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Reginald DesRoches Named 8th President of Rice University

One hundred and nine years after its founding and 56 years after the first African American graduate, the prestigious Rice University has named its first African American president. How ironic that a university established by a white rich slave owner would now have at the head an African American from one of the poorest countries in our nation. Talk about progress and achieving the American dream.

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She arranged date with guy met on plane; he didn’t show - she unexpectedly met future husband

When the guy she’d met on the plane asked her out, Cristina Farina said yes without hesitation.

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The Obamas Say Goodbye to Washington

Gliding toward Joint Base Andrews in his military helicopter Friday, Barack Obama watched a dramatically altered Washington recede from view, the work of his presidency now over and the future of his accomplishments uncertain.

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Hurricane Irma Hits the Caribbean

As Hurricane Irma's eye roars away from the tiny island of Barbuda and toward St. Martin, residents along its path scrambled to evacuate while stocking up on water, food and gas.

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5 Things for Friday, July 7: G20, Russian Spying, Ethics Watchdog, Gonorrhea

Michael Phelps opened up to CNN about his mental health struggles. It's one of several long reads you can settle in with this weekend. For now, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Kendrick Lamar Leads With the Most MTV VMA Nominations

MTV announced the nominations for the 2017 Video Music Awards on Tuesday via Instagram, and rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with the most nominations for his video "Humble."

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5 Things for Tuesday, August 1: Trump, Scaramucci, Venezuela, Climate, Health Care

Steve Bartman was once vilified by Cubs fans. Now he's got a World Series ring. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Riding High in the Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4 Double Cab

Bungee jumping, zip lining, tight rope walking, and skydiving are just some things that you won’t catch me doing. Why? Basically, I have a fear of heights; maybe not necessarily heights but the fear of falling from a very high height. Ironically, being high is why I loved reviewing the vehicle I had this past week. The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed had me riding high and I liked it.

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Power Up with Tommy, Julio, Dre and AT&T

AT&T has become known as the brand to mobilize your world. But this past weekend in Houston AT&T brought the power to our world in the form of Joseph Sikora, J.R. Ramirez, and Rotimi Akinosho. The cast of the highly rated #1 program on Starz “Power” was in town for an exclusive meet and greet with fans of the show. And of course, Houston Style Magazine was there to learn a little more about the guys and now you will too.

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Zuma Vote: 'D' Day for South Africa's President Over Corruption Claims

Members of South Africa's parliament were voting on a motion of no-confidence in the country's president, Jacob Zuma, Tuesday, testing the loyalty of members of his party, the African National Congress (ANC).

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country

Volvo has the kind of problem that the seller of anything would love to have. It can’t make enough of its new 90-Series. The American arm of the Swedish automaker can’t get enough of its top-of-the-line offerings, the XC90 as well as the S90, into this country. Now comes the V90 Cross Country and the supply will surely tighten.

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5 Things for Friday, June 9: James Comey, UK Elections, Hezbollah

TGIF! Think your week was rough? Couldn't have been as bad as Theresa May's. That's among the 5 things you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Friday, May 26: Russia, Montana, Travel Ban, G-7 & NATO

ou've made it to the end of another intense week. Well, almost. Enjoy your Memorial Day. We'll be back Tuesday morning. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Russian Meddling Didn't Actually Help Lead To Trump's Victory And Clinton's Loss

She had a clear advantage in pre-election polls, the better political resume, longer experience in government, a more clearly defined platform, the united backing of most of her party, years to plan an effective campaign, and the benefit of years of Democratic victories in the Democratic firewall of the Rust Belt.

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Protest and Turmoil Rock Last Day of Texas Legislative Session

Texas ended its contentious legislative session Monday as protesters packed into the state Capitol over a new ban on sanctuary cities, and lawmakers erupted into a heated argument with alleged death threats on the House floor.

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What Senate Republicans Can Learn From The House Health Care Mess

The dramatic quest to repeal Obamacare this spring left House Republicans politically bruised, exhausted and -- perhaps most of all -- relieved to finally be done.

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5 Things for Tuesday, May 9: Russia, Afghanistan, Life Expectancy

New Orleans has been sued -- again -- over its plans to remove Confederate statues. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Thursday, May 11: Comey, North Korea, Betsy DeVos

"Peanuts" is going Canadian. Maybe our neighbors to the north can help Charlie Brown finally grab that football. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Kidnapped Tennessee Teen Is Withdrawn, Jittery, Family Says

Elizabeth Thomas, the Tennessee teenager kidnapped by her teacher, was withdrawn and thinner after she was rescued, family members said Monday.

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Cops Use Murdered Woman's Fitbit to Charge Her Husband

The attack, as Richard Dabate described it to police, was horrific. A masked intruder barged into his Connecticut home, he said, tied up and tortured him and -- when his wife came home -- shot and killed her.