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Dr. Ben Carson is contemplating a 2016 presidential run. (Associated Press)

Ben Carson takes major step toward presidential campaign

By John Solomon - The Washington Times

**FILE** Houston Police investigate the scene of a homicide at a nursing home in Houston on April 23, 2014. (Associated Press/Houston Chronicle, Cody Duty)

Houston mayor: Sorry that police put man’s blind dog on road to die

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon heads to home for his solo home run during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rendon homers, Nationals rally past Astros 6-5

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Houston Texans No. 1 overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney, a defensive end from South Carolina, holds up his new jersey during an introductory NFL football news conference Friday, May 9, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Jadeveon Clowney signs with Houston Texans

Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Scott Feldman throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

Feldman’s tough day dooms Astros in loss to O’s

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado hits a grand slam to left field scoring Jonathan Schoop, David Lough, and Nick Markakis during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

Machado hits 1st career slam, Orioles beat Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Coast Guard rescues 8 from burning fishing vessel

Associated Press

LSU pitcher Aaron Nola throws in the first inning of an NCAA college baseball regional tournament game against Houston in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, May 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nola pitches LSU past Houston 5-1

By DAVID FOLSE II - Associated Press