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2+ hour, 31+ min ago (94+ words) Episode: 1483 In which J. Willard Gibbs pictures gear teeth." Today, a glimpse into the mind of J. Willard Gibbs. Episode: 1483 In which J. Willard Gibbs pictures gear teeth. Today, a glimpse into the mind of J. Willard Gibbs. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!...

5+ hour, 39+ min ago (164+ words) The No. 24 North Texas Mean Green face off against the No. 20 Tulane Green Wave today in the American Conference Championship game. The game kicks off at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. MST) on Friday, December 5, with a live broadcast on ABC, and streaming live on demand. " You can watch North Texas vs. Tulane live for FREE with DirecTV (free trial), with Fubo (free trial) or streaming live on ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month). When: 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. MST) on Friday, December 5. Where: Yulman Stadium | New Orleans, LA TV channel: ABC, and streaming on demand on ESPN's live sports streaming platforms available on the ESPN App with the ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited subscription plans. (This is the streaming service formerly known as ESPN Plus. Here's a look at how you can watch ESPN+ games live on your TV.) Spread: UNT: -2.5| TUL: +2.5...

7+ hour, 32+ min ago (41+ words) Video seen by lawmakers shows Sept. 2 boat strike survivors waving overhead before a second attack, sources say. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis. Sept. 2 boat strike footage shows survivors waving before 2nd attack, sources say...

7+ hour, 51+ min ago (64+ words) For nearly a decade, Francine the cat was a constant presence in the garden department at a Lowe's in Richmond, Virginia. Then one day, a few months ago, she vanished. Steve Hartman tells the story of how staff members banded together to help find her and bring her home. Lowe's employees go above and beyond to find beloved cat that disappeared onto freight truck...

8+ hour, 14+ min ago (42+ words) In much of the country, it was yet another day of record cold -- and there is more Arctic air on the way. Tom Hanson reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast. Millions facing sub-freezing temperatures as Arctic blast grips U.S....

9+ hour, 11+ min ago (51+ words) The Supreme Court says it will weigh in on President Trump's executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis. What's at stake in Supreme Court case on Trump's birthright citizenship order What's at stake in Supreme Court case on Trump's birthright citizenship order...

9+ hour, 15+ min ago (57+ words) The Senate is expected to vote next week on legislation to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies by three years. But will the bill go anywhere? Political strategists Mariel S'ez and Matt Gorman join with analysis. Democrats pushing for 3-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies Democrats pushing for 3-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies...

9+ hour, 16+ min ago (53+ words) In 2023, two IRS employees came forward and alleged the Justice Department was improperly handling the tax fraud case against Hunter Biden. Now, they have a new book out called "The Whistleblowers vs. The Big Guy." Whistleblower Joseph Ziegler joins to discuss. IRS whistleblowers release book on Hunter Biden case: "We were vindicated"...

9+ hour, 25+ min ago (367+ words) Democratic Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin on Friday announced her bid for the Harris County Attorney's position next year, directing her aim at the Trump Administration's impacts on the county. Kamin will vacate her city council seat in accordance with Texas' resign-to-run rules, setting up an open seat for her position on the city's largest legislative body. She will continue serving in the position in an acting capacity until her replacement is sworn in, according to a press release. "When Donald Trump and Greg Abbott come for our families here in Harris County, I won't flinch, fold, or be intimidated," Kamin said in a statement on Friday. "I will do what I've always done: fight for all of our families as fiercely as I fight for my own." In her announcement, Kamin touted endorsements from Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia,…...

9+ hour, 48+ min ago (912+ words) The citywide, at-large city council seat is only on the ballot because the current council member is stepping down for a bid to replace Harris County Judge. Early voting runs through Tuesday, Dec. 9, and election day is slated for Saturday, Dec. 13. "I'm a first-time candidate running against someone with strong name ID," Salinas said on election night. "We had a lot of work to do over the past four months, and the position we're in, I think, is a testament to the work of not only myself, but the hundreds of people that have volunteered on our campaign." Former District D council member Dwight Boykins had name recognition, but Salinas had money " with more than $500,000 in contributions to his $140,000. About 140 of her 560 donors were from out of state " including many of her coworkers at the Susman Godfrey law firm, who…...