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Trump Suspects It Will Take Texas Years To Recover From Harvey

8:16am August 29, 2017

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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Politics & Government

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

8:16am August 29, 2017

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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Immigration Crackdown Stalls Many Harvey Victims From Seeking Help

8:16am August 29, 2017

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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The damage to Houston's economy from Harvey's torrential rainfall will be by one estimate more than $30 billion, a staggering sum.

Economic Impact of Harvey Could Be Felt Nationwide Before It's Over

7:14am August 29, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Hurricane Harvey has inflicted much human misery since Friday, and now its aftermath is causing economic harm. Experts say the flooding may end up damaging oil refineries and boosting gas prices.

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Evacuees In Texas Need Many Things — Including Diapers

7:06am August 29, 2017

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.

Texas Ranchers Scramble To Get Cattle Out Of Flooded Areas

6:44am August 29, 2017

Ranchers in Southeast Texas could face big losses because of this week's unprecedented flooding. In some cases, ranchers are riding horses through stomach-deep water to herd cattle to higher ground.

Louisiana's Governor Warns Residents To Brace For Harvey

6:40am August 29, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

The governor of Louisiana is telling people to prepare for more rain and winds from tropical storm Harvey. Some neighborhoods in Lake Charles, Louisiana, are already flooded.

Harvey's After-Effects Continue To Pelt Texas And Take Aim At Louisiana

6:38am August 29, 2017

by David Greene

Floodwaters in Houston are chest deep in some areas. The federal government has assigned almost 8,500 workers to assist with rescue and relief efforts throughout Texas and Louisiana.

News Brief: More Rain Forecast For Texas, North Korea Launches Missile

6:25am August 29, 2017

As rescue efforts continue in flood-stricken Texas, President Trump gets ready to travel there. And, North Korea conducts a missile launch over Japan, further ratcheting up tensions in the region.

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U.S. Corporations Join The Effort To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims

5:56am August 29, 2017

by John Ydstie

Private-sector firms are pitching in to help Harvey victims. Walmart and its foundation pledged at least $1 million to the Red Cross and other relief agencies. The Home Depot Foundation did the same.

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