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New York Mets player suffers nasal fractures after getting hit in the face by a 94 mph fastball

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar will meet with a specialist after he suffered multiple nasal fractures when a 94 mph fastball hit him, the team said Tuesday.

Howard Stern signs new 5-year deal with SiriusXM after teasing audience for weeks

Howard Stern and SiriusXM have announced that "The Howard Stern Show" will return for five more years.

5 crew members unaccounted for after US Navy helicopter crashes off the San Diego coast

Search and rescue efforts are underway after a US Navy helicopter crashed off the San Diego coast Tuesday, officials said. One crew member was rescued and the search is ongoing for five others, a Navy spokesperson told CNN. The condition of the rescued crew member was not disclosed.

HISD hosting virtual COVID-19 vaccination town halls

COVID-19 vaccinations have been approved for children ages five and up. To answer any questions, HISD is hosting two virtual town halls providing the community the opportunity to ask vaccine questions to a panel that includes a school parent and local public health experts. One town hall will be in English and the other in Spanish.

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Commissioner Ellis, County Judge Hidalgo, Labor Leaders to Announce Commissioners Court Will Vote on Apprenticeship Advantage Program

Partnership between county and labor-managed apprenticeship programs will train workers and create career pipelines that connect people to in-demand jobs that offer strong wages and benefits.

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Fireside Chat with Mayor Turner & Police Chief Finner to Focus on Youth Crime & Violence

Youth invited to participate in person or virtually

The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) and Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC) invite youth to participate in a Fireside Chat with Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner about issues of crime and violence faced by youth, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Abortion rights amendment qualifies for November ballot in Ohio

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that organizers submitted enough valid signatures to put an amendment on the November ballot to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution.

Tractor trailer hauling 40,000 pounds bananas rolls over, closes I-95 ramp, Stonington, Conn.

A crash that involved a tractor trailer closed an off ramp for Interstate 95 north in Stonington on Tuesday morning.

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Woman sues Kraft Heinz claiming Velveeta Shells & Cheese ready time is misleading

The makers of Velveeta mac and cheese are being sued for potentially lying on their instructions.

Jared Kushner is expected to appear before January 6 committee this week

Jared Kushner, son-in-law and former senior adviser to then-President Donald Trump, is expected to appear this week before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, according to a source familiar with the planning.

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Timeless Elegance: Homage to Oscar de la Renta Exhibit Opening and Panel Discussion at the Houston Public Library

Fashion enthusiasts are invited to view the fashion exhibit, Timeless Elegance: Homage to Oscar de la Renta, which showcases winning creations from Fashion Fusion, an annual competition presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) and Houston Community College (HCC), Fashion and Costume Design Department. The panel discussion, which will be moderated by HCC’s Fashion Design Professor Alex Chapman, will be held at Central Library 1st Floor Art Gallery on Sunday, August 19 at 2 PM. Panelists will include special guest, Houston designer David Peck, as well as some of the designers highlighted in the exhibit: Jing Cao, Inge Duran, David Julian Valdez, Shanda Phillips, Teresa Rangel, Ebonie Sophus, and Maria Hammond.

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One in Four Latino Registered Voters Have Voted Early in Election 2018

One day before voters head to the polls for the 2018 midterm elections, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and Latino Decisions released the results of the final wave of its ten-week national tracking poll of Latino registered voters.

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Two ex-officers who restrained George Floyd sentenced to 3 years and 3.5 years in federal prison

J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, two of the former Minneapolis Police officers convicted of federal charges in the fatal arrest of George Floyd, were sentenced to 3 years and 3.5 years in prison, respectively, on Wednesday.

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2017 Wealth-Building Conference At Sea Featuring Media Maven Karen Civil

SpreadLove™ Sets Sail With One Of Hip-Hop’s MVPs

Today, SpreadLove™ announced its inaugural event aimed at educating and informing participants about various streams of revenue that can be derived from: franchise ownership; real estate investing; stocks, mutual funds, and annuities; multi-level marketing; and entrepreneurship.

The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Winners of Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 26th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence

The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards, Saturday, October 24, 2020, where several of Houston’s best and most promising Black-owned businesses received high honors. The program will be rebroadcast on Quest Channel 55 in Houston on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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All Blaq Everythang Festival Presents Blaq Fridaze + Pop-Ups

All Blaq Fridaze + Pop-Ups Presented By The All Blaq Everythang Festival, a celebration of black culture and creating a space of collective energy for economic impact.

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Couple cancels wedding due to COVID-19, but can't get a refund

The year 2020 has been one many won't forget, especially Abbey Schuster and Ephriam Jones. Last year, the two set their their wedding date for October 17, 2020. However, once the pandemic hit, it didn’t look like a happily ever after anymore.

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Vivian Green: “It Took Me 12 Years to Finally Do This”

When Vivian Green’s sultry vocals hit the scene in 2002, her debut single, “Emotional Roller Coaster,” became an instant classic. Since then, the Philly-born singer, songwriter, and actress has successfully rode the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. Her sixth studio album, VGVI (pronounced vee-gee-six), will be released on October 6. Beyond the music, one of her greatest roles for the last 12 years has been being a mother to her son, Jordan Green, who is special needs.

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Cardi B turns herself in to police, charged with endangerment and assault

Superstar rapper Cardi B turned herself in to New York Police on Monday morning.

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Ethiopia is now Africa's fastest growing economy

Ethiopia, Africa's second most populated country, is forecast to be the fastest growing economy in Sub-Saharan Africa this year, according to new data from the IMF.