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Search for Texas flood victims paused as heavy rains bring new threat of high waters
Read full article: Search for Texas flood victims paused as heavy rains bring new threat of high watersEmergency crews have suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas amid new warnings that additional rain will again cause waterways to surge.
Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponed
Read full article: Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponedA history museum event in Buffalo supporting local journalism was postponed after death threats against a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist.
Texas floodwaters damaged crops and endangered livestock. Now farmers and ranchers are cleaning up
Read full article: Texas floodwaters damaged crops and endangered livestock. Now farmers and ranchers are cleaning upAlong the banks of creeks and rivers outside of Austin, farmers growing everything from Christmas trees to ostriches have been affected by flooding.
Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about response
Read full article: Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about responsePresident Donald Trump toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.
US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico
Read full article: US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in MexicoThe U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying that a flesh-eating parasite has moved further north in Mexico than previously reported.
English golfer Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship with illness after collapsing
Read full article: English golfer Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship with illness after collapsingEnglish golfer Charley Hull withdrew from the first round of the Evian Championship on Thursday after collapsing to the ground twice because of a virus.
Tesla announces Nov annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting law
Read full article: Tesla announces Nov annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting lawTesla has scheduled an annual shareholder meeting for November, one day after it came under pressure from major shareholders to do so.
Texas officials give update on search for people missing after deadly flooding
Read full article: Texas officials give update on search for people missing after deadly floodingTexas officials say more than 170 people are considered unaccounted for after extraordinary floods swamped parts of Kerr County and nearby areas.
Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods
Read full article: Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floodsSadness is settling in across Texas where at least 120 people have died from flash floods and more are missing.
Heroics of Texas camp counselors cast spotlight on those who oversee millions of US kids each summer
Read full article: Heroics of Texas camp counselors cast spotlight on those who oversee millions of US kids each summerAs floodwaters rose in Texas, camp counselors hoisted children onto rafters, carried them to dry ground and sang with them to keep them calm.
What flood insurance does and does not cover
Read full article: What flood insurance does and does not coverThough natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities.
Korda 'feels like a grandma' among rising stars like Woad at Evian Championship
Read full article: Korda 'feels like a grandma' among rising stars like Woad at Evian ChampionshipNelly Korda says she "feels like a grandma” as she heads into this week’s Evian Championship, the fourth major of the year.
Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas
Read full article: Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged TexasThe psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll rises.
How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent polls
Read full article: How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent pollsMost U.S. adults who've experienced major flooding in the past five years think climate change was at least a partial cause.
Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missing
Read full article: Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missingTexas police described some of the harrowing rescues they conducted after flash floods engulfed camps and homes in the state's Hill Country.
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
Read full article: Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMAJust weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.”.
The US faces more frequent extreme weather events, but attitudes and actions aren't keeping up
Read full article: The US faces more frequent extreme weather events, but attitudes and actions aren't keeping upExperts say climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and severe, but that our attitudes and actions haven't kept up.
Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood
Read full article: Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash floodPresident Donald Trump has avoided talk of scrapping the federal disaster response agency after the catastrophic flash flood in Texas that killed more than 100 people, including children at an all-girls camp.
Deadly Texas flooding: How it happened and how to stay alert
Read full article: Deadly Texas flooding: How it happened and how to stay alertTexas endured widespread watershed flooding—particularly along the Guadalupe River basin. Here's why the damage was swift, severe, and in some areas—catastrophic.
Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there's no telling where they'll happen
Read full article: Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there's no telling where they'll happenIntense rainstorms are becoming more frequent in most of the U.S. — though experts say where they occur and whether they cause catastrophic flooding is largely a matter of chance.
More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says
Read full article: More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor saysTexas Gov. Greg Abbott says more than 160 people are believed to be still missing days after flash floods killed more than 100 people across central Texas.
Volunteers flock to help search efforts after Texas floods even as officials warn them away
Read full article: Volunteers flock to help search efforts after Texas floods even as officials warn them awayFlash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the state’s history.
Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood
Read full article: Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly floodIn the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth.
Man with an assault rifle killed after shooting at a Border Patrol facility in Texas
Read full article: Man with an assault rifle killed after shooting at a Border Patrol facility in TexasAuthorities say a 27-year-old man was killed after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas.
Quick action by one Texas summer camp leads to timely evacuations ahead of deadly flood
Read full article: Quick action by one Texas summer camp leads to timely evacuations ahead of deadly floodOne local summer camp in the path of the disastrous flooding in central Texas was able to avoid any loss of life by closely monitoring weather reports.
Cowboys return man KaVontae Turpin arrested on marijuana and weapon charges
Read full article: Cowboys return man KaVontae Turpin arrested on marijuana and weapon chargesAuthorities say All-Pro return man KaVontae Turpin of the Cowboys was arrested in a Dallas suburb on misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
Read full article: Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missingThe death toll from flash floods that raged through central Texas has risen to 82 after searchers found more bodies.
Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding
Read full article: Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly floodingHours before a massive wall of floodwater barreled down a river in the heart of Texas Hill Country before sunrise on Friday, forecasters with the National Weather Service warned people that dangerous conditions were brewing.
Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape
Read full article: Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscapeDevastating flash floods from a storm that pounded central Texas have killed at least 51 people.
Flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation's top storm-related killer
Read full article: Flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation's top storm-related killerA swift-moving flood that swept through the Hill Country of Texas on Friday, killing at least 79 people and leaving many more missing, was a flash flood.
The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work
Read full article: The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will workThe U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and drop them from airplanes over Mexico and even southern Texas.
Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography online
Read full article: Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography onlineTexas' attorney general is praising a Supreme Court ruling upholding a state law aimed at blocking children from seeing pornography online.
Justices side with Texas death row inmate seeking DNA testing to show he shouldn't be executed
Read full article: Justices side with Texas death row inmate seeking DNA testing to show he shouldn't be executedThe Supreme Court has ruled for a Texas death row inmate who's seeking DNA testing to show he should be ineligible for execution.
Florida’s population increased by 8.2% since 2020, making it the fastest-growing state over the last 4 years: US Census
Read full article: Florida’s population increased by 8.2% since 2020, making it the fastest-growing state over the last 4 years: US CensusFlorida’s population has grown faster than any other state since 2020, according to the Vintage 2024 Population Estimates released on Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas' new Ten Commandments in schools law
Read full article: Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas' new Ten Commandments in schools lawA group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Musk's 'robotaxis' draw regulatory scrutiny after video shows one driving in an opposing lane
Read full article: Musk's 'robotaxis' draw regulatory scrutiny after video shows one driving in an opposing laneFederal traffic safety regulators are looking into suspected problems with Elon Musk’s test run of self-driving “robotaxis” in Texas after videos on social media show a few of them braking suddenly or going straight through an intersection from a turning lane and driving down the wrong side of the road.
Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuracies
Read full article: Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuraciesA Texas law promoting the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda requires first-ever warning labels on certain foods like chips and candies.
Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concern
Read full article: Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concernChanges approved recently by lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada could help their states lure some of the big-money legal business that Delaware and its specialized court have dominated as the world’s incorporation capital.
Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing storms
Read full article: Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing stormsDozens of researchers are chasing, driving and running into storms to collect fresh hail, getting their car bodies and their own bodies dented in the name of science.
Tillman and Agyemang goals overcome Freese gaffe, US beats Haiti 2-1 to win CONCACAF Gold Cup group
Read full article: Tillman and Agyemang goals overcome Freese gaffe, US beats Haiti 2-1 to win CONCACAF Gold Cup groupPatrick Agyemang scored a tiebreaking goal in the 75th minute, and the United States overcame Matt Freese’s goalkeeping gaffe to beat Haiti 2-1 and win its CONCACAF Gold Cup group with a 3-0 record.
New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
Read full article: New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroomTexas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new state law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.
New insight into Texas family detention reveals adults fighting kids for clean water
Read full article: New insight into Texas family detention reveals adults fighting kids for clean waterA new court filing in an ongoing legal dispute with the federal government reveals the psychological and physical trauma endured by children and families held at Texas family detention centers.
As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock
Read full article: As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblockA group of Democratic Texas lawmakers is asking Elon Musk to delay his rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure the vehicles are safe enough.
Richards' 2nd-half goal lifts US over Saudi Arabia 1-0 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals
Read full article: Richards' 2nd-half goal lifts US over Saudi Arabia 1-0 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinalsDefender Chris Richards scored with a flick of the ball off a second-half free kick to lift the United States to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia, sending the Americans on to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.
The US plans to open a fly factory in Texas as part of its fight against a flesh-eating parasite
Read full article: The US plans to open a fly factory in Texas as part of its fight against a flesh-eating parasiteThe U.S. government plans to open what amounts to a fly factory by the end of the year to breed millions of the insects in Texas near the border with Mexico as part of an effort to keep a flesh-eating parasite from infesting American cattle.
Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas
Read full article: Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in TexasFormer President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.
Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico
Read full article: Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New MexicoThe Supreme Court has restarted plans to temporarily store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New Mexico, even as the nation is at an impasse over a permanent solution.
‘America can change’: Community gathers for Juneteenth celebration in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘America can change’: Community gathers for Juneteenth celebration in JacksonvilleCommunity leaders and performers gathered at the Jacksonville Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium Tuesday evening for an early Juneteenth celebration.
Texas rookie Kumar Rocker keeps scoreless start intact with help from pickle juice
Read full article: Texas rookie Kumar Rocker keeps scoreless start intact with help from pickle juiceTexas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through an eventful fifth inning that included downing three small bottles of pickle juice, the last of which resulted in a mound visit charged to a ball boy.
Deaths in San Antonio rise to 11 and some are still missing after heavy storms, officials say
Read full article: Deaths in San Antonio rise to 11 and some are still missing after heavy storms, officials sayEleven people are dead and multiple people are missing after heavy rain flooded parts of San Antonio.
Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfews
Read full article: Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfewsProtests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country, and officials in cities large and small are preparing for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump this weekend.
Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests
Read full article: Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protestsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state, along with more than 2,000 state police.
Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role
Read full article: Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military roleU.S. troops have begun directly detaining immigrants accused of trespassing on a recently designated national defense zone along the southern U.S. border.
Los Angeles-area mayors demand that Trump administration stop stepped-up immigration raids
Read full article: Los Angeles-area mayors demand that Trump administration stop stepped-up immigration raidsDozens of mayors from across the Los Angeles region banded together to demand that the Trump administration stop the stepped-up immigration raids that have spread fear across their cities and sparked protests across the U.S. They also called on President Donald Trump to pull back from using troops alongside immigration agents during the raids.
Protests over immigration raids pop up across the US with more planned
Read full article: Protests over immigration raids pop up across the US with more plannedProtests over federal immigration enforcement raids and President Donald Trump’s move to mobilize the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles are spreading nationwide and are expected to continue into the weekend.
Los Angeles leaders impose curfew as protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continue
Read full article: Los Angeles leaders impose curfew as protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continueCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles during a brief public address on Tuesday.
Judge orders US refugee office to reconsider some children's cases
Read full article: Judge orders US refugee office to reconsider some children's casesA federal judge says the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement must reconsider the cases of some migrant children who have been stuck in government custody since the Trump administration changed the identification requirements for would-be family sponsors.
Texas beats Texas Tech 10-4 in decisive 3rd game of WCWS to win its 1st national championship
Read full article: Texas beats Texas Tech 10-4 in decisive 3rd game of WCWS to win its 1st national championshipMia Scott hit a grand slam, Teagan Kavan claimed another win and Texas defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday night to win its first national title.
Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady breaks down after heavy pitching load in Women's College World Series
Read full article: Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady breaks down after heavy pitching load in Women's College World SeriesTexas Tech’s NiJaree Canady threw every pitch for the Red Raiders in the Women’s College World Series, all the way through the first two games of the championship series and the first inning of the third.
Canady tosses 6-hitter as Texas Tech beats Texas 4-3 to set up decisive Game 3 at WCWS
Read full article: Canady tosses 6-hitter as Texas Tech beats Texas 4-3 to set up decisive Game 3 at WCWSNiJaree Canady scattered six hits and pitched her way out of a seventh-inning jam, and Texas Tech forced a decisive third game in the Women’s College World Series with a 4-3 victory over Texas on Thursday night.
Peruvian migrant acquitted in the first trial over the new militarized zone at US-Mexico border
Read full article: Peruvian migrant acquitted in the first trial over the new militarized zone at US-Mexico borderA Peruvian woman who crossed the U.S. border illegally has been acquitted of unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern border.
What to know as Trump administration targets tuition breaks for students without legal status
Read full article: What to know as Trump administration targets tuition breaks for students without legal statusThe quick end to a Texas law that granted in-state public university tuition prices to students who lack legal resident status stunned immigrant advocates and state Democrats, who call it a cruel punishment for hardworking students that will ultimately hurt the state’s economy.
Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup
Read full article: Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World CupSergiño Dest has been dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup over fitness concerns, leaving the Americans heading to the tournament with just four players who started in the team’s final match of the 2022 World Cup.
Atwood's hit on intentional walk attempt gives Texas a 2-1 win over Texas Tech in WCWS finals opener
Read full article: Atwood's hit on intentional walk attempt gives Texas a 2-1 win over Texas Tech in WCWS finals openerReese Atwood hit a go-ahead, two-run single for Texas when Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady was trying to walk her intentionally in the sixth inning, and the Longhorns beat the Red Raiders 2-1 in Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series finals.
Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers
Read full article: Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answersArmy leaders are defending spending as much as $45 million to add a parade to the service’s 250th birthday celebration on June 14, saying it will help boost recruitment.
Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residency
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residencyA federal judge has blocked a Texas law that has for decades given college students without legal residency in the U.S. access to reduced in-state tuition, swiftly ruling in favor of the latest effort by the Trump administration to crack down on immigration into the country.
Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
Read full article: Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry findsA federal investigation has found that a Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law.
Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried
Read full article: Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worriedTexas lawmakers have approved banning gummies, drinks and vapes infused with THC, the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive properties.
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states
Read full article: Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the statesPresident Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote, but turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult.
All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says
Read full article: All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC saysU.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying Americans should be vaccinated against the disease no matter where they travel in the world.
Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum
Read full article: Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculumUniversity boards appointed by the Texas governor soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs.
Most LGBTQ+ adults feel Americans don’t accept transgender people, Pew poll finds
Read full article: Most LGBTQ+ adults feel Americans don’t accept transgender people, Pew poll findsLGBTQ+ people in the U.S. see lower social acceptance for transgender people than those who are lesbian, gay or bisexual, a new Pew Research Center poll found.