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CORE humanitarian efforts

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In crisis, CORE brings relief to those who need it most

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on August 11, 2022 · With the crisis in Ukraine and flooding emergencies here at home, the CORE response team provides humanitarian aid to devastated areas around the globe.

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The impact and implications of President Biden’s trip to Poland, the heart of the Ukrainian refugee crisis

Catherine Lu

Posted on March 25, 2022 · With President Biden traveling to Poland to meet with world leaders, troops, and Ukrainian refugees, we continue our coverage of global developments of the war in Ukraine.

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How To Make The World A Better Place In 2018, According To Pope Francis

MALAKA GHARIB, AP

Posted on January 9, 2018 · He spoke about topics in the headlines but also voiced concerns about the risks of technology and the need to develop better drugs without worrying about profits

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Mealer contesting election (Jan. 6, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 6, 2023 · We learn why former Republican candidate for Harris County Judge, Alexandra del Moral Mealer, is formally contesting the results of the November election.

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Brittney Griner’s former coach, local political expert weigh in on her release

Ariel Worthy

Posted on December 8, 2022 · Griner was released from a Russian prison on Thursday morning, nearly nine months after first being detained. Her former Houston-area high school coach said she was "ecstatic" at the news.

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Brittney Griner released (Dec. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 8, 2022 · On Thursday's show: We discuss what we know about Griner’s release and whether the prisoner the United States released is a steep price to pay. And we learn why the League of Women Voters of Houston is shifting from a volunteer-only organization to hiring staff.

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The Latest on the 2022 Midterms, Trump’s big announcement, and an update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 16, 2022 · Our experts discuss recent developments and what we can expect in the future.

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