Remembering Dolores Huerta (Oct. 29, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We reflect on the life and legacy of labor activist Dolores Huerta. And we discuss the increasingly difficult task of maintaining decorum in politics.
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Midterm elections: Billionaire tax, transgender rights and voter access among key midterm ballot measures
Voters will weigh in on several key ballot measures in the midterm elections.
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Houston Dynamo FC earn 1-0 road victory over Seattle Sounders FC, move into Western Conference top four
Houston Dynamo FC recorded an important road victory on Wednesday night, earning three points in a 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC. The Dynamo also recorded their 13th clean sheet of the season, tying the Club’s single-season record (2007 and 2023), while the win moves Houston i...
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10-year-old girl reported abducted from Oregon apartment found safe: Police
A 10-year-old girl who was reported kidnapped from her apartment overnight was found safe, police in Oregon said.
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FTC orders several companies to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay
The FTC's actions reflect customers' increasing concerns about pricing technology and the use of AI to collect data.
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2 college students found dead after going missing while hiking, police say
A pair of Colorado hikers were found dead after gong missing on Friday.
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Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign under fire after report that it recruited second Dan Sullivan for Alaska Senate race
Alaskans for Mary said it "has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign."
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New weight loss drug retatrutide provides double the weight loss of Ozempic, Lilly says
Retatrutide, a weekly injection, mimics three hunger-regulating hormones.
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Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure
The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don’t like having to change their clocks twice a year. As daylight saving time end...
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WNBA draft lottery set for Nov. 15, with Houston and Toronto tied for best odds at No. 1 pick
The WNBA will have its annual draft lottery on Nov. 15, with Houston and Toronto having the best chances to get the No. 1 pick and potentially JuJu Watkins. The Comets, who were formerly the Connecticut Sun, have a 33% chance of getting the top choice. Toronto has the same chance...
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Houston is looking at some showers this weekend but not a washout for Halloween night!
Thursday’s forecast: The air has become very muggy with streams of tropical moisture moving into Texas from Mexico. However, most of the rain chances will stay west of greater Houston. Our western and southwestern city have the highest chances to get showers. We should get a bit ...
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul responds after rapper Nicki Minaj calls her 'evil'
Gov. Kathy Hochul and rapper Nicki Minaj traded barbs after Minaj criticized the governor on social media and Hochul responded during a campaign stop.
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Houston declares Oct. 29 ‘Tank Dell Day’ honoring Texans wide receiver
Houston is honoring Texans wide receiver Nathaniel “Tank” Dell with his own day in the city. Mayor John Whitmire declared Oct. 29 as “Nathaniel ‘Tank’ Dell Day” in recognition of Dell’s perseverance and return to the football field following an injury. I am proud to proclaim Octo...