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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

Tags #metoo California Wildfires eclipse Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Irma Hurricane Maria Inauguration Day Las Vegas Shooting Michael Flynn standing rock Women's March

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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!

Tags eclipse houston poll travel

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.

Tags Andrew Shaner eclipse Lunar and Planetary Institute science Solar Eclipse space total eclipse

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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.

Tags astronomy eclipse Solar Eclipse the moon the sun total eclipse

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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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Texas landlords must now disclose flood risk information to renters. Housing experts say it doesn’t go far enough

Jen Rice

Posted on January 10, 2022 · Housing experts say the new law is a good first step to inform renters of flood risk, but will need more work in the future.

Tags Armando Walle flooding homebuyers Hurricane Harvey landlords renter's rights renters Tiffany Thomas

Houston Matters

The Bigger Picture: A centuries-old case of assault remains relevant today

Joshua Zinn

Posted on October 28, 2021 · In our monthly exploration of social and cultural issues in film, we look at the past, present, and future of the #MeToo era.

Tags #metoo Donna Copeland film Houston Area Women's Center Leticia Manzano ridley scott sexual assault The Bigger Picture The Last Duel

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Exposing sexual misconduct by judges, & synth-pop duo Space Kiddettes (Oct. 28, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 28, 2021 · On Thursday's show: A new land acquisition on the coast, exposing sexual misconduct by a Galveston judge, and the local synth-pop duo Space Kiddettes.

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Houston City Council members question a housing program at the center of Mayor Turner’s ethics allegations

Jen Rice / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on October 19, 2021 · The council is taking a closer look at the department’s finances as multiple investigations are reportedly underway.

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