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Catastrophic floods strike Houston; thousands flee homes

Catastrophic floods strike Houston; thousands flee homes

Rising floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground Sunday in Houston, overwhelming rescuers who fielded countless desperate calls for help.
by Associated Press

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8 mountain climbers die in 3 different accidents in Alps

In one of the accidents, one member of a climbing group reportedly slipped and fell on a glacier, bringing the others down with him.
by Associated Press

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Photos: Devastation following Harvey

Photos: Devastation following Harvey

Rescuers answered thousands of desperate calls for help Sunday as floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey rose high enough to begin filling second-story homes.
by Associated Press

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At least 2 killed while Tropical Storm Harvey lingers over Texas

At least 2 killed while Tropical Storm Harvey lingers over Texas

Two people were reported dead, and several others injured on Saturday. Rainfall could reach 40 inches and "cause life-threatening flooding," said Mike Brennan of the National Hurricane Center.

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New, respected FEMA chief faces first major challenge with Hurricane Harvey

New, respected FEMA chief faces first major challenge with Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey is the first test of the Trump administration's response to a natural disaster. And much of that responsibility falls on the shoulder of the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, William "Brock" Long.

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Minnesota company, Plains farm aid group set up hay convoy

A Minnesota towing and hauling company is teaming up with a Plains farm aid nonprofit this weekend to ship tons of hay for about a dozen drought-stricken ranchers in North Dakota.
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