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A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory
Read full article: A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victoryAs millions of Americans gear up to cast ballots in U.S. elections, Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, has people rooting for her from thousands of miles away in a tiny south Indian village.
Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming
Read full article: Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election loomingKamala Harris made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” as she took a brief break from the battleground states where she's been campaigning.
Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stops
Read full article: Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stopsHarris talked about reproductive rights to a stadium full of supporters in Houston. In Austin, Trump stumped to supporters and reporters at a private jet terminal and appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
Patriots RB Stevenson active but Jags RB Etienne out for Wembley game
Read full article: Patriots RB Stevenson active but Jags RB Etienne out for Wembley gameNew England Patriots leading rusher Rhamondre Stevenson was listed as active against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium after missing one game with a foot injury.
About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC pollVice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some key Democratic constituencies that had been tepid about President Joe Biden.
Lawsuit filed in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip as part of online challenge
Read full article: Lawsuit filed in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip as part of online challengeA lawsuit has been filed in the case of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open in Harris, Liberty, and Trinity Counties for storm-affected residents
Read full article: FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open in Harris, Liberty, and Trinity Counties for storm-affected residentsIn response to severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and straight-line winds, FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Liberty, and Trinity counties.
Authorities monitoring for major flooding along E. Fork of San Jacinto River in NE Harris, SE Montgomery Counties
Read full article: Authorities monitoring for major flooding along E. Fork of San Jacinto River in NE Harris, SE Montgomery CountiesAuthorities with the Harris County Flood Control District are monitoring for the potential of major flooding along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in northeast Harris and southeast Montgomery Counties.
First with Trump, now with Kamala Harris: Kim Kardashian is advocating for criminal justice reform
Read full article: First with Trump, now with Kamala Harris: Kim Kardashian is advocating for criminal justice reformKim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the administration’s efforts on criminal justice reform.
Houston woman accused of using New Yorker’s stolen identity to attempt to rent several properties
Read full article: Houston woman accused of using New Yorker’s stolen identity to attempt to rent several propertiesA woman has been arrested and charged after authorities said she was attempting to lease property in both Harris and Fort Bend Counties using a stolen identity.
'Frozen in time.' Kamala Harris tours bloodstained building where 2018 Parkland massacre happened
Read full article: 'Frozen in time.' Kamala Harris tours bloodstained building where 2018 Parkland massacre happenedVice President Kamala Harris toured the bloodstained classroom building where the 2018 Parkland high school massacre happened.
Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory
Read full article: Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territoryU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has visited Puerto Rico as part of a whirlwind trip to tout the federal aid the U.S. territory has received following deadly hurricanes and attend a Democratic fundraiser.
In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions
Read full article: In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictionsVice President Kamala Harris has toured a Minnesota Planned Parenthood clinic that performs abortions and provides other reproductive care.
Kamala Harris leads Bloody Sunday memorial as marchers' voices ring out for voting rights
Read full article: Kamala Harris leads Bloody Sunday memorial as marchers' voices ring out for voting rightsVice President Kamala Harris led marchers in Selma, Alabama, on the 59 anniversary of Bloody Sunday, saying the fight for voting rights goes on even today.
25-year-old becomes first Black woman to play in U.S. women’s polo championship
Read full article: 25-year-old becomes first Black woman to play in U.S. women’s polo championshipDuring this Black History Month, a significant moment unfolded as a 25-year-old nurse made history by becoming the first Black woman to compete in the U.S. Women’s Polo Championship.
Harris announces $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects, says clean water is a right
Read full article: Harris announces $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects, says clean water is a rightVice President Kamala Harris is announcing another $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects nationwide, paid for by one of the Biden administration's key legislative victories.
Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballots
Read full article: Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballotsAbortion rights advocates are trying to get initiatives to protect reproductive health on the ballot in several states this year.
Peach Creek at Splendora faces minor flooding as NWS extends flood warning for Montgomery and Harris counties
Read full article: Peach Creek at Splendora faces minor flooding as NWS extends flood warning for Montgomery and Harris countiesThe National Weather Service Office - Houston/Galveston issued a Flood Warning for Peach Creek at Splendora, affecting Montgomery and Harris Counties.
Vice President Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in Wisconsin
Read full article: Vice President Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in WisconsinVice President Kamala Harris targeted Donald Trump for paving the way for abortion bans during a visit to the key battleground state of Wisconsin.
Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperaturesAs temperatures continue to drop in the Houston area Monday, drivers are urged to use caution as officials are now reporting ice on several roadways in the area.
Joe Flacco's incredible run in Cleveland ends as two pick-6's doom Browns in playoff loss to Texans
Read full article: Joe Flacco's incredible run in Cleveland ends as two pick-6's doom Browns in playoff loss to TexansFrom the couch to the playoffs, Joe Flacco had an incredible run with the Cleveland Browns.
Former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord commits to transfer to Syracuse and new coach Fran Brown
Read full article: Former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord commits to transfer to Syracuse and new coach Fran BrownQuarterback Kyle McCord, who started every game this season for Ohio State, has announced he is transferring to Syracuse.
US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. 'You're not in it alone,' Harris says
Read full article: US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. 'You're not in it alone,' Harris saysLawmakers from 39 states came to the White House for a discussion with Biden administration officials about ways to better reduce gun violence.
Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries high political risks at home
Read full article: Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries high political risks at homeVice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle climate change and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, two challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades.
Harris focuses on shaping a post-conflict Gaza during a diplomatic blitz in Dubai with Arab leaders
Read full article: Harris focuses on shaping a post-conflict Gaza during a diplomatic blitz in Dubai with Arab leadersVice President Kamala Harris has engaged in a quick round of diplomacy with Arab leaders while attending the U.N. climate summit in the United Arab Emirates.
Harris heads to Dubai to tackle delicate tasks of talking climate and Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Harris heads to Dubai to tackle delicate tasks of talking climate and Israel-Hamas warVice President Kamala Harris will face two delicate tasks when she attends a climate summit this weekend in Dubai.
Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI's potentially 'catastrophic' risks
Read full article: Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI's potentially 'catastrophic' risksDelegates from 28 nations, including the U.S. and China, have agreed to work together to contain the potential “catastrophic” risks posed by galloping advances in artificial intelligence.
‘Who wrote this?’ Houston voters find themselves confused over propositions language on ballots
Read full article: ‘Who wrote this?’ Houston voters find themselves confused over propositions language on ballotsKPRC 2 Investigates spoke to voters coming out of the polls in Harris and Fort Bend Counties on Monday and the overwhelming consensus from all is the confusion with some of the questions on the ballot.
Harris will attend an AI summit at a UK estate that was a base for World War II codebreakers
Read full article: Harris will attend an AI summit at a UK estate that was a base for World War II codebreakersThe U.K. prime minister is defending China's invitation to a summit on artificial intelligence that Vice President Kamala Harris will attend next week.
Company spicy One Chip Challenge from store shelves after teen’s death
Read full article: Company spicy One Chip Challenge from store shelves after teen’s deathThe death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an extremely spicy tortilla chip has led to an outpouring of concern about the social media challenge.
In Southeast Asia, Kamala Harris is at the center of White House efforts to counterbalance China
Read full article: In Southeast Asia, Kamala Harris is at the center of White House efforts to counterbalance ChinaVice President Kamala Harris is headed back to Washington after her trip to Southeast Asia.
The AP Interview: Harris says Trump shouldn't be an exception for Jan. 6 accountability
Read full article: The AP Interview: Harris says Trump shouldn't be an exception for Jan. 6 accountabilityVice President Kamala Harris says those responsible for the effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election and the U.S. Capitol attack must be held accountable, including Donald Trump.
Vice President Harris will face doubts and dysfunction at the Southeast Asian nations summit
Read full article: Vice President Harris will face doubts and dysfunction at the Southeast Asian nations summitVice President Kamala Harris has left Washington for Indonesia, where she'll attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit.
Harris says new rule means 'thousands of dollars' for workers on federal construction projects
Read full article: Harris says new rule means 'thousands of dollars' for workers on federal construction projectsVice President Kamala Harris has announced changes to labor rules that could raise wages for construction workers on federal projects.
It's Kamala Harris vs. Ron DeSantis in the fight over Florida's new teachings on slavery
Read full article: It's Kamala Harris vs. Ron DeSantis in the fight over Florida's new teachings on slaveryVice President Kamala Harris is now taking a leading role in the Biden administration's response to prospective Republican challengers, and her top target as of late has been Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Arizona woman injured in Yellowstone bison attack says ‘yes’ to boyfriend’s hospital proposal
Read full article: Arizona woman injured in Yellowstone bison attack says ‘yes’ to boyfriend’s hospital proposalAn Arizona woman who suffered spinal fractures and collapsed lungs after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park has said “yes” to her boyfriend's hospital proposal.
