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U.S. President Donald Trump holds a "Foreign Trade Barriers" document as he delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025.
Donald trump attack on Iran leaves citizens questioning presidency
This 2021 photo shows ExxonMobil’s refinery on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 in Baytown, Texas. A different building, the 10-story "White House" ExxonMobil building, will be demolished Saturday.
ExxonMobil’s Baytown “White House” Scheduled for Implosion
"some devices mentioned 6/18/25
Cellphone Detoxing, Why?
Demonstrators march in protest of recent ICE raids Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)
ICE Protests in California Continue Amid Raids
Kalpeshbhai Patni, whose 14-year-old brother was killed when an Air India plane crashed into a neighborhood, wails outside the autopsy room at a hospital in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
Air India’s Deadly Descent: What We Know So Far
Houston Community College Has A New Name On The Way
Houston Community College Has A New Name On The Way
Photo from Archello
M-K-T: An Honest Review
Samir Saber
HCC’s Samir Saber honored as ‘Ally for AI of the Year’ by Women in AI
Houston Community College announces a new name
Houston Community College announces a new name
Come join HCC theater in their annual summer play festival!
Come join HCC theater in their annual summer play festival!
The FIFA Club World Cup soccer trophy is viewed during a public display Friday, May 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The soccer trophy was displayed in Nashville as part of a tour before this summer's soccer tournament kicks off, with Nashville hosting three matches. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
FIFA Club World Cup Excitement Declines as Immigration Fear Increases
Jeremy Peña #3 of the Houston Astros beats the tag at first base by Gavin Williams #32 of the Cleveland Guardians after hitting an RBI infield single during the fifth inning at Progressive Field on June 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Strong extra-inning hitting helps Astros take down Guardians, 5-3
Astros great Jose Altuve named Daikin Park Brand Ambassador.
Astros star Jose Altuve named Daikin brand ambassador
At French Open, Coco Gauff’s serve is not at its best but she gets the breaks for a win
At French Open, Coco Gauff’s serve is not at its best but she gets the breaks for a win
Caitlin Clark could miss four games with the injury.
Caitlin Clark out for at least two weeks for Indiana Fever with quad strain
A student is taught how to ask Canva for help during a summer class at Roosevelt Middle School, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in River Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Does Technology Affect Early Development?
The drive-thru at Happy Go Lucky offers a convenient way for customers to enjoy shaved ice without leaving their car, making it easy to cool off on the go.
Cool Vibes & Sweet Treats
Movie Review : "Materialists"
Movie Review : “Materialists”
Post-Hardcore band 'Pierce The Veil' stuns crowd with lively performance alongside 'Sleeping With Sirens' and 'Beach Weather'.
Post-Hardcore band ‘Pierce The Veil’ stuns crowd with lively performance alongside ‘Sleeping With Sirens’ and ‘Beach Weather’.
screenshot of Toothless from How to train your dragon live action remake 2025
How to train your Dragon: soaring past live action remake doubters
A student is taught how to ask Canva for help during a summer class at Roosevelt Middle School, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in River Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Does Technology Affect Early Development?
Movie Review : "Materialists"
Movie Review : “Materialists”
screenshot of Toothless from How to train your dragon live action remake 2025
How to train your Dragon: soaring past live action remake doubters
Taraji P. Henson attends the Netflix special screening of Tyler Perry's "Straw" on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at The Plaza Hotel in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Movie Review: Tyler Perry’s new movie ‘Straw’
Graffiti Art: Positive or Negative
Graffiti Art: Positive or Negative
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This undated photo released by the Louisiana Attorney General's Office shows Sterling Williams.

[Photo] Maintenance worker says inmate threatened to shank him if he didn’t assist in New Orleans jail break

JACK BROOK
May 20, 2025
A man holds a sign during a vigil outside Monterey Park City Hall, blocks from the Star Ballroom Dance Studio, late Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Monterey Park, Calif. A gunman killed multiple people at the ballroom dance studio late Saturday amid Lunar New Year's celebrations in the predominantly Asian American community. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

[Photo] Monterey Park, an Asian cultural hub, shaken by shooting

Terry Tang & Deepa Bharath, Associated Press
January 26, 2023
Bathtub rings show how low Lake Powell levels have dropped Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Page, Ariz. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson)

