96 m. ago New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.

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1 hour ago ‘Slap in the face’: Newton paints over Italian flag traffic stripes weeks before annual festival

The mayor said the tricolor center line was repainted yellow for traffic safety. The community called it "a slap in the face." The post ‘Slap in the face’: Newton paints over Italian flag traffic stripes weeks before annual festival appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago California awaits disaster relief as GOP offers full support of Texas

California awaits disaster relief as GOP offers full support of Texas  The Washington Post

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3 h. ago Massive haul of methamphetamine seized in one of Minnesota's 'largest meth busts' ever

Minnesota police seized nearly 900 pounds of meth in what authorities are calling one of the largest meth busts in state history, arresting two men possibly linked to a Mexican drug organization.

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3 h. ago Mariners capture Bryan Woo's parents erupting with joy he reveals 1st All

Bryan Woo earned his first MLB All-Star Game selection after posting a 2.77 ERA over 17 starts this season, and the Mariners caught the moment he told his parents in an emotional call.

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4 h. ago Feds’ search for Travis Decker in Idaho ends after hiker close to description found, cleared

Feds’ search for Travis Decker in Idaho ends after hiker close to description found, cleared  KOIN.com

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4 h. ago Texas to consider redistricting congressional map in special session

Texas to consider redistricting congressional map in special session  The Washington Post

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4 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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4 h. ago After devastating floods a Central Texas community comes together

It's been nearly a week since devastating flooding tore through Kerr County, Texas killing more than a hundred people.Now, after unimaginable tragedy, residents are coming together to help each other move forward.NPR's Juana Summers and producers Erika Ryan and Tyler Bartlam visited the City West Church, which has transformed from a house of worship into a pop up food distribution site serving thousands of meals to the community and first responders.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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5 h. ago Families Wait for Word of Missing as Texas Floods Death Toll Hits 120

Officials defended their actions in the hardest-hit county, where no survivors have been found since Friday. Statewide, 173 people remain unaccounted for, the governor said.

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5 h. ago Opinion | The devastating Texas floods weren’t a shock. They’re the new normal.

Opinion | The devastating Texas floods weren’t a shock. They’re the new normal.  The Washington Post

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5 h. ago Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.

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6 h. ago Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs

Microsoft’s chief commercial officer Judson Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save more than $500 million last year in its call center alone. 

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6 h. ago Faith brings light to devastated Texas town after deadly flooding disaster

Faith-based organizations are helping Texans heal spiritually as they cope with the aftermath of deadly floods.

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7 h. ago 'I think this is it': Dad leaves harrowing voicemails before dying in Texas flood

In his final moments before floodwaters overtook his camper in Kerrville, Texas, Jeff Ramsey left a voicemail for his children.

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7 h. ago NASA sends specialized aircraft, technology to aid Texas flood search and recovery operations

NASA deploys specialized aircraft to assist search and rescue after catastrophic Texas floods that killed 119 people and left nearly 200 missing in South Central Texas.

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7 h. ago Man charged with fatally shooting woman, injuring her son during Washington County home invasion

Man charged with fatally shooting woman, injuring her son during Washington County home invasion  WPXI

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8 h. ago The US plans to drop millions of flies at the Texas border to fight a flesh

The US plans to drop millions of flies at the Texas border to fight a flesh-eating maggot  USA Today

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8 h. ago See Baltimore arts through a native son in the new book 'No Sense in Wishing'

NPR's Juana Summers talks with writer and critic Lawrence Burney about his new essay collection out titled No Sense in Wishing.

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8 h. ago Dem rep calls out NYC's ongoing failure to tackle Bronx 'open air drug market' crisis

The Hub business district in the Bronx faces public health and safety crisis as Rep. Torres urges Mayor Adams to reclaim the area from drug trafficking and restore it to residents.

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