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50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations
Read full article: 50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparationsFifty years ago, Philadelphia prison officials ended a medical testing program that had allowed a University of Pennsylvania researcher to conduct human testing on incarcerated people, many of them Black.
UTSA football ‘frustrated’ but not defeated as Roadrunners seek first win in AAC play
Read full article: UTSA football ‘frustrated’ but not defeated as Roadrunners seek first win in AAC playIt’s officially the halfway point of the college football season, and UTSA (2-4) finds itself in a challenging spot as the Roadrunners are off to a 0-2 start in American Athletic Conference play.
Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgery
Read full article: Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgeryTexas running back CJ Baxter injured a knee in practice this week and will miss the 2024 season.
Texas State head football coach G.J. Kinne ready to shine in year two
Read full article: Texas State head football coach G.J. Kinne ready to shine in year twoAs G.J. Kinne’s second year as Texas State’s head football coach is about to begin, the Texas High School Coaches Association Convention was the perfect place for him to share some insight into how things are looking ahead of the 2024-2025 season.
This day in weather history: Guadalupe River floods its banks, killing 10
Read full article: This day in weather history: Guadalupe River floods its banks, killing 10On July 16, 1987, a summer camp bus and van carrying the kids across the river, trying to escape the ensuing flood, was hit by a wall of water.
In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
Read full article: In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow riceVietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide.
Businesses call on customers to ‘come back’ with reopening part of St. Mary’s Strip
Read full article: Businesses call on customers to ‘come back’ with reopening part of St. Mary’s StripConstruction started more than three years ago on the Strip. Even though city crews finished the work last fall, businesses say customers still haven't fully returned.
Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice surrenders to police on assault charge after high-speed crash
Read full article: Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice surrenders to police on assault charge after high-speed crashKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has surrendered to police on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash on a Dallas highway last month.
Pair of Texas State star football players sign with new NIL collective ‘Maroon and Golden’
Read full article: Pair of Texas State star football players sign with new NIL collective ‘Maroon and Golden’Texas State is boosting its NIL efforts with the launch of a new collective called ‘Maroon & Golden.’
Reese, LSU overcome sloppy play to top Rice 70-60 in women's NCAA tournament's first round
Read full article: Reese, LSU overcome sloppy play to top Rice 70-60 in women's NCAA tournament's first roundAngel Reese had 10 points and 19 rebounds, and third-seeded LSU overcame a feisty performance by No. 14 seed Rice for a 70-60 victory in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Tristan da Silva scores 20 points as Colorado outlasts Boise State 60-53 to cap the First Four
Read full article: Tristan da Silva scores 20 points as Colorado outlasts Boise State 60-53 to cap the First FourTristan da Silva scored 20 points and Colorado won its first NCAA Tournament game in three years, wrapping up the First Four with a sloppy 60-53 win over Boise State.
Arsenal hammers West Ham 6-0 and Man United ignites Champions League hopes with 2-1 win at Villa
Read full article: Arsenal hammers West Ham 6-0 and Man United ignites Champions League hopes with 2-1 win at VillaArsenal hammered West Ham 6-0 for its biggest ever Premier League away victory before United beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a huge result in the race for Champions League qualification.
No. 6 USC women, freshman phenom Watkins face No. 2 UCLA, talented sophomores in battle of unbeatens
Read full article: No. 6 USC women, freshman phenom Watkins face No. 2 UCLA, talented sophomores in battle of unbeatensSouthern California and most of women’s college basketball has been captivated by the early season success of undefeated USC and its freshman phenom JuJu Watkins.
Brian Holloway returns 2 picks for TDs, Texas State beats Rice 45-21 in First Responder Bowl
Read full article: Brian Holloway returns 2 picks for TDs, Texas State beats Rice 45-21 in First Responder BowlLinebacker Brian Holloway returned two interceptions for touchdowns, Jahmyl Jeter ran for three scores, and Texas State beat Rice 45-21 in the First Responder Bowl on Tuesday in the Bobcats’ first bowl appearance as an FBS program.
