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Street signs lie on the ground after winds from Hurricane Harvey escalated on Friday.

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Warnings Of 'Catastrophic Flooding' As Tropical Storm Harvey Lingers Over Texas

7:33pm August 26, 2017

by Amy Held

One person was 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.

Friday Night Headlines: Arpaio Pardoned And Gorka Ousted

6:15pm August 26, 2017

A Friday night news dump revealed that President Trump had pardoned controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and ousted White House advisor Sebastian Gorka. We talk to NPR's Domenico Montanaro.

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Faith Council Members Take A Step Back From Advising Trump

6:15pm August 26, 2017

Pastor A.R. Bernard of the Christian Cultural Center and Rabbi Jonah Pesner of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism discuss their reactions to President Trump's Charlottesville comments.

Arpaio's Successor, Sheriff Paul Penzone Aims To Create A New Legacy

6:15pm August 26, 2017

President Trump's pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio has caused a national uproar. Arpaio's successor, Sheriff Paul Penzone, reacts to Trump's decision and discusses the path away from Arpaio's legacy.

Hurricane Harvey Gets Downgraded To Tropical Storm

6:15pm August 26, 2017

by John Burnett

Hurricane Harvey made landfall north of Corpus Christi, Texas around 10 p.m. Friday night as a Category 4 hurricane. It's the most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years.

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Houston Area Storm Evacuees Return To Damaged Homes

6:15pm August 26, 2017

by Jeff Brady

While Corpus Christi and the surrounding area got the brunt of the Hurricane Harvey, Houston received heavy rain and strong winds. Homes were damaged and there's been some minor flooding so far.

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Barbershop: Politics In The Classroom

6:15pm August 26, 2017

Christopher Emdin, associate professor of science education at Columbia University's Teachers College, High School Principal Kevin Grawer and former Maryland Delegate Jolene Ivey join the Barbershop for a back-to-school discussion of politics and the summer's hot button.

A cheerleader cries out in pain as she is pushed down into a split. Her high school coach was fired on Friday.

Sports

Denver High School Cheerleading Coach Fired After Videos Show 'Forced Splits'

4:31pm August 26, 2017

by Amy Held

"I have watched all of the videos," said the Denver Public School Superintendent Tom Boasberg. "As a superintendent, and as a father, and as an athlete, they are deeply disturbing."

Researchers aren't sure why strong relationships in adolescence seem to pay dividends later in life, but one hypothesis is that those bonds act as a buffer against depression and insults.

Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life

3:53pm August 26, 2017

by Angus Chen

Researchers have found that people with deep friendships in adolescence had less anxiety and a greater sense of self-worth in early adulthood. Close friends matter, their study found.

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Louisiana Prepares For Harvey

8:10am August 26, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

Low-lying southwest Louisiana is particularly vulnerable to flooding from Hurricane Harvey, and some areas are evacuating as people head to higher ground.