7 h. ago 'Houston, We Have a Problem:' Dick Durbin Calls Plan to Move Space Shuttle to Texas a 'Heist'

The plan to move retired space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Houston, Texas, is facing resistance from leftists including Dick Durbin, who has labeled the move a "heist" perpetrated by Texas. Durbin briefly introduced the "Houston, We Have a Problem" amendment to make what he calls a statement against waste. The post ‘Houston, We Have a Problem:’ Dick Durbin Calls Plan to Move Space Shuttle to Texas a ‘Heist’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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31 h. ago Discovery of Texas Flood Victims Slows After Nearly a Week of Searching

Officials in Kerr County, the hardest-hit region, said the number of missing remained unchanged since Tuesday, at 161. The floods have killed at least 120 people statewide.

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47 h. ago NY paper's 'vile' political cartoon draws outrage for appearing to mock Trump

Buffalo News editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis depicted a supporter of President Donald Trump drowning under the severe flash floods that took place in Texas.

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54 h. ago Police say 'sightseers' hindering Texas recovery efforts as teams search for victims in debris

Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha asked residents to avoid flood-damaged areas and not disturb debris piles that might contain victims, as Texas responders continue rescue operations.

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62 h. ago In Texas, a major search effort is being led by the father of a flood victim

In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.

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4 d. ago Texas turns to faith as Gov. Abbott declares 'Day of Prayer' amid devastating floods

Texas leaders across political lines urge prayer for flood victims as the state, ranked third most religious in the U.S., copes with devastating floods that have claimed at least 80 lives.

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4 d. ago Texas flood survivor forced to break through window, cling to meter box for hours to stay alive

Texas flood victim Christian Fell credited God for his survival after he was forced to cling to a meter box for hours during the deadly flash flooding.

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5 d. ago ‘He died trying to save Mystic girls’: Flood victims are named — and mourned

‘He died trying to save Mystic girls’: Flood victims are named — and mourned  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago ABBOTT: Texas Flood Victim Numbers Expected to Rise as Campers Don't Come Home

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the number of people who are reported missing as a result of the Independence Day weekend floods is expected to increase in the coming days. The governor explained that many adults and families who camp in tents and RVs along the rivers may not be reported missing by their families until they fail to return home after the extended holiday weekend. The post ABBOTT: Texas Flood Victim Numbers Expected to Rise as Campers Don’t Come Home appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Dallas Cowboys Join Texans, NFL with Donations to Texas Flood Victims

As the death toll in Texas, the state's two NFL teams, the Cowboys and the Texans, have stepped up along with the NFL to lend a hand. The post Dallas Cowboys Join Texans, NFL with Donations to Texas Flood Victims appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago USCG Serviceman Called 'American Hero' for Rescuing 165 Texas Flood Victims During First Rescue Mission

A member of the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed a hero for saving lives during his first rescue mission in the aftermath of the deadly Texas floods. The post USCG Serviceman Called ‘American Hero’ for Rescuing 165 Texas Flood Victims During First Rescue Mission appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Celebrities, corporations open wallets after deadly flood in Texas Hill Country

Organizations pledge support for Texas flood victims as death toll reaches 43, with Shakira donating concert proceeds and USAA and Houston Texans each giving $500,000.

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6 d. ago Texas flood victims include girl, 8, and ‘strong and powerful’ camp director

Texas flood victims include girl, 8, and ‘strong and powerful’ camp director  The Washington Post

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8 d. ago COPS: Human Smuggler Stashed Seven Illegal Aliens in Hidden Compartment of Texas Trailer

On Wednesday, Border Patrol agents announced the discovery of seven illegal aliens concealed in a sweltering hidden compartment under a flatbed trailer in South Texas. The discovery followed the driver of a truck pulling the trailer crashing into a ranch fence near Laredo in a bid to escape. The aliens were found sealed into the poorly ventilated compartment during one of the hottest weeks of the summer thus far. The post COPS: Human Smuggler Stashed Seven Illegal Aliens in Hidden Compartment of Texas Trailer appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Slow warming trend into next week, with showers and storms to close out June

Slow warming trend into next week, with showers and storms to close out June  Alaska's News Source

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