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THE ECONOMIST: Making ends meet
Recent data from the Census Bureau indicates that U.S. real median household income reached $87,460 last year. It’s a record high dating back to when the series began in 1967. The fact that it’s “real” means that it is adjusted for inflation, and the “median” describes the level ...
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Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square
PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people packed Paris’ iconic Champs-Élysées avenue to attend an open-air Mass with Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, a sign of the Catholic Church’s enduring appeal in the once staunchly Catholic but officially secular country. The Vatican estimated t...
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HOLLAND: Do we see our need for God’s refining fire?
By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister God has always been disappointed when someone is more concerned with what they want to do than what He requires of them. Since mankind fell in the garden, our carnal nature has been persuading and influencing ou...
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Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations
BANGKOK (AP) — Incessant rain hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital on Saturday, disrupting traffic and forcing thousands to evacuate, as authorities declared the city a disaster area. Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned that the deluge, which has been pouring sinc...
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Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as major signs of nor'easter take shape
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — More than 70,000 customers were without electricity in the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, the sign of a powerful nor’easter expected to create dangerous conditions through the weekend. Forecasters warned of gale winds that could down trees and heavy inundatio...
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HART: A gentleman’s guide to Asian massage parlors
In my pastoral hometown of Columbia, Tennessee exists the newly gerrymandered Tennessee 5th Congressional District. Its race between Democratic Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder and Republican former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher has drawn unwanted attention following a polic...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Greenwood vs. Wall
WALL, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Greenwood Rangers went on the road and had a tough task taking on the Wall Hawks. After a close first-half battle, the Hawks defeated the Rangers 31-13 to win their 21st straight game. Next week, the Rangers look to bounce back at home facing Glen Ro...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Jim Ned vs. Midland Christian
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Christian Mustangs snap their three-game losing streak, defeating Jim Ned 50-27. Next week the Mustangs are back at home facing the Wall Hawks. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Lee vs. Austin Westlake
AUSTIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Lee Rebels went on the road facing their toughest task of the season and Austin Westlake showed its dominance. The Chaparrals defeated the Rebels 49-6. With the loss, the Rebels are now 3-2 on the season, and in week six, the Rebels are at ...
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HIGHLIGHTS: AZ Compass Prep vs. Permian
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Permian Panthers kept up their dominant ways defeating the Arizona Compass Prep Dragons 45-14. With the win, the Panthers remain unbeaten at 5-0. Next week the Panthers are back at home facing the Camden Panthers from New Jersey. Watch the video ab...
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Game of the week postgame interview: Wink head coach Brian Gibson
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Wink Wildcats went on the road and defeated the Coahoma Bulldogs 36-13 to stay unbeaten on the season. Watch the video above to hear from Wink head coach Brian Gibson after the win....
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Statewide scores
Abilene 31, Lubbock 7 Abilene Christian 86, May 74 Abilene Cooper 49, Wichita Falls Memorial 28 Abilene Texas Leadership 46, Chico 14 Ackerly Sands 59, Whitharral 12 Aldine Davis 49, Aldine MacArthur 20 Alice 55, Edinburg North 13 Allen 65, Princeton 7 Alvarado 24, Godley 21 Amar...