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Clifton Oliver, Broadway actor who starred as Simba in ‘The Lion King,’ dies at age 47

Clifton Oliver, a stage actor who starred in “The Lion King” on Broadway and a number of other productions, has died at the age of 47, according to social media posts from family and friends.

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Photos of the White House Illuminated Pink in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The White House is illuminated in pink in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sunday, October 1, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by D, Myles Cullen)

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Houston native sands the deck of USS Harry S. Truman

Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently in port aboard Naval Station Norfolk.

Seaman Allen Amarion, from Houston, sands the deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), November 28, 2022. T

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TSU Commemorated 90th Anniversary with Homecoming Celebration

Texas Southern University’s campus was abuzz for seven days as students, alumni, faculty and staff celebrated its 2017 Homecoming – Tiger Dynasty: The Reign Continues – from October 7-14. This year’s weeklong calendar of events featured a coronation ceremony, block party, golf tournament, parade, comedy and fashion shows, concerts, the Homecoming football game and tailgating.

Texas Southern University to Host “Wintermester,” Opens Registration for Spring Semester

Texas Southern University (TSU) will hold a five-week “Wintermester” beginning November 30 to give students an opportunity to take online courses during Winter Break. The cost of each course is $750, and students can take a maximum of seven credit hours. Wintermester registration opens on Monday, October 26.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Back Pink Big Yellow Cup to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

A portion of the proceeds from every Tribute Cup sold in October will be donated toward providing first responders with mammography screenings and other breast cancer detection services through The Di

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is joining the fight against breast cancer this October with the return of its limited-edition Pink Big Yellow Cup.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Announces 2018 RodeoHouston® Lineup

Individual Tickets on Sale Thursday, Jan. 11 at 10am

The 2018 RODEOHOUSTON entertainment lineup features a mix of country, rock, R&B and Spanish pop artists. Several RODEOHOUSTON favorites, plus six entertainers new to RODEOHOUSTON, will be the first to perform on the new state-of-the-art RODEOHOUSTON stage in 2018.

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Bob Woodward on Trump's pandemic response: 'In covering nine presidents, I've never seen anything like it'

Journalist Bob Woodward on Tuesday said in all of his years reporting on nine different presidents, he has "never seen anything like" President Donald Trump's mishandling of the pandemic.

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Trump Focuses On Taxes In Red Meat Speech Before Conservatives

President Donald Trump delivered a red meat political speech touching immigration, the economy and cultural issues to The Heritage Foundation in Washington on Tuesday evening.

State Fair Of Texas Canceled For First Time Since World War II

For the first time since WWII, The State Fair of Texas will not open in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The announcement was made via Youtube on Tuesday.

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Lil Wayne pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

Rapper Lil Wayne faces up to 10 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty Friday to illegal gun possession, prosecutors said.

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Netflix green lights 'Squid Game' season 2

"Squid Game" is officially coming back. Netflix announced Sunday that the wildly popular South Korean show is green lit for a second season.

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It’s Christmas in July as Houston Ballet Launches Single Tickets for its Fall Performances

The Public Can Now Reserve Seats for The Nutcracker and The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance

Houston Ballet prepares for the gift of live theater with its onsale of single tickets for fall performances, The Nutcracker and The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance, at 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2021.

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Tech stocks surge; Nvidia bolsters optimism on Wall Street

US stocks soared higher on Thursday morning after a strong earnings report from tech giant Nvidia bolstered investor optimism on Wall Street.

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CAIR-Houston Applauds Felony Indictment in Dr. Talat Khan Murder Case

The Council on American-Islamic Relations' Houston chapter (CAIR-Houston) expresses deep appreciation for the recent felony indictment of Miles Fridrich in connection with the tragic murder of Dr. Talat Khan, a revered pediatrician and devoted community advocate.

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Colorado Republicans reject 3 election deniers for statewide office

On the same day a former aide to President Donald Trump's chief of staff testified about how Trump had wanted to join the throngs of his supporters at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, Republicans in Colorado on Tuesday rejected three election deniers running for statewide office.

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Alabama Lawmakers Will Meet to Discuss Impeachment of Gov. Bentley

Alabama lawmakers are meeting Tuesday to explore options for impeaching the state's governor, according to a scheduling posted on the state legislature's website

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Cardinal George Pell back in court over historical abuse charges

Vatican Treasurer Cardinal George Pell faced his first appearance at a higher court Wednesday, one day after a Melbourne magistrate ordered him to stand trial on multiple charges of historical abuse.

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Taylor Swift: 'I went through some really low times'

Taylor Swift launched her concert tour Tuesday talking about her reputation. The superstar singer kicked off her Reputation Stadium Tour in Glendale, Arizona, and opened up a bit about her trademark snake imagery.

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Meghan describes her 'pinch me moment' in first speech back in UK

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has described her experience of feeling self-doubt, as she spoke to a young audience in her first public address in the UK for two years.