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Next Weekend at Discovery Green

Houston, get ready to enjoy a list of fun activities that your whole family can continue to enjoy during the month of September!

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This month is the planet’s hottest on record by far – and hottest in around 120,000 years, scientists say

As vast swaths of three continents bake under blistering temperatures and the oceans heat to unprecedented levels, scientists from two global climate authorities are reporting before July has even ended that this month will be the planet’s hottest on record by far.

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Singles sick of dating apps - what they’re doing instead

Many singles are tired of swiping on dating apps. They’re going old school to find romance.

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Singles are sick of dating apps. Here’s what they’re doing instead

Many singles are tired of swiping on dating apps. They’re going old school to find romance.

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Gen Z/Millennials put own spin on book clubs

From Dua Lipa to “silent” book clubs, Millennials and Gen Z are joining book clubs as a way to socialize.

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Gen Z and Millennials are putting their own spin on book clubs

From Dua Lipa to “silent” book clubs, Millennials and Gen Z are joining book clubs as a way to socialize.

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Senate Republican whip says Congress may need to pass short-term government funding bill into March

Senate Republican Whip John Thune said Congress may need to pass a short-term government funding bill – known as a continuing resolution – into the “March timeframe” in order to allow lawmakers enough time to process the 12 outstanding appropriations bills and avoid a shutdown.

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Hurricane Harvey strengthens to Category 2 as evacuations continue

Hurricane Harvey was "dangerously approaching the Texas Coast" Friday morning, expected to drop as much as 35 inches of rain and usher in "life-threatening" storm-surge flooding upon landfall late Friday or early Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said.

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5 Things for Monday, June 5: London Attacks, Manchester Concert, Portland Protests

There are fast-moving developments coming out of London on Monday morning, so let's get right to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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'Sextortion' Case Fuels Legal Debate Over Phone Passwords

An extortion case involving bikini-clad models, social media celebrities and racy images has sparked an intriguing legal debate over phone security and the Fifth Amendment.

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11 reasons (besides the NCAA Final Four) to visit San Antonio

Deep in the heart of Texas is a place where hoops trump football as the leading local sport -- the city of San Antonio -- home to the NBA Spurs and this year's Final Four of NCAA college basketball.

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Dallas police officer could face stiffer charge for killing unarmed neighbor, DA says

A Dallas police officer stands charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a man she mistakenly thought was in her apartment, but a prosecutor would not rule out a more serious charge Monday.

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Why supporting abortion is a pro-life position

The Legislature in Iowa has passed the most restrictive abortion law in the country. Senate File 359, or the "heartbeat bill," will bar physicians from performing the procedure after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks, when it is common for women not to know they are pregnant yet.

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5 things for May 8: Eric Schneiderman, Iran nuke deal, US elections, Hawaii, Nigeria

Some people go camping. Others go glamping. But the truly hip enjoy the great outdoors in a big ol' bubble. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 things for March 16: Miami bridge, Russia probe, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, warm spring

We've made it to Friday, but sadly, this week is ending on a tragic note. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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At least four dead in pedestrian bridge collapse at university in Miami, authorities say

At least four people died Thursday when a pedestrian bridge collapsed near Florida International University, Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Dave Downey said.

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Hurricane Irma: Florida Faces Days Without Power After Deadly Storm

Hurricane Irma may be gone, but days of darkness and devastation are just beginning in Florida.

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5 Things for September 18: UN, St. Louis, Hurricane Maria, Emmys

Happy Monday morning. It may get really awkward at the UN this week. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for September 26: Puerto Rico, NFL Protests, Health Nill, N. Korea, Francis

Good morning. There's a lot going on, so let's get straight to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 things for April 24: Toronto, George H.W. Bush, White House, Nashville, Armenia

- A somber moment of silence became a moment of unity as the Toronto Maple Leafs paused last night before their NHL playoff game to honor those lost in yesterday's van attack. We have more on that, plus everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.