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Biden announces ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine

SCOTT DETROW, NPR

Posted on March 8, 2022 · Until now, Washington had worked with European allies to limit the impact of sanctions on energy trade. The U.S. ban marks a divergence from its partners, which rely on Russia for oil and gas.

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Hurricane Harvey Closes Key Oil, Gas Operations In Texas

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Posted on August 26, 2017 · Prior to Harvey's landfall dozens of oil and gas platforms had been evacuated.

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Ukrainian soldiers fire a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian positions near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Former ambassador to both Russia and Ukraine offers a unique perspective on the war

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 13, 2023 · John Tefft, the only American foreign service officer to have been an ambassador to both Russia and Ukraine, spoke with Houston Matters while in town for events.

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UH begins tourney as top seed (March 13, 2023)

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Posted on March 13, 2023 · On Monday's show: We preview what’s ahead for the University of Houston Cougars and other area college basketball teams who made the cut for the NCAA college basketball tournament. 

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Born to Run

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Posted on February 23, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Gov. Abbott’s legislative priorities (Feb. 22, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 22, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: In an interview with the Texas Tribune, Gov. Greg Abbott said he intends to be "heavily involved" in the effort to establish school vouchers this legislative session and backs criminalization of some health care treatments for transgender kids.

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