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Rescue Operations Continue In Houston As Harvey Makes Landfall In Louisiana

4:31pm August 30, 2017

by Wade Goodwyn

Despite a letup in rain, flooding and rescues continue apace in Houston. Meanwhile, tropical storm Harvey is moving east, with conditions getting worse in Port Arthur, Texas, and southwest Louisiana.

Scientists have created a treatment in which genetically modified T cells, shown in blue, can attack cancer cells, shown in red.

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy For Leukemia

4:31pm August 30, 2017

by Rob Stein

The process modifies patients' immune cells to attack their own cancer cells. It was approved to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children and young adults — the most common childhood cancer.

Tiny turtles are cute, but they can spread salmonella and make children very sick.

Why The Toxin Trouble With Tiny Turtles Continues

3:45pm August 30, 2017

by April Fulton

The government is warning people not to handle tiny turtles because of the risk of contracting salmonella. The problem is, it has been warning us for 40 years and we're still getting sick.

A police car patrols in downtown Houston on Wednesday following the first night of curfew after Harvey caused heavy flooding in the city.

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In Houston, Authorities Are Toughening Penalties As Warning To Would-Be Looters

3:40pm August 30, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Officials have imposed a curfew and stiffened sentences for crimes in the disaster area. Burglarizing a home could mean life in prison. At least 14 people accused of looting have been arrested.

Volunteers organize stacks of donations that were dropped off Tuesday at the North Dallas location for Hurricane Harvey victims.

When Nature Teaches Us How To Be Human

2:51pm August 30, 2017

by Marcelo Gleiser

As global warming changes the planet, we will experience many severe weather events. How we fare will depend largely on how well we preserve our best qualities — and community, says Marcelo Gleiser.

William Scott (right) and his wife, Teresa, arrived at DaVita Med Center Dialysis in Houston on Tuesday morning, after missing William's appointment on Monday. "It's just good he got in here," she says.

'This Is Surreal': Houston Dialysis Center Struggles To Treat Patients

1:56pm August 30, 2017

People with kidney failure typically need dialysis every other day to stay healthy. Delays in treatment can quickly become life-threatening.

A refinery in Deer Park, Texas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Some residents and environment groups are worried about toxic chemicals that could be emitted into the air if there's any damage.

Flooded Texas Chemical Plants Raise Concerns About Toxic Emissions

1:42pm August 30, 2017

by Mose Buchele

Concern is growing that flood damage from Hurricane Harvey to some of Houston's petrochemical plants may be polluting the air, and could be threatening the water.

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Not only are kids raising animals and learning the how-tos of vaccinations and record-keeping, 4-H'ers are also being taught how to add up the costs and weigh them against future profits.

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For 4-H Kids, Saying Goodbye To An Animal Can Be The Hardest Lesson

12:38pm August 30, 2017

by Tove Danovich

After a year of training, feeding and caring for an animal, kids learn what it takes to raise livestock for food and then let it go. And while it can be tough, it's part of the business of farming.

North Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger says Democrats are looking to deflect blame for their electoral losses.

Under Pressure, North Carolina Draws New Voting Maps

12:12pm August 30, 2017

by Rusty Jacobs

North Carolina lawmakers have approved new legislative district maps to replace one thrown out by the courts for being illegal racial gerrymanders. But many critics say the new maps are just as bad.

Brandon McElveen (left) is a school counselor at the KIPP Explore Academy elementary school in Houston.

A School Counselor Takes To The Floodwaters To Rescue His Students And Their Families

10:57am August 30, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

From food pantries to trauma counseling, educators throughout the region hit by Hurricane Harvey are gearing up for the long haul.