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Julian Edelman, the Patriots' do-it-all player, wins Super Bowl MVP
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Trapped by Hurricane Michael, some residents summoned aid by spelling out 'HELP' with logs
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Houston Teachers Named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
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On Wednesday, three Houston teachers were named finalists for the 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.
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First Modern-Era Corvette ZR1 Convertible Makes Debut
Chevrolet drops the top — and the hammer — with the 2019 Corvette ZR1 convertible
Chevrolet today dropped the top on the 2019 Corvette ZR1 with the global introduction of the ZR1 convertible, the first ZR1 drop-top since the original 1970 model-year ZR1.
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Kevin McCarthy's dishonest explanation for getting rid of Liz Cheney
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy made clear Tuesday morning that a formal effort to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the third ranking leader is likely as soon as next week.
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Biden to deliver remarks on newly launched Restaurant Revitalization Fund
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to promote the newly launched Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which was established to help struggling restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a White House official.
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Why Are a Few Democrats Blocking Biden's Bold Recovery Agenda?
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How to qualify for Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his plan to address student loan debt, which includes debt forgiveness for certain borrowers and extending the pandemic-related payment pause.
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Father of infant hospitalized with RSV warns parents to be alert as respiratory illness spreads quickly
Last week, Stephen Balka found himself living a parent's nightmare. His 2-month-old son Adrian was struggling to breathe, sometimes going as long as seven seconds between gasping breaths, the father said.
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Politicians want to ban more books. Austin's library system is celebrating them instead
At the Austin Public Library in Texas, banned books are hot for the summer. In partnership with BookPeople, Texas' largest independent bookstore, the library has been hosting a "Banned Camp" to celebrate free speech amid increasing pressure to restrict access to certain content.
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Warren Buffett's company lost $44 billion last quarter, but it's not really bad news
Warren Buffett is just like the rest of us. He got crushed by the plunge in the stock market during the first half of the year. But the Oracle of Omaha is undeterred by the wildness on Wall Street. Berkshire Hathaway is still buying and many of the the company's diverse business lines are still thriving, even in these uncertain economic times.
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David Beckham's 'status as a gay icon will be shredded' if he continues as Qatar World Cup ambassador says British comedian
David Beckham's "status as a gay icon will be shredded" if the former England captain and Manchester United star continues in his role as a Qatar World Cup ambassador said British comedian Joe Lycett on Sunday.
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Steps have dropped since Covid-19 and the trend is worrisome, study says
Americans took fewer steps during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and they still haven't gotten their mojo back, a new study found.
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Walmart Health Nearly Doubles in Size With Launch Into Two New States in 2024
Since we opened our first Walmart Health center in 2019, our goal has been simple: serve our communities by providing accessible, convenient and affordable healthcare. Our healthcare providers don’t just care for patients – they build relationships within their communities.
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A Republican senator just went *there* on Joe Biden
Well, I guess the kidding around is pretty much over. In a blistering statement released Tuesday morning, Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott said this of President Joe Biden:
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First on CNN: DHS inspector general tells Secret Service to stop investigating potentially missing texts
The Department of Homeland Security inspector general has directed the Secret Service to stop its internal investigations into what happened to text messages related to January 6 that may have been deleted, according to a letter reviewed by CNN.
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This landlocked country has been named Europe's best for bathing
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It's been a rough year for social media stocks. Blame TikTok
This year has so far been miserable for investors in social media companies.
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Inspired by sacred music, an artist's 'Black Chapel' is opening in London
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Reflections on the Massacre of the Buffalo 10 & Racism
The moment I learned of the shooting at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, NY I was shocked and saddened, which turned to anger and then disgust. I knew many of the persons killed and even campaigned door to door with Kat Massey and gave her a ride home in my car. In fact, going to the site of Tops was beyond painful. The Massacre of the Buffalo Ten took the lives of innocent people, shattering the lives of their families and the community. The Massacre shed a much-needed national spotlight on the severe neglect of the area, far beyond the fact that there was only one major supermarket in the neighborhood.
