Disasters

August 27, 2017 9:59 AM

Rescuers pluck hundreds from rising floodwater in Houston

Rescuers got too many calls to respond to each one and had to prioritize life-and-death situations.

by Associated Press

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August 27, 2017 8:54 AM

At least one person killed as 'catastrophic' floods inundate Houston

Officials urged residents to stay off the roads, and said heavy rain was expected to continue. A woman's body was found "floating down the street."

by Emma Bowman

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August 26, 2017 11:04 AM

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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August 26, 2017 7:05 AM

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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August 25, 2017 9:11 AM

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.

by The Associated Press

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August 25, 2017 6:58 AM

Minnehaha Academy parent opens up about explosion and upper campus move

Earlier this week, Minnehaha Academy got final approval to use the former Brown College campus in Mendota Heights as a temporary home for the high school.

by MPR News Staff

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August 25, 2017 6:26 AM

Navy IDs 2 dead, 8 missing sailors from the USS John McCain

The U.S. Navy has found the remains of two of the 10 sailors missing after the USS John McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore.

by The Associated Press

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August 24, 2017 11:41 AM

U.S. Navy suspends sea search for missing sailors from USS McCain

The Navy has identified all 10 of the sailors who went missing but has confirmed only one set of remains. Divers were searching flooded compartments on the destroyer, which is now docked in Singapore.

by Greg Myre

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August 23, 2017 5:47 AM

Commander of Navy's 7th Fleet dismissed after series of ship mishaps

Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, the three-star commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet was relieved of command on Wednesday after four accidents involving Navy ships. Rear Adm. Phil Sawyer will assume command.

by Doreen McCallister