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Taken to the Woodshed Center Christian Wood makes his Rockets season debut in blowout over the Spurs.

An old cliché that has been used for centuries is, “Taking someone to the woodshed.” It’s an expression referred to the former practice of taking a naughty or disobedient child to the woodshed to be punished. On Thursday night the Toyota Center turned into the proverbial “Woodshed” as Houston (3-1) defeated San Antonio (0-3) by a score of 128-106 behind a brilliant performance by center Christian Wood.

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Married couple, both teachers, die of Covid-19 while holding hands with their children

Married for 30 years, they died together from Covid-19 complications sharing one final embrace -- holding each other's hands and the hands of their children.

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Former Houston police captain charged with pointing gun at repairman, believing he was a voter fraud 'mastermind'

A former Houston police captain was charged Tuesday with running a man off the road and pointing a gun to his head two weeks before the election as part of a baseless voter fraud conspiracy theory, the Harris County district attorney said in a statement.

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What arrest of ex-cop in Houston shows about danger of conspiracy theories

On October 19, two weeks before Election Day, a retired police captain in Texas allegedly ran his SUV into the back of an air conditioning repairman's vehicle, when the man stepped out, he pointed a gun at him, forced him to the ground and put his knee on the repairman's back, according to Houston police.

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Who should, and should not, get the Covid-19 vaccine

The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine being rolled out across the US should be safe for just about anyone -- even the frailest elderly people.

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US surpasses 17 million official Covid-19 cases as FDA panel considers Moderna's vaccine candidate

The United States on Thursday surpassed 17 million official Covid-19 cases across the pandemic, while a key meeting currently underway could lead to authorization of a second coronavirus vaccine for the country.

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Wrap Up the Holidays with Last Minute Gifts at Macy’s

Macy’s offers last-minute shoppers inspiration with thoughtful gifts for every personality and price point at macys.com/gifts

Macy’s offers last-minute shoppers inspiration with thoughtful gifts for every personality and price point at macys.com/gifts

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Supreme Court agrees to hear NCAA case on student athlete compensation

The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to take up an appeal by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to a lower court ruling that allows colleges to compensate athletes for education-related expenses.

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Texas boy with cancer and his ‘dancing dad’ get surprise from celebrities Will Smith, Jason Derulo

A dedicated dad who’s been dancing outside Cook Children’s Hospital while his son gets chemotherapy, is getting some recognition from people around the world, including celebrities.

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Glimmers of progress in stimulus negotiations as Trump's election sideshow drags on

For the first time in months there were small signs of a functioning government Wednesday as congressional leaders negotiated a Covid-19 relief package and millions of vaccine doses were shipped out under the watchful eye of officials with Operation Warp Speed in the midst of a winter storm.

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Everything is different in 2020, including your performance review

While 2020 annihilated business as usual at work, it didn't quite manage to kill off the annual performance review. But it has brought about changes to the process.

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Biden sends his most blunt signal yet after Electoral College affirms him as the winner of the election

President-elect Joe Biden's forcible attempt to turn the page from President Donald Trump's baseless attacks on the integrity of the election reflects a need to urgently cement his own right to rule in a presidency that will need every ounce of legitimacy and authority when he takes office in a storm of crises.

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Europe threatens to break up Big Tech if it doesn't play by new rules

Officials across Europe on Tuesday unveiled legislation that would give regulators sweeping new powers to take on US tech giants, threatening huge fines and raising the prospect of breakups or bans for repeat offenders.

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Don't make Paul Mitchell a political hero just yet

On Monday, in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, retiring Michigan Rep. Paul Mitchell announced he was leaving the Republican Party.

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Anderson Cooper and Ina Garten discuss joys of peanut butter and jelly during quarantine

"I have the palate of a five year old," Anderson Cooper tells celebrity chef Ina Garten.

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Florida Gators hoops star Keyontae Johnson in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court

University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was in critical but stable condition Sunday after collapsing on the court during a game, the school said.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches and deploys satellite, days after another rocket crashed in Texas

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched into space Sunday, successfully deploying a satellite for radio provider SiriusXM.

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7-year-old's bracelet making raises $20,000 for hospital pandemic gear

Hayley Orlinsky wanted to raise $200 for Chicago's Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's hospital by making colorful rubber band bracelets.

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Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, makes surprise appearance on CNN

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, made an unscheduled appearance on CNN's annual Heroes TV special Sunday to honor the year's most inspiring moments and the people who made them happen.

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California has appointed its first ever Muslim chaplain to the state legislature

A Muslim man has made history after becoming the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California Legislature.