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2023: A Year of Strikes - What's on the Horizon for 2024?

The number of major strikes jumped 43% to 33 in 2023, according to the official Labor Department count released Wednesday, the biggest number of large work stoppages in America in more than 20 years.

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"Our hearts are broken": Community gathers for a meal/vigil in Burnsville, MN

A crowd gathered outside the Burnsville police department Tuesday evening to let their emotions flow and honor the men they lost.

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A Dynamic Tapestry of Democracy in Action with "Harris County Votes: A Prelude to Progress"

As the dawn of February 20th unfurled its light over Harris County, the pulse of early voting began to beat with a vigor reflective of the community's commitment to shaping its future. A resounding 13,626 civic voices rang out across 79 polling stations, undeterred by the rescheduling necessitated by President’s Day – a testament to the steadfast dedication of the citizens.

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About 2% of babies born in US are from IVF - what you need to know

Talk to a group of 100 people born in the United States, and chances are two of them were born as the result of in vitro fertilization, said Dr. Zev Williams, director of the Columbia University Fertility Center.

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The Cher Show: A Fabulous Musical Extravaganza Comes to Theatre Under The Stars in Houston

The Cher Show brings six decades of stardom and Tony Award-winning glamour to Theatre Under The Stars in Houston.

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Biden's New Student Loan Program: Nearly 153,000 Enrolled, Debt Cancellation Emails Expected Wednesday

Nearly 153,000 student loan borrowers currently enrolled in a new repayment plan launched by the Biden administration are expected to get an email Wednesday notifying them that their remaining federal student loan debt will be canceled, totaling about $1.2 billion.

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Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine dies: Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence

Maxim Kuzminov, a Russian pilot who dramatically defected to Ukraine by flying his helicopter across the border, is dead, according to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR).

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Georgia state trooper dies after being hit by car while investigating fatal pedestrian crash on I-75

A Georgia State Patrol trooper has died after he was hit by a vehicle during a death investigation on Interstate 75 in Clayton County on Tuesday.

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Apple launches first sports app

Apple is taking an even bigger swing at sports.

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Popular parent blogger Ruby Franke sentenced to consecutive prison terms for 4 counts aggravated child abuse

Ruby Franke, a mother and popular web personality who pleaded guilty last year to four counts of aggravated child abuse, was sentenced to four consecutive sentences of one to 15 years in a Utah prison Tuesday.

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Healthy lifestyle could reduce risk of irritable bowel syndrome, according to study

Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found.

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Indicted ex-FBI informant told investigators he got Hunter Biden dirt from Russian intelligence officials

The former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ dealings in Ukraine told investigators after his arrest that Russian intelligence officials were involved in passing information to him about Hunter Biden, prosecutors said Tuesday in a new court filing, noting that the information was false.

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H-E-B Launches 11th Annual Quest for Texas Best

H-E-B is excited to kick off the 11th annual Quest for Texas Best

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Trapped; left for dead, injured Ukrainian Avdiivka soldiers exchanged desperate messages as town fell

Avdiivka was on the front lines of war between Kyiv and Moscow for almost a decade. Fierce fighting raged there for months following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago.

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Jimmy Kimmel thinks about life after ‘Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel is working harder than ever. He’s hosting the Oscars on March 10 and his talk show just marked its 21st anniversary.

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Julian Assange makes last-ditch attempt in UK court to avoid extradition to US

Tuesday’s hearing is the latest stage in a convoluted journey that has left Assange incarcerated at Belmarsh, a high-security prison in the south-east of the British capital, years after an undignified eviction from London’s Ecuadorian embassy.

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70 coins removed from stomach of alligator at Nebraska zoo

An alligator at a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, needed an emergency procedure late last week to remove dozens of coins from its stomach, zoo officials said.

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Women, with exercise, might lower risk for cardiovascular disease twice the amount as men

The benefits of exercise are great for everyone – but may be even better for women, according to a new study.

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Respiratory virus season in US may be past its peak, CDC says

Key measures of respiratory virus activity in the United States have been trending down for weeks, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the worst of the season may be over – but virus levels still remain elevated across the country.

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Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals

On Feb. 12, Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and economic mobility.