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Nearly two years after Texas’ six-week abortion ban, more infants are dying

Texas’ abortion restrictions – some of the strictest in the country – may be fueling a sudden spike in infant mortality as women are forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term.

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There Is No Market for Trump's Values

Candidates say campaigns are about articulating programs, issues and priorities. But people vote for candidates based on how that person makes them feel. Consciously or unconsciously, elections are about giving voice to values.

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5 Things for Monday, January 9, 2017: Meryl Streep, Fort Lauderdale, Donald Trump

So. Much. Happened. Over the weekend. So let's get you Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Monday, February 13, 2017: Trudeau, Flynn and Missiles

O Canada! A big meeting is taking place at the White House today, but there is plenty that happened over the weekend to talk about first. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Monday, January 2, 2017: Turkey Attack, Chicago Deaths, Queen Elizabeth

Happy New Year! We hope one of your resolutions is to keep reading about the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Wednesday, January 4, 2017: Donald Trump, Inauguration Day, Charles Manson

Good Wednesday morning. There are just 16 more days until Inauguration Day, which brings you either great joy or great heartburn. Anyway, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Monday, March 13: Preet Bharara, the Netherlands, Michael Brown

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Wednesday, March 1: Trump, Tornadoes

The most unorthodox of politicians struck a conventional presidential posture during his speech to Congress last night. Donald Trump conjured a vision of common national purpose, shifting his tone from the dark, searing approach of his previous big speeches to the nation. The question now is whether the President was previewing a new, more sober political persona or will he soon return to his combative habits?

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5 Things for Friday, March 24, 2017: Health Care, Putin, ICE, London

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Shutdown to cut office overseeing federal food stamps by 95%

As the government shutdown loomed over the holidays, heads of federal agencies and departments overseeing health and public assistance services tweeted that, regardless of what was happening in Washington, they were attending, as much as possible, to business as usual.

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Pageant World Is More Than What’s Seen at Miss Ultimate Beauty of America

Misconceptions of beauty pageants are plentiful. Lots of beautiful women standing at a perfect angle with bountiful curls, precisely applied make-up, wearing the most intricate of materials awaiting the perfect score from someone who knows absolutely nothing about who they really are.

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Heartbreaking! 3-Year Old Dies After Being Fed Grilled Cheese

Food allergies have taken another life! I am so sad to hear about Elijah Silvera. He was a 3-year old little boy who was a student at Seventh Avenue Center for Family Services in Harlem. Apparently he was given a grilled cheese sandwich on November 3, 2017 and he had a dairy allergy. According to abcnews.com Elijah’s mother was called instead of 911 and she had to drive him to the hospital. It is unknown if an Epi-pen was on site at the school. If this is true precious time had been wasted and ultimately the young man’s life was cut short.

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McDonald's announces new chicken sandwich and 'McPlant' burger

Would anyone eat a burger called McPlant? McDonald's is about to find out

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Planning a Balanced, Plant-Based Diet for Kids

Caregivers who follow a vegetarian, vegan or other plant-based diet may wonder whether it’s wise for their children to follow the same eating plan.

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Oprah Plans Cruise In Alaska In Holland America Partnership

Oprah Winfrey will take a cruise this summer in a place she’s never been before: Alaska.

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Trump Administration Emails Survey Attacking Media

President Trump has a new survey for his supporters—not about jobs, immigration, or what executive order he should address next, but instead all 30 questions have do with the media… and Hillary Clinton… and Bernie Sanders.

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Tony Romo To Retire From NFL For Broadcasting Job

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will reportedly announce his retirement from the NFL today as he pursues a career in broadcasting with either CBS, Fox or NBC, all of which have shown interest in him.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Announce New Tour

Jay-Z and Beyoncé are hitting the road again. The superstar couple announced the "OTR II" stadium tour on Monday.

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Commissioner Ellis and Civic Leaders Announce Non-Partisan Campaign Using Billboards to Encourage Voter Registration

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, NAACP Houston Branch President Dr. James Douglas, LULAC District Director Alfonso Maldonado, and Lee Vela, Vice President of Public Affairs at Clear Channel Outdoor will launch a public service campaign, using 20 billboards, to encourage voter registration and electoral participation.

The Health Museum and The Women’s Fund to Host “Doc Talk” on Immunizations During National Immunization Awareness Month

On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, members of the media are invited to join The Health Museum for a lunch and learn Doc Talk presentation by The Women’s Fund. The event will feature an open discussion with speakers from Baylor College of Medicine, Community Health Choice, and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic about the role of vaccines in society today.