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Brett Kavanaugh: Supreme Court is ‘government at its finest’

As Justice Brett Kavanaugh described the operations of the current Supreme Court on Thursday, he lauded it as “government at its finest.”

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U.S. News changes its college rankings to emphasize diversity and remove alumni giving

U.S. News & World Report announced changes to the methodology of its controversial Best Colleges rankings to emphasize the success of diverse students and to remove the influence of alumni giving and class size, the media company said in a statement.

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Autoworkers union holding off endorsing Biden

The powerful United Auto Workers is holding off on endorsing President Joe Biden's reelection bid, citing concerns over his policies that would encourage a transition to electric vehicles, according to a memo from the union.

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A New Era of Healthcare Begins at Newly Renovated Quentin Mease Health Center

A new era of healthcare begins this month at Harris Health Quentin Mease Health Center, a newly remodeled specialty facility in Third Ward. The facility, formerly a Harris Health community hospital with outpatient clinics, will house the relocation of HIV and infectious disease services from Harris Health Thomas Street Health Center and chronic dialysis care from Harris Health Riverside Dialysis Center.

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Spotlight On Educator of the Year Nominees Herring, Eagleton

As Teacher Appreciation Month continues, Harris County Department of Education recognizes the exceptional, passionate dedication of its educators. This week, we highlight two teachers who were nominated as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year and Educational Aide of the Year.

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Woman finds out she's 36 weeks pregnant with miracle child after 20 years of trying to conceive

All hope felt lost for one Green Country couple facing infertility issues until the shock of a lifetime brought them a sweet baby girl after 20 years of trying to conceive.

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Pentagon leaks suspect to remain detained as he awaits trial

Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman who is accused of posting a trove of classified documents to social media, will be detained while he awaits trial, a federal judge ruled Friday while saying the suspect has a “lack of integrity.”

HEF: Distinguished Lecture Series – Lighting The Path To Change

Houston's Journey Towards Social Justice & Economic Equity. The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity takes immense pride in announcing its inaugural event: The HEF Distinguished Lecture Series. This pivotal event heralds a milestone in Houston's journey towards fostering genuine trans- formation in communities that need it the most.

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Tragedy to Triumph: The Hilarious Journey of Ms. Pat

Prepare to be amazed by Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams, a woman who's turned her heartbreaking past into a sidesplitting comedy career. From teenage motherhood and selling drugs to finding love and adopting her niece's children, Ms. Pat has faced it all with laughter as her saving grace.

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Exemptions for required vaccines for US kindergartners reach record high

The percentage of kindergartners who received their state-required vaccines for measles remained below the federal target last school year, and the rate of vaccine exemptions for children reached the highest level ever reported in the United States, according to new data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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GM again recalls its US electric vehicles over fire threat

GM is once again recalling nearly 70,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles because of a risk that the battery will catch fire when the car is parked.

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Suspect arrested in the ambush killing of a newly engaged Los Angeles deputy. This is what the sheriff wants the public to know

After an hourslong standoff, a 29-year-old man suspected of gunning down a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Monday. But the reason behind the killing remains a mystery.

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Four More Houston Harmony Public Schools Get Added to the List of State Schools of Character

Four more schools from Harmony Public Schools Houston Districts have been named official Texas “State School(s) of Character” this week for its/their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character on campus and in the community.

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Texans Back Easing State Restrictions on Marijuana

Hobby School Survey Reports Strong Support for Medical, Recreational Use

Texans overwhelmingly support proposals to ease state restrictions on both the medical and recreational use of marijuana, with 82% supportive of legislation that would legalize marijuana for a wide range of medical treatments.

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Why Taco Bell’s free taco giveaway is happening everywhere but New Jersey

Taco Bell is opening a $5 million taco tab and offering free Doritos Locos Tacos in honor of the “liberation” of the “Taco Tuesday” trademark to customers across the country.

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Cancer diagnosis rates are going up in younger adults, study finds, driven largely by rises in women and people in their 30s

Certain kinds of cancer are being diagnosed more often in younger adults in the US, a new study shows, and the increases seem to be driven by cancers in women and adults in their 30s.

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Prosecutor asks judge to dismiss a felony charge against an unarmed Black man who was bitten by police dog in Ohio

A prosecutor is asking a judge to dismiss the felony charge against an unarmed Black semi-truck driver who was attacked by a police dog after a chase in Ohio on July 4.

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Trump replaces top Georgia lawyer ahead of surrender

Former President Donald Trump has replaced his top Georgia lawyer ahead of his surrender Thursday evening, sources tell CNN.

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Pfizer says most tornado damage to North Carolina plant was to warehouse facility, not manufacturing lines

Most of the damage from Wednesday’s tornado to a major Pfizer plant in North Carolina was to a warehouse facility, rather than areas that produce medicines, the drug giant said Friday.

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Hyundai invents a roomier glove compartment just for EVs

Electric vehicles can offer several benefits like quietness, smooth power delivery and lower operating costs. Now, Hyundai Motor Group is adding another amenity to that list: a bigger and better glove compartment.