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In Pictures: Some Of 2017’s Biggest National Stories

TANYA BALLARD BROWN, NPR

Posted on December 28, 2017 · As the year draws to a close and the news cycle continues to reset every day, let's pause and revisit some of the most important news events from 2017

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UPDATE: NASA Research Planes To Follow Eclipse

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on August 21, 2017 · The planes are equipped with high definition video cameras to capture the eclipse.

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From Coast To Coast, A Solar Eclipse Crosses The U.S.

NPR Live Blog

Posted on August 21, 2017 · Use our NPR live blog to stay up to date on all information from today's eclipse.

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POLL: What Are Your Plans To View The Solar Eclipse?

HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 19, 2017 · Let us know if and where you plan to watch the upcoming eclipse!

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Houston Matters

How A Solar Eclipse Works

Abner Fletcher

Posted on August 18, 2017 · A scientist from the Lunar and Planetary Institute explains how a solar eclipse works.

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How Eclipses Changed History

Ryan Kellman, NPR / Adam Cole, NPR

Posted on August 16, 2017 · Newton and Einstein had big ideas, but needed an eclipse to prove them. And scientists are still pursuing secrets of the universe one eclipse at a time.

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NASA Jets Will Extend Eclipse By Chasing Moon’s Shadow

Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on August 2, 2017 · Cold War-era tactical bombers specially equipped with stabilized telescopes will fly over the central United States on Aug. 21, taking detailed observations of the Sun's atmosphere.

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Store owner wants Houston’s Puerto Rican community to come together amid storm power outage

Matthew Thomas

Posted on September 19, 2022 · Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said the restoration of power will not be like what happened after Hurricane Maria, and that it will be a "matter of days," to get the grid at least partially up and running.

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“It’s destroying me”: Storm after storm, climate change increases strain on Texans’ mental health

Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune

Posted on September 8, 2022 · Tens of thousands of coastal Texas residents have survived repeated extreme weather events including Hurricane Harvey. For many, it has taken an emotional toll, and researchers warn that climate change could be “catastrophic” for our mental health.

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County plans to sue over allegations it was defunding the police (Aug. 31, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 31, 2022 · On Wednesday’s show: We learn about the latest salvo in a battle over Harris County's budget and allegations from state officials that county officials are defunding the police. Then, we discuss that and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Episode 5 – Below The Waterlines

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Posted on August 30, 2022 · Listen to a bonus episode of Below The Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey.

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