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February 21, 2019
Week of February 21, 2019
Local & State: Houston police to stop ‘no knock’ warrants; Mayor releases potholes repair report; Turner discusses past accomplishments, goals
National: Official fired over Obama comment accused of fraud;...
Report: Harvey Victims Are Likely To Experience Mental Health Difficulties
A report released Thursday found people who suffered damages to their homes during Hurricane Harvey are likely to experience mental health difficulties, such as...
The Fierce Urgency of NOW: State of Black lives in Texas
When the Texas Legislative Black Caucus (TXLBC) gathers for its 2019 legislative Summit Feb. 24-26, lawmakers are hoping to not only discuss major...
Entertainment
Case against Jussie Smollett resembles detailed movie script
As authorities laid out their case against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, the narrative that emerged Thursday sounded like that of a filmmaker...
Taraji dishes on ‘What Men Want’
Taraji P. Henson is back on the big screen in a noteworthy performance in “What Men Want.” Henson plays Ali Davis, a...
Sports
Zion’s freak injury ripples in basketball, business worlds
Soon after Zion Williamson's shoe ripped apart, Nike's stock price took a hit.
The freak injury during one of...
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Lifestyle
Flu vaccine doing a relatively good job this season
The flu vaccine is doing a relatively good job this season, protecting about half the people who got it, U.S. health officials...
Making love work: Dwight & Genora Boykins
It's Valentine's Day and what better time to salute couples in love. The Defender is celebrating Sweetheart's Day by acknowledging some of...
