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World Premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

See production photos of the world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord), now in previews and opening Tuesday, October 3 opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) on Broadway.

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Jeff Sessions' Explanation for Firing Comey Just Doesn't Make Sense

Attorney General Jeff Sessions tried to have his cake and eat it too when it came to his explanations during congressional testimony Tuesday for the firing of FBI Director James Comey.

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The MGM Resorts back online after cybersecurity issue

MGM Resorts has shut down some of its systems as a result of a “cybersecurity issue,” according to a company social media post on Monday.

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Suge Knight Opens Up In 'American Dream/American Knightmare'

Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight muses about what might have happened if the architects of that business "were friends, instead of destroying each other."

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Chuck E. Cheese Hosts Halloween-themed "Sensory Sensitive Sunday" in Houston

Spooky season is upon us, but families can party from now until the end of October as every day is Halloween at Chuck E. Cheese’s Halloween Boo-tacular. The Boo-tacular experience includes a spooky new menu including Pumpkin-shaped Pepperoni Pizza and Slime Cookie, Halloween-themed, age-appropriate décor and family-friendly events, happening until Oct. 31.

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Houston Furniture Bank to Celebrate Inauguration of New 43,000-Square-Foot North Houston Location in the Woodlands

On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Houston Furniture Bank will celebrate the inauguration of its new 43,000-square-foot Houston Furniture Bank North location in the Woodlands, Texas. This new facility in Montgomery County is the second building operated by Houston Furniture Bank in the Greater Houston region and is located at 295 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, Texas 77380.

Makers Nutrition Sweeps 11 Titles in the Annual 2019 CEO World Awards®

Jason Provenzano and other winners of the Annual 2019 CEO World Awards® will be honored at the 2019 SVUS Red Carpet Awards Ceremony Dinner in San Francisco on Monday, October 28, 2019.

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Argentina Passes Controversial Economic Reform

A major pension reform became law in Argentina early Tuesday morning after violent protests rocked the nation's capital, Buenos Aires, on Monday.

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African-American Billionaire Robert Smith Offers Full Scholarships for Education of Chibok Girls Who Escaped Boko Haram

American billionaire Robert Smith has offered to sponsor the education of 24 girls from the Chibok community, including the 21 girls who escaped from Boko Haram captivity in October this year.

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South Carolina girl, 5, is missing after her mother was killed, police say

A 5-year old South Carolina girl is missing after her mother was found killed in their apartment early Monday evening, the Sumter Police Department said Tuesday.

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US citizen accused of killing North Carolina woman while vacationing. Here's what we know

Shanquella Robinson arrived in the picturesque Mexican town of San José del Cabo on October 28 with six of her friends.

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Suspect Arrested, Other Victims Sought in Sexual Assault Investigation

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested and believed responsible for at least 10 sexual assault incidents in the northeast Houston and Harris County areas.

Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month By Embracing Unity Through The Art, Music

Special appearances by Grammy winners Jesse & Joy, musical talent Amara La Negra, Buzzfeed’s Curly Velasquez, Grammy nominated Los Rakas, and comedian and actor Cheech Marin Local art displays featuring artists, David Le Batard and Gonzalo “Papi” Le Batard and Salvadorian art Stitch Lab and Macy’s introducing Latinx brands at select stores

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U.S. Department of Education, Fairfax County Public Schools to Open Student Art Exhibit

The U.S. Department of Education will host the art exhibit of creative works by Fairfax County Public Schools’ students titled The World Through My Eyes. The opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. ET, Tuesday, July 18 in the Department’s headquarters auditorium.

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Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted based on testimony from blind witness freed after 12 years in prison

A 30-year-old Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted of murder on the testimony of a blind witness walked out of the Cook County Jail this week as a free man.

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Simona Halep given four-year ban for anti-doping violations, vows to appeal decision and ‘clear my name’

Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep has been given a four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday.

After Nevada Win, Sen. Bernie Sanders Trying to Prove He Can Win Minority Voters

The polling also showed that former Vice President Joe Biden at 16% of the Latino and Hispanic vote, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg at 9%, billionaire activist Tom Steyer with 8% and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren with 7%.

HISD to broadcast virtual town hall meeting for students pursuing college

On Tuesday, April 28, the Houston Independent School District will broadcast a virtual town hall meeting to assist students pursuing postsecondary education options during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Pence misleadingly claims nearly 4,000 terrorists caught trying to enter US

Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday misleadingly claimed that nearly 4,000 "known or suspected terrorists" were caught trying to enter the US as he made the Trump administration's push for a southern border wall.

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Undercover Israeli troops dressed as medical staff kill three militants

Israeli special forces, dressed as civilians and medical staff, infiltrated the Ibn Sina hospital in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday and killed three Palestinian men, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials.