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Ethiopia opens airline and telecoms to private, international investors

Ethiopia is opening key economic sectors, including the state-owned Ethiopian Airlines and state-run telecoms, to local and international private investors.

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IHOP says it's changing name to IHOb. Huh?

IHOP stands for International House of Pancakes. The chain has been around for 60 years and has used the IHOP acronym since 1973. So what in the name of a Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity is IHOP thinking by changing its name to IHOb?

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Mexico imposes tariffs on $3 billion worth of US exports

The US trade dispute with Mexico is heating up. In retaliation for the Trump administration announcing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico and much of the rest of the world, Mexico Tuesday imposed a series of tariffs against US exports to its market valued at $3 billion. They'll hike the price of products including pork, apples, potatoes, bourbon as well as different types of cheese.

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Kate Spade's hometown reacts to her death

Designer Kate Spade was found dead Tuesday, but the Kansas City native's name and talent will live on in the metro and around the world.

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5 things for June 6: Primaries, Guatemala volcano, EU same-sex couples, Kate Spade

Just how hot is the job market in America right now? For the first time in two decades, there are more job openings than people to fill them. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Anthony Hamilton Provides 10 Vocal Tips With Grammy.com

This past week, singers from various genres and backgrounds gathered to learn more about caring for, resting and protecting their instrument at this vocal health clinic presented by MusiCares and the Recording Academy's Washington D.C. Chapter.

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Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents And Student Representative To The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2019. The Governor also appointed a student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire on May 31, 2019.

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The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Free Skin Cancer Screening Program Stops in Houston, TX

Destination: Healthy Skin Brings Skin Cancer Education to Thousands Nationwide

The Foundation’s 38-foot RV, customized with two private exam rooms, travels around the country each year. Inside the RV, local dermatologists provide free full-body skin cancer screenings. Participants will also receive educational materials and Walgreens brand sun care items. Complete details available in the press release.

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5 Cautionary Tips for College Grads Itching to Become Entrepreneurs

As the college Class of 2018 ventures out into the working world, many of them will choose to work for themselves, or at least entertain the thought.

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Lord & Taylor is closing its 5th Ave store

Looking for another sign of how tough it is in the world of retail? The century-old Lord & Taylor store on New York's Fifth Avenue,is going to shut down next year and become a WeWork space.

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Designer Kate Spade found dead in apparent suicide

Kate Spade, the fashion designer and businesswoman, hanged herself with a scarf in an apparent suicide at a New York City apartment Tuesday, according to a NYPD source.

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Guatemalans struggle to recover the dead buried by volcano eruption

Maria Leticia has been grappling with the fear that her relatives didn't escape from the hot gases, rock and ash that killed dozens as the deadly mixture raced down Guatemala's Fuego volcano.

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Prosecutor says gunman pushed niece into line of fire during shootout

A gunman pushed his niece into the line of fire during a shootout in Over-the-Rhine early Monday, according to an assistant prosecutor.

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Starbucks' Howard Schultz: 'Big difference' between my qualifications and Trump's

Outgoing Starbucks Executive Chairman Howard Schultz won't say for sure whether he's going to run for president. But he implied he's more qualified for the job than the business executive who currently holds the title.

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Regina Belle Featured on TV One's "UNSUNG" Sunday, June 10 at 9/8c

Regina Belle was a college kid out of New Jersey when she burst on the R&B scene as a vocalist with the Manhattans on the hit "Where Did We Go Wrong." She was eventually signed by Columbia Records and skyrocketed to fame with number one singles, including "Make It Like It Was" and "Baby Come to Me.

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Black Leaders Urge Repeal of Gas and "Sin Taxes" to Level Playing Field for Minorities

Excise taxes should be repealed because they harm the poor disproportionately by requiring them to pay a higher portion of their incomes in taxes, say members of the Project 21 black leadership network. In its "Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America," Project 21 calls for repealing both gasoline taxes and "sin taxes" on items such as alcohol, soda, tobacco, non-tobacco nicotine products and fatty foods. This, they say, will reduce the burden on those who are economically at risk.

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Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation to Host Four Days Of Family Fun Including Music, Art, Food & Outdoor Movie

The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (MCJCF) will celebrate its 16th annual festivities by hosting four days of fun-filled activities from June 11 – 16, 2018. This annual celebration is a family oriented, educational and a cultural experience that will include art exhibits, a movie in the park, the annual “One Mile of Smiles” parade and live music entertainment.

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Nicki Minaj And Post Malone Headline 2018 "MADE IN AMERICA" Festival

MADE IN AMERICA, the JAY-Z curated two-day music festival and staple of Labor Day Weekend, returns to Philadelphia for a seventh year.

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Beyond Budapest: 5 day trips from Hungary's capital

While Budapest is a truly majestic place, there's so much more to Hungary than its hugely popular capital.

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What to expect at Monday's Apple event

Apple is expected to launch an exciting new iPhone feature to address a problem it helped create: phone addiction. CEO Tim Cook will announce the company's latest software updates and roadmap for the future on Monday at the Apple's annual developer conference in San Jose. WWDC is a software-focused event for developers, and this year Apple isn't expected to make any major hardware announcements.