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In this Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, file photo, a stream of pedestrians cross the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge from Mexico into the U.S. in Laredo, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ** FILE **

Texas bus company forced to pay American workers after hiring foreigners instead

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) looks to pass the ball to guard DeJon Jarreau (3) under pressure from Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jarron Cumberland, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

No. 25 Houston beats Cincinnati, moves into 1st in AAC

Associated Press

Walker, Makurat lead No. 6 UConn to 92-40 win over Houston

Associated Press

Special prosecutor Michael Doyle speaks during opening statements during the Arkema Inc. criminal trial at Harris County Criminal Courthouse Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Houston. Arkema Inc., a subsidiary of a French chemical manufacturer, along with three senior staff members are on trial over a fire at the Houston-area chemical plant that was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey's flooding in 2017. (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Prosecutor: Arkema jeopardized public safety during Harvey

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

Neo-Nazi leaders face conspiracy charges on both coasts

By MATTHEW BARAKAT and GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander (35) watches before throwing during spring training baseball practice, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros’ Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Scherzer, Nationals

By BY CHUCK KING - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to an Oakland Athletics batter during a baseball game in Houston. Verlander has been awarded his second AL Cy Young Award. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) ** FILE **

Justin Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Max Scherzer, Nationals

By Chuck King - Associated Press

A sign outside the Houston Astros' spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, bears the words "2017 World Series Champions." The Astros were punished after an investigation found they used a system of cameras and banging on trash cans to decode and relay opposing pitchers' signs to their batters at the plate. (Photo by All-Pro Reels / Ed Sheahin)

Astros cheating leads to spring training questions of proper retribution

By Thom Loverro

Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) heads to the basket as Houston guard Nate Hinton defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)

Achiuwa’s free throw gives Memphis win over No. 22 Houston

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer warms up before the team's 2020 spring training opener against the Houston Astros in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The game was canceled due to inclement weather. (Photo by All-Pro Reels / Ed Sheahin)

Nationals spring training opener: Fans heckling Astros get signs stolen

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) works in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fans heckling Astros spring opener get signs stolen

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) shoots during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Kim Raff)

Harden, Westbrook combine for 72, Rockets beat Jazz 120-110

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel hits a home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer during the second inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series in Houston. The last time these teams played the Nationals were celebrating their World Series title in Houston. Since then the Astros have become the league's villains, with a sign-stealing scandal tarnishing their reputation and casting a shadow on their 2017 title. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

It’s champs vs. cheaters as Nats and Astros meet Saturday

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander poses for a photographer during photo day before a spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Verlander, approaching age 37, hopes to remain among elite

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Tulsa's Martins Igbanu, left, goes up for a shot as Houston's Chris Harris Jr., center, and Fabian White Jr., right, defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mills scores 27, No. 22 Houston beats Tulsa, 76-43

Associated Press

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman, left, and teammate Jose Altuve sit in chairs as the wait to deliver statements during a news conference before the start of the first official spring training baseball practice for the team Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ;

Ouch: Offshore sports book sets odds for Astros’ HBPs

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve carries a bat as he heads out to hit during spring training baseball practice Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Sounds of spring won’t let Astros forget cheating scandal

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh) **FILE**

For NBA players, a little rest now before a hectic finish

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Juan Soto during the sixth inning in Game 5 of the baseball team's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Angels paired Rendon, the best hitter on the free agent market, and Mike Trout, their three-time AL MVP, this winter at the heart of a lineup stocked with an array of tested veterans and promising youngsters. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Mike Trout rips cheating Astros, calls for bigger punishment

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, photo, Houston resident Guadalupe Ortiz takes her daily walk at a city park located across the street from her home and a Valero oil refinery. Houston's lack of zoning has resulted in residents like Ortiz living next to petrochemical facilities and businesses that handle hazardous substances. (AP Photo/ Juan Lozano)

Houston blast prompts safety debate in city with no zoning

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press