BUSTED: Texas GOP senator didn't 'graduate' from Oxford law program -- as claimed in prior campaignSen. John Cornyn, R-Tx., who currently finds himself in an unusually competitive race against Democratic opponent MJ Hegar, previously falsely represented himself as a graduate of Oxford University in England in the run-up to his successful election to the Texas Supreme Court, press and public recor....
Coronavirus mutation may have made it more contagiousA study involving more than 5,000 COVID-19 patients in Houston finds that the virus that causes the disease is accumulating genetic mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious. This mirrors a study published in July that found that around the world, viral strains with the same genetic m....
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This is not the coronavirus news we need right nowThe latest coronavirus update out of Spain shows something that scientists and researchers have been worried about regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The virus seems to be mutating in a way that makes it easier to contract, though it doesn't seem to have affected the virus' deadliness.
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Detroit Tigers hire A.J. Hinch as new managerBy Evan PetzoldDetroit Free PressA.J. Hinch, days removed from completing his one-year MLB suspension for his role in the Houston Astros' 2017 sign-stealing plot, is returning to baseball to manage the Detroit Tigers, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Free Press on Friday.
The person spo....
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Brooklyn Nets Hire Mike D'Antoni, Ime Udoka As Assistants To Steve Nash, Per ReportThe Brooklyn Nets and new head coach Steve Nash are working to round out the team’s coaching staff for the 2020-21 season. Per a report by ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hall of Fame point guard and two-time NBA MVP has tapped his former Phoenix Suns coach, Mike D’Antoni, to join ....
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NBA Rumors: Sixers Should Consider Acquiring James Harden For Ben Simmons, Per Stephen A. SmithOn ESPN‘s First Take, Stephen A. Smith suggested that the Philadelphia 76ers should consider making a trade for Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden, even if it means parting ways with their top playmaker, Ben Simmons.
As seen in the video below, Smith said on Thursday that if the Si....
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Aafia has signed mercy petition, Senate toldISLAMABAD: The Senate was informed on Thursday that Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist convicted by a US court on the charge of shooting at army and FBI officers while in custody in Afghanistan, has finally signed a mercy petition.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs....
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NBA Trade Rumors: Suns May Consider Pairing Devin Booker With Russell Westbrook, Per 'Complex'Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is undeniably one of the fastest rising superstars in the league. Unfortunately, despite his explosive performance almost every night, the Suns remain one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. When the NBA lifts the moratorium for trades, they should....
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'We have a fight': Ted Cruz is warning Trump that Texas really is in play for BidenIn the 2020 presidential race, the Cook Political Report has moved Texas from "leans Republican" to "toss up" — meaning that Cook believes the Lone Star State really is in play for former Vice President Joe Biden. GOP presidential candidates have a long history of double-digit wins in Texas, but r....
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NBA Rumors: Bucks Could Trade Four Players And Draft Pick For Russell Westbrook, Per 'Complex'Since they got eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, rumors have been continuously swirling around All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook and his future with the Houston Rockets. Though the Rockets have already denied the speculations that they are planning to t....
AP sources: Morey in advanced talks to lead 76ersThe Philadelphia 76ers are in advanced negotiations with former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to become president of basketball operations as part of their front-office overhaul that began after an underachieving season, multiple people with direct knowledge of the negotiations told Th....
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PA secretary of state calls on Barrett to recuse herself in crucial mail-in ballot caseNewly sworn-in U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday was asked by Pennsylvania's secretary of state to recuse herself from participating in a case regarding the extension of the state's deadline for counting mail-in ballots. Barrett officially joined the court late Monday night aft....
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Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' reaches 1 billion views on YouTubeThe music video of Houston's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" has reached over one billion views on the video streaming platform, making it the first time a music video from the 1990s by a solo artist reached that milestone.....
Trump claims he created a 'booming' economy. Economists say he inherited it from ObamaWith the 2020 presidential election only a week away, President Donald Trump continues to brag that he single-handedly turned the U.S. economy around after taking office in January 2017. But journalist Rebecca Carballo, in a report for the Houston Chronicle, stresses that according to economists, Tr....
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Texas GOP Gov. Abbott to deploy 1,000 National Guard troops for electionIn a disturbing and possibly unprecedented move Republican Governor Greg Abbott will deploy 1000 National Guard troops into Texas cities for the presidential election next week."The Texas Army National Guard said Monday it had been ordered to dispatch 1,000 troops to five major cities around the sta....
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Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' Tops 1 Billion Views on YouTubeWhitney Houston's Grammy-winning smash "I Will Always Love You" is the fourth song from the ’90s — and the first solo track from the decade — to join YouTube’s billion-views club. Originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1973, Houston’s 1992 rendition of "I Wi....
The world needs more kindness. Here's how to develop your practiceKindness is a way of being that can be carefully cultivated. Houston Kraft, author of "Deep Kindness," has spoken at hundreds of schools around the world, and gives kids tools to develop intentional kindness and try to shape a more just world.....
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Scientists rediscover tectonic plate lost for 60 million yearsTectonic plates are massive, and it’s hard to imagine one being lost for 60 million years, but that is the case. Researchers from the University of Houston have discovered a lost tectonic plate that spent 60 million years hidden under the Pacific Ocean. The plate is known as Resurrection and w....
