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By Juan A. Lozano The Associated Press Sat., Jan. 5, 2019 HOUSTON—Hundreds of people gathered at a rally for a 7-year-old Houston girl whose killer remains at large. Those gathered Saturday were asked to be part of an “army” that will help authorities catch the person who fatally shot Jazmine Barnes. The girl was black, and her family believes the shooting was racially motivated. The rally was held in the parking lot of a Walmart near where the shooting happened on Dec. 30, as she and her family drove to a grocery store. In an emotional plea, Jazmine’s aunt Sharonica Watt asked her niece’s killer to turn himself in. Authorities say they’re pursuing various leads they’ve received since releasing a composite sketch of the suspect. They say they haven’t determined a motive, including whether race might have played a role. Article Continued Below Report an error Journalistic Standards About The Star … [Read more...] about Hundreds rally in Houston as 7-year-old girl’s killer remains at large
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Walmart sales strong, both online and in stores
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By Anne D’Innocenzio The Associated Press Thu., Nov. 15, 2018 NEW YORK — Walmart reported strong sales online and in its established store sales for its fiscal third quarter, and raised profit expectations for the year heading into the holiday shopping season. The report Thursday suggests that efforts by Walmart to improve the experience of its customers is paying off in its battle with online behemoth Amazon. Like other retailers, Walmart is benefiting from a strong job market and rising consumer confidence. Home Depot and Macy’s raised annual profit expectations this week. They’re also benefiting from the misfortunes of others. Toys R Us and Bon-Ton Stores have gone out of business, while the bankruptcy of Sears Holdings Corp. is creating more opportunities to grab sales. Walmart sales were strong in such areas as fall seasonal goods and fresh food. That helped sales at stores open at least a year rise 3.4, a bit slower from previous … [Read more...] about Walmart sales strong, both online and in stores