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'Day Without a Woman' Strike Puts Some Parents in Bind Amid School Closures

Organizers say it was intended in the same spirit of "love and liberation" that inspired women's marches worldwide.

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4 Dead After Train, Bus Collide in Biloxi, Mississippi

Four people were killed when a bus carrying senior citizens on a casino outing collided with a freight train Tuesday in Biloxi, Mississippi, officials said.

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5 Things for Wednesday, March 8, 2017: Women's Day, Health Care, CIA Leaks

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

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Republican Health Care Plan Would Repeal 'Tanning Tax'

The replacement health care plan proposed by Republicans would eliminate a 10% tax on indoor tanning services. The tax was introduced in 2010 as part of the Affordable Care Act.

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Trump And Jobs: A Running Fact Check

ExxonMobil announced plans Monday to create 45,000 jobs along the Gulf Coast by 2022. In a White House video, Trump said it was happening "to a large extent because of our policies and the policies of this new administration."

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Starbucks Unveils Whiskey Barrel-Aged Coffee. Yum!

Starbucks announced Monday that its Roastery store in Seattle has begun selling two new specialty drinks made from beans aged in whiskey barrels. Starbucks will be selling bags of those coffee beans as well.

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Tom Brady Launches Meal Kit Service

For $78 a week, subscribers will get three dinners for two people. The meals are pre-portioned and come with simple step-by-step instructions so no need to have expert skills in the kitchen.

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Attorneys: Travel Ban fight is 'a marathon' With No End in Sight

In the days after President Donald Trump's first travel ban was introduced on January 27, clients streamed into Neha Vyas' Seattle law office. Some just wanted to hear a reassuring voice. She was a lawyer, counselor and therapist all in one.

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Wildfires Burn Across the Midwest, Colorado and Florida

Fires broke out around the country Monday night, sending fire departments to fight the blazes across Midwestern states and in the swamplands of Florida. Authorities in some of the states credited high temperatures and low humidity with creating hazardous fire-prone conditions, with strong wind gusts fueling the flames. In others, officials had yet to determine the causes.

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5 Things for Tuesday, March 7, 2017: Health Care, Immigration, North Korea

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

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You Can Now Buy Neverland At A ‘Bargain’ Price

Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is back on the market for roughly $33 million less than its original asking price.

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Voting Is Underway For the Home Depot 2017 Retool Your School Program

Black Hollywood’s brightest stars rally together to show their support of the popular grant program supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Continuing its commitment to our nation’s accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), The Home Depot® announced today that voting is underway for the 2017 Retool Your School Grant Program. The program is in its eighth consecutive year, and this year, nine HBCUs will be awarded a total of $360,000 for campus improvements.

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Bar-B-Que Cook-Off, Parade Kicks Off Rodeo Houston

Downtown parade kicks off Rodeo Houston

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Midtown Houston Hosts Month-Long Culinary Series to Spotlight Local Restaurants

On March 1, Midtown Houston kicked off eat IN midtown, a month-long culinary event offering residents a taste of the area in a cost-effective way. The participating bars and restaurants have donated gift cards to be distributed on social media between March 1 and 31 under the hashtag #eatINmidtown. Guests can expect a chance to sample the very best that Midtown has to offer with special pricing at restaurants such as Holley's Seafood Restaurant + Oyster Bar, Charivari Restaurant, Freshii, Weights + Measures, Laurenzos and the breakfast klub.

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Snapchat's Success May Lead To Uber And Airbnb IPOs

Shares of Snap, the parent of the popular app Snapchat, are up more than 50% from their offering price after surging Thursday and rising again Friday, even though they fell 7% Monday morning.

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Academy President Says Accountants In Oscar Mistake Won’t Be Back

The president of the film academy says the two accountants responsible for the best-picture flub at Sunday’s Academy Awards will never work the Oscars again.

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Generous Buyers Gathered at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2017 Rodeo Uncorked Champion Wine Auction

Prospective buyers gathered in NRG Center Sunday, March 5, for the annual Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Auction and Dinner. Auction lots included winning wines from the Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition held Nov. 12–13, 2016.

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5 Things for Monday, March 6: Wiretap, Marines, North Korea

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

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Spring Break, Fiesta, San Antonio & The Hotel Contessa

Spring Break fever has been in full effect for weeks now due to the warm weather we’ve been experiencing. While thoughts of tropical islands and pristine beaches may fill our daydreaming minds, let’s face it, sometimes the budget isn’t quite there to experience. But, you don’t have to entirely forgo your well-deserved vacation when the beautiful neighboring city of San Antonio is just a short drive away.

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Actor DeRon Horton Talks His Acting Stardom And Leading Role In New Netflix Series: “Dear White People”

Houston native DeRon Horton is seeing a solid start to his acting career with a leading role in the upcoming Netflix series “Dear White People.” Raised in Saudi Arabia, the 24-year-old actor has had a unique life of building characteristics that continue to mold his career.