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Heckler Calls for Violence Against Democrats at RNC Midterm Convention

Heckler Calls for Violence Against Democrats at RNC Midterm Convention

During Texas Senator Ted Cruz's speech at the Republican National Committee (RNC) midterm convention, a heckler repeatedly shouted, 'He should be shot,' in reference to Democrats. The incident occurred on September 10, 2026, at 09:16 PM EDT. Senator Cruz was in the process of criticizing several Democratic figures when the shouts from the audience member became audible. This event highlights a concerning display of aggressive rhetoric at a political gathering, where calls for violence were made against members of an opposing political party. The RNC midterm convention serves as a significant platform for Republican leaders to address their base and outline their political agenda.
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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez's Spouse, Lorena Saenz Gonzalez, Advocates for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Early Screening

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez's Spouse, Lorena Saenz Gonzalez, Advocates for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Early Screening

Lorena Saenz Gonzalez, spouse of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and a member of the Congressional Families Program, is actively promoting prostate cancer awareness during September, which is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. She emphasizes the critical importance of early detection through conversations with healthcare providers. According to recent estimates, approximately 333,830 men in the United States are projected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2026, with 24,090 of those cases expected in Texas alone. Early detection significantly improves survival rates, with nearly a 100% five-year survival rate if the cancer is found before it spreads beyond the prostate. Ms. Gonzalez highlights the shared decision-making process between patients and doctors regarding screening, considering that while early detection is vital, treatment can have long-term side effects. Screening typically involves a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, which can indicate prostate health but may also be elevate...
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Dr. Julie Deutsch Pioneers Biomarker Development for Personalized Cancer Treatment

Dr. Julie Deutsch Pioneers Biomarker Development for Personalized Cancer Treatment

Dr. Julie Deutsch, a physician-scientist and pathologist at Johns Hopkins University, is leading research focused on developing next-generation tissue-based biomarkers to guide cancer treatment. Her work, supported by a Cancer Research Institute (CRI) STAR award, aims to create practical biomarkers that can indicate how individual patients are responding to therapy, identify signs of response or resistance, and ultimately help clinicians match patients with the most effective treatments. Dr. Deutsch combines pathology with advanced computational approaches, including machine learning, to extract crucial information from routinely collected tissue samples. Her goal is to ensure that patients receive therapies from which they will benefit, avoiding unnecessary toxicity from ineffective treatments. She emphasizes the importance of implementing these discoveries in real-time clinical settings, making them accessible beyond major academic medical centers.
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'Not as dire': Trump downplays a Republican loss in the midterms

'Not as dire': Trump downplays a Republican loss in the midterms

Trump said a GOP midterm win isn't as important as his own win in 2024, even as he headlined the party's first-ever midterm convention to bolster votes.
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Energy Transfer to Relocate Stock Listing from NYSE to Texas Stock Exchange

Energy Transfer to Relocate Stock Listing from NYSE to Texas Stock Exchange

Energy Transfer to Relocate Stock Listing from NYSE to Texas Stock Exchange
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Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro faces corruption investigation weeks before elections

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro faces corruption investigation weeks before elections

Brazilian presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption, money laundering and tax evasion for receiving millions of dollars from a disgraced banker to finance a movie about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro
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First U.S. Horse Case of Screwworm Detected in Texas Border County

First U.S. Horse Case of Screwworm Detected in Texas Border County

The first horse in the United States to be infected with New World screwworm has been confirmed in Presidio County, southern Texas, near the Mexican border. This detection follows months of screwworm infestations in U.S. cattle, raising concerns about controlling the pest's spread. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website confirmed the case on Wednesday. In response, the Texas Animal Health Commission, which identified the case, issued an order prohibiting the movement of warm-blooded animals outside a designated 'infested' zone within Presidio and Jeff Davis counties. The U.S. Equestrian Federation reported that the infestation occurred in the hind limb of a working ranch horse and urged horse owners to regularly inspect their animals, practice good wound care, fly control, and biosecurity measures.
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Watch: Kimmel-Talarico interview goes to YouTube after ABC pulls i

Watch: Kimmel-Talarico interview goes to YouTube after ABC pulls i

James Talarico’s Jimmy Kimmel interview is now on YouTube after it was pulled from ABC amid concerns about FCC rules. Watch the full interview here.
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Authentic Restaurant Brands Secures $325 Million Investment to Fuel Expansion and Acquisitions

Authentic Restaurant Brands Secures $325 Million Investment to Fuel Expansion and Acquisitions

Authentic Restaurant Brands Secures $325 Million Investment to Fuel Expansion and Acquisitions
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Exclusive-White House weighs how to use Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining capacity, sources say

Exclusive-White House weighs how to use Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining capacity, sources say

By Jarrett Renshaw Sept 11 (Reuters) - The White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity as the conflict with Iran exposes the country's vulnerability to global crude supply disruptions and price spikes, according to two sources familiar with the
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Lubbock A-J keeps roots downtown in move to new location

Lubbock A-J keeps roots downtown in move to new location

The Lubbock A-J has kept its roots firmly planted downtown since its origins more than 126 years ago. That's not changing as we move to a new location.
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Authentic Restaurant Brands Secures $325 Million Investment for Expansion and Acquisitions

Authentic Restaurant Brands Secures $325 Million Investment for Expansion and Acquisitions

Authentic Restaurant Brands Secures $325 Million Investment for Expansion and Acquisitions