Harris says Florida rules on Black history pushed by DeSantis are 'propaganda'
Read full article: Harris says Florida rules on Black history pushed by DeSantis are 'propaganda'Vice President Kamala Harris swiped at new standards for teaching Black history in Florida during a trip to Jacksonville on Friday.
Not bounty hunters: Woman arrested after SWAT standoff in north Harris County
Read full article: Not bounty hunters: Woman arrested after SWAT standoff in north Harris CountyA woman wanted by deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office is in custody after a SWAT standoff at a north Houston game room early Tuesday, officials said.
Feeling sick to your stomach, dizzy, tired, it might be ‘what’s going around’
Read full article: Feeling sick to your stomach, dizzy, tired, it might be ‘what’s going around’The City of Houston, Harris and Fort Bend County Health Departments are encouraging everyone to wash fruits, vegetables and hands when preparing food because of an outbreak of Cyclospora. Cyclospora is a GI disease that is common this type of year but the health departments are noticing more of it than usual.
Biden administration plans to cap how much families pay for child care through a government program
Read full article: Biden administration plans to cap how much families pay for child care through a government programVice President Kamala Harris says the government plans to put a cap on how much families pay for child care as part of the Child Care & Development Block Grant program.
Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr, Jalen Pitre, others to attend Derek Stingley Sr. Cover One Elite Football Camp in Hawaii
Read full article: Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr, Jalen Pitre, others to attend Derek Stingley Sr. Cover One Elite Football Camp in HawaiiTexans corner's father hosting defensive back-linebacker football camp in Hawaii.
Houston Texans’ minicamp kicks off with quarterback battle and defensive revamp
Read full article: Houston Texans’ minicamp kicks off with quarterback battle and defensive revampIn an exciting start to the Houston Texans’ mandatory minicamp, new head coach DeMeco Ryans led the team through drills on day one.
Black Californians hope state reparations don't become another broken promise
Read full article: Black Californians hope state reparations don't become another broken promiseCalifornia’s first-in-the-nation Black reparations task force is nearing the end of its historic work with a hefty list of recommendations for lawmakers to consider turning into action.
Yoon opens state visit with spotlight on space, mega deals
Read full article: Yoon opens state visit with spotlight on space, mega dealsVice President Kamala Harris kicked off the state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol with a tour of a NASA facility as the Biden administration looks to deepen ties with a close ally that it sees as only growing in importance in an increasingly complicated Indo-Pacific.
In Florida, Harris announces $562M for climate resilience
Read full article: In Florida, Harris announces $562M for climate resilienceReturning to Florida to discuss climate change, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that $562 million will be spent on 149 projects around the country aimed at improving resilience to threats such as rising seas and the kinds of coastal flooding that recently slammed the southeast part of the state.
Arizona House expels GOP lawmaker over unproven accusations
Read full article: Arizona House expels GOP lawmaker over unproven accusationsThe Arizona House of Representatives has expelled a Republican lawmaker who organized a presentation by someone who made unsubstantiated accusations that a wide range of public officials took bribes from a Mexican drug cartel.
Harris peeks at peppers on farm with climate change in mind
Read full article: Harris peeks at peppers on farm with climate change in mindVice President Kamala Harris has visited a farm outside Zambia’s capital that’s using new techniques and technology to boost its vegetable crop as she highlighted ways to secure food supplies in an age of global warming.
Harris visits site of grandfather's old home in Zambia
Read full article: Harris visits site of grandfather's old home in ZambiaVice President Kamala Harris paused Friday during a whirlwind diplomatic swing through Africa for something much more personal: A visit to the site of her maternal grandfather’s home in Lusaka, where he lived as an Indian public servant in the 1960s.
Harris enters the fray over democracy with visit to Tanzania
Read full article: Harris enters the fray over democracy with visit to TanzaniaVice President Kamala Harris is encouraging Tanzania’s fragile progress toward a more inclusive government as she continues her trip to Africa and the push to strengthen democracy.
Harris out to reframe US views on Africa, foster partnership
Read full article: Harris out to reframe US views on Africa, foster partnershipDuring her visit to Ghana, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has announced more than $1 billion in public and private money for women’s economic empowerment in Africa.
