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Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica to bestow the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 20, 2025.
What to know about the death of Pope Francis
A student protester stands in front of the statue of John Harvard, the first major benefactor of Harvard College, draped in the Palestinian flag, at an encampment of students protesting against the war in Gaza, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
Trump Administration’s Student Visa Revocation: An Attack on Free Speech in Academia
US President Donald Trump and Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele meets in the Oval Office.
U.S. and El Salvador refuses to return deported Maryland man as Supreme Court orders his return
From Short Mission to Marathon
Judge Elizabeth Scherer speaks sharply calling lead defense attorney Melisa McNeill "unprofessional" after McNeill announced the defense's intention to rest their case during the penalty phase of the trial of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Cruz previously plead guilty to all 17 counts of premeditated murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the 2018 shootings. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Houston Grapples with Rising Crime and Public Safety Concerns
Education panel: Houston Community College 4th annual AI conference 2025. Featured left to right: Habib Matar (CGCC, Moderator), Dr. Lydia Kavraki (Rice University), Dr. Hardik Gohel (UHV), Dr. Eduardo Salcedo (MDC), and Dr. G. Raymond Brown (HCC). Photographed by Jackline Rajab
HCC Hosts 4th Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Industry Integration
Judge Elizabeth Scherer speaks sharply calling lead defense attorney Melisa McNeill "unprofessional" after McNeill announced the defense's intention to rest their case during the penalty phase of the trial of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Cruz previously plead guilty to all 17 counts of premeditated murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the 2018 shootings. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Houston Grapples with Rising Crime and Public Safety Concerns
A scene from 'Assistance' featuring actors Kurt Suello(Nick), Jasmine Juarez(Nora) and Gelatto Aderemi(Heather).
HCC’s Debra Schultz Directs Dramatic-Comedy Stage Play from Star Wars Showrunner Leslye Headland
HCCTV's Dr. Toni Rao Southerlan(left) and Willie Bryant(Right)
Meet the two women that helped establish HCC’s first and only television station
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Cougar's Legendary Season
The Houston Cougar’s Legendary Season
Houston Texans 2025 offseason moves
2026 World Cup logo reveals in New York, New York Mayor Office
Can Soccer become the next big thing?
Final Contention
Final Contention
Why Alex Bregman is a better option at 3rd base than Rafael Devers
Luke Bryan performing on stage
The Houston Rodeo’s Icons
This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan, foreground from left, Michael B. Jordan and Omar Benson Miller in a scene from "Sinners." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead box office
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Goat ( Drake) vs Bum ( Kendrick Lamar)
Matthew McConaughey, right, and Camila Alves McConaughey arrive for the the world premiere of "The Rivals of Amziah King" at the Paramount Theatre during the South by Southwest Film Festival on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Lights, Camera, Incentives: How Texas is Fighting to Reignite its Film Industry
From Short Mission to Marathon
Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica to bestow the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 20, 2025.
What to know about the death of Pope Francis
A student protester stands in front of the statue of John Harvard, the first major benefactor of Harvard College, draped in the Palestinian flag, at an encampment of students protesting against the war in Gaza, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
Trump Administration’s Student Visa Revocation: An Attack on Free Speech in Academia
Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) hold Sekai Taikai trophy in finale of Netflix's Cobra Kai.
Legacy Never Dies
The Importance of Masks
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Clarence James, a local Austin band, brings their energy to The Satellite in 2019
The Satellite’s Legacy: How Indie Venues Shape Music,Culture, and Community
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Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica to bestow the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 20, 2025.
What to know about the death of Pope Francis
A student protester stands in front of the statue of John Harvard, the first major benefactor of Harvard College, draped in the Palestinian flag, at an encampment of students protesting against the war in Gaza, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
Trump Administration’s Student Visa Revocation: An Attack on Free Speech in Academia
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Education panel: Houston Community College 4th annual AI conference 2025. Featured left to right: Habib Matar (CGCC, Moderator), Dr. Lydia Kavraki (Rice University), Dr. Hardik Gohel (UHV), Dr. Eduardo Salcedo (MDC), and Dr. G. Raymond Brown (HCC). Photographed by Jackline Rajab
HCC Hosts 4th Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Industry Integration
Jackline Rajab, Writer
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Luke Bryan performing on stage
The Houston Rodeo’s Icons
This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan, foreground from left, Michael B. Jordan and Omar Benson Miller in a scene from "Sinners." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead box office
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Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica to bestow the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 20, 2025.
The Houston Cougar's Legendary Season
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The Houston Cougar’s Legendary Season
Nevaeh Carrizal, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

The University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team just finished their season as the runner-ups in the NCAA men's basketball national championship. Although they came up short against the University...

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Houston Texans 2025 offseason moves
Jason Sustaita Jr, Sports Journalist • April 14, 2025

The 2023 NFL Draft class was one Houston will never forget. The Houston Texans' journey to greatness started when they drafted franchise quarterback CJ Stroud with the second overall pick and then traded...

2026 World Cup logo reveals in New York, New York Mayor Office
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Can Soccer become the next big thing?
Min Thu Wai, Student • March 24, 2025

Soccer, the most popular sport in the whole world, lags behind basketball or football in the US. What is stopping soccer from getting popular here?   The cultural foundations of NBA and NFL...

Final Contention
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Final Contention
Kameron Sheppard • March 24, 2025

As the NBA season progresses, several teams have emerged as strong contenders for the Finals, each with compelling narratives and significant improvements bolstering their championship aspirations.​ Cleveland...

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