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Trump promises $1 million of personal funds to aid Harvey victims

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.

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Climate Cast: Harvey's climate change connections

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.
by Paul Huttner

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From hawk to horse: Animal rescues during Hurricane Harvey

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.
by Barbara J. King

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Don't fall victim to Harvey flood scams

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.

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Explosions reported at chemical plant that lost power

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.
by The Associated Press

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Harvey's wrath extends all the way to Minnesota

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.
by Mark Steil

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Photos: People (and pets) continue to evacuate from flood waters

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.
by The Associated Press and Getty Images

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He survived Hurricane Katrina. Now he's had to leave Houston

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."
by Debbie Elliott

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Stores full of furniture, 'Mattress Mack' opens his doors to flood victims

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.
by Heidi Glenn

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