[Photo] Lake Powell’s Water Crisis

Angela Munoz-Martinez, Student Writer
September 16, 2022
Assistant Public Defenders Melisa McNeill, left, and Tamara Curtis speak after Judge Elizabeth Scherer called McNeill "unprofessional" when 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)

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)

[Photo] Houston Grapples with Rising Crime and Public Safety Concerns

April 14, 2025
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz is sworn in during the penalty phase of Cruz's trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. His defense team announced their intention to rest their case. 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)

A large United States flag covers the outfield at Minute Maid Park as Danielle Bradbery sings the national anthem before the Houston Astros baseball home-opener against the Los Angeles Angels in Houston, Monday, April 18, 2022. (Kevin M. Cox/The Galveston County Daily News via AP)

[Photo] The Houston Astros 2022 Campaign Has Officially Begun

Diego Sierra
April 20, 2022
FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Cleveland's blockbuster trade for the legally entangled quarterback became official Sunday, when the Browns finalized the complex deal and released statements from owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam explaining their decision to add him to their roster following the team's own extensive investigation. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

[Photo] The Deshaun Watson Era Finally Ends In Houston

Diego Sierra
March 23, 2022
LSU catcher Alex Milazzo carries his gear before an NCAA college baseball game against Oklahoma at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, during the Shriners Children's College Classic, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Houston. College baseball might turn out to be an attractive alternative for baseball fans if the Major League Baseball lockout extends deep into the spring. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

[Photo] Recap of Day 2 of The Shriners College Classic

Diego Sierra
March 9, 2022
Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Possible picks for the Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. (AP Graphic)

Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, appointed by President Bill Clinton, sits with fellow Supreme Court justices for a group portrait at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Nov. 30, 2018. Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court, two sources told The Associated Press Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

A woman is parked near a COVID-19 vaccine sign as she arrives at a Rite Aid pharmacy, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Nashua, N.H. Even as the U.S. reaches a COVID-19 milestone of roughly 200 million fully-vaccinated people, infections and hospitalizations are spiking, including in highly-vaccinated pockets of the country like New England. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

[Photo] Religious Beliefs and the Corona Virus Pandemic

Diep Chau
December 8, 2021
Couples take part in a procession during a mass wedding ceremony, in La Paz, Bolivia, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

[Photo] Wild Wedding Traditions

Diep Chau
December 1, 2021
Hindu devotees light earthen lamps on the occasion of Dev Deepavali festival on the banks of Hooghly River in Kolkata, India, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

[Photo] Diwali Festival

Diep Chau
November 23, 2021
A boy dressed as a clown waits for the start of the meeting of the Kings' Revelry groups in the Santa Marta favela, as part of cultural events celebrating Black Awareness month, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

[Photo] The Native American culture in America

Diep Chau
November 19, 2021
Sikh devotees take a holy dip in the waters of the Golden Temple to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, in Amritsar, India, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill)

[Photo] India is unquestionably a symbol of global togetherness

Diep Chau
November 19, 2021
Lalela Mswane takes to the stage in the Miss South Africa beauty pageant in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday Oct. 16, 2021 before winning the title. Controversy is swirling around the Miss South Africa beauty pageant, as the government has withdrawn its support from the event because of its affiliation with the Miss Universe contest which is to be held in Israel in December. (AP Photo)

[Photo] What is a African American’s civilization?

Diep Chau and
November 19, 2021
A Thai woman places a krathong, a small boat made of banana tree and decorated with banana leaves and flowers, into Chao Phraya River during Loy Krathong festival in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. As Thais flocked to waterways Friday to release small floats adorned with flowers and candles in an annual festival honoring the goddess of rivers, they also pile trash that clogs drains and canals and pollutes the country's rivers. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

[Photo] Diversity in Asian culture

Diep Chau
November 19, 2021
Rene Arikas, director of the Estonian Accident Investigation Board points as he speaks during a joint news conference with Jonas Backstrand, deputy Director of the Swedish Accident Investigation Board, in Tallinn, Estonia, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The Estonian and Swedish accident investigation boards said Tuesday that a dive earlier this year to the wreck of the ferry that sank in the Baltic Sea over 27 years ago, hasn't provided new evidence contradicting the 1997 official accident investigation report. The wreck lies on the seabed some 80 meters (264 feet) below the surface in international waters off a Finnish island, and is considered a graveyard, which gives the area protection under the law. (AP Photo/Raul Mee)

[Photo] Cultural News Report

Diep Chau
November 19, 2021
In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Dave Grohl of the band Foo Fighters performs at the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The band made this year’s list of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The class of 2021 will be announced in May. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)

[Photo] Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go’s nominated for Rock Hall

Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer
February 10, 2021
This image released by NBC shows Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump, left, and Jim Carrey as Joe Biden during the "First Debate" Cold Open on "Saturday Night Live" in New York on Oct. 3, 2020.