Spurs wave former Texas Longhorns guard Sir’Jabari Rice; add David Duke Jr. with two-way contract
Read full article: Spurs wave former Texas Longhorns guard Sir’Jabari Rice; add David Duke Jr. with two-way contractThe San Antonio Spurs on Thursday shook up the bottom of their roster by waiving two-way guard Sir’Jabari Rice, an undrafted rookie formerly of the University of Texas.
Texas State to make bowl debut against Rice in First Responder Bowl, first series meeting since 1987
Read full article: Texas State to make bowl debut against Rice in First Responder Bowl, first series meeting since 1987Texas State will make its bowl debut since becoming an FBS school against Rice in the First Responder Bowl. It’s the first meeting between the schools since the Owls won in 1987.
Rice University relocates its founder’s remains after reckoning with his ties to slavery
Read full article: Rice University relocates its founder’s remains after reckoning with his ties to slaveryWilliam “Willy” Rice, the founder of Rice University, will be buried at his family plot after students called for his removal due to his slave-owning past.
Michael Pratt, Makhi Hughes power No. 22 Tulane past Rice 30-28 for 6th straight win
Read full article: Michael Pratt, Makhi Hughes power No. 22 Tulane past Rice 30-28 for 6th straight winMichael Pratt threw for 263 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as No. 22 Tulane held on to defeat Rice 30-28 Saturday for its sixth straight win.
Texas defense emerging as a dominant group for No. 11 Longhorns after 2 games
Read full article: Texas defense emerging as a dominant group for No. 11 Longhorns after 2 gamesAfter a routine win over Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian lamented no one seemed to be talking about how good the No. 4 Longhorns’ defense could be.
India cuts rice exports, triggering panic-buying of food staple by some Indian expats in the US
Read full article: India cuts rice exports, triggering panic-buying of food staple by some Indian expats in the USHoping to stave off inflationary pressures on a diet staple, the Indian government is banning exports of non-Basmati white rice varieties.
Biden makes progress on 'unity agenda' outlined in 2022
Read full article: Biden makes progress on 'unity agenda' outlined in 2022A year ago, President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address to push top Democratic priorities that were sure to face a battle in the narrowly divided Congress — tough asks like an assault weapons ban.
England's Rice admits mid-season World Cup taking its toll
Read full article: England's Rice admits mid-season World Cup taking its tollIt’s time to take note when even Declan Rice admits a mid-season World Cup is proving physically challenging, The workhorse England midfielder said he was feeling the strain after playing three games already in Qatar with a match against Senegal in the round of 16 coming up Sunday.
UTSA crushes Rice 41-7, will host Conference USA title game for second straight season
Read full article: UTSA crushes Rice 41-7, will host Conference USA title game for second straight seasonQuarterback Frank Harris accounted for five total touchdowns, as UTSA cruised past Rice on Saturday afternoon to clinch home-field advantage in the Conference USA Championship game for the second straight season.
Postal worker holdup leads to muscle car theft ring arrests
Read full article: Postal worker holdup leads to muscle car theft ring arrestsCloned key fobs, high-powered Hellcats and thieves daring police and risking arrest are part of a trend in which vehicles are being stolen from factory lots and dealer showrooms only to be later sold on the street for tens of thousands of dollars less than their worth.
China's drought-hit areas get rain, bringing flood risks
Read full article: China's drought-hit areas get rain, bringing flood risksMore than 100,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas as heavy rains bring flood risks to a region of southwest China that was devastated by heat and drought for most of the summer.
Crossing Trump: 2 SC Republicans take different approaches
Read full article: Crossing Trump: 2 SC Republicans take different approachesTwo lifelong Republicans representing neighboring congressional districts in South Carolina are unlikely players in the fierce debate over the future of their party.
In SC, Rep. Rice hopes impeachment vote doesn't eclipse 2022
Read full article: In SC, Rep. Rice hopes impeachment vote doesn't eclipse 2022U.S. Rep. Tom Rice says that he hopes his vote this year to impeach President Donald Trump won’t be enough to overshadow his other accomplishments as he seeks a sixth term.
