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chron.com Power outage forces students from Pasadena elementary
Students are being sent home from a Pasadena elementary school after a small electrical fire knocked out power at two neighboring campuses. The incident occurred about 9 a.m. at Stuchbery Elementary School at 11210 Hughes Road in the Pasadena Independent School District..., officials said. Power was knocked out at the campus and at nearby Thompson Intermediate School....
Published:2010-06-28 15:25:00 GMT
chron.com After 62 years, Rice Village five-and-dime is closing
Time finally caught up with Variety Fair. The shop, located at 2415 Rice Blvd., closes Wednesday.
Published:2010-06-28 13:12:00 GMT
chron.com With IPO, Tesla bets on electric car's future
Tesla Motors Inc. begins selling stock to the public on Tuesday. The sale's success depends on how much investors are willing to bet on a car company that has never made a profit, sells a single vehicle and expects to lose money until at least 2012.
Published:2010-06-28 13:07:00 GMT
chron.com Big weekend in music for Houston: Sting, Eagles reviewed:
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The Eagles did exactly what they were supposed to Sunday night in front of a healthy Toyota Center crowd - (country) rocked, gently.
chron.com Grade for HISD's superintendent depends on audience
To Terry Grier's supporters, his independence and kids-come-first mantra are proving a successful recipe. But his rapid rollout of reforms has cut short the happy honeymoon with teachers, principals and skeptical parents.
Published:2010-06-28 10:47:00 GMT
chron.com Tracking Alex down south.
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9 p.m. UPDATE: Recent satellite images show Alex re-emerging into the Gulf and we will likely see the storm intensifying by tomorrow morning.
chron.com Controversial goal helps Argentina eliminate Mexico
Carlos Tevez scored twice — once on a disputed goal — and Gonzalo Higuain added another as Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.
Published:2010-06-27 23:05:00 GMT
chron.com Controversial goal helps Argentina eliminate Mexico
Carlos Tevez scored twice — once on a disputed goal — and Gonzalo Higuain added another as Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.
Published:2010-06-27 22:04:00 GMT
chron.com Controversial goal helps Argentina eliminate Mexico
Carlos Tevez scored twice — once on a disputed goal — and Gonzalo Higuain added another as Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.
Published:2010-06-27 21:41:00 GMT
chron.com When will menopause hit you? A blood test may soon predict it decades ahead of time
Doctors could one day use a blood test to predict decades in advance when women will go into menopause, scientists say.
Published:2010-06-27 16:40:00 GMT
chron.com Oil leak repairs continue with one eye on Gulf storm
A tropical depression slamming into parts of Mexico isn't taking aim at the massive Gulf oil spill — for now — though any system can quickly change course and send cleanup efforts grinding to a halt.
Published:2010-06-27 15:56:00 GMT
chron.com Ghana ends U.S. World Cup run with 2-1 win
The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory.
Published:2010-06-27 01:52:00 GMT
chron.com Ghana ends U.S. World Cup run with 2-1 win
The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory.
Published:2010-06-26 21:55:00 GMT
chron.com Uruguay beats South Korea; awaits Ghana
Luis Suarez scored twice as Uruguay beat South Korea 2-1 on Saturday and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years.
Published:2010-06-26 21:42:00 GMT
chron.com Uruguay beats South Korea; awaits Ghana
Luis Suarez scored twice as Uruguay beat South Korea 2-1 on Saturday and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years.
Published:2010-06-26 21:38:00 GMT
chron.com Ghana ends U.S. World Cup run with 2-1 win
The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory.
Published:2010-06-26 21:28:00 GMT
chron.com Ghana ends U.S. World Cup run with 2-1 win
The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory.
Published:2010-06-26 21:12:00 GMT
chron.com World Cup: Ghana seizes 2-1 lead on U.S. in extra time
Ghana took a 2-1 lead over the U.S. in the first extra time period of their World Cup knockout stage match in Rustenburg, South Africa, as Asamoah Gyan scored.
Published:2010-06-26 20:35:00 GMT
chron.com World Cup: U.S., Ghana all tied at 1-1 in second half
After falling behind five minutes into the match, the U.S. rallies on Landon Donovan's penalty kick in the 62nd minute in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Published:2010-06-26 20:06:00 GMT
chron.com World Cup: U.S., Ghana all tied at 1-1 in second half
Kevin-Prince Boateng scored in the fifth minute of the World Cup knockout stage match in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Published:2010-06-26 19:50:00 GMT
chron.com World Cup: Ghana leads U.S. 1-0 at halftime
Kevin-Prince Boateng scored in the fifth minute of the World Cup knockout stage match in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Published:2010-06-26 19:15:00 GMT
chron.com World Cup: Ghana leads U.S. 1-0 in first half
Kevin-Prince Boateng scored in the fifth minute of the World Cup knockout stage match in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Published:2010-06-26 19:07:00 GMT
chron.com Uruguay beats South Korea; awaits U.S.-Ghana winner
Luis Suarez scored twice as Uruguay beat South Korea 2-1 on Saturday and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years.
Published:2010-06-26 18:21:00 GMT
chron.com U.S. hopes to win — without a fantastic finish
The Americans have proven so effective at the end of games. Why can't they start off the same way? It puzzles the players as much as anyone.
Published:2010-06-25 00:35:00 GMT
chron.com Admit it -- the New York Times tells you what to buy. Or not.
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But the New York Times bestseller list -- the standard for the reading public -- reflects book sales from weeks earlier, a lag time that seems archaic in a digital age. For example, the best-sellers that will appear on the list this coming Sunday, June 27, are based on book sales for the week endin...
chron.com The most popular photo gallery at chron.com in the past two weeks: craziness in the stands and on the streets in South Africa:
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chron.com More on the weather event still too weak to have a name: 93L.
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This morning the tropical wave in the Caribbean (93L) remains disorganized. As of 7 a.m., the National Hurricane Center gives it about a 40 percent chance of developing into a tropical storm within the next two days.
chron.com Frank talk from the No. 1 Astro:
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A few weeks ago, following the news that Roy Oswalt's agent had let the Astros know he'd be open to a trade, I reached out to Drayton McLane to see if he'd be interested in some things to say to the fans, without the color of potential hyperbole when reported. This came on the heels of the consecut...
chron.com Myers, Keppinger lift Astros over Giants 6-3
Jeff Keppinger’s three-RBI night proved huge for the Astros, who snapped a five-game skid with a 6-3 victory before 29,311 at Minute Maid Park.
Published:2010-06-24 06:14:00 GMT
chron.com 4 charged, 7 fired, 12 disciplined in videotaped beating
The Harris County District Attorney's office has scheduled a news conference at 3 p.m. today to announce decisions by the grand jury hearing evidence of eight Houston Police Department officers accused of beating a then-15-year-old burglary suspect in a March 24 incident that was caught on videotape.
Published:2010-06-24 03:51:00 GMT
chron.com 4 charged, 7 fired, 12 disciplined in videotaped beating
The Harris County District Attorney's office has scheduled a news conference at 3 p.m. today to announce decisions by the grand jury hearing evidence of eight Houston Police Department officers accused of beating a then-15-year-old burglary suspect in a March 24 incident that was caught on videotape.
Published:2010-06-24 02:18:00 GMT
