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A prison stay with exit privileges

2011-07-03 00:00:00

After ushering his visitors through the reception area, Mark Schreiber pushed a button that electronically shut a heavy iron gate. We were locked in, but our stay at the Missouri State Penitentiary would last only a couple of hours — far shorter...

Psychiatrists prescribe remedies for school bullying

2011-09-15 15:11:00

Bullying�in school is a process that arises out of toxic�group dynamics, not a problem originating with a single troubled person. It may not feel that way when you've just�been�jeered at�by�one of the stars of the school's athletic program or the...

Governors group is Perry's largest donor

2011-09-13 00:01:00

The biggest political donor to Texas Gov. Rick Perry during his 11-year tenure has not been one of the state's oil barons or cattle ranchers, but a Washington-based organization into which Perry helped funnel millions of dollars. The Republican Governors...

International visitors' favorite places to visit in the U.S.

2011-07-03 00:00:00

Whether you're shopping at Tiffany, contemplating the Liberty Bell, hiking in Yosemite National Park or throwing dice inLas Vegas, odds are good you'll meet an international tourist enjoying America alongside you. New York, Florida, California, Nevada...

The unlikely lawyer in Conrad Murray's corner

2011-09-12 00:00:00

As his trial in the death of Michael Jackson approached, Dr. Conrad Murray found himself with an unlikely new cardiology patient — his own attorney. A battery of tests determined that the chest pains Ed Chernoff was experiencing were symptoms of...

Tim Rutten: Old-time religion, today's politics

2011-06-11 00:00:00

In the midst of a hotly contested presidential election a little more than half a century ago, John Kennedy went to Houston to give the most important speech of his campaign. No Catholic ever had been elected to the White House, and the young...

Sarah Palin says she was not in tears after watching 'The Undefeated'

2011-07-06 16:36:22

Sarah Palin is 'what the Razzies are all about,' award founder says

2011-07-12 16:36:43

Nolan Ryan hospitalized with chest pain

2011-07-18 16:34:16

Historic photo of Atlantis returning to Earth -- as seen from space

2011-07-22 16:36:27

2012 campaign: Rick Perry, a Fred Thompson redux?

2011-08-11 21:35:10

Monster Mash: No plans yet for 'Book of Mormon' movie

2011-09-22 16:33:10

Downtown Houston , Texas .

2012-07-12 19:24:00

"Lone Star" was a short-lived (but critically acclaimed!) FOX drama about a con man leading a double life in Texas oil country. In the juxtaposition of his life in smalltown Midland and big city Houston, Texas became a character in and of itself on the show.

2012-06-11 16:03:00

While recent regulations have made it a bit more difficult to tailgate at the Texans Reliant Stadium, it doesn t stop Houston fans from throwing a great party.

2011-09-14 09:14:42