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Texas Bobsledder Finishes 14th At Olympics, After Appendectomy

Posted on February 19, 2018 · Justin Olsen (San Antonio) and Sam McGuffie (Houston) may not have placed in the two-man bobsled competition. But, they have another shot at winning a medal during the four-man competition on February 24th and 25th.

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Maame Biney Came To The U.S. From Ghana At 5. Now 18, She’s A Team USA Speedskater

Posted on February 12, 2018 · Born in Ghana and raised in the Washington, D.C., suburbs, Biney is the first African-American woman to qualify for a U.S. Olympic speedskating team. Her father is her biggest fan

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State and federal environmental agencies in conflict over renewal permits for ITC (July 20, 2022)

Posted on July 20, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: The company responsible for a major chemical fire in 2019 is seeking an operating permit for a Pasadena facility. We learn why the state and the federal government have different opinions on the matter.

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January 6 Hearing Day 3: Did Trump’s pressure on Pence contribute to the attack on the Capitol?

Posted on June 16, 2022 · Our guests today will help dissect these proceedings, while taking a closer look at how members of Trump's staff testified about a “heated” call with Pence the morning of the insurrection - one that put Pence's life in danger.

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Simone Biles among dozens of women seeking $1 billion from the FBI over Larry Nassar

Posted on June 8, 2022 · There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts. But the agents failed to act, leaving Nassar free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year.

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LeBron James and the NBA have not forgotten Brittney Griner

Posted on June 7, 2022 · LeBron James tweeted his support for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained by Russian authorities for over 100 days.

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Texas Bobsledder Finishes 14th At Olympics, After Appendectomy

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Maame Biney Came To The U.S. From Ghana At 5. Now 18, She’s A Team USA Speedskater

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