College-bound students in the Houston school district posted steady gains on the SAT for the second consecutive year, defying a national trend that has seen scores slip.

Cougars’ ‘D’ can’t stop Oregon’s ‘O’ in 48-27 rout
Anthony Alridge rushed for a 60-yard touchdown and turned a short pass into an 82-yard score, but his long-distance scoring efforts weren’t nearly enough for the Cougars in a season-opening 48-27 loss to Oregon.

Truth of Facebook inventor is murky
Mark Zuckerberg is considered the founder of Facebook, a social networking Web site estimated to be worth upward of $1 billion.

Pence, Rodriguez help Astros vex Cubs
A lot of things have been called the pitcher’s best friend. A leadoff hitter with two home runs has to be among them. Hunter Pence’s slugging backed up Wandy Rodriguez’s strong start as the Astros beat the host Cubs 6-1 to open a series.

Two pilots die in plane collision in Poland
Two small planes collided during an acrobatic display at an air show in Poland today, killing both pilots, authorities said.

Venezuela may ban baby names like Superman
Venezuelans have a penchant for creative naming, with some parents giving their children unusual names, including Superman. But such odd names might be turned down by the civil registry if Venezuela approves a new bill.

Sharapova chased from U.S. Open by Polish teen
Maria Sharapova was on the wrong side of a stunning upset by Agnieszka Radwanska, who ousted the defending U.S. Open champion 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 by rallying to win the last six games.

Missing brother and sister found safe in Willis
The 4-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother told police they had gone to pet a horse and had gotten lost.

Mind Games
Mind games Released in 1973 after the dismal musical detour that was Sometime in New York City, Mind games showed John Lennon returning to the emotional pop sounds of Plastic Ono Band and Imagine. But while the glorious title track (the album’s only hit) was every inch a worthy successor to “Imagine,” the rest […]

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