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A flood disaster in the making
Houston has less slope than a shower floor.
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Antifa violence in Berkeley becomes problem for left-wing activist community
100 or so militants billed themselves as a security force for progressive counter-protesters.
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Minimum-wage raise given to St. Louis workers is taken away
A state law was adopted prohibiting cities from setting higher minimum wages than the state.
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Trump’s planned building boom bumps up against worker shortage
Economists say there aren’t millions of unemployed people looking for construction jobs.
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Death toll from Harvey rises as 30,000 flee to Texas shelters
As many as 13 million people, from Houston to New Orleans, were under flood watches and warnings.
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Harvey causes airlines to delay or cancel almost 11,000 flights
The storm delayed 6,309 flights across the country and forced the cancellation of 4,528 flights.
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Hurricane devastates Rockport, Texas
“Our town ain’t never going to be the same,” police officer Eli Ramos said as he started a…
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Hurricane Harvey arrives, Texas’ Gulf communities hold breath
Winds more than 100 mph and torrential rains
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Trump pardons former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Arpaio, 85, was convicted in July of criminal contempt
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Navy relieves commander of 7th Fleet in wake of collision near Singapore
The punishment comes two days after the Navy announced a suspension of operations around the globe.
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Trump fills Phoenix with racially charged language, accusing media and fellow Republicans of failings
As protesters massed on the streets of Phoenix, he unleashed a vitriolic, 76-minute speech.
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Trump team goes to bat for NRA-backed bill by stifling Park Service concerns
According to the NRA, the legislation is aimed at improving hunting access on public lands.
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With Bannon out, Trump digs in on Afghanistan
Before he entered politics, Trump was dependably critical of the handling and cost of the war.