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Black community sees no justice in Blomberg trial

A white police officer is accused of stomping a black teen in a videotaped beating – and a jury finds no laws were broken. For many ...

Report: Texas executes another innocent man

One of the strongest arguments against the death penalty is the frightening chance of executing an innocent person. Columbia University law professor James ...

Woman allegedly kills fiance’ over cheap gift

A Texas woman repeatedly stabbed her fiancé after receiving only a card and flowers from Walmart for Mother's Day, investigators say. Paige Parkerson, 20, ...

Avoiding big-buck mistakes at the dealership

Most car dealers are surely honest. But even honest ones have a great advantage on the buyer. They negotiate deals every day, and know ...

Ex-HPD officer found not guilty in beating trial

A jury has found former HPD officer Andrew Blomberg not guilty of official oppression in the videotaped beating of 15-year-old Chad Holley, a ...

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Godfather Of Go Go’ Chuck Brown dies at 75

Chuck Brown, the legendary "Goodfather of Go-Go," has died, according too media reports. The local D.C. musical giant, born ... more

Shareholder takes issue with Morgan Freeman

A Warner Bros. shareholder has accused the studio of allowing Morgan Freeman to co-opt a press tour ... more

Former PV football coach Frazier arrested for assault

Former Prairie View A&M football coach Henry Frazier III has been placed on paid leave from his ... more

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Working hard to get back on track

Since childhood, 21-year-old Ashante Dickens has had a clear goal: “I want to be an elementary school ... more

Obama did not take easy way out on Same-Sex marriage

One point that is absolutely clear is that the President of the United States is no political ... more

Broadband access and jobs

“Millions being left out of jobs, left out of digital learning, is not just an economic issue; ... more