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5 Things for Wednesday, July 12: Russia Probe, Health Care Bill, Military Plane Crash, Qatar Deal, Missing Men
Congrats to the American League, which won the MLB All-Star Game for the fifth year in a row. Here's what else you need to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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'Devastated' Blac Chyna Granted Restraining Order Against Rob Kardashian
Blac Chyna was granted a temporary restraining order barring Rob Kardashian from coming near her or posting about her online.
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Families Take a Risky Road Trip to Save Their Health Care
Angéla Lorio and Jessica Michot turned their faces toward the summer sky. They stood side-by-side on the front steps of the Republican National Committee building in Washington on Monday and took deep breaths.
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What's the Best Time of Day to Exercise?
Some fitness gurus recommend working out first thing in the morning because that's when you're least likely to have scheduling conflicts and therefore more likely to exercise regularly. Plus, early exercisers often say that a morning routine leaves them feeling more energized and productive during the day.
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From Being Paralyzed By Shame to Coaching Serena Williams
Patrick Mouratoglou likes stress. He craves it. The man Serena Williams credits for taking her from "great to history" is not one to rest. He can't. Boredom would quickly smother the Frenchman were he to ever take it easy.
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Health Effects of Coffee: Where Do We Stand?
It's one of the age-old medical flip-flops: First coffee's good for you, then it's not, then it is -- you get the picture.
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An Absolutely Damning Paragraph About Donald Trump Jr.'s Russia Meeting
This paragraph, from The New York Times' latest scoop on a meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian lawyer, is completely and totally damning:
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A Father's Powerful Plea for His Transgender Son Wins Hearts
Ken Ballard will tell you he's a man of few words. But when it came to his 15-year-old transgender son, he couldn't stay silent.
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An Avalanche of Hate: How a Montana Mom Became the Target of a Neo-Nazi Troll Storm
Once the calls began, they did not stop. Swiping to decline a call just led to the phone ringing again. Blocked number after blocked number filled up the voice mail.
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Voice-activated Device Called 911 During Attack, New Mexico Authorities Say
A man accused of beating his girlfriend and threatening to kill her was jailed after Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in New Mexico said a voice-activated speaker device called 911.
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Security Firm Hired to Monitor Penn State Frat Where Hazing Occurred, Police Say
A security company hired by Penn State's Interfraternity Council arrived at the party just after 19-year-old pledge Timothy Piazza fell down a flight of stairs and was fatally injured after an alcohol-fueled hazing ritual, a police detective testified Monday.
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Explosion Outside US Air Force Recruiting Office Under Investigation
Local and federal authorities are investigating an explosion at a US Air Force recruiting office in Bixby, Oklahoma.
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5 Things for Tuesday, July 11: Russia Probe, Military Plane Crash, Qatar, Health Care, Mass Extinction
There's a farm in Australia that feeds chocolate to cattle it raises for beef. Yeah, sounds like heaven to us, too. Here's what else you'll need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: When the Obama White House Attacked the NBCC – Part 3 (final)
In reflection of the Obama Administrations there appears to be a constant flow of deception, immorality, and plain out corruption. Oh, I guess you can add heartless too. We, the strongest and most economically viable nation in the history of mankind would tacitly sit on the “side lines” and tried to lead from behind. Russia, North Korea, and a plethora of terror groups had a field day during the Obama years. They saw the weakness in his reasoning and played it like a finely tuned piano.
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The Mama Foundation for The Arts Partners with Whole Foods Market to Bring New York Mama’s ‘One Sauce’
This summer, The Mama Foundation for The Arts and Whole Foods Market collaborate to bring a bit of spice to the palates of New Yorkers at the highly anticipated Harlem store located at 100 West 125th Street on July 21 at 9 a.m. Whole Foods Market (through their partnership with Harlem Park to Park, a social enterprise representing more than 100 neighborhood entrepreneurs) tapped The Mama Foundation as a community stake-holder that produces not only a valuable service to the neighborhood and high-quality Harlem-made goods that celebrate the rich culture of 125th Street. The Mama Foundation will be debuting their “Mama’s One Sauce” to world.
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JAY-Z Announces 4:44 Tour
31-city Tour Has Stop in Houston
Continuing its commitment to bring fans closer to their favorite artists, TIDAL members will have access to a special presale beginning on Monday, July 10th at 12:00pm ET. Members can find details for purchasing tickets at TIDAL.com.
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Introducing New Beetology Beverages: Simple, Nutrition-Packed Juices Made From Nature's Superfood - Beets
Every year, consumers are getting more and more picky about what’s on (or not on) their food labels. ‘Clean’ foods with added health benefits are a top priority. And the food world is excited about one of nature’s untapped nutritional powerhouses: beets. In her article for WebMD about the benefits of beet juice, leading nutritionist Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD wrote, “Most lists of ‘super foods’ don't include beetroot juice, but maybe they should.”
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Pereg Natural Foods Introduces Kaniwa (Baby Quinoa) Among Other Ancient Grains in New Packaging & Flavor Blends
Baby quinoa, also known as Kañiwa, is predicted to become the next ‘new’ ancient super food.
Some of the hottest new specialty food products were recently premiered at the Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC, setting the trend for what consumers will be wanting in the way of natural, farm-to-table and healthy foods at supermarkets and grocery stores across the nation.
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Methane Regulation: Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
Last month, the U.S. Senate narrowly voted against repealing a punitive, last-minute Obama era regulation. The Interior Department's so-called Methane and Waste Prevention Rule, while advertised as economically prudent, would eliminate consumer-driven jobs, curtail energy production, and otherwise harm the nation's economy.
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NAACP Statement on Nominee to Head DOJ's Civil Rights Division
Leon W. Russell, Chair of the NAACP Board, issued the following statement today in response to President Trump’s nomination of Eric Dreiband to serve as the U.S. Department of Justice’s Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