Harris, in Africa, confronts painful past, envisions future
Read full article: Harris, in Africa, confronts painful past, envisions futureVice President Kamala Harris has visited a site in Ghana where millions of enslaved Africans were held captive before they were loaded onto ships bound for the Americas.
Play ball! Youth baseball league opens for Houston kids in Sunnyside area
Read full article: Play ball! Youth baseball league opens for Houston kids in Sunnyside areaThe Astros Foundation and community partners in the Houston area gave kids opportunities to play baseball at no cost at Sunnyside Park.
They’re Back! Bridge City Softball has the look of a champion
Read full article: They’re Back! Bridge City Softball has the look of a championFollowing last year’s dominant season in which the Cardinals were undefeated district champs, there is no reason why a repeat isn’t in order. Throw in the fact that the majority of the previous roster remains, Bridge City is a Regional favorite.
Vice President Harris to visit Africa in latest US outreach
Read full article: Vice President Harris to visit Africa in latest US outreachVice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to Africa at the end of March as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner for the continent than China is.
Former Harris County prosecutor under fire for unauthorized deal in deadly 2020 hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Former Harris County prosecutor under fire for unauthorized deal in deadly 2020 hit-and-run crashFormer Harris County Assistant District Attorney Sean Teare is under legal scrutiny by his ex-employer for allegedly delivering a plea deal to a suspect accused of fleeing the scene of a deadly hit-and-run crash in 2020.g
Tanzania's 1st female president praises political tolerance
Read full article: Tanzania's 1st female president praises political toleranceTanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan says that as the East African country’s first female leader, she has brought a new level of political tolerance to the nation.
VP Harris touts Arizona-California power transmission line
Read full article: VP Harris touts Arizona-California power transmission lineVice President Kamala Harris and two cabinet secretaries celebrated the start of construction of a new high-capacity power transmission line between Arizona and California.
US VP Harris flying to Philippine island near disputed sea
Read full article: US VP Harris flying to Philippine island near disputed seaU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will fly to a western Philippine island province at the edge of the South China Sea to amplify America’s support to its treaty ally and underline U.S. interest in freedom of navigation in the disputed waters.
VP Harris meets with China's Xi in bid to 'keep lines open'
Read full article: VP Harris meets with China's Xi in bid to 'keep lines open'U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has spoken briefly with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in another step toward keeping lines of communication open between the two biggest economies.
VP Harris assures Asian leaders US is 'here to stay'
Read full article: VP Harris assures Asian leaders US is 'here to stay'U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is assuring Asian leaders “the United States is here to stay” as she pitches Washington as a reliable economic partner committed to the region and its prosperity.
Odds are good for sequel to California sports betting effort
Read full article: Odds are good for sequel to California sports betting effortThe effort to legalize sports betting in California ran headlong into a typical challenge for competing ballot measures as they were battered by negative advertising that doomed both to spectacular failure in the most expensive ballot race in U.S. history.
Election results for Texas Governor, Lt. Governor, and other statewide offices in the Nov. 8, 2022 midterms
Read full article: Election results for Texas Governor, Lt. Governor, and other statewide offices in the Nov. 8, 2022 midtermsThe 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Texas Governor, Lt. Governor, and other statewide offices in the midterm elections on Tuesday night here.
Election results for Texas Supreme Court, Criminal Appeals Court, and Greater Houston area judicial races on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Election results for Texas Supreme Court, Criminal Appeals Court, and Greater Houston area judicial races on Nov. 8, 2022The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Texas Supreme Court, Criminal Appeals Court, and Greater Houston area judicial races on Tuesday night here.
Election results for Texas District Judge races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Election results for Texas District Judge races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for District Judge races in the Greater Houston area on Tuesday night here.
Election results for Texas Board of Education races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Election results for Texas Board of Education races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Texas Board of Education races in the Greater Houston area on Tuesday night here.
Election results for Texas State Representative races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Election results for Texas State Representative races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Texas State Representative races in the Greater Houston area on Tuesday night here.
Election results for Texas State Senate races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Election results for Texas State Senate races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Texas State Senate races in the Greater Houston area on Tuesday night here.
Election Results for U.S. Representative races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Election Results for U.S. Representative races in the Greater Houston area on Nov. 8, 2022The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for U.S. Representative races in the Greater Houston area here.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Harris, Waller County fire departments understaffed
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Harris, Waller County fire departments understaffedAn Emergency Services District that covers 600 square miles in both Harris and Waller County is substantially understaffed and unable to man four of its fire departments with paid firefighters.