WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, a Democrat who retired from the House of Representatives after 30 years in office, died at 88, her family said on social media on Sunday. Johnson, who represented a district in Texas that includes downtown Dallas, was the first person of color to serve as Chair of […]
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Influential former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88
DALLAS, Texas (AP) — Trailblazing longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a nurse from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area as the region’s most powerful Democrat, died Sunday. She was 88. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and many other leaders issued statements about her death after her son […]
Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a ‘trailblazer’ from Dallas, dies at 88
Eddie Bernice Johnson, a trailblazer and civil rights leader who served almost three decades in Congress representing Dallas and North Texas had died at 88. Johnson’s son, Kirk Johnson, shared the news Sunday in a facebook post. “She was a remarkable and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother, as well as a trailblazer and […]
Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Black Democratic trailblazer, dies at 88
Retired U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has died, her family said Sunday on social media. She was 88. A towering Dallas political figure — once a nurse, state legislator and congresswoman — Johnson was the dean of the Texas Congressional delegation before retiring from office in 2022. She proved effective at her work due to […]
Eddie Howe says Newcastle must be ‘near perfect’ to end miserable Anfield record
Eddie Howe has told Newcastle they need to be “near perfect” if they are to address their dreadful record at Liverpool. The Magpies will run out at Anfield on Monday evening having not won there in the Premier League since April 1994, when Rob Lee and Andy Cole were their goalscorers, and having lost their […]
Eddie Howe ready to ring changes at slumping Newcastle
Eddie Howe has warned his Newcastle players that no-one is guaranteed a place in his team as he attempts to turn around an alarming slump in form. Boxing Day’s humbling 3-1 home defeat by Nottingham Forest was the Magpies’ sixth in seven games in all competitions, a run during which their first Champions League adventure […]
Eddie Howe refuses to put target on Newcastle’s back after recent stumble
Alibaba names Eddie Wu as new Taobao and Tmall CEO in major move to fend off competition
Alibaba Group Holding is reshuffling the top ranks of its most important profit earner since its sweeping restructuring started over half a year ago, as it tries to regroup after its value fell behind rival PDD Holdings. Eddie Wu Yongming, chairman of Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall Group (TTG), will become the chief executive of the […]
The Eddie Bauer Sherpa Throw that ‘feels like it hugs you’ is down to $18
‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ Axel Foley trailer: Eddie Murphy reprises role
For the first time in nearly three decades, Eddie Murphy will reprise his role as Axel Foley in a new “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise film. Netflix on Thursday released the trailer for “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley” which is set to be released on the streaming platform next year. The trailer shared on the company’s social media channels […]