McCormick rushes for 3 TDs, No. 24 UTSA rolls past Louisiana Tech 45-16
Read full article: McCormick rushes for 3 TDs, No. 24 UTSA rolls past Louisiana Tech 45-16Running back Sincere McCormick led the way with 113 yards and three touchdowns, as No. 24 UTSA defeated Louisiana Tech Saturday night 45-16.
AP sources: UTSA, 5 other C-USA schools apply for AAC membership
Read full article: AP sources: UTSA, 5 other C-USA schools apply for AAC membershipSix schools from Conference USA, including UTSA, have applied for membership to the American Athletic Conference and are expected to be accepted by the end of the week.
Family asks feds to reopen case on Tamir Rice police killing
Read full article: Family asks feds to reopen case on Tamir Rice police killingThe family of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was fatally shot by Cleveland police in 2014, is asking the Justice Department to reopen the case into his death after it was closed near the end of the Trump administration.
The Latest: Spurs’ Popovich says he’s gotten COVID vaccine
Read full article: The Latest: Spurs’ Popovich says he’s gotten COVID vaccineThe development comes a day after the Riveters were not allowed to play their game against the Buffalo Beauts. This provides teams a two-day break as there were no games scheduled for Friday. ___The Vegas Golden Knights’ game against the St. Louis Blues scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed. ___San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, going public with that announcement Thursday to encourage others to receive the shot when they have the opportunity. It’s the right thing to do so we can all get on track again,” Popovich said in the video.
Hank Aaron, civil rights leaders get vaccinated in Georgia
Read full article: Hank Aaron, civil rights leaders get vaccinated in GeorgiaBaseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron waits to receive his COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. Aaron and others received their vaccinations in an effort to highlight the importance of getting vaccinated for Black Americans who might be hesitant to do so. (AP Photo/Ron Harris)ATLANTA – Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe. Getting vaccinated “makes me feel wonderful," Aaron told The Associated Press.
UTSA postpones Saturday’s football game against Rice due to COVID-19 within program
Read full article: UTSA postpones Saturday’s football game against Rice due to COVID-19 within programSAN ANTONIO – UTSA has canceled Saturday’s football game against Rice due to COVID-19 issues within the program, UTSA officials announced on Friday. “We are certainly disappointed that we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone Saturday’s game with Rice,” UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos said. Texas is currently seeing a spike in coronavirus-related illnesses and hospitalizations and currently has the highest hospitalization rate in the country. The U.S. broke another record in the 7-day rolling average for daily new cases, hitting nearly 90,000. The tally for new cases Thursday reached 121,888 cases, according to a COVID-19 dashboard from Johns Hopkins University.
Trouble making great rice? Here are some rice cookers that can help
Read full article: Trouble making great rice? Here are some rice cookers that can helpRice cookers can come to the rescue, and Consumer Reports has advice on which ones to buy. Consumer Reports tested six rice cookers from popular brands, ranging from $20 to $270. Testers looked at the quality of the finished rice, how easy the appliances were to program and clean, how much energy they used, and how long it took to cook rice. For a cup of white rice, the machines ranged from 20 to 45 minutes. It’s worth noting that these rice cookers refer to a cup as “their” cup, which holds less than a regular cup measure.
Triple Crown produces 3 different winners, likely no closure
Read full article: Triple Crown produces 3 different winners, likely no closureFour weeks later, filly Swiss Skydiver challenged and beat Authentic in the Preakness. The Triple Crown races run out of order and later in the year produced three different winners and quite the competition for 3-year-old horse of the year. said NBC Sports analyst Kenny Rice, one of the few people to witness all three 2020 Triple Crown races in person. “We can look at both races, I suppose,” McPeek said after Swiss Skydiver won the Preakness. “We got to see most of the good 3- year-olds still in training run in the Triple Crown races.
