Saturday, August 26, 2017

Evening Edition: At least one dead, buildings flattened as Harvey hits Texas coast

 
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At least one dead, buildings flattened as Harvey hits Texas coast
The storm caused destruction in the small city of Rockport, where the mayor confirmed one fatality, and it dumped what could be catastrophic amounts of rain on the battered central Texas coast. Officials say they expect to find further victims as search and rescue operations proceed. More than 200,000 people across the state were without power, and some wastewater and drinking water treatment plants were offline.
Harvey's rainfall will cause Texas rivers to flood at new records, forecasts say
Already, rainfall totals up to nearly 15 inches have been reported, and most locations in Harvey's forecast cone can expect an additional 1 to 3 feet through the middle of next week.
 
The Take • Analysis
President's pardon of Arpaio fits a pattern: A divider, not a uniter
Trump has again linked himself to the most extreme elements of the immigration debate, inflaming an already highly volatile situation.
 
@PKCapitol • Analysis
Trump looks to 2020, but a more immediate peril looms
The president is distancing himself from Hill Republicans to inoculate himself from blame for midterm losses. He may be helping Democrats take the House.
 
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Top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan finally gets his wish
With a nod from the president, Gen. John Nicholson hopes to turn around a grueling war on hard but familiar terrain.
 
Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she'll get back to you on that. Chances are she won't.
Reporters tend to regard the get-back-to-you line by the White House press secretary — or her predecessors — the way a creditor reacts to being told the check is in the mail: They'll believe it when they see it.
 
Democrats hit the road to win back Washington
Lawmakers, increasingly concerned that their party might fall short again in elections next year, are traveling far from their districts to buck up beleaguered party activists and recruit candidates.
 
As Britain cracks down on weapons, criminals turn to acid attacks
There were more than 700 acid attacks last year — double the number in 2015 — fueling fears of a frightening new crime fad involving teenage motorbike thieves using corrosive substances, in part because they are relatively easy to obtain.
 
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A pro-Trump group canceled its rally, but San Francisco prepared for violence anyway
Organizers of the so-called "Freedom Rally" blamed the cancellation on public officials, who they said falsely portrayed them as white supremacists.
 
It rains solid diamonds on Uranus and Neptune
Scientists had long speculated on the theory, but it wasn't until recently, using fancy plastic and high-powered lasers, that they were able to reproduce the phenomenon.
 
Mayweather-McGregor weigh-in keeps up the spectacle as main event draws closer
The two fighters made sure the buzz they've created surrounding tonight's bout will be kept at a high pitch.
 
 
     
 
 
 
 

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