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Distracted Driving: Urging Companies to Crack Down

In 2004, David Teater of Spring Lake, Michigan, lost his 12-year-old son, the youngest of three boys, to a distracted driver. Afterward, he knew there were a few different ways he could get involved to raise awareness about this deadly problem.

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Black Heritage Society Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Icon Bench Statues of Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela

In 2014, the Black Heritage Society (BHS) established the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project and unveiled one of Houston’s most precious sculptures at MacGregor Park. The memorial honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a larger than life size statue and a chronicle of Dr. King’s life embedded with granite in the floors of the plaza along with historical quotes taken from his speeches.

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Americans Warming to China Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit, Poll Finds

President Donald Trump may have bashed China on the campaign trail, but as he prepares to meet with President Xi Jinping, Americans' feelings towards the country are warming.

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Mom at Center of 'wrongful birth' Debate: If Lawmakers Cared, They Would Have Called

Dortha Biggs enters through the front door and rushes to greet her daughter, Lesli, who sits in a recliner, curled in fetal position.

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'Biggest Loser' Host Bob Harper On His Heart Attack: 'I was dead'

"Biggest Loser" host and fitness trainer Bob Harper said he is thankful to be alive after suffering a mid-February heart attack at age 51 while working out in a New York City gym.

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North Carolina Downs Gonzaga, 71-65, for NCAA National Championship

There will be no heartbreak for the North Carolina Tar Heels this time. A year after losing on the first buzzer-beating three in NCAA men's basketball championship history, the Tar Heels are back on top, defeating Gonzaga 71-65 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. It's UNC's sixth title and first since 2009.

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5 Things for Tuesday, April 4: Nuclear Option, Russia Bombing, Police Reforms

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

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Divisions Remain When It Comes To Repealing Obamacare

There still hasn't been a breakthrough on health care despite President Donald Trump's continued claim that lawmakers are getting closer and closer to making one.

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More Proof That College Is Key To The American Dream

You're much more likely to own a home by age 33 if you went to college, according to a New York Federal Reserve report released Monday.

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Trump Administration Moves To Combat H-1B Visa Fraud With Increased Site Visits

On Monday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it would take a "more targeted approach" in site visits to the workplaces of H-1B petitioners. Also on Monday, the Justice Department issued a press release "cautioning" employers petitioning for H-1B visas to not discriminate against American workers.

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Amazon Cash Lets You Shop Without A Bank Card

The e-commerce giant on Monday announced the launch of Amazon Cash, a new service that allows customers to add funds to their online Amazon account by showing a barcode to a cashier at certain brick-and-mortar stores.

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Mural Celebrating a Local Legend to be Unveiled at Rising Stars & Legends of Texas

Local artist Theresa Thornhill prepares mural honoring Conroe native, Pulitzer Prize-winner Annette Gordon-Reed

A new mural will be unveiled on one of downtown Conroe’s building exteriors as part of Rising Stars & Legends of Texas, a celebration of arts and culture in the Lone Star State, scheduled for April 21 and 22 in downtown Conroe.

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Astros Set 2017 Opening Day Roster

Six players to debut on active Opening Day roster

The Houston Astros have set their 2017 Opening Day roster today, which includes 13 pitchers, 12 position players and two players on the 10-day Disabled List. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.

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AboutThatCar.com 2017 Lexus ES 350

The Lexus ES 350 is a sleeper sedan. It is the kind of car that is just outside of the young active demographic that you see targeted in automobile commercials of all stripes. Yet the ES is important, it has a following and it is aimed at a mature driver, not old, who is stable and doesn’t spend money unwisely.

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Apple Reportedly Developing iPhone Graphics Chips In House

Imagination Technologies, which has been making graphics processors for Apple, saw its share price fall nearly 70 percent after the tech giant cut ties.

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Rob Gronkowski Joins Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal at Wrestlemania 33

He only played in half his team's games last season, but football injuries were not going to stop Rob Gronkowski from getting in the ring at Wrestlemania 33.

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South Carolina Women Run Away From Mississippi State For First National Title

A’ja Wilson scored 23 points to help coach Staley and South Carolina win their first national championship with a 67-55 victory over Mississippi State on Sunday night.

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Tina Fey Tells White, Female Trump Voters It Will 'Affect You Eventually'

Tina Fey urged college-educated women who voted for President Donald Trump in the 2016 election not to become politically apathetic, even if they want to.

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BMW Team RLL - 2017 Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix At Long Beach Preview

The Long Beach, California street circuit has been the site of many BMW Team RLL successes since the team’s first season racing for BMW in 2009. The team has finished the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race, for a second consecutive year sponsored by BUBBA® burger, with at least one BMW on the podium every year except last season. The Bobby Rahal-led team has won the street race three times; once with the BMW M3 GT in 2011 and twice with the BMW Z4 GTLM, in 2013 and 2015. Last year, Bill Auberlen qualified the new M6 GTLM racer on the class pole position, but finished a disappointing fifth after multiple contact with competitors ended another podium opportunity.

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Amazon Cash Lets You Shop Without a Bank Card

You don't need a credit or debit card to shop Amazon anymore.