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Tesla's dumb, awful weekend

If your Easter egg hunt or Passover seder ended in tears, you still had a better weekend than Tesla. On Friday, Tesla acknowledged that its "autopilot" self-driving mode was engaged during a recent fatal crash. On Sunday, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tesla mishandled its accident investigation.

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Israel to send more than 16,000 African migrants to Western countries

Israel has agreed to cancel plans to deport thousands of migrants to third countries after striking a deal with the United Nations Refugee Agency. According to the agreement, Israel will send at least 16,250 African migrants to countries in the West after reaching an "unprecedented understanding" with the UNHCR, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday. Thousands of other African migrants will be able to stay in Israel.

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Dwayne Johnson reveals battle with depression, mother's suicide attempt

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has revealed that times have been harder for him than fans know. In an interview with "Express," the movie star talked of battling depression.

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Oklahoma and Kentucky teachers are walking out en masse. Here's what they want

This is about much more than teachers' salaries. Tens of thousands of Kentucky and Oklahoma teachers were ditching classrooms Monday to rally at their state capitals, demanding more education funding for students.

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'Bachelor' star slammed for April Fools' Day pregnancy joke

"The Bachelor" star Arie Luyendyk Jr. pulled an April Fools' Day pregnancy prank that some fans didn't find funny. On Sunday, Luyendyk tweeted a photo of a woman sporting a baby bump whose face could not be seen with the words "Secrets finally out, we have a bunny in the oven!" and tagged fiancée Lauren Burnham.

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John Isner wins first Masters 1000 event, the 'best moment' of his career

At the age of 32 and with just a single win to his name all season, you would have been forgiven for thinking John Isner's best tennis was behind him. Coming into the Miami Open a week ago, the American's sole victory on the ATP World Tour in 2018 had come against Moldovan world No. 94 Radu Albot.

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5 things for April 2: China, DACA, Gaza, Teacher walk outs, Sinclair

April's here! That means showers, flowers and...taxes. If you haven't filed yet, hey, there's no shame in needing a little brush-up on how it all works. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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METRO's Got the Bases Covered for Astros Fans

METRO is ready to welcome a sea of orange and blue as Houston Astros fans head downtown for the World Series champs' home opener on Monday, April 2. One of the most economical and hassle-free trips to Minute Maid Park is on METRO. Several local bus routes and rail stops are just a short walk from the ball park. Riding METRO means fans can avoid the frustration of traffic congestion and hunting for parking spaces.

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Hop Into Easter Dinner

This Easter holiday, hop into a new tradition and swap your classic ham for savory lamb. Cooking lamb can be easier than many might think. Simply try baking a rack of lamb crusted with a quinoa-hazelnut combination and topped with a mint pesto.

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What Really Happens When You Donate a Kidney?

If someone you loved needed a kidney transplantation, would you donate one of your kidneys to them? How about a complete stranger, would you consider going under the knife to prolong a stranger’s life? Many of us say we’ll donate. But, is it a genuine sentiment or something we say to sound loving and heroic?

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The Poverty Crisis 50 Years After King Assassination

April 4 will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, shot down on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn.

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2018 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4

Horses, cows, bulls, and hogs Cowboys, ranchers, singers, and clowns Music, shopping, eating, and big fun The rodeo is all said and done As the many trailers all leave town They’re hitched to the best rides around In trucks as wide and big as Texas They’re tough enough to keep the paces With many brands from which to choose For the next seven days, Ram 1500 is what I cruise

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The Weather Channel Is Now Black-Owned -- Comedian Byron Allen Just Bought It for $300 Million!

Most people know Byron Allen as a funny comedian, but he is also a successful entrepreneur and media mogul as the CEO/owner of Entertainment Studios, Inc., one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television.

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For the First Time Ever, A Black Woman Is the New Face of the $10 Bill in Canada

More than 70 years ago, Viola Desmond stood up for civil rights in Canada when she refused to leave a whites-only section of a theater. Last week, she was honored as the first Black person and a non-royal woman to become the face of a dollar bill in Canada.

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Houston's Arts and Culture Community gets over $40,000 Boost from Harvey Arts Recovery Fund Grants

In their second round of funding, the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF) awarded more than $40,000 in disaster assistance to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. This second round of funding has empowered the Houston arts community to recover from damage to their property and livelihoods. Funds have already been used to counter the negative effects of lost tools, damaged property, disrupted profits and more for artists and arts and cultural nonprofits in the Greater Houston Area/Region.

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More than half of Americans think Trump will lose in 2020. But that hasn't doomed past presidents from getting reelected.

A majority of Americans think President Donald Trump will lose his re-election bid in 2020, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, similar numbers to those facing former President Barack Obama at this point in his first term ahead of his re-election victory.

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Officers in Alton Sterling case await word on discipline, with more videos coming

Two Baton Rouge police officers involved in the 2016 shooting death of Alton Sterling are expected to learn this week whether they'll keep their jobs, as police prepare to release four more videos recorded the night of the shooting.

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New PSA Focuses on African Americans and Kidney Disease, Encourages Organ Donation

National Kidney Foundation Launches Video Spot for April – National Donate Life Month and National Minority Health Month

For many, spring marks a fresh start. Yet for others, as April – National Donate Life Month and National Minority Health Month – begins, it’s a reminder of the staggering reality and ratio that African Americans are at least three times more likely than Whites to develop end-stage renal disease, most commonly known as kidney failure.

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Commissioner Ellis asks Commissioners Court to Call $2.5 Billion Bond Election for Flood Control Projects

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday asked his colleagues to call for a $2.5 billion bond election to appropriately and equitably address flood control issues, including much-needed projects in low-income neighborhoods devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

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Confessions of a Weekend With the All New Nissan Leaf

Travel writing was once my passion.