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US attorney general meeting with Uvalde victims’ families before DOJ releases report on law enforcement response to massacre

US Attorney General Merrick Garland is meeting with families of victims killed and injured in the 2022 Uvalde school massacre, ahead of Thursday’s planned release of a Department of Justice report on law enforcement’s response to the mass shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead.

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16 new airports and terminals we can't wait to fly into

With more people than ever flying, cities around the world are building new airports and upgrading old terminals to create facilities capable of handling tens of millions of passengers.

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R. Kelly convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking by a federal jury in New York

Jurors have found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering, including acts of bribery and sexual exploitation of a child, along with separate charges of sex trafficking.

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Health experts call for an end to exploitative baby formula milk marketing tactics

Less than half of infants around the world are breastfed as recommended, and baby formula is in high demand despite failing to offer the same health and developmental benefits as breast milk, experts say. According to a new report, misleading claims and political influence are to blame.

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Cricket Wireless Launches Cricket Cares

New Corporate Social Responsibility Platform Aligns All Cricket Community Initiatives Under One Umbrella

Cricket Wireless announced today the launch of Cricket Cares to boost its commitment to bettering communities where you live, work and play.

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Governor Abbott Signs Sandra Bland Act Into Law

Governor Abbott signed SB 1849, known as the Sandra Bland Act into law. SB 1849 by Senator Whitmire is the Senate companion to HB 2702 that Representative Garnet Coleman (D-147) wrote in the House. Rep. Coleman released the following statement:

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The Coachella 2017 Lineup Is Out: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar & Radiohead To Headline

Hans Zimmer performing means Coachella is sick & tired of playing with other festivals.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has emerged as the yearly big bad when it comes to music festivals. The 2017 lineup was announced earlier this morning with headliners Radiohead, Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar. The lineup also features heavy hitters such as Gucci Mane making his Coachella debut, Lorde making her return and more. The festival will once again take place on two separate weekends from April 14 to 16, and April 21 through 23. All of the action will take place at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California.

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Cast Of ‘Married But Single Too’ Talks Getting In Those Jeans

Bill Bellamy, LisaRaye McCoy, Carl Payne, Ginuwine, Chante Moore, Lamiyah Good, Skye Griffin and Terrell Carter star in the Je’Caryous Johnson produced hit play, Married But Single Too, the story of love, sex and relationships that is sure to raise a few questions throughout the story line.

New Relief Program Available for Small Businesses

The PeopleFund is a lender in the new Community Advantage Recovery Loan (CARL) Program launched by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The new program will provide technical and financial assistance to small businesses located in underserved markets. It is intended to help these small businesses revamp their operations for the COVID-19 environment and/or to build financial resiliency against future disruptions.

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Society for the Performing Arts Presents Penn & Teller

Legendary duo returns to Jones Hall June 8 to close out 2017-18 season

Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) is proud to present its season finale with Penn & Teller, who for more than 40 years have defied labels—and at times physics and good taste– by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.

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Democratic gubernatorial hopeful says Georgia is 'a blue state, we're just a little confused'

Stacey Abrams, who handily won the Georgia Democratic primary for governor, dismissed on Wednesday the state's traditionally deep red status as an obstacle in her general election candidacy.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Urges HUD to Quickly Disburse Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Funds to Help the Most Vulnerable Victims of Hurricane Harvey Victims

Jackson Lee: “It is imperative that the Department of Housing and Urban Development move quickly to disburse disaster relief funds so that the most vulnerable victims of Hurricane Harvey can receive the help they desperately need.”

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14-Year Old Student Starts Freshman Year at George Washington University

At only 14-years old, Curtis Lawrence has just started his freshman year not as a high school student, but as a freshman college student at the prestigious George Washington University in Washington, DC.

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Zac Hinkel of The Woodlands Shared His Business Success Story at Global Convention

Zac Hinkel of The Woodlands was personally recognized for the success of his home-based business during Plexus Worldwide’s sold out Rise Up Convention, which hosted 11,000 people from June 17 - 21 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hinkel, who has risen to the status of Diamond Ambassador, shared tips and personal experiences with fellow Ambassadors (independent sales representatives) to help them grow their home-based businesses and achieve their personal goals for success.

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Astros Sign First And Second 2019 MLB Draft Picks

The Houston Astros have been busy since the conclusion of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft. They have signed 19 of their 40 selections including their top-two picks who were able to visit the park this week to meet with the media and take batting practice with the team.

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Serena Williams makes a high-fashion statement a year after her French Open catsuit ban

Serena Williams made her first appearance at the French Open after officials banned the black catsuit she wore during last year's competition, and she did so in a flashy, black-and-white tennis set with a mesh underlay

Obama remembers Toni Morrison as a 'national treasure'

Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday honored the life and legacy of author Toni Morrison, who died Monday night at the age of 88.

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Sean Combs proves he has legally changed his middle name to 'Love'

Sean Combs is at it again. The mogul who went from Puffy to Puff Daddy to P. Diddy, to Diddy, and then P. Diddy again really did change his middle name to "Love."

HISD raises starting teacher salary to $61,500

Superintendent Millard House II announced an update to the district’s compensation plan. In the upcoming school year, HISD teachers will receive an average pay raise of 11%. That will bump the new starting salary to $61.500.

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Zelle scam targets Kansas man for a fake $2,500 refund through bank account

Taylor Witt is hoping for a refund from U.S. Bank or Zelle after he said he fell for a very sophisticated scam.