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4th Of July Shootings Across The Country Killed More Than 180 People

Jaclyn Diaz, NPR

Posted on July 6, 2021 · The Gun Violence Archive reports that shootings across the country this holiday weekend claimed the lives of more than 180 people.

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Health & Science

Biden Sets Goal Of July 4th To ‘Mark Independence’ From Coronavirus

Domenico Montanaro, NPR / Chloee Weiner, NPR

Posted on March 11, 2021 · The president's remarks come on the same day he signed a $1.9 trillion relief package, and as more than 500,000 Americans have died from the virus.

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Local Pet Resort Raises Funds To Help Military Dogs Find Suitable Homes For Their Retirement

HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 6, 2018 · Rover Oaks raises almost $30,000 to help Mission K9 Rescue, which is the Houston chapter of the U.S. War Dogs Association

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Trial for former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean scheduled for December after multiple delays

Miranda Suarez, KERA

Posted on August 18, 2022 · This comes more than three years after the on-duty killing of Atatiana Jefferson in October 2019.

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Posted on August 15, 2022 · Episode: 2289 The rise and demolition of New York’s first skyscraper. Today, the skyscraper arrives.

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President Biden visits Fort Worth, pledges help for veterans exposed to burn pits

Miranda Suarez, KERA

Posted on March 9, 2022 · The president visited Fort Worth on Tuesday to talk about improving healthcare for veterans exposed to toxic substances during their time in the service.

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President Biden’s visit to Fort Worth will focus on veterans exposed to toxins overseas

Miranda Suarez, KERA

Posted on March 8, 2022 · President Joe Biden will visit Fort Worth on Tuesday to address a new goal for his administration: Helping veterans exposed to toxins during their time in the military.

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