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September 18, 2017

Astros clinch AL West with 7-1 win over Mariners

When the Houston Astros traded for Justin Verlander less than three weeks ago, they envisioned days like this.

September 17, 2017

Harvey recovery czar faces limits to 'future-proofing' Texas

The man tasked with overseeing Texas' Hurricane Harvey rebuilding efforts sees his job as "future-proofing" before the next ...

September 17, 2017

US coastal growth continues despite lessons of past storms

Rising sea levels and fierce storms have failed to stop relentless population growth along U.S. coasts in recent years, a new ...

September 16, 2017

Union: Thousands of firefighters didn't work during Harvey

Thousands of Houston firefighters were told to stay home at the height of Harvey's flooding even as calls for help ...

September 16, 2017

New digs for Falcons as they welcome formidable Packers

The last time they faced off in Atlanta, the Falcons routed the Packers for the NFC title. When they meet Sunday night, the ...

September 15, 2017

Rookie running backs, linebackers make big contributions

Kareem Hunt, Dalvin Cook and T.J. Watt led the way as rookie running backs and linebackers made an immediate impact in Week 1

September 15, 2017

No. 4 USC hosts Texas in early-season meeting of powers

Clay Helton knows a little something about big-time college football programs struggling to live up to sky-high expectations.

September 15, 2017

Texans' Watson wins 1st start vs historically bad Bengals

A black tux and bowtie. Deshaun Watson decided to dress in style for his first NFL start, one that came in prime time on his ...

September 15, 2017

Coast Guard: Most fuel spilled from tank farm unrecoverable

Less than 20 percent of a 461,000-gallon (1.7-million-liter) gasoline spill in Texas during Hurricane Harvey was recovered ...

September 15, 2017

Ex-head of Shell USA to lead Houston's recovery after Harvey

Houston's mayor on Thursday chose the man who oversaw Shell Oil Co.'s efforts after Hurricane Katrina to lead the city's ...

September 14, 2017

Harvey charities raise more than $350M in less than 3 weeks

More than 50 local and national charities have raised more than $350 million in the nearly three weeks since Hurricane Harvey ...

September 14, 2017

Injured hawk 'Harvey' that gained online popularity released

An injured hawk that sought refuge in a Houston taxicab before Harvey made landfall last month has been returned to the wild.

September 14, 2017

Man pleads guilty to killing Texas deputy at gas station

A man accused of fatally shooting a Texas sheriff's deputy at a gas station pleaded guilty Wednesday to capital murder and ...

September 13, 2017

Stars turn out to push for donations for hurricane relief

Urged on by dozens of stars who turned out to sing, tell stories and plead for support for hurricane victims in a one-hour ...

September 12, 2017

O'Brien says he hasn't picked starting QB for Thursday

The Texans quarterback situation remains unsettled with just three days remaining until they face the Cincinnati Bengals on ...

September 12, 2017

Jaguars staying another night in Houston because of Irma

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been in Houston so long now that they have a local gym. The Jaguars were forced Monday to stay ...

September 12, 2017

AP Top Stories September 11 P

Here's the latest for Monday, September 11th: Florida Gov. says lots of damage in Keys; Irma Death Toll in Cuba at 10; ...

September 11, 2017

Irma lost some oomph over Cuba before its assault on Florida

Before crashing into Florida, Hurricane Irma set all sorts of records for brute strength as it flattened Caribbean islands ...

September 11, 2017

New Jags Fournette and Campbell lead way in win over Texans

Jacksonville got its first season-opening win since 2011 thanks to a pair of players making their Jaguars debuts.