1 hour ago Texas flooding updates: Statewide death toll now at least 70, say officials

Dozens of people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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2 h. ago Police Officer Shot Outside Immigration Detention Facility in Texas

Several armed people were taken into custody after officers responded to a report of a suspicious person outside the detention center, officials said.

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2 h. ago Death Toll in Independence Day Flood in Texas Climbs to 60, Search for the Missing Continues

A Texas sheriff told reporters on Sunday that the number of people who are confirmed to have died in the Independence Day weekend flooding reached nearly 60. The search for 11 missing girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic and others continues. The post Death Toll in Independence Day Flood in Texas Climbs to 60, Search for the Missing Continues appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Trump spending cuts, his approach to climate change attacked as catalyst of catastrophic Texas flooding

Democrats criticize Trump's cuts to the National Weather Service and his approach to climate change after at least 59 people died in major Texas floods that occurred over the July 4th holiday.

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3 h. ago MIRACLE: Texas Man Saves Woman Found in Tree 20 Miles Downstream During Independence Day Flood

In what is being described as a miracle in the Independence Day Flood, a Texas man led rescuers to a woman who managed to climb into a tree after being swept 20 miles downstream in the raging Guadalupe River. The swiftly moving currents swept a vehicle carrying the woman and her parents off a low-water crossing. The post MIRACLE: Texas Man Saves Woman Found in Tree 20 Miles Downstream During Independence Day Flood appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Republican congressman reunites with daughters after Texas camp flooding, thanks ‘countless heroes’

Rep. August Pfluger said he reunited with his daughters who were evacuated from Camp Mystic in Texas amid deadly flooding, as stories of heroism emerge.

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3 h. ago Texas flooding updates: Kerr County death toll now 59, officials say

Dozens of people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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3 h. ago R.I. city employee placed on leave after allegedly poisoning coworker

The Department of Public Works employee allegedly put windshield wiper fluid in the other employee’s sports drink. The post R.I. city employee placed on leave after allegedly poisoning coworker appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Trump DOJ Stresses 'Zero Tolerance' After Officer Shot Near ICE Facility

The DOJ stressed "zero tolerance" for attacks on law enforcement after an officer was shot just before 11 p.m. Friday near Texas' Prairieland Detention Facility. The post Trump DOJ Stresses ‘Zero Tolerance’ After Officer Shot Near ICE Facility appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Independence Day Flood: Texas Man Dies While Saving Family's Lives

An Ingram, Texas, man died in the Independence Day flood as he took action to save the lives of his family. The man sustained a fatal laceration as he broke out a window to help his family climb to the roof to escape the rapidly rising waters of the Guadalupe River. The post Independence Day Flood: Texas Man Dies While Saving Family’s Lives appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Texas family helps rescue woman clinging to tree after being swept 20 miles downriver

Texas family helps save woman clinging to tree during deadly flash flooding in Kerr County, as authorities search for missing people including 27 young girls from Camp Mystic.

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6 h. ago Trump Orders Installation of 17 Miles of Texas Border Buoys in Rio Grande

In addition to the border infrastructure funded by President Trump’s One Big Beautify Bill, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to quickly install 17 miles of floating border barrier in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem signed a waiver on Thursday to ensure the construction of the barrier is not impeded by environmental regulations. The post Trump Orders Installation of 17 Miles of Texas Border Buoys in Rio Grande appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Rescuers search for 27 missing campers after Texas floods killed at least 51

Rescuers search for 27 missing campers after Texas floods killed at least 51  The Washington Post

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13 h. ago Texas police officer shot near ICE detention center as Trump officials promise zero tolerance

A Texas police officer was shot near an ICE detention facility in Alvarado as the Justice Department is promising zero tolerance for assaults on federal officers and property.

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13 h. ago Death toll rises above 50 in Texas floods as rescuers scour for missing

Death toll rises above 50 in Texas floods as rescuers scour for missing  The Washington Post

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15 h. ago Lyndon Byers, tough, rugged forward for the Bruins during the 1980s, dies at 61

Byers spent nine seasons with the Bruins and reached two Stanley Cup Finals with the franchise. The post Lyndon Byers, tough, rugged forward for the Bruins during the 1980s, dies at 61 appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 h. ago At Least 49 People Dead as Result of Catastrophic Texas Flooding

At least 49 people have been reported dead as a result of the catastrophic flash-flooding that occurred on Friday near the city of Kerrville, Texas, after torrential rainfall overflowed the Guadalupe River to historic levels. The post At Least 49 People Dead as Result of Catastrophic Texas Flooding appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 h. ago Live updates: Rescuers search for 27 missing campers after Texas floods killed at least 49

Live updates: Rescuers search for 27 missing campers after Texas floods killed at least 49  The Washington Post

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15 h. 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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15 h. ago As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas

Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.

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