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A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 'brutal' hammer attack at a New York subway station
A man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly hitting a woman over the head several times with a hammer before robbing her at a New York subway station, according to the Queens County District Attorney's office.
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SMU's Annual 'Dream Week' Celebrates the Life, Legacy, and Leadership of MLK
Dallas community invited to oratory competition, Unity Circle and Brian Williams lecture
SMU will honor the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the University’s annual Dream Week celebration with a series of events planned to honor King’s legacy.
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Multiple Grammy Award-Winning Recording Artist and NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington Sets New Standards with Upcoming CD, Books, Groundbreaking Installation, and Film
Three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist and NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington releases her 11th career album, new STANDARDS vol. 1, set for release on Friday, September 16. Today, Hal Leonard and Berklee Press will introduce Carrington’s debut and one-of-a-kind book, New Standard: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers. Curated and edited by Carrington, New Standards highlights compositions that are supplementary and alternatives to the “jazz standards” canon that has served students, teachers, and professionals throughout the development of jazz music.
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CHICAGO Welcomes Kandi Burruss for Eight Weeks Only, January 15 – March 11, 2018
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st Broadway anniversary, will welcome Grammy Award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Actress & TV Sensation Kandi Burruss (Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”) making her Broadway debut in the role of “Matron “Mama” Morton” for eight weeks only, January 15 – March 11, 2018, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).
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WNBA Champion Sheryl Swoopes Hosts First All Girls Elite Basketball Camp
Bringing awareness to female sports
4X WNBA Champion, 3X Olympic Gold Medalist, Hall of famer and legend Sheryl Swoopes hosts her first all-girls elite basketball camp, Swoopes Hoops Elite Basketball camp. Swoopes is hosting the Free camp at the Houston Texans YMCA | 5202 Griggs, Houston, TX 77021, August 15th – 17th from 8 AM to 4 PM daily. Swoopes put an all-star coaching team together to execute the best skills for some of the best talent. Swoopes and team received over 50 registrations from all over the country. Only 30 girls could be chosen to attend the camp. The girls range from 8th to 11th grade.
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HMAAC Hosts Legendary Champagne & Ribs
Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin to be honored
The Houston Museum of African American Culture presents the legendary Champagne & Ribs event on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The charity fundraiser will be hosted by nine-time Grammy Award-winning producer Bryan Michael Cox. Veteran newsmen from FOX 26, Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin, will be honored.
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Cheers to New Summer Socials at CityCentre
Happy Hour Fun Launching Thursday, June 1, 2023
CITYCENTRE is getting ready to have memorable evenings all season with the launch of Summer Socials, a series of lively happy hour events in the plaza catered to young professionals. Starting on Thursday, June 1, 2023, visitors will enjoy cold beverages, music, giveaways, and mingling al-fresco every other Thursday night.
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8 teens shot waiting for bus after school in Northeast Philadelphia, police say; hunt for fled suspects
At least eight high school students were shot Wednesday afternoon in a hail of gunfire while waiting at a transit bus stop in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said in a news conference – the second time in a week young people in the city were shot en route to or from school.
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Robinhood is introducing a stock lending program. What could go wrong?
The age of meme-stock trading has largely come to an end, and the online trading platform that fueled the surge is scrambling to find alternative sources of revenue.
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Taylor Swift mania sweeps Tokyo for sold-out concerts, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl
Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in advance. Hordes of fans, some from other countries, filling up the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome, excitedly swapping homemade bracelets. People around the world feverishly calculating time zones and watching online flight trackers.
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Home Is Where The Heart Is Houston Astros Open Seven-game Homestand
Although the Astros own the best road record in the Major Leagues at 38-15 and are averaging 6.89 runs per game on the road, they could not have been happier to return to Houston for the upcoming seven game homestand. Coming off a brutal nine game road trip (5-4), the Astros needed to be back in familiar territory to re-evaluate some late season issues that may cause some trouble as they make a run for the 2017 World Series.
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Texans Still Have Time to Sign Up for Affordable, Low-Cost Health Coverage
More than 15 million nationwide have signed up for a plan through the ACA Marketplace, a 33% increase over last year.
Uninsured Texans have until Jan. 16 to choose a health plan through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. In a study released last month, Texas 2036 found that millions of uninsured Texans could obtain free or subsidized coverage on the ACA Marketplace.
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Nation’s Largest College of Education Celebrates American Education Week with Scholarships for Current and Aspiring Teachers
WGU Texas’ Teachers College provides opportunities to ease tuition costs during national teacher shortage
WGU Texas’ Teachers College will mark the National Education Association’s (NEA) 2021 American Education Week Nov. 15-19 by announcing its WGU Loves Teachers and Become a Teacher scholarship programs, together totaling $6 million, for current and future education professionals who wish to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degree programs in the Teachers College.
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When will Caitlin Clark break all-time NCAA men’s/women’s basketball record?
After recently becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history, Caitlin Clark is chasing another record.
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Biden's historic victory for America -- no thanks to GOP
President Joe Biden is on the cusp of a major legislative victory. If all goes according to plan and the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is signed into law, Biden will have scored an early triumph in his presidency. The Covid-19 relief bill will provide a wide range of benefits, from direct payments to American families, money for vaccine development and distribution, small business relief, more substantial subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, a child tax credit, a higher Earned Income Tax Credit, federal funds for state and local governments and much more.
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These airports are the world's worst for delays and cancellations this summer
Anyone who's been to an airport recently can see that demand for travel is back in a big way. What's not back with a vengeance are the resources needed to handle the crush of air travelers.
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Beauty Queen Uses Her HIV Positive Status As A Platform for Change
If you’re in need of a little inspiration, look no further than Horcelie Sinda Wa Mbongo, a 22-year-old activist, Fine Arts student, and recently crowned Miss Congo UK 2017.
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Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market and Wells Fargo Introduce a Novel Small Business Diversity Program
Alleviating financial barriers for minority-owned businesses to participate in highly anticipated holiday shopping event
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is joining long-time supporter Wells Fargo to announce the launch of the Small Business Diversity Program for the 2023 Nutcracker Market, taking place November 9-12 at NRG Center. Now in its 43rd year, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has become Texas’ signature shopping event for kicking off the holiday season. The Small Business Diversity program is geared at supporting local minority-owned businesses by waiving barriers to entry, including its standard commission charge.Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is joining long-time supporter Wells Fargo to announce the launch of the Small Business Diversity Program for the 2023 Nutcracker Market, taking place November 9-12 at NRG Center. Now in its 43rd year, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has become Texas’ signature shopping event for kicking off the holiday season. The Small Business Diversity program is geared at supporting local minority-owned businesses by waiving barriers to entry, including its standard commission charge.
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Security Firm Hired to Monitor Penn State Frat Where Hazing Occurred, Police Say
A security company hired by Penn State's Interfraternity Council arrived at the party just after 19-year-old pledge Timothy Piazza fell down a flight of stairs and was fatally injured after an alcohol-fueled hazing ritual, a police detective testified Monday.
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A List of Who's Leaving Congress
Two major retirement announcements this week could signal that control of the House of Representatives is up for grabs next year.