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Jerry Jeff Walker, Singer-Songwriter Known for 'Mr. Bojangles,' Dies at 78Jerry Jeff Walker, the singer-songwriter known for penning the hit “Mr. Bojangles” and as a pillar of Texas’ country music scene, has died, according to published reports. He was 78. Walker’s death was reported early Saturday by ABC affiliate KTRK-TV Houston, among other outl....
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Whitney Johns Displays Sculpted Thighs Wearing Mesh Mini DressFitness model and weightlifting competitor Whitney Johns flaunted a stunning look in her most recent Instagram share on Friday. She posed casually in the snap, dressed in a scintillating turquoise outfit that showed off her long, lean legs. Over 11,000 fans hit the “like” button during ....
Whitney Johns Displays Her Toned Physique In Light-Green ActivewearAmerican fitness model Whitney Johns is quite popular on Instagram for showing off her amazing physique as well as for motivating people to lead a healthy and active life.
Taking to her page on Thursday, October 22, the model uploaded another sultry photograph which completely mesmerized her foll....
The Witches film REVIEW: Can Anne Hathaway breathe magic into Roald Dahl remake?THE WITCHES REVIEW: A lavish new version of Roald Dah's classic children book skips cinemas and can be streamed from October 26. Memorably made into a 1990 film, this time Anne Hathaway is stepping into the Grand High Witch's shoes, previously filled so iconically by Anjelica Houston.....
2 officers shot in Houston; suspect possibly barricaded: policeTwo Houston police officers were wounded in a shooting Tuesday morning, authorities said. "We have had two officers struck by gunfire. Please pray!" the city's police chief, Art Acevedo, tweeted just before 9:30 a.m., local time.....
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NBA Rumors: Rockets Could Acquire Joel Embiid & Tobias Harris For Westbrook, Gordon & CovingtonAfter failing to achieve their main goal in the 2019-20 NBA season, the Houston Rockets are expected to make a huge roster overhaul this fall. To have a better chance of fully dominating the Western Conference and winning the NBA championship title, there are rumors that the Rockets are planning to....
ConocoPhillips to buy shale producer Concho Resources for US$9.7 billionBENGALURU/HOUSTON: ConocoPhillips on Monday agreed to buy US shale oil producer Concho Resources Inc for US$9.7 billion (RM40.18 billion), as the energy sector continued to consolidate amid lower fuel prices and demand.The low-premium, all-stock deal comes as many US shale companies have been mired....
It's time now for 'This Week in Sports' and joining us in the studio is Sports editor Paul Neat. Paul, for only the fourth time in history, a South Korean player is set to appear in the MLB World Series. Yes, that's r....
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Halliburton Announces Third Quarter 2020 ResultsHOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 19, 2020--
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced today a net loss of $17 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020.Read more on NewsOK.com....
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Halliburton: 3Q Earnings SnapshotHOUSTON (AP) _ Halliburton Co. (HAL) on Monday reported a third-quarter loss of $17 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents per share. Read more on NewsOK.com....
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ConocoPhillips to Acquire Concho Resources in All-Stock TransactionHOUSTON & MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 19, 2020--
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) and Concho Resources (NYSE: CXO) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine companies in an all-stock transaction.Read more on NewsOK.com....
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Houston salvages 2-2 tie with Minnesota UnitedST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Niko Hansen's goal in the 83rd minute helped rally the Houston Dynamo to a 2-2 tie with Minnesota United on Sunday night.
The Dynamo's (4-7-8) Memo Rodríguez scored in the 59th minute, cutting the their deficit to 2-1.
Minnesota United (6-5-6) failed to capitalize on ....
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Piatti scores in 89th, MLS-leading Toronto beats Atlanta 1-0EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Pablo Piatti scored on a header in the 89th minute to give MLS-leading Toronto FC a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United on Sunday night at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.
Piatti redirected Richie Laryea's entry just inside the far post.
Toronto (12-2-5) h....
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ALCS collapse averted, Rays start prep for World SeriesA Game 7 loss in the AL Championship Series wouldn't have changed how Tampa Bay general manager Erik Neander feels about the Rays.
Their 4-2 win over Houston on Saturday night sure changed how Neander felt waking up Sunday, though.
"I rolled over about 6:15 this morning and couldn't go back to....
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Henry, Titans rally past Texans 42-36 in OT, remain unbeatenNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Expectations for Derrick Henry already are pretty high, with his history of mighty stiff arms and long touchdown runs.
Last season's rushing leader keeps finding new ways to top himself, taking the Tennessee Titans along with him yet again.
Henry took a direct snap an....
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Astros overcome adversity to come 1 win shy of World SeriesHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros overcame injuries to several top stars and dealt with the fallout from their sign-stealing scandal to come a win shy of reaching the World Series for the third time in four seasons.
Now they'll deal with an uncertain future, with Justin Verlander out all next s....
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Kyler Murray leads homecoming parade as Cards visit CowboysBy Schuyler DixonThe Associated PressARLINGTON, Texas — It's homecoming week for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals, or at least it feels that way about as much as an NFL game can.
Andy Dalton's first start for the Cowboys in place of injured star quarterback Dak Prescott will be just a few....
In Major League Baseball, the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series with their win Saturday over the Houston Astros 4-to-2. The Rays' South Korean first baseman and designated hitter, Choi Ji-man,....
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Choi Ji-man collects 2 hits as Rays advance to World SeriesThe Tampa Bay Rays and their South Korean first baseman Choi Ji-man are World Series bound. Choi went 2-for-3 with a walk and scored a late insurance run, helping the Rays beat the Houston Astros 4-2 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Ser....
