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Teen Drug Overdose Death Rate Climbed 19% In One Year

The rate of teen drug overdose deaths in the United States climbed 19% from 2014 to 2015, from 3.1 deaths per 100,000 teens to 3.7 per 100,000, according to data released this week. The new numbers involve teens ages 15 to 19 and were released by the National Center for Health Statistics.

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Twenty Five Memorable Premier League Moments

As the English Premier League prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, we look at some of the most dazzling moments in a competition which entertains millions around the world.

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How the Premier League Became a Global Playground

It's been dubbed the "best league in the world," but when the English Premier League kicked off 25 years ago a foreign name on the teamsheet was rare.

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Usain Bolt In Numbers -- Why the Jamaican Is the Greatest

A glorious sporting career has come to an end. Usain Bolt, an eight-time Olympic champion, the fastest man in history, retired after the IAAF World Championships in London.

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US, China Military Chiefs Reach Deal to Reduce Risk of Miscalculation

Top US and Chinese military commanders signed a deal in Beijing Tuesday to improve communications between the two forces amid ongoing disputes in the South and East China Seas.

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The 14 Most Shocking Comments From Trump's Charlottesville News Conference

A day after President Donald Trump gave in to political pressure and denounced, by name, the white supremacists and neo-Nazis who rallied in Charlottesville this past weekend, he reversed course and again claimed "both sides" were to blame for the violence in the Virginia city.

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After Years of Not Waiting for the Facts, Trump Blames Charlottesville Vagueness On Just That

President Donald Trump, a man who has quickly and bluntly called out terrorist attacks for years and slammed his opponents for being too sheepish in the face of terror, said Tuesday that he gave a vague statement about violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday because he wanted to wait for the facts.

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Texas Southern University to House Official NAACP Archives

Texas Southern University will soon be home to Texas NAACP official records. On August 17 at 10:00 a.m., Texas NAACP officers will designate TSU as the official depository for its records to preserve the organizations history and to ensure scholars will peruse these materials and record the struggles and accomplishments of the NAACP in Texas.

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Dr. Heavenly Kimes Presented The Official Grand Opening For Smiles By Dr.Heavenly

On Saturday, August 12, 2017, Star of Bravo’s Married To Medicine and Leading Atlanta Dentist Dr. Heavenly Kimes hosted the official grand opening for her new dental practice, Smiles By Dr.Heavenly at its new location in Duluth, GA. Preceded by a private Medical Meet & Greet , inviting doctors only, on Wednesday, August 9th, the two "private" grand openings were attended by Atlanta’s elite including Dr. Damon Kimes (Married to Medicine), Dr. Jackie Walters (Married to Medicine), Quad Webb-Lunceford (Married to Medicine), Toya Bush-Harris (Married to Medicine), Dr. Eugene Harris (Married to Medicine), Sasha The Diva (Kiss 104.1 Radio Personality), Towanda Braxton (The Braxton Family Values) and more. Sponsored by Collette Caters, Jaxon’s Pastries, Sweetshots Cupcakes, and Bomade Vodka, the event was covered by Atlanta’s premiere media outlets including The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Kontrol Magazine, Freddy O, IMPACT Magazine, Africa TV One , World Star Hit Radio, many more.

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After Charlottesville, Push for Real Reform

Racism, exposed once more in the terror visited on Charlottesville, Va., still scars America. Hundreds of neo-Nazis, white supremacists, klansmen and other fervid racists gathered — some armed with assault rifles, wearing camouflage. They marched with lit torches, yelling Nazi slogans, looking for trouble. They provoked the violence, terrorized a city, and took the life of Heather Heyer and injured many more. In the reaction to those horrors, character is revealed.

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Governor Abbott Signs Pro-Life Insurance Reform

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 214 (HB 214) which limits insurance coverage for abortion procedures. Under this new law Texans will not be forced to pay for elective abortions through their insurance plans. This legislation is an important piece of the Governor's pro-life agenda that has been championed by Sen.

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Margaritaville Shares Hourly Relaxation Tips Just in Time for National Relaxation Day, August 15

According to the Brain Research Institute at the American Institute of Stress, 77% of people regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress. Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand inspired by Jimmy Buffett, is here to help. In honor of National Relaxation Day on Tuesday, August 15, the brand is serving up an hour-by-hour agenda for ways to relax with Margaritaville, creating The Most Relaxing Day Ever.

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Step Aside, Fried! Barbecue is the Thing at Abilene’s West Texas Fair & Rodeo, September 7 - 16

It’s fair food frenzy time in Texas. And this year, the State Fair has some friendly and flavorful competition from its counterpart down the road in Abilene. But it isn’t the aroma of all things fried that will permeate the air at Abilene’s West Texas Fair and Rodeo September 7 – 16. For ten delicious days, visitors can feast on barbecued everything, thanks to the Fair’s new “Step Aside, Fried” competition celebrating the true local flavor of Abilene.

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Governor Abbott Signs Legislation to Further Protect Life In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 13 (HB 13) to expand reporting requirements for complications resulting from abortion procedures. This bill, which would not have been possible without the leadership of Sen. Donna Campbell and Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, will result in more accurate data being provided to the state.

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Houston Media Personality Announces College Tour For Freshmen Girls

Radio/Television Personality and founder of JJ’s I’m Me Foundation, JJ Simmons is thrilled to launch the first I’m Me Tour: College Edition at the Texas Southern University August 26-27, 2017. The 2-day experience will include workshops, motivational sessions, guest speakers, and empowering freshmen young ladies to continue their journey of success while adjusting to the collegiate life.

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'Bachelor in Paradise' Plays Coy with Controversy

First, the obvious: The tantalizing whiff of controversy drew media to a season premiere of "Bachelor in Paradise" that many outlets (including this one) would have otherwise ignored. Nobody expected a "60 Minutes"-type expose, but once ABC and Warner Bros. opted to forge ahead with the show, they had a certain duty not to whitewash what nearly derailed it, and to clarify what happened -- or didn't.

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Noose Found at Michigan School Playground

Authorities are investigating after a noose was found hanging at a Michigan school playground.

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True Crime TV: The Devil's In the Details

With true crime TV, the devil is in the details -- specifically, the ones that we didn't remember, or even with high-profile cases, perhaps never knew.

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Amazon Takes On the Corner Store with Instant Pickup

Sometimes you need a cold soda, chips, tampons and an Amazon Echo ASAP.