| Trump warns Congress: Don't disappoint me on tax reform Posted: 30 Aug 2017 01:23 PM PDT  President Trump pushed Congress to pass a tax reform bill in his first speech on the topic in Missouri Wednesday, warning Republican lawmakers not to disappoint him. In this speech the president stuck largely to the script, and while he called out Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill, he refrained from criticizing members of his own party.
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| Here's How Harvey Is Affecting Wild Animals Posted: 30 Aug 2017 05:53 PM PDT  People and pets aren't the only ones trying to get back on their feet after Tropical Storm Harvey.
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| CNN reporter dramatically rescues man caught in Harvey's floodwaters Posted: 30 Aug 2017 09:19 AM PDT  CNN's Drew Griffin was preparing for a live shot Wednesday in Beaumont, Texas, when a man drove into a ravine, mistaking it for a road flooded by Harvey.
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| With Ivanka Trump's Blessing, White House Ditches Equal Pay Rule Posted: 30 Aug 2017 08:17 AM PDT  Days after issuing a bland statement supporting women's equality, the Trump administration halted a key equal pay initiative on Tuesday put in place by the Obama administration.
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| Joy-Anna Duggar announces pregnancy with baby bump photo Posted: 30 Aug 2017 09:13 AM PDT  Joy-Anna Duggar, who wed Austin Forsyth earlier this summer, is already pregnant with her first child, the two announced Wednesday.
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| GOP Rep Tells Black Attorney She May 'Go Missing' For Protesting Confederate Statues Posted: 30 Aug 2017 12:14 PM PDT  Georgia's Republican state Rep. Jason Spencer told his former colleague on Tuesday that she and others supporting the removal of state-sponsored Confederate monuments and landmarks could "go missing."
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| Spain admits receiving Barcelona attack warning Posted: 31 Aug 2017 07:49 AM PDT  Spain received a warning in May that the Islamic State group was planning an attack in Barcelona but decided it lacked credibility, Catalan regional authorities said Thursday. The daily El Periodico de Cataluna reported that the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) had alerted Spanish intelligence officers to the threat weeks before a man ploughed his van into crowds of tourists along Barcelona's Las Ramblas boulevard on August 17, killing 14 people. "Unsubstantiated information of unknown veracity from late May 2017 indicated that the Islamic State of Irak and ash-Sham (ISIS) was planning to conducted unspecified terrorist attacks during the summer against crowded tourist sites in Barcelona, Spain, specifically La Rambla street," according to what the paper claims was an NCTC briefing note dated May 25.
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| Teen saves horse trapped by Harvey's rising floodwaters with dad's help Posted: 29 Aug 2017 07:08 PM PDT  For days, Chance Ward and his son have been wading through deep water on horseback to save animals trapped by Tropical Storm Harvey's torrential rain. Ward, of Cleveland, Texas, shared pictures and videos of their rescue efforts on Facebook, highlighting just how devastated the region has become. One video that shows his 17-year-old son, Rowdy, letting loose a horse locked inside a pen as water rises above the fidgety animal's legs has gone viral, reaching 8.9 million views since it was posted Monday. SEE ALSO: Houston's local businesses pitch in as Harvey's flooding wreaks havoc "This is what we do, we help livestock. We try to help people," Ward wrote on Facebook. On Tuesday, Ward posted he had saved another four horses and he worked with several others to bring hundreds of cattle to higher ground. Another video shows him helping a man and his swimming dog. Mashable reached out to Ward for further comment. In a touching Facebook post, Ward reflects on helping the animals in need alongside his son. Harvey, which made landfall as a powerful hurricane on Friday and has continued to burden the Gulf Coast of Texas as a tropical storm, has set an all-time continental U.S. rainfall record of 51.88 inches. The rain slowed Tuesday evening in the Houston area, but the flooding emergencies continue. Harvey's wet wrath will hit Louisiana, coastal Mississippi, and Alabama, as well. Ward, his son, and their fellow helpers are not the only citizen saviors. Others have also come out to help people trapped by the devastating flood waters in Texas, including volunteer-led grassroots organizations such as the Cajun Navy, Louisiana Navy, and Texas Navy. "We make livestock our first priority, as I know many are helping people," Ward wrote on Facebook. WATCH: Hurricane Harvey is the strongest hurricane to hit the US in 12 years
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| Chris Christie: Ted Cruz Is Lying About Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill Posted: 30 Aug 2017 02:01 AM PDT  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) didn't hold back in attacking Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for saying he opposed a Hurricane Sandy relief package because "two-thirds of the bill" had nothing to do with the disaster.