3 win Nobel medicine prize for discovering hepatitis C virus
Read full article: 3 win Nobel medicine prize for discovering hepatitis C virusAlter, Charles M. Rice, and Michael Houghton who jointly won the Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, for their discovery of the hepatitis C virus. “For the first time in history, the disease can now be cured, raising hopes of eradicating hepatitis C virus from the world,” the Nobel Committee said in announcing the prize in Stockholm. Without such treatment, the virus can lead to permanent scarring of the liver, liver cancer or the need for a transplant. Later, Rice developed lab tools and methods that confirmed the hepatitis C virus could cause liver disease in chimpanzees and humans, directly contributing knowledge that led to tests and treatments. Hepatitis C drugs were around $40,000 when they first came out less than a decade ago.
Kelsea Ballerini Blasts Chase Rice as He and Chris Janson Hold Packed Concerts Amid Coronavirus
Read full article: Kelsea Ballerini Blasts Chase Rice as He and Chris Janson Hold Packed Concerts Amid CoronavirusKelsea Ballerini is speaking her mind about Chase Rice and Chris Janson's recent public performances. Rice spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura back in May about how he's handled the nationwide shutdowns and social distancing mandates. "Im not gonna stay in my house, Im not gonna let anyone tell me I need to stay home," he continued. "Im gonna go to my buddys house, Im gonna go to another buddys house, its like we got three houses that we keep going to. I had a blast and I dont think we put anybody in danger.
Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds
Read full article: Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowdsMusicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists like Janson and Rice who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large crowds without masks. Rice performed in front of a large crowd in Tennessee and Janson performed at an outdoor festival in Idaho. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. Fellow musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large, tight crowds without masks, even as COVID-19 cases resurge in the United States. Country star Kelsea Ballerini called Rice selfish for risking people's health by playing in front of a large crowd. But the owner of the venue where Rice played said the concert was approved by both city and county officials.
Chase Rice Speaks Out Following Backlash Over Live Concert Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Read full article: Chase Rice Speaks Out Following Backlash Over Live Concert Amid Coronavirus CrisisChase Rice is speaking out after getting some heat for his recent packed concert in Tennessee. Rice's concert venue, however, addressed the controversy in a statement released to ET, sharing, "All local requirements were abided by for the recent concert, and numerous precautions were taken." "Im not gonna stay in my house, Im not gonna let anyone tell me I need to stay home," he continued. "Im gonna go to my buddys house, Im gonna go to another buddys house, its like we got three houses that we keep going to. RELATED CONTENT:Kelsea Ballerini Blasts Chase Rice For Holding Concert Amid PandemicAdele Tells Fans to Be 'Patient' for New Music: 'Corona Ain't Over'The Biggest Coronavirus Cancellations and Postponements
These pantry staples are cheap and will last you a long time
Read full article: These pantry staples are cheap and will last you a long timeBut there are some other grocery store items that you should take note of -- items that will help get you through this time of social distancing, lockdowns and self-quarantine. Make sure you have the following:PastaWe all know that a box of pasta (it doesn’t matter if it’s spaghetti or penne) is always pretty cheap at the grocery store, and its shelf life is pretty long, too. These are inexpensive, quite filling and have a pretty long shelf life. In addition to the nostalgia, jars of peanut butter are pretty cheap at the grocery store, it has a decent shelf life and it’s a fantastic source of protein. Three recipes you should make:Mushroom zucchini frittata from Taste of HomeCountry-style scrambled eggs from Taste of HomeAvocado toast with a sunny-side egg from Skinny Taste
UTSA Volleyball optimistic after tough loss to No. 21 Rice
Read full article: UTSA Volleyball optimistic after tough loss to No. 21 RiceSAN ANTONIO – “It’s not winning and losing, it’s winning and learning.”That’s been the mantra for the UTSA volleyball team throughout 2019. 21 Rice in their last regular season game at the Convocation Center. "There’s still a lot of volleyball left to play and a postseason that we have to look forward to. But after that stretch, UTSA found their footing once again and put together back-to-back wins against Florida International and Middle Tennessee. I like to think that because we’ve known each other for so long, we’ve grown close to each other.”The UTSA Volleyball team embrace each other on the Convocation Center court and sing their Alma Mater along with their fans after a loss to Rice.