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Five moves Walmart is making to overhaul business for future
Walmart, the global mega-retailer that began in Arkansas in 1962, is making huge moves in 2024. It’s making investments in technology and inventory that move it into new businesses and which will alter the Walmart experience of many customers.
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Prince William wants to see ‘end to fighting’ in Gaza ‘as soon as possible’
Britain’s Prince William has shared his concern over Israel’s five months-long military offensive in Gaza, saying he wants to “see an end to the fighting as soon as possible.”
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Julian Assange makes last-ditch attempt in UK court to avoid extradition to US
Tuesday’s hearing is the latest stage in a convoluted journey that has left Assange incarcerated at Belmarsh, a high-security prison in the south-east of the British capital, years after an undignified eviction from London’s Ecuadorian embassy.
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US proposes ‘temporary ceasefire’ in Gaza in draft UN resolution
The United States has proposed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution on Gaza calling for a temporary ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas and warning against an Israeli ground incursion into Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have fled over the course of the conflict.
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Navalny’s death puts a new spotlight on key dividing line between Trump and Biden
The announcement of Alexey Navalny’s death on Friday thrust fresh urgency into the roiling debate in Washington over how forcefully to counter Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, a question of wide-ranging consequence on which President Joe Biden and his likely opponent Donald Trump have adopted diametrically opposed positions.
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Shaquille O'Neal's legendary jersey first to be retired by Orlando Magic
He's one of the most iconic players with one of the most iconic names in all of sports.
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Miami-Dade County parents receive permission slips; ask if children can participate in Black History Month activity
As a parent, Chuck Walter said he’s used to signing papers that his children bring home from school. But Walter said a recent request from his daughter’s teacher caught him off guard.
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DOJ watchdog report finds chronic failures by Bureau of Prisons contributes to deaths of hundreds of inmates
Chronic failures by the Bureau of Prisons contributed to the deaths of hundreds of federal prison inmates, the Department of Justice’s Inspector General said in a blistering report released Thursday.
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Mortgage rates rise for second week, reach 6.77%
After treading water for months, US mortgage rates jumped higher Thursday following a string of strong employment and inflation reports.
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Oklahoma City tells artists 'paint away,' after new ordinance takes effect
Oklahoma City is telling artists to paint away thanks to a new ordinance that just went into effect.
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1 dead, at least 21 others wounded in shooting following Chiefs Super Bowl celebration rally, officials say
A shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally left at least one person dead and at least 21 others wounded Wednesday, officials said, shattering a joyous afternoon for the massive crowd celebrating the Chiefs latest NFL title. Three people are in custody for questioning.
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Falling prices could destroy an economy - ask China
US markets reeled on Tuesday after January’s Consumer Price Index showed inflation came in hotter than expected, leaving investors to believe that interest rate cuts are off the table for the near future.
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Sammy the Sasquatch teaches young Portland Public Schools (PPS) students how to be safe
With an increasing focus on security at K through 12 schools across the country, districts, like Portland Public Schools (PPS) are exploring new ways to teach their youngest students about difficult safety procedures such as lockdowns.
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Houston Style Magazine Presents: Super Tuesday – A Call to the Polls! Houston, the Stage is Set for Early Voting on Super Tuesday
The heart of democracy beats stronger this Tuesday, February 20, as Early Voting commences in Texas and 14 other proud states across our nation. This pivotal moment in our presidential election process is not just about delegate counts; it's a vibrant showcase of local democracy in action, with numerous crucial nominations at stake.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson in no hurry to address foreign aid request; others weigh re-writing Senate-passed plan
Speaker Mike Johnson is telling his House Republican Conference members that he is not rushing to respond to a bill sending aid to Ukraine and Israel, as GOP lawmakers weigh their options for how to handle the Senate-passed package.
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ICE draft plan would release thousands of immigrants in order to cover budget shortfall
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has drafted contingency plans to cut detention capacity and release thousands of immigrants as a result, according to a source familiar with the plan.
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Houston Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Molestation
District Attorney Kim Ogg Vows Justice
Sherman Lee Johnson, 66, received a 25-year prison term without parole for sexually abusing children, confirmed by Harris County DA Kim Ogg, who emphasized the severity of his crimes
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Hit-and-Run Leaves National Guardsman with Traumatic Brain Injury; Mother Feels Forgotten After a Year
A hit-and-run crash left an army national guardsman fighting for his life. Now, one year later, his mom feels alone in her ongoing battle to care for him. The Nightteam’s Heather Walker has tonight’s 7 Investigates.
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Russia can sustain war effort ‘another two/three years,’ say analysts
Russia can sustain its war effort in Ukraine “for another two or three years” but will have to sacrifice “quality for quantity” as it replaces destroyed or damaged weapons with older systems held in storage, according to a report published this week.
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‘Let’s do it big!’: Patrick Mahomes/Kansas City Chiefs get ready for Super Bowl parade
There can surely be no better day than Valentine’s Day to shower your city’s football team with love – and if there is one team that’s truly earned that show of affection from fans, it’s the Kansas City Chiefs.