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Abdul Wasi Safi, right, and his brother Samiullah pick out food for lunch, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Houston. Abdul recently arrived in Houston after being released from a Texas immigration detention center, but has no documentation to allow him to begin a normal life with his brother while he applies for asylum. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

‘Home is like jail’: Afghan soldier who helped the U.S. weathers injuries, uncertainty in asylum bid

By Juan A. Lozano - Associated Press

Houston Astros left fielder Corey Julks (9) celebrates his grand slam against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game, in Toronto, Monday, June 5, 2023. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)

Julks hits 1st slam, surging Astros homer four times in 11-4 win over Blue Jays

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman hits a two-run single against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bregman, Abreu and Tucker help Astros past Angels 5-2 as Blanco get first MLB win

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92's Victor Wembanyama plays against the NBA G League Ignite in an exhibition basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. Wembanyama is set to go No. 1 in the NBA draft to the San Antonio Spurs.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)

NBA mock draft: Wembanyama to Spurs 1st, then Brandon Miller to Hornets

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Donovan Solano hits a two-run single against the Houston Astros during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rookie Louie Varland throws 7 scoreless innings, Twins rout Astros 8-2

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits a three-run home run against Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 5, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Tucker’s 2-run homer in 9th lifts Astros over Mariners 6-4

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

A fire burns at a Shell chemical facility in Deer Park, Friday, May 5, 2023 east of Houston. A chemical plant in the Houston area has caught fire, sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Friday the fire was at a Shell USA Inc. facility in Deer Park, a suburb east of Houston. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Fire erupts at Houston-area Shell petrochemical plant

By Juan Lozano and Acacia Coronado - Associated Press

A tug driver pushes a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 back from a gate, Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Delta Air Lines said Wednesday, July 13, 2022, that it earned $735 million in the second quarter. Earnings per share fell short of Wall Street expectations, however, which the airline blamed on high fuel prices and more than 4,000 canceled flights in May and June. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

That stings: Bees keep Delta flight grounded in Houston for hours

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

This image provided by KTRK shows the scene of a shooting early Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas. A man went next door with a rifle and began shooting his neighbors, killing several including an 8-year-old inside the house, after the family asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep, authorities said Saturday. (KTRK via AP)

Man kills 5 in Texas after family complained about gunfire

By Paul J. Weber - Associated Press

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka reacts during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series May 13, 2022, in Milwaukee. Udoka has been hired as the new coach of the Houston Rockets, a source familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday, April 24, 2023. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team had not officially announced the move. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) **FILE**

Udoka joins Rockets after serving suspension with Celtics

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) watches after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Alvarez, Tucker lead Astros past Braves for 3rd straight win

By George Henry - Associated Press

FILE - Committee Chairman Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., speaks during a House Committee on Financial Services hearing, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. A federal grand jury indicted a Houston man Friday, April 21, 2023, for allegedly calling the office of Waters several times the year before and leaving threatening voice mails, including saying he intended to "cut your throat." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Texas man indicted for alleged threat to kill Rep. Maxine Waters

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Former Alabama football quarterback Bryce Young works in position drills at Alabama's NFL pro day, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Texans could get Young or Stroud with 2nd pick in NFL draft

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien hits a grand slam against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Semien’s grand slam caps 6-run 7th, Rangers beat Astros 9-1

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Urquidy shines, Bregman homers as Astros drop Pirates 7-0

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson (20) and Matt Vierling (8) celebrate behind Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, after they scored on a two-run home run by Vierling during the 11th inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Vierling catch, homer lift Tigers over Astros 7-6 in 11

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San Diego State guard Lamont Butler scores the game winning basket against Florida Atlantic in a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

March Madness: Mid-majors bring high drama to Final Four

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Miami guard Jordan Miller scores against Houston in the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

A ‘Clutch’ tip helps Miller, Miami reach 1st Final Four

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Florida Atlantic's Isaiah Gaines (5) holds the trophy as Florida Atlantic players celebrate after defeating Kansas State in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) **FILE**

Final Four newcomers: Grab your name tag at the door

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Houston forward Reggie Chaney leaves the court after their loss against Miami in a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Crazy Eight: No top seeds among last 8 in March Madness

By John Marshall - Associated Press