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Health alert issued for salads, wraps from Kroger, Trader Joe's, Walgreens due to parasite concern
Consumers have been warned by federal health officials not to purchase over two dozen salad and wrap products available in major grocery chains due to concerns about possible parasite contamination.
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Restaurant Manager Fired After Telling Black Woman to “Get Out”
Xzaveria Vaqua, a 37-year old Black woman from Kansas City, became one of the most recent victims of discrimination and racism when the manager of Tomfooleries Restaurant & Bar told her to “get out” of the restaurant. She posted the video on social media, and the manager was fired the day after. Her post also sparked protests calling for a boycott of the restaurant.
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3D gun plans website suspends downloads after court ruling
A gun rights group that has posted plans for 3D guns blocked downloads from its website on Tuesday after a federal judge sided with states that argued the postings could help criminals and terrorists manufacture such weapons.
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New 18-Inch African Americans Dolls Build Confidence, Self-Awareness and… Entrepreneurs!
BrainsandBeautyDolls.com is a new Black-owned company creating dolls to empower little girls all over the world. The company prides itself on designing unique dolls that will make a difference in children’s lives. Their mission is giving a gift that will build character, confidence, self-awareness and the power to reach your full potential. By feeding the mind with empowering phrases and playing with toys that represent who you are.
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Huawei beats Apple in smartphone sales for the first time
Huawei just reached a major milestone, passing Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone seller.
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3D guns: Untraceable, undetectable and unstoppable?
Not long ago, it was the stuff of science fiction, but now US officials and lawmakers are grappling with a new reality -- the ability for citizens to print firearms at home.
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No deaths reported in Mexican airliner crash
A strong wind gust brought down an Aeromexico plane carrying 103 people in northern Mexico, leading to a fiery crash that left dozens aboard injured but no fatalities, Durango state officials say.
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Reliable Sources: POTUS rallies show hostility toward press, others
xec summary: Happy August! Or should I say, happy August? We shall see. I'm back from a few days up in Burlington, VT... Thank you, Oliver Darcy, for manning this letter while I was away... Now here's the day's media news...
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Justin Trudeau is in trouble, but he can fix that
There was a jarring sense of déjà vu last week in Canada as images of yet another attack on innocent civilians in Toronto played out on newscasts. A reportedly mentally ill man went on a gun rampage on Sunday evening in Toronto's popular Danforth neighborhood, killing two people and injuring 13 others. The attack occurred less than three months after a man drove a van into pedestrians in another busy part of Toronto, killing 10 people.
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Aids Dallas HBCU During International Convention
With less than four years to go until its centennial celebration, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is focused on accelerating and expanding its community service impact across the country. During its 57th biennial convention in Dallas, which was held from July 11 to 15, the African American sorority shattered previous attendance records. Members participated in three community service projects and attended more than 16 different workshops and activities while delegates focused on the future during the sorority’s business meetings. A record-breaking $88,000 was donated to six charities during the convention.
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LeBron James Opens I Promise School in Hometown of Akron for At-Risk Kids
As he drove to the school he was helping open in his hometown, LeBron James’ emotions brought him back to when he was the same age as the kids who were starting school there Monday.
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Get Affordable Fresh Produce Before End of Get Moving Houston Farmer's Markets 2018 Season
The Houston Health Department (HHD) encourages Houstonians to make plans to visit Get Moving Houston Farmer’s Markets before the end of the 2018 season. The markets, which wrap-up the season in October, offer access to affordable fruits and vegetables.
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A college textbook says Holocaust victims failed to realize their strength
An online textbook, which blames Holocaust victims for failing to tap into their strength, is required reading for nearly 19,000 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students.
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First sentencing set in hazing death of Penn State fraternity pledge
A former Penn State University fraternity brother faces sentencing Tuesday for his role in the alcohol-fueled death of a pledge. Ryan Burke, 21, pleaded guilty last month to four counts of hazing and five counts related to unlawful acts involving liquor, the office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said.
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Pampers and Charmin are getting more expensive
Get ready to pay a little more for Pampers, Charmin, Bounty, and Puffs. Procter & Gamble said on Tuesday that it was in the process of raising Pampers' prices in North America by 4%. P&G also began notifying retailers this week that it would increase the average prices of Bounty, Charmin, and Puffs by 5%.
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3-D guns: Untraceable, undetectable and unstoppable?
Not long ago it was the stuff of science fiction, but now US officials and lawmakers are grappling with a new reality -- the ability for citizens to print firearms at home.
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Two radio hosts suspended after they refer to America's first Sikh attorney general as 'turban man'
A radio station in New Jersey has suspended two midday show hosts after they referred to the state's Sikh attorney general, Gurbir Grewal, as "turban man" on their show Wednesday.
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Tia-Clair Toomey: CrossFit Games champion relives nail-biting 2017 finale
It was the most dramatic finish in CrossFit Games history.
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Mexico Grand Hotels Offers a Gateway to Cabo’s Most Thrilling Adventures
The award-winning, Los Cabos based hotel group, Mexico Grand Hotels boasts a wide range of recreational activities varying from golf and fishing to adventure tours and wildlife encounters. On property, or out on the water, Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa and Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences provide the ultimate gateway for adventure seekers looking to explore Los Cabos beyond its nightlife and enjoy an active vacation.
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How CBS reported on the Les Moonves and '60 Minutes' allegations
On "CBS This Morning" on Monday, correspondent Anna Werner had the awkward task of reporting on allegations of sexual misconduct against her company's CEO. Werner spent several minutes early in the program detailing the accusations against Les Moonves. Six women told The New Yorker that he sexually harassed them.
