, the fans were looking at the scoreboard trying to figure out what happened as the Texans lost 25-22 to the Patriots.

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Strays

Hold onto your leashes—last night’s Strays special screening was a fur-filled frenzy! Our film’s badass canine crew—Reggie, Bug, Maggie and Hunter—took the spotlight at a special screening at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, proving that dogs aren’t just man’s best friend, they’re the life of the party.

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There are now 24 lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson

Another woman has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, bringing the number of civil suits accusing the Cleveland Browns quarterback of misconduct, including in some cases sexual assault, to 24.

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These are the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting

The 10 victims slain in the Santa Fe High School shooting were not done with life. Far from it. As with other school massacres, the students had much more to learn and accomplish, the teachers more to impart to their young charges.

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Major News From the Rockets Camp: The Team Is Up for Sale

Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander is looking for a buyer of the franchise.

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Rep. Reynolds Files HB211 Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

Jordan Baker. Mike Brown. Eric Garner. There are blatant problems with the criminal justice system, and many of you have demanded change. I want change as well.

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Police Hunt Man Who Knocked Woman in Front of London Bus

British police released dramatic video footage Tuesday appearing to show a jogger pushing a woman into the path of an oncoming London bus.

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Statement From State Rep. Ron Reynolds After Filing House Bill 854

"Jordan Baker. Mike Brown. Eric Garner. There are blatant problems with the criminal justice system, and many of you have demanded change. I want change as well.

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Jacqueline Woodson Wins $608,000 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, World’s Largest Children’s Literature Prize

According to latimes.com, acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson, who won a National Book Award for “Brown Girl Dreaming,” just won the 2018 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award on Tuesday. The award comes with a prize of $608,000, which is funded by the government of Sweden. Publishers Weekly reports that Woodson is the 18th person or organization to win the prize, which is considered one of the most prestigious children’s literary awards in the world.

Ristorante Cavour Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese Delights Guests in Two- Night Chocolate Dinner Spectacular

Ristorante Cavour Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese Delights Guests in Two-Night Chocolate Dinner Spectacular. Acclaimed Hotel Granduca and Ristorante Cavour Chef Maurizio Ferrarese Hosts Immaculate Chocolate-Infused Dinner in Uptown Park.

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2019 ACCT Association Award Winners Announced

2019 ACCT Awards Recognize Outstanding Community College Trustee, Equity Program, CEO, Faculty and Professional Board Staff

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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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5 things for March 27: Russia diplomats, Facebook, Kim Jong Un, Census, Linda Brown

Reading by the light of your plants? Yeah, scientists are working on that one. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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White House Press Secretary: The Work of Journalists Has Never Been More Important

White House press secretary Josh Earnest reflected on his time at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Wednesday, telling CNN the "role of journalists in our democracy has never been more important."

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MTV Movie Awards Won't Just Honor Movies Anymore

MTV has announced it is expanding its iconic award show for the first time in its 25-year history with the introduction of the MTV Movie and TV Awards.

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GM and Softbank are putting $3 billion into self-driving cars

Japan's Softbank is pouring more money into the future of American cars. Softbank will invest $2.25 billion in General Motors' autonomous vehicle efforts, months after it took a large ownership stake in Uber.

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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."

Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: