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This is what forecasters mean when they talk about a 100-year flood
Read full article: This is what forecasters mean when they talk about a 100-year floodWeather forecasts sometimes warn of storms that can unleash such unusual rainfall that they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods.
NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again
Read full article: NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule againNASA's celebrity astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again.
Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds
Read full article: Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seedsFittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from big conferences took record numbers of spots in the first week, then hogged them all for the second week, the Final Four will bring four teams seeded No. 1 to the sportโs biggest stage to play for the title.
Houston's defense carries Cougars into 7th Final Four with 69-50 March Madness win over Tennessee
Read full article: Houston's defense carries Cougars into 7th Final Four with 69-50 March Madness win over TennesseeHoustonโs relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021, with L.
Milos Uzan's late bucket on inbound play sends Houston into Elite Eight with 62-60 win over Purdue
Read full article: Milos Uzan's late bucket on inbound play sends Houston into Elite Eight with 62-60 win over PurdueMilos Uzan soared for an uncontested layup on a beautifully executed inbound play with 0.9 seconds left, and No. 1 seed Houston survived a late collapse to beat fourth-seeded Purdue 62-60 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Scottie Scheffler 2 back of a 4-way tie for the lead at Houston Open. Rory McIlroy 5 behind
Read full article: Scottie Scheffler 2 back of a 4-way tie for the lead at Houston Open. Rory McIlroy 5 behindRyan Gerard and Keith Mitchell are part of a four-way tie for the lead at the rainy and windy Houston Open.
Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambers
Read full article: Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambersA Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming in the state Senate and will likely go to Gov. Brian Kempโs desk for his signature soon.
No. 1 seed Houston holds off Gonzaga comeback, beats No. 8 seed Bulldogs 81-76 to reach Sweet 16
Read full article: No. 1 seed Houston holds off Gonzaga comeback, beats No. 8 seed Bulldogs 81-76 to reach Sweet 16LJ Cryer matched a career high with 30 points, including two free throws with 14.2 seconds left, and No. 1 seed Houston held on to beat eighth-seeded Gonzaga 81-76 on Saturday night to reach the Sweet 16 for the sixth straight NCAA Tournament.
A passenger says a United pilot forcibly removed him from an airplane bathroom. Now he is suing
Read full article: A passenger says a United pilot forcibly removed him from an airplane bathroom. Now he is suingAn Orthodox Jewish passenger says a United Airlines pilot forcibly removed him from an airplane bathroom while he was experiencing constipation.
NHL has met with Dan Friedkin's group about interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston
Read full article: NHL has met with Dan Friedkin's group about interest in bringing an expansion team to HoustonThe NHL has met with a group led by billionaire Dan Friedkin to discuss its interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston.
SIUE's Ray'Sean Taylor broke down in tears after NCAA loss. The chance to play meant that much
Read full article: SIUE's Ray'Sean Taylor broke down in tears after NCAA loss. The chance to play meant that muchSIU Edwardsville guard Ray'Sean Taylor broke down in tears after his team was routed by Houston in the NCAA Tournament.
A look at injuries that could shape the NCAA Tournament and the brackets of millions of Americans
Read full article: A look at injuries that could shape the NCAA Tournament and the brackets of millions of AmericansThe hopes of No. 1 seed Houston of cutting down the NCAA Tournament nets might rest on JโWan Robertsโ ailing right ankle.
Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortions
Read full article: Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortionsA second person has been arrested in connection to a Texas midwife who is accused of providing illegal abortions at three clinics around the Houston area.
Texas midwife accused by state's attorney general of providing illegal abortions
Read full article: Texas midwife accused by state's attorney general of providing illegal abortionsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that a Houston-area midwife has been arrested and accused of providing illegal abortions, marking the first time authorities have filed criminal charges under the stateโs near-total abortion ban.
Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a row
Read full article: Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a rowHouston earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year and will open against first-time qualifier SIU-Edwardsville in Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday.
Bills agree to sign LB Bernard to 4-year contract extension. AP source says deal worth $50 million
Read full article: Bills agree to sign LB Bernard to 4-year contract extension. AP source says deal worth $50 millionThe Buffalo Bills on Friday reached an agreement to sign starting middle linebacker Terrel Bernard to a four-year contract extension worth up to $50 million, with $25.2 million of it guaranteed, in locking up their defensive leader through the 2029 season.
iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'
Read full article: iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'Texas-based iHeartMedia says it settled its legal dispute with Drake over Kendrick Lamarโs dis track โNot Like Usโ after demonstrating that it โdid nothing wrong.โ.
Tigers say they will be fine without Alex Bregman after missing at signing 3B
Read full article: Tigers say they will be fine without Alex Bregman after missing at signing 3BDetroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris insists he wasn't disappointed that Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox.
Draymond Green on the state of the NBA: It's 'boring,' the Warriors star says
Read full article: Draymond Green on the state of the NBA: It's 'boring,' the Warriors star saysDraymond Green had just spoken for a few minutes Saturday morning about the state of the game, about how he believes itโs officiated differently than it once was, how stars donโt get the benefit of being stars like they did in the past.
Alex Bregman and Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Alex Bregman and Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysAlex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
NFL says it will look into allegations by massage therapists about Justin Tucker's behavior
Read full article: NFL says it will look into allegations by massage therapists about Justin Tucker's behaviorAn NFL spokesman says the league will look into allegations that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker behaved inappropriately toward massage therapists at four spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area.
Alex Bregman's door to re-sign with Astros is 'cracked' open, general manager says
Read full article: Alex Bregman's door to re-sign with Astros is 'cracked' open, general manager saysHouston general manager Dana Brown says the door for re-signing free agent Alex Bregman is โcrackedโ open, but he acknowledges keeping the third baseman with the Astros would be a long shot.
A frigid storm drops rare snow on Houston and New Orleans as Florida readies plows in the Panhandle
Read full article: A frigid storm drops rare snow on Houston and New Orleans as Florida readies plows in the PanhandleA rare frigid storm is charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow, closing highways and grounding nearly all flights.
Cunningham scores 32 points to lead the Pistons over the Rockets 107-96
Read full article: Cunningham scores 32 points to lead the Pistons over the Rockets 107-96Cade Cunningham had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 107-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday.
Winter storm forces Houston basketball to postpone men's game, alter women's schedule
Read full article: Winter storm forces Houston basketball to postpone men's game, alter women's scheduleNo. 7 Houstonโs game against Utah scheduled for Tuesday night has been pushed back to Wednesday because of severe weather forecast for the Houston area.
Detroit Lions list 3 players on injury report ahead of Divisional Round matchup vs. Commanders
Read full article: Detroit Lions list 3 players on injury report ahead of Divisional Round matchup vs. CommandersThe Detroit Lions listed three players on the final injury report ahead of their NFC Divisional Round matchup vs. the Washington Commanders inside Ford Field.
Texans waive Diontae Johnson, who was released earlier by Ravens after refusing to enter a game
Read full article: Texans waive Diontae Johnson, who was released earlier by Ravens after refusing to enter a gameThe Houston Texans have waived Diontae Johnson after the beleaguered receiver played just two games for them.
Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction
Read full article: Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auctionA company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms as part of Jones' bankruptcy.
Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff history
Read full article: Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff historyHoustonโs DโAngelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter of the Texans wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Gary Ginstling is hired as Houston Symphony CEO months after surprise departure from NY Philharmonic
Read full article: Gary Ginstling is hired as Houston Symphony CEO months after surprise departure from NY PhilharmonicGary Ginstling has been hired as CEO of the Houston Symphony, six months following his surprise departure from the New York Philharmonic after just one year in charge.
Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strike
Read full article: Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strikeU.S. longshoremen have reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy.
US dockworkers threaten to strike against automation, creating economic uncertainty
Read full article: US dockworkers threaten to strike against automation, creating economic uncertaintyVowing to stop machines from taking their jobs, 45,000 U.S. longshoremen are threatening to go on a strike that would shut ports on the East and Gulf coasts and could damage the American economy just as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return
Read full article: Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for returnDallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.
Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east
Read full article: Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves eastA strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi.
Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over Texans
Read full article: Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over TexansLamar Jackson broke the NFL career rushing record for quarterbacks in Baltimoreโs 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans on Wednesday, bolstering his case for MVP as the Ravens moved closer to the AFC North title.
Jackson breaks Vick's NFL rushing record for QBs in Ravens' rout over Texans
Read full article: Jackson breaks Vick's NFL rushing record for QBs in Ravens' rout over TexansBaltimoreโs Lamar Jackson passed Michael Vick for the most yards rushing by a quarterback in NFL history in a 31-2 win over the Houston Texans in Wednesday.
Texans WR Tank Dell released from hospital, headed back to Houston after severe knee injury
Read full article: Texans WR Tank Dell released from hospital, headed back to Houston after severe knee injuryTexans receiver Tank Dell has been released after an overnight stay in the hospital and was traveling back to Houston on Sunday after sustaining a severe knee injury in Saturdayโs loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
Read full article: Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source saysA a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $60 million, three-year contract.
