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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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Why approving emergency funding for Harvey might not be easy for Congress

Why approving emergency funding for Harvey might not be easy for Congress

Billions of dollars will be needed to clean up and rebuild in areas hit by Harvey. Passing that funding is one more must-do item on the list for a Congress that has struggled to get things done.
by Scott Detrow

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Hurricane Harvey takes the life of Houston police officer Steve Perez

Hurricane Harvey takes the life of Houston police officer Steve Perez

Houston Police say 60-year-old Sgt. Perez, trying to get to work despite Hurricane Harvey, drowned in his patrol car in flood waters.

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28 Minnesotans in Texas for Red Cross' hurricane aid

28 Minnesotans in Texas for Red Cross' hurricane aid

In addition to the Minnesota volunteers, more than 50 people from Wisconsin, about 30 Iowans and 19 people from North and South Dakota have traveled south to assist the recovery effort.
by Mark Steil and Tom Crann

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18,000 pounds of sandbags weren't enough to protect this Houston home

18,000 pounds of sandbags weren't enough to protect this Houston home

"We did all that we could, but it would never have been enough," Kristin Massey wrote on Tuesday. She added, "I encourage everyone to continue to give manpower wherever they can."

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