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Why Amazon could win the battle for holiday toy sales
Retailers are battling hard over toys, flat-screen TVs and new tech gadgets this holiday season, and Amazon appears to be in a strong position.
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Main Event Entertainment To Reopen Humble Center Damaged By Hurricane Harvey
Grand re-opening celebration set for Jan. 30
Humble’s Main Event Entertainment center was open for just six months before it was completely destroyed by Hurricane Harvey.
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Disney unveils a real-life lightsaber
Ever since "Star Wars" premiered in 1977, kids and adults alike wanted to get their hands on a lightsaber. The "elegant weapon for a more civilized age" is one of the most famous props in movie history and pop culture — and now Disney has apparently created a "real" one.
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Andrew Cuomo's downfall sends a striking message
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is stepping down from office. The politician who was willing to fight every scandal that plagued his tenure finally met a challenge he couldn't outmaneuver. After the nation's most prominent Democrats -- from President Joe Biden to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer -- called on him to leave his post in the wake of New York Attorney General Letitia James' devastating report into allegations of sexual harassment, Cuomo finally conceded.
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Houston mayor says boil water advisory will likely be lifted overnight after power outage at water treatment plants
Houston officials expect the boil water advisory issued Sunday evening will be lifted by 3 a.m. Tuesday.
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The suspect charged in the death of rapper Takeoff has been released from jail after paying the $1 million bond
The suspect charged with murder in the death of Migos member Takeoff posted the $1 million bond set for him and was released from jail Tuesday, according to CNN affiliate KPRC.
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Two American siblings allowed to return from China after three years following lifting of exit ban
Two American siblings prevented from leaving China since 2018 have now been allowed to travel back to the United States.
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WHO employees took part in Congo sex abuses in Ebola crisis, report says
More than 80 aid workers including some employed by the World Health Organization (WHO) were involved in incidents of sexual abuse and exploitation during an Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an independent commission said on Tuesday.
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Why Terrorist Threats Will Survive ISIS Defeats
Last week, the American-backed Syrian Democratic Forces announced that it had taken Raqqa, the Syrian city, which had served as ISIS' capital. The taking of the city is the latest in a series of substantial military blows to ISIS' fortunes. However, Americans should not expect the fall of Raqqa to have a substantial effect on the jihadist threat at home.
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Jon Rahm takes swing at world ranking rules after LIV Golf abandons ‘fight’ for points
After joining LIV Golf in December – he was then world No. 3 – the 29-year-old is currently the highest-placed of four players from the tour inside the top-50; Tyrell Hatton (17), Brooks Koepka (30) and Cameron Smith (50).
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2014 MLB Beacon Awards Luncheon
Photography by Vicky Pink On Friday, May 30, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …





