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  1. Number of student applications to TCU explodes http://bit.ly/jKf8IQ
  2. Mobster's run almost textbook case of evasion http://bit.ly/jFiGLC
  3. CNN sports broadcaster Nick Charles dies http://bit.ly/ij8s25 #hounews
  4. US border security: Huge costs with mixed results http://bit.ly/iSpwj9
  5. Obama pitches plan to promote high-tech innovation http://bit.ly/lWwCPV
  6. Texas wildfires reach unlikely places amid drought http://bit.ly/kKlvdy
  7. Dynamo aim to gain elusive road victory today in D.C. http://bit.ly/kBl23c
  8. Conflict of interest possible in port deal http://bit.ly/jcGji2
  9. Rivals U.S., Mexico to meet for Gold Cup crown tonight http://bit.ly/ihhj2a
  10. Mexican troops take over policing in corruption-plagued cities http://bit.ly/jqucOz
  11. Confederate Texas license plate a vote away from approval http://bit.ly/jQCYW3
  12. Solomon: Guard Flynn given fresh start with Rockets http://bit.ly/ivsiQJ
  13. Uzbekistan boxers relocate to Houston, hope to improve http://bit.ly/ji0S5W
  14. 75-year-old is go-to-guy on Virginia senior hoops team http://bit.ly/jamWWz
  15. Oilers select Nugent-Hopkins with top pick in NHL draft http://bit.ly/keYV4e
  16. 5 arrested in raid at 'factory' making fake credit cards http://bit.ly/iB9P4j
  17. D-League coach Finch added to Rockets' coaching staff http://bit.ly/lOvicO
  18. New Rockets Morris, Motiejunas not lacking confidence http://bit.ly/mSfku2
  19. Katy area man charged in attacks on teens over phones http://bit.ly/mxgYmc
  20. Teen's probation in baby's death angers police http://bit.ly/jCcQVI