Disasters

Trump promises $1 million of personal funds to aid Harvey victims
The White House says the president is seeking input from the press corps to as to where the money should go. Meanwhile, the vice president was in Texas lending a hand to the recovery effort.
Climate Cast: Harvey's climate change connections
Paul Huttner talks to climate and hurricane expert Bob Henson of Weather Underground about Hurricane Harvey, before being downgraded to a tropical storm.
From hawk to horse: Animal rescues during Hurricane Harvey
A storm of this magnitude affects many animals. Uplifting videos show people rescuing all kinds of animals from Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters, says anthropologist Barbara J. King.
Don't fall victim to Harvey flood scams
Many people want to donate to Harvey-related relief efforts. But they need to avoid scam artists who are trying to get their hands on some of that money. Experts offer advice for giving safely.
A tweet from the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office confirmed there had been "a series of chemical reactions" at the Arkema Inc. plant and advised people to stay away from the area.
Harvey's wrath extends all the way to Minnesota
Whether left stranded, worried about family members living in its path or working on relief efforts, Minnesotans have been wrapped up in the deadly storm's aftermath.
Photos: People (and pets) continue to evacuate from flood waters
Some 13,000 people have been rescued in the Houston area, and more than 17,000 have sought refuge in Texas shelters. With the water still high in places and many hard-hit areas still inaccessible, those numbers seemed certain to increase.
He survived Hurricane Katrina. Now he's had to leave Houston
John Livious and his family settled in Houston after being evacuated from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. For him, watching the flooding from Harvey is "unbearable, because it's like deja vu."
Stores full of furniture, 'Mattress Mack' opens his doors to flood victims
As Houston started to flood, small-business owner Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale posted a Facebook message urging people who needed shelter to come over. Hundreds streamed in.