[Photo] Is Saturday Night Live…Dead?

Joel Valdes, Staff Writer
October 11, 2020
Joe Biden

[Photo] What could Biden’s fight against climate change look like in Texas?

Joel Valdes, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden gestures as President Donald Trump walks onto stage for the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland. (Olivier Douliery/Pool vi AP)

[Photo] Debate commission says it will make changes to format

David Bauder, AP Media Writer
September 30, 2020
Donald Trump and Joe Biden

[Photo] The most jaw-dropping moment from the first presidential debate

Joel Valdes, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020

[Photo] Fire explosion in Los Angeles injures 11 firefighters

May 17, 2020
Houston Astros' George Springer, front, rounds the bases. The shot that came off of Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez was the second of the game for Springer. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

[Photo] Astros’ winning streak at 10

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
June 5, 2017
(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

[Photo] Gurriel hits a grand slam, in 7-2 victory

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
May 16, 2017
Houston Astros' George Springer (4) celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after defeating the Los Angeles Angels 3-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

[Photo] You have to win the close ones

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
April 18, 2017
Seattle Mariners' Jarrod Dyson watches his go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

[Photo] Seattle rallies in the ninth inning

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
April 7, 2017
This image released by Lionsgate shows Keanu Reeves, left, and Laurence Fishburne in a scene from, "John Wick: Chapter 2." (Niko Tavernise/Lionsgate via AP)

[Photo] John Wick is back!

Fabian Brims, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13), center Clint Capela (15) and Orlando Magic guard C.J. Watson (32) fight for a rebound in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Houston. Houston won the game 128-104. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

[Photo] Houston Rockets Decline

Zain Ali, Writer
February 8, 2017
Muslims rally during Muslim Day at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday Jan. 31. Thousands of supporters protected hundreds of Muslims who attended the rally by forming a human chain around them. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made no mention of President Donald Trump' temporary ban on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority nations during his State of the State address that was going on inside the Capitol. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

[Photo] HCC students advised not to travel abroad

Alyssa Foley, News Editor
February 8, 2017
Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer, left, defends Sacramento Kings guard Matt Barnes . (AP Photo/George Bridges)

[Photo] Rockets Refuel at Home

February 1, 2017
Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) congratulates forward Sam Dekker (7) after Dekker scored 30 points. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

[Photo] Rockets Bounce Back in Memphis

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 22, 2017
Houston Rockets' Ryan Anderson reacts after sinking one of his five 3-point baskets against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

[Photo] Rockets Find Their Magic

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 7, 2017
Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) hugs his former teammate, Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook after an NBA basketball game in Houston, Thursday Jan. 5, 2017. The Rockets defeated the Thunder 118-116. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

[Photo] Shoot out at Toyota Center

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
January 6, 2017
In this image released by Disney, Johnny Depp, left, and Mia Wasikowska appear in a scene from "Alice Through The Looking Glass." (Peter Mountain/Disney via AP, File)

[Photo] ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ director reflects on film’s making

Neelou Goodarzi, Contributor
May 31, 2016
In this image released by HBO, Bryan Cranston portrays President Lyndon B. Johnson in a scene from, "All the Way," premiering Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on HBO. (Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/HBO via AP)

[Photo] 'All the Way' adapts play

May 23, 2016
This image released by Disney shows Elizabeth Olsen, left, Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan in a scene from Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War," opening in theaters nationwide on May 6, 2016. (Disney/Marvel via AP)

[Photo] VanCamp talks ‘Civil War’