Notorious drug lord Osiel Cรกrdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrested
Read full article: Notorious drug lord Osiel Cรกrdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrestedNotorious drug lord Osiel Cรกrdenas has been returned to Mexico after serving a U.S. sentence and was quickly re-arrested and sent to a maximum security prison to face Mexican charges.
Dolphins' Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. Texans
Read full article: Dolphins' Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. TexansMiami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose remained in the hospital but had movement in all extremities after being stretchered off the field following a scary helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Miami WR DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head against Texans
Read full article: Miami WR DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head against TexansMiami receiver Grant DuBose was taken off the field on a stretcher after a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros
Read full article: Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the AstrosThe Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseballโs best hitters.
Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'
Read full article: Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'Golden State coach Steve Kerr said a foul call against his team that led to a loss to Houston on Wednesday night in the NBA Cup was โunconscionableโ and that an elementary school referee wouldnโt have made it.
What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected
Read full article: What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejectedLawyers in the Alex Jones bankruptcy case are now in discussions on what could happen next after a federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Jonesโ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet.
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract.
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters
Read full article: People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disastersExtreme weather is making power outages longer and more frequent across the U.S. People with health conditions who depend on medical devices powered by electricity are particularly vulnerable.
A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome
Read full article: A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston AstrodomeThe Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago.
Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returns
Read full article: Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returnsKansas remained atop the first Associated Press menโs college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods.
How? I donโt know. Detroit Lions somehow come back to beat Texans in instant classic
Read full article: How? I donโt know. Detroit Lions somehow come back to beat Texans in instant classicI donโt know how they did it, but the Detroit Lions somehow overcame five interceptions and a 16-point deficit to beat the Texans and win their seventh game in a row.
Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between players
Read full article: Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between playersA flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn men's basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports.
Beyoncรฉ channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to vote
Read full article: Beyoncรฉ channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to voteIn a new video posted early Election Day, Beyoncรฉ channels Pamela Anderson in the television program โBaywatchโ โ red one-piece swimsuit and all โ and asks viewers to vote.
Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Read full article: Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth itMicrosoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying off.
Colts benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback vs. Vikings, AP sources say
Read full article: Colts benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback vs. Vikings, AP sources sayThe Indianapolis Colts are benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback on Sunday at Minnesota, two people with knowledge of the decision tell The Associated Press.
Beyoncรฉ endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'
Read full article: Beyoncรฉ endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'Beyoncรฉ has spoken at a Houston rally for Kamala Harrisโ presidential campaign, telling the crowd: โIโm not here as a celebrity, Iโm not here as a politician.
Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win
Read full article: Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' winLaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two seasons in Charlotteโs opener Wednesday night.
New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the Finals
Read full article: New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the FinalsThe New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances.
Brandon McManus' field goal on the final play gives Packers a 24-22 victory over Texans
Read full article: Brandon McManus' field goal on the final play gives Packers a 24-22 victory over TexansBrandon McManus kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired in his debut with Green Bay to lift the Packers past the Houston Texans 24-22.
Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime church
Read full article: Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime churchA revered soul and gospel singer and the mother of Whitney Houston, Cissy Houstonโs life was celebrated nearly a week after her death at 91.
NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league says
Read full article: NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league saysThe NFL and its players association say the required steps were followed when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week at Houston and cleared to return to the game.
Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
Read full article: Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contractThe union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how
Read full article: The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's howSome manufacturers and retailers are urging President Joe Biden to invoke a 1947 law as a way to suspend a strike by 45,000 dockworkers that has shut down 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas.
Pitcher standing between Detroit Tigers and next round of playoffs is from their own city
Read full article: Pitcher standing between Detroit Tigers and next round of playoffs is from their own cityThe pitcher standing between the Detroit Tigers and the next round of the playoffs came from their very own city.
Tarik Skubal dominates Astros to lead Detroit Tigers to win in Game 1 of wild card round
Read full article: Tarik Skubal dominates Astros to lead Detroit Tigers to win in Game 1 of wild card roundTarik Skubal dominated the Houston Astros to lead the Detroit Tigers to a win in Game 1 of the wild card round.
Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid
Read full article: Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raidA former Houston police officer has been convicted of murder in the 2019 deaths of a couple during a drug raid at their home.
A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone out
Read full article: A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone outA fire that burned for four days after a pipeline explosion in the Houston suburbs burned out Thursday after the once-towering blaze put hundreds of nearby homes under evacuation orders.
What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbs
Read full article: What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbsA pipeline fire that forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in the Houston suburbs is burning for a third day, with officials saying they donโt expect it to be extinguished until sometime Thursday evening.