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Environment

Meet the man who protects snowy owls that migrate to Boston's Logan Airport

6:55am April 30, 2025

Every year, snowy owls fly from the Arctic to Boston's Logan Airport to find food. One man catches them and releases them far away to keep the owls and passengers safe.

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World News

Philippine Catholic Diocese Calls Attention To 'War On Drugs' Casualties

Ailsa Chang talks to Bishop Pablo Virgilio David about the Philippine government's war on drugs, which has killed thousands of people since it began last year.

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Harvey Dumps More Than 40 Inches Of Rain On Texas

by Nathan Rott

People in Texas are hoping the rain from Tropical Storm Harvey lets up soon. Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes, and the death toll is expected to rise.

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Flooding Forces Thousands Of People From Their Houston-Area Homes

Emergency evacuation orders have been issued for Houston due to massive flooding. That's left families scrambling to pack some belongings and figure out where they'll go.

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With Much Of Houston Still Underwater, Rescue Efforts Continue

Ailsa Chang talks to retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who is no stranger to the devastation hurricanes can cause. He commanded the military's disaster response operation during Hurricane Katrina.

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Politics & Government

Harvey Is First Major Natural Disaster For Trump Administration

by Scott Horsley

Over the last few days, President Trump has been tweeting a lot about rescue efforts in Texas. He's offered praise, for "great coordination between agencies at all levels of government."

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Politics & Government

Trump Makes It Easier For Local Police To Get Pentagon's Surplus Gear

by Martin Kaste

The Trump administration has lifted Obama-era restrictions on military donations of equipment to local police. The move was denounced by critics of "police militarization."

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World News

Japan Is On High Alert After North Korea Missile Launch

by Elise Hu

North Korea conducted a missile launch over Japan Tuesday, further ratcheting up tensions in the region. Officials say the projectile flew over a northern Japanese island and landed in the ocean.

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Politics & Government

Trump Suspects It Will Take Texas Years To Recover From Harvey

by Scott Horsley

President Trump is expected to tour the storm damage in Texas on Tuesday. He has been praising the coordination of aid agencies working on rescue and relief missions.

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National

Immigration Crackdown Stalls Many Harvey Victims From Seeking Help

by John Burnett

Houston's mayor urges people in the country illegally and in the path of flooding not to hesitate to call for help. Immigrants may fear coming to the attention of authorities and being deported.

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Politics & Government

Tillerson Distances Himself From Trump's Charlottesville Comments

by Michele Kelemen

Rex Tillerson has differed with his boss over significant issues since being named secretary of state. Now he has distanced himself from the president's comments regarding violence in Charlottesville.

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Evacuees In Texas Need Many Things — Including Diapers

After Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Diaper Bank in San Antonio is working to get supplies to evacuating families with young children. The group hopes to expand its outreach across the affected areas.

French President Macron Puts A Lot Of Money Into His Looks

The French magazine Le Point reveals that President Emmanuel Macron has spent about $30,000 on makeup services in his first three months in office.