Neelou Goodarzi, Staff Writer
May 5, 2016
This image released by Yari Film group shows Adrian Sparks as Ernest Hemingway in a scene from the film, "Papa: Hemingway in Cuba." The film is the first full-length Hollywood feature filmed on the island since the 1959 Cuban Revolution. (Yari Film Group via AP)

[Photo] ‘Papa’ brings Hemingway to life

Fabian Brims, Staff Writer
May 5, 2016
In this image provided by Columbia Pictures, Joseph Fiennes as Clavius leads his Roman soldiers during the zealot battle in Columbia Pictures' "Risen." The movie opens in U.S. theaters nationwide Feb. 19, 2016. (Rosie Collins/Columbia Pictures via AP)

[Photo] ‘Risen’ soars

Emmanuel Akinola, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Ben Stiller as Derek Zoolander, from left, Owen Wilson as Hansel and Penelope Cruz as Valentina Valencia in a scene from the film, "Zoolander 2." (Philippe Antonello/Paramount Pictures via AP)

[Photo] ‘Blue Steel’ back on the big screen

Fabian Brims, Contributor
February 22, 2016
This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Ryan Reyonlds in a scene from the film, "Deadpool." (Joe Lederer/Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. via AP)

[Photo] Marvel got it right

Erik Calderon, Culture Editor
February 24, 2016
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Houston, Tex. (TFV Media via AP) ** Mandatory Credit **

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Houston, Tex. (TFV Media via AP) ** Mandatory Credit **

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Houston, Tex. (TFV Media via AP) ** Mandatory Credit **

Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio talk after a Republican presidential primary debate, Thursday, Jan. 28, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

[Photo] Latino turncoats

Marialuisa Rincon, Staff Writer
February 15, 2016
This image released by Disney shows Casey Affleck in a scene from, "The Finest Hours," a heroic action-thriller based on the true story of the most daring rescue in the history of the Coast Guard. (Claire Folger/Disney via AP)

[Photo] Preparing for Pendleton

Neelou Goodarzi, Contributor
February 10, 2016
In this Sunday, July 5, 2015 file photo, Carli Lloyd of the U.S celebrates scoring her third goal against Japan during the first half of the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

[Photo] Fútbol Champions

Ajani Stewart, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
Katerina Maylock, writes on the board as she teaches a college test preparation class. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

[Photo] Preparing students for college

Jimmieka Mills, News Editor
January 28, 2016
AP Photo/Isaac Brekken

[Photo] Trump Ruins Everything

Marialuisa Rincon, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
Katerina Maylock, with Capital Educators, teaches a college test preparation class at Holton Arms School in Bethesda. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

[Photo] New policy, free college for high schoolers

Alyssa Foley, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2016
This photo provided by Sony Pictures Entertainment shows Chloe Grace Moretz as Cassie Sullivan in a scene from the Columbia Pictures release, "The 5th Wave." The movie opened in U.S. theaters on Jan. 22. (Chuck Zlotnick/Sony/Columbia Pictures via AP)

[Photo] ‘The 5th Wave’ adapts to film

Neelou Goodarzi, Writer
January 27, 2016
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has stated that he is unwilling to consider the expansion of Medicaid. Photo from Jan. 8. (Jay Janner /Austin American-Statesman via AP / Statesman.com)

[Photo] Texas is #1 in uninsured

Alyssa Foley, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2016
Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale questions a call in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Miami. The Heat won 109-89. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

[Photo] A tale of two halves

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
November 2, 2015
(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

[Photo] US criticizes China ahead of UN women’s equality session

EDITH M. LEDERER, The Associated Press
September 26, 2015
Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel throws in the first inning against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Monday May 4, 2015

[Photo] Astros start May off hot

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
May 8, 2015
USA forward Juan Agudelo (17) celebrates a goal with teammates Mix Diskerud (10) and DeAndre Yedlin during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Mexico, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in San Antonio. United States won 2-0.

[Photo] The Stars and Stripes Kick Their Way to Victory!

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
April 15, 2015
Rescue crews help residents at the Guardian Court Apartments evacuate after flooding in the area on Friday, April 3, 2015 in Louisville, Ky. Authorities in Louisville made more than 100 water rescues early Friday as area storms flooded roads and prompted at least one evacuation.

[Photo] Mother, child missing in flood as storms hit South, Midwest

Claire Galofaro and Bruce Schreiner
April 3, 2015
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