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Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. With an area of 268,581 square miles (695,622 km²) and a population of 23.5 million in 254 counties, the state is second-largest in both area and population—behind Alaska and California, respectively. One out of two Texans reside in the metropolitan areas of Houston or Dallas–Fort Worth.

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Johnson's still the kid from El Cajon
— Nov 22 2009 4:44 AM from HeraldNet
Obituary: Episcopal church founder George Wheatcroft
— Nov 22 2009 4:44 AM from Houston Chronicle
Night to remember for McCoy, No. 3 Texas
— Nov 22 2009 4:42 AM from NBC Sports
Americans planning totravel more this year
— Nov 22 2009 4:42 AM from The San Jose Mercury News
Influential militant imam has Western flavor
— Nov 22 2009 4:39 AM from KansasCity.com

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Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the U.S. Army doctor identified by authorities as the suspect in the shooting at the U.S. Army post in Fort Hood, Texas, is seen in this undated handout photo from a pdf file of the U.S. Government Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences downloaded on November 5, 2009. The Army psychiatrist opened fire with two handguns at the Fort Hood Army post on Thursday, killing 12 and wounding 31 others, Army officials said, adding the suspect was shot several times but survived.

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US First lady Michelle Obama holds a sweet patato during a fall harvest of the White House vegetable garden on October 29, 2009 in Washington, DC. The First Lady welcomedstudents from Bancroft Elementary and Kimball Elementary to the South Lawn of the White House for the Fall Harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) passes over Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule (90) in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles against Kansas in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) breaks free for a long gain against Kansas in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas running back Tre' Newton (23) is pursued by Kansas safety Chris Harris (16) in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe (80) is hit by Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson (1) for an incomplete pass in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver Duke Calhoun #22 of the Memphis Tigers is tackled by Nicholas Thurston #54 of the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Will Hudgens #7 of the Memphis Tigers is sacked by defensive end Tyrell Graham #43 of the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Kevin Sumlin talks with safety Nick Saenz #41 of the University of Houston Cougars on the sideline during a timeout against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver L.J. Castile #10 of the University of Houston Cougars scores a touchdown against defensive back Bryan Wright #46 of the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Case Kennum #7 laughs on the sidelines with offensive coordinator and QB coach Dana Holgorsen of the University of Houston Cougars after being taken out of the game against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Punt return man Tim Monroe #24 of the University of Houston Cougars is tackled by special teams player Josh Weaver #90 of the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Case Kennum #7 and wide receiver L.J. Castile #10 of the University of Houston Cougars celebrate a touchdown against the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Tailback Curtis Steele #26 of the Memphis Tigers rushes against the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Arkelon Hill #8 of the Memphis Tigers throws against the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Will Hudgens #7 of the Memphis Tigers passes against the University of Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver Patrick Edwards #83 of the University of Houston Cougars is tackled by cornerback Bryan Wright #46 of the the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver Patrick Edwards #83 of the University of Houston Cougars is tackled by cornerback Bryan Wright #46 of the the Memphis Tigers in the first half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates his first quarter touchdown pass against Kansas during the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 21: Running back Charles Sims #5 of the University of Houston Cougars breaks the tackle of safety DeRon Furr #14 of the the Memphis Tigers in the second half at Robertson Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas cornerback Justin Thornton (46) chases down Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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"The debate wouldn’t have happened without her vote and I think that will be an issue"

John Cornyn Nov 22 2009 4:33 AM from MSNBC

"We’ll see how they respond ... They’ve been a good character group through the year, so we’ll see. They’ve got to prove it. It’s up to them. They’ve got to decide how they’re going to respond this week and how we’re going to..."

Bob Stoops Nov 22 2009 4:25 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Doesn’t give you a lot of confidence after that"

Bob Stoops Nov 22 2009 4:25 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"When they run the football like that, they have you on your heels ... And they’re not a team you can play on your heels."

Bob Stoops Nov 22 2009 4:25 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"The first time all season the defense has looked that way"

Bob Stoops Nov 22 2009 4:25 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Very disappointing coming into a game like this, playing like we played against them last year, knowing they were on a mission and coming into their house — they just beat us"

Gerald McCoy Nov 22 2009 4:25 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"You can tell they’re still on edge"

Michael Smith Nov 22 2009 4:14 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"I think everybody is (a little worn down) ... I'm a little nicked up. But it's part of the game. You can't be a football player if you can't deal with being tired."

Chris Galippo Nov 22 2009 3:59 AM from Long Beach Press-Telegram

"I'm thinking about the 450,000 Arkansans who have no health insurance"

Blanche Lincoln Nov 22 2009 1:05 AM from The New York Times

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Johnson's still the kid from El Cajon
— Nov 22 2009 4:44 AM from HeraldNet
Obituary: Episcopal church founder George Wheatcroft
— Nov 22 2009 4:44 AM from Houston Chronicle
Night to remember for McCoy, No. 3 Texas
— Nov 22 2009 4:42 AM from NBC Sports
Americans planning totravel more this year
— Nov 22 2009 4:42 AM from The San Jose Mercury News
Influential militant imam has Western flavor
— Nov 22 2009 4:39 AM from KansasCity.com

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) passes over Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule (90) in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles against Kansas in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) breaks free for a long gain against Kansas in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Texas running back Tre' Newton (23) is pursued by Kansas safety Chris Harris (16) in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe (80) is hit by Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson (1) for an incomplete pass in the second quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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