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Imraan Christian: Driving Social Change Through Photography
Cameras can be powerful tools used to drive change. In Cape Town, South Africa, a fighting spirit and a positive outlook gave one visual artist the gravitas to represent his country through a different lens.
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GOP Tax Bill Vote in House, Senate On Tuesday
When it comes to the GOP tax plan, Republicans have the votes. Period. They have them in the House, which is expected to vote in the early afternoon Tuesday. They have them in the Senate, which votes later this evening. This bill is going to pass both chambers and be on President Donald Trump's desk by Wednesday, no small feat given the extremely fast timeline GOP leaders gave themselves when they unveiled their tax plans last month.
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7 Reasons Why Republicans May Have Made a Bad Bet On the Tax Bill
Today is the biggest day of the year for congressional Republicans. It's the day that their massive tax cut plan is expected to pass the GOP-controlled House and Senate, sending the bill to the other end of Pennsylvania Ave. where President Donald Trump plans to sign it tomorrow.
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Recover From New Year’s Eve At The General Public
Celebrate National Hangover Day with brunch Jan. 1
2018 is quickly approaching and with it comes that dreaded New Year’s Eve hangover – there’s even a National Holiday named after it. Not to worry! The General Public is making it easy to recuperate from a night of celebration.
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Excitement Is Building for the New Kids Camps at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens’ Education Department offers fun camps for children 2 to 13
Already looking forward to spring and summer? Biologists and educators at Moody Gardens have yet another slate of fun planned with Pyramid Kids Camps! The 2018 Spring/ Summer Pyramid Camps will kick off on March 17.
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This Holiday Season Give the Gift That Keeps On Giving Chicago's Biggest Pork-a-Palooza Baconfest Chicago Tickets
Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now for the Tenth Edition of the Beloved Bacon
Looking for a last minute gift? This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving tickets to Chicago's biggest pork-a-palooza Baconfest Chicago. Right now, a limited quantity of early bird tickets are on sale through the end of the month for the tenth edition of Baconfest Chicago on April 6 & 7, 2018 at the UIC Forum at 725 West Roosevelt in Chicago.
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Thousands Trying to Get Out of Atlanta After Lights Went Out at Hartsfield Airport
There were people still sleeping on the floor the day after a power outage shut down operations at the Atlanta airport, but long ticket and security lines were moving -- albeit slowly -- as normalcy began returning to the world's busiest airport Monday.
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Mario Batali Includes Recipe with Apology for 'past behavior'
How about some cinnamon rolls with that apology? In an online newsletter Friday afternoon, celebrity chef Mario Batali -- facing allegations that he touched women inappropriately -- acknowledged "many mistakes" and apologized for disappointing "my friends, my family, my fans and my team."
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19 Men and 1 Woman Among Highest-paid Execs Age 40 and Under
Pay inequality between men and women isn't just a problem for your parents' generation.
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Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Restores Power After Crippling Outage
Nearly 11 hours after a power outage paralyzed the world's busiest airport, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International got its electricity back late Sunday night.
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5 Things for December 18: Atlanta Airport Outage, Tax Overhaul, Russia Investigation
Say hello to Amy Wright, the newest CNN Hero of the Year. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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“Bound to the Fire: How Virginia’s Enslaved Cooks Helped Invent American Cuisine” by Kelley Fanto Deetz
You’ve been cooking up a storm for days. Soon, the whole family will be sitting at your table, which will be loaded down with everybody’s favorites. The turkey will be golden. The bread, warm and soft. Pies line your kitchen counter because you’ve cooked for days. At least, as you’ll see in “Bound to the Fire” by Kelley Fanto Deetz, you didn’t cook ‘round the clock, too.
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Food Network Star Hosts the Christmas Cookie Challenge
Since winning Season 11 of Food Network Star Chef Eddie Jackson has been busy with all things food. His latest endeavor comes with the premiere of Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge.
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Give the Gift of Good Taste
World-renowned industrial designer Marc Newson has created a limited edition bottle of Hennessy X.O to celebrate the modernity of the world’s original “Extra Old” Cognac. Inspired by the iconic Hennessy X.O bottle, Newson transformed the original grape vines design into striations as a modern interpretation to amplify the historic blend inside.
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Harvey Heroes Breakfast
Photography by Vicky Pink - Mayor Sylvester Turner is never a man that is shy …
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Doug Jones Won U.S. Senate Race in Alabama Because of Black Women Trying to “Save America”
Doug Jones defeated Roy Moore in Tuesday’s Alabama Senate race with the overwhelming support of black women voters, 98 percent of whom cast their ballots for the Democrat. According to CNN’s exit polls, only 34 percent of white women voted for Jones, with 63 percent of that voter bloc offering their support to Moore instead. The Republican has been accused of pursuing inappropriate relationships with teen girls as an adult.
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Charming Charlie Closing 10 Stores In Texas As Part of Its Bankruptcy
Houston-based Charming Charlie has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing 25 percent of its stores right after Christmas.
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Mayor's Office to Participate in Annual Holiday Basketball Showdown Against Houston City Council
Members of the mayor's staff will participate in the Annual Holiday Basketball Showdown against Houston City Council and their staffs. Mayor Turner will attend the night's game to cheer his team to victory. All ticket sale proceeds will benefit the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.
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Governor Abbott Meets With Texas Military Leaders Following 2017 Texas Military Summit
Governor Greg Abbott today met with commanders of U.S. military installations in Texas following the Texas Military Summit hosted by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC). During the meeting, the Governor shared his strong and unwavering commitment to enhance and protect the 15 major military installations in Texas and their surrounding defense communities. The Governor also expressed his gratitude for the commanders’ leadership and service to the state and the nation.
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Alohilani Resort Waikki Beach Officially Launches Following $115 Million Transformation
Waikiki's Longstanding Pacific Beach Hotel is Poised to Become Hawaii's Hottest New Hotel
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach today announces its official debut after an extensive $115 million transformation of the former Pacific Beach Hotel. Introducing an alluring "aloha-chic" factor as Hawaii's sophisticated new modern resort in the heart of Waikiki, Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers a stylish new way to stay and play in Hawaii's most iconic city beachfront that is transforming with unprecedented new cultural, culinary and shopping offerings.