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This Fan Is An Iron Man, Pro Houston Football Games Since 1971?

Bishop, the station's managing editor, is one of the few people around to go to both Houston Super Bowls. First as a kid, in 1974, for Super Bowl VIII between the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: The Best New Films to Watch this February

f you’ve ever seen or read an August Wilson play, you know that writing is how the late playwright processed the world around him – a magnificently black world filled with funk and nuance in which language plays a central role.

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L.A. Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Takes Consulting Position with Former Team to Advise Ownership

In his first public comments since being hired as an advisor to Lakers governor and co-owner Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson tread softly about the Lakers executive of whom he has been most critical through the years. His role, he said, was simply to help in any way he could.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Inspiring Stories of African Americans to Air on Disney Channel this February

To cultivate kids’ deeper interest in history and inspire them to feel their own significance in the present and future, stories about distinguished men and women including the Tuskegee Airmen Chief Civilian flight instructor Charles Alfred “Chief” Anderson, the history-making commercial airline pilot Stephanie R. Grant, animator and Disney legend Floyd Norman, and physician, role model and activist Dr. Myiesha Taylor, will be presented as part of Disney|ABC Television Group’s “Be Inspired” interstitial series during Black History Month on Disney Channel, Disney 😄 and Disney Junior.

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Chance the Rapper Honors Obama Family With #ThankUObama Fashion Line

Chance the Rapper and his black-boy joy just doesn’t quit. And this time he’s using his notoriety and fan base to pay tribute to the Obama family with a new clothing line. Chance announced the project Thursday on Twitter with a link to ThankUObama.us.

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Teens Use E-cigarettes for 'dripping,' Study Says

One in four teens who vape say they've used e-cigarettes for an alternative technique known as "dripping," new research finds.

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Springboks Great Joost van der Westhuizen Dies, Aged 45

Former South Africa rugby great Joost van der Westhuizen has died aged 45 after losing his battle with motor neurone disease. The 1995 Rugby World Cup winner's foundation confirmed his death Monday.

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Patriots Complete Biggest Comeback in Super Bowl History, Win Fifth Title

For the first time, a Super Bowl needed overtime, and for the fifth time, the New England Patriots are Super Bowl champions.

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In Their Own Words: Patriots Describe Julian Edelman's Unbelievable Catch

If wide receiver Julian Edleman hadn't made that catch, the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history may never have happened, and the New England Patriots wouldn't have been Super Bowl champions.

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Trump Defends Putin: 'You think our country's so innocent?'

President Donald Trump appeared to equate US actions with the authoritarian regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview released Saturday, saying, "There are a lot of killers. You think our country's so innocent?"

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All Eyes On 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Battle Over Trump's Travel Ban

President Donald Trump has only been in office for 17 days, but his Justice Department is already embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle over his executive order on immigration that could have monumental implications.

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Patriots Super Bowl Comeback Echoes 2016 Race: 'Hillary lost all over again'

Football fans compared the New England Patriots' historic comeback against the Atlanta Falcons to President Donald Trump's unexpected win against Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in the 2016 general election.

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Super Bowl LI Cheat Sheet: 5 Things Non-viewers Should Know

Did you really miss the Super Bowl Sunday night? If so, that's too bad, because you missed a lot -- and you're probably going to hear about it at work on Monday. Fortunately, we've got you covered with a list of highlights so you can save face:

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Gabrielle Union Steps into the Hair Care Business Flawlessly

When electrifying beauty and unsurpassable talent join forces, Flawless by Gabrielle Union is born. A hair care line designed specifically to cater to the needs of textured hair, the collection boasts the perfect everyday solutions for achieving both healthy hair and styling versatility.

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State Rep. Dutton Renews Uphill Fight to Abolish the Death Penalty

Texas is set to carry out its second execution of the year this week, barring a last minute reprieve. There are another seven planned by July.

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Let's Work Together, Latino Lawmakers tell Gov. Abbott

A group of lawmakers is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to show his support for Latino interests in his biennial State of the State address.

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“The Blood of Emmett Till” by Timothy B. Tyson

You really can’t remember. For sure, something important happened years ago, something you should recall very easily, but time’s made things fuzzy. Have you forgotten or, worse yet, have you just remembered everything wrong? Usually, you suppose, it wouldn’t matter but in the new book “The Blood of Emmett Till” by Timothy B. Tyson, it surely does.

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THIRTEEN's American Masters Presents Exclusive U.S. Broadcast Premiere of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, February 21 on PBS During Black History Month

Distinctly referred to as "a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture," Dr. Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928-May 28, 2014) led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries. Best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Random House), she gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had before.

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Danny Trejo Is Setting Up Shop At The Former Donut Time Space In Hollywood

It was a sad day when the Donut Time closed its doors in June. The shop had gained its share of fame through 2015's Tangerine, in which the store got plenty of screentime.

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NFL Returns to Mexico Oakland to Host New England in Mexico City in 2017

Building off the tremendous success of the 2016 game in Mexico, the NFL will return to Mexico City in 2017 when the Oakland Raiders host the New England Patriots at Estadio Azteca, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced at his press conference in Houston in advance of Super Bowl LI.