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MD Anderson and nation’s Cancer Centers Jointly Endorse Updated HPV Vaccine Recommendations
Statement supports fewer vaccinations, urges action to increase national vaccination rates
As national vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) remain low, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has again united with the 68 other National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers in issuing a joint statement endorsing the recently revised vaccination recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Launches Global Year of Service With Induction of Women's Empowerment Advocates Dr. Anita Hill, Esq., Cynthia James and Rhona Bennett
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, a 96-year-old women's service organization, inducted Dr. Anita Hill, Esq., Cynthia James, and Rhona Bennett as honorary members on Saturday, Jan. 7. A reception in their honor was held following their induction, which occurred during the sorority's national executive board meeting in Dallas, TX.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Benefits of Vaccines Are a Matter of Fact
I have started, scratched out and even abandoned the writing of this essay. I couldn't do it. It wasn't there. Didn't feel it. Something kept nagging at me, and it took some time to finally figure out what it was.
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Here Are All the Trump Cabinet Confirmations Hearings Scheduled for Wednesday
After the first full day of grilling for President-elect Donald Trump's choices for Cabinet positions, Congress has more hearings scheduled Wednesday. Here are the nominees set to testify before Senate committees Wednesday:
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First on CNN: Ryan Allies Fire First In Outside Spending Fight Over Obamacare
Donors and allies of House Speaker Paul Ryan are spending $1 million on television ads to pitch Republicans' replacement plans for Obamacare, one of the first attempts by outside spending groups to shape public opinion on the divisive repeal effort.
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Obama Faces the Future as Sessions Confronts His Past
In Washington, the next attorney general insisted at his confirmation hearing that he is not a racist. And in Chicago, the nation's first black president offered a fiery farewell -- and a warning.
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Trump Nominee With Ties to Putin Faces Confirmation Hearing
Rex Tillerson faces a grilling Wednesday at his Senate confirmation hearing to be secretary of state that comes after CNN reported that Russia may have compromising information about President-elect Donald Trump.
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10 Questions for Donald Trump's News Conference
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday will hold his first news conference in more than five months.
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Another Storm Brings Snow and Rain to the West
A succession of storms has been hammering the West Coast, triggering avalanches, mudslides and flooding -- and more weather warnings are in place Wednesday.
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Dylann Roof: What Comes Next for Charleston Church Shooter
Dylann Roof will be formally sentenced Wednesday after jurors recommended the death penalty for killing nine people in a 2015 massacre at a historically black church in Charleston.
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Obama Offers Optimism -- And Warnings -- In Farewell Address
Popular but politically humbled, President Barack Obama said goodbye to the nation Tuesday night, declaring during his farewell address that he hasn't abandoned his vision of progressive change but warning that it now comes with a new set of caveats.
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5 Things for Wednesday, January 11, 2017: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Dylann Roof
Before we totally turn all of our attention to the upcoming administration, let's take one long glance back at the outgoing one. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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“A Conversation with Harry Belafonte” Kicks Off Brilliant Lecture Series’ 2017 Season
Celebrated Entertainer and Activist Appears February 23 in Cullen Theater at Wortham Center
Harry Belafonte, who championed social equality and brought global awareness to the plight of the African people, has accepted an invitation from the Brilliant Lecture Series and Scott Brogan, its Founding Director, to appear in Houston. The ground-breaking artist, humanitarian and activist will appear on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in an interview-style setting in Cullen Theater, presented by HEB.