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| Mexico: 7 killed in Acapulco amid ongoing wave of violence Posted: 30 Aug 2017 02:11 PM PDT  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Seven people have been murdered in the beach resort of Acapulco as the city continues to grapple with a violent crime wave, Mexican authorities said Wednesday.
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| Trump sparks social media blitz by tweeting, 'All I want to do is #MAGA!' Posted: 30 Aug 2017 07:55 AM PDT  One of President Trump's Wednesday tweets became a social media sensation for its inclusion of the line, "All I want to do is #MAGA!"
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| Keith Olbermann Blasts Donald Trump's 'Self-Serving' Trip To Texas Posted: 30 Aug 2017 12:10 AM PDT  Keith Olbermann has no time for the way in which President Donald Trump has handled the fallout from Hurricane Harvey so far.
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| Judge Blocks Texas Immigration Crackdown Posted: 30 Aug 2017 05:40 PM PDT  AUSTIN, Texas ― A federal judge on Wednesday blocked most of a state immigration crackdown two days before it was set to go into effect on Sept. 1, offering a major victory for opponents as a tropical storm ravages the state and local officials struggle to assure immigrants it's safe to seek help.
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| U.S.-led jets strike in Syria to block Islamic State evacuation deal Posted: 30 Aug 2017 02:19 PM PDT  By Sarah Dadouch and Angus McDowall BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S.-led warplanes on Wednesday blocked a convoy of Islamic State fighters and their families from reaching territory the group holds in eastern Syria and struck some of their comrades traveling to meet them, a coalition spokesman said. The strikes were aimed at stopping an evacuation deal for Islamic State fighters to leave their enclave on the Lebanon-Syria border for areas they hold in eastern Syria, arranged by the Lebanese Hezbollah group and the Syrian army. It was part of a ceasefire agreed after offensives last week by the Lebanese army on one front, and the Syrian army and Hezbollah on another, that pushed Islamic State back into a small part of its enclave straddling the frontier.
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| Could Nearly 600 Gators Escape Reptile Sanctuary After Harvey Floods? Posted: 30 Aug 2017 10:40 AM PDT  Big Tex and Big Al, named the two largest alligators in captivity, were photographed lounging in their owners' bedroom.
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| 16 Non-Alcoholic Drinks That Are Perfect for the Holidays Posted: 30 Aug 2017 03:51 PM PDT |
| Bakery Says No To Same-Sex Weddings Because 'Our Business Is God's Business' Posted: 30 Aug 2017 08:42 AM PDT  In what's become a familiar scenario, a California bakery is facing a backlash after reportedly refusing to prepare same-sex wedding cakes.
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| The Pentagon Admits There Are a Lot More U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Than We Thought Posted: 30 Aug 2017 10:18 PM PDT  The Pentagon is poised to have roughly 15,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan in the coming months, as defense officials on Wednesday finally acknowledged the actual number of American forces in the country.
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| 'It's dry as far as you can see': downtown Houston shows signs of recovery Posted: 30 Aug 2017 11:00 PM PDT  Texas flooding – live updates A four-year-old boy picks out a toy from a donations table at the convention in downtown Houston, which has sheltered about a third of the city's displaced people. The catastrophe had yet to be tabulated and elsewhere tropical storm Harvey still raged, but downtown Houston on Wednesday appeared to have made a great escape. Avenida de las Americas was dry, even warm, to the touch.
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| Inside The Megachurch Accused Of Closing Its Doors During Harvey Posted: 29 Aug 2017 07:39 PM PDT  HOUSTON — A spokesman for Houston's enormous Lakewood Church, which waited days before offering to shelter flood victims, has a message for those who criticized the delay.
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| A Victim Of Harvey Describes What It Was Like When Her House Flooded Posted: 30 Aug 2017 02:36 PM PDT  Marlin Leal, 21, was with her parents, 17-year-old sister and 12-year-old brother this past Saturday night as water started streaming into their home in southeast Houston ― an area devastated by historic rainfall and flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
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| North Korea: US must take 'serious action' over missile that flew over Japan, says Nikki Haley Posted: 29 Aug 2017 10:34 AM PDT  US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has urged for "something serious has to happen" to punish the North Korean regime for violating UN sanctions after Pyongyang launch of a missile over Japan, . The Security Council was expected to meet late on Tuesday to discuss actions after Donald Trump announced "all options are on the table" for the US following the launch of what is believed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) - either a KN-17 or Hwasong-12 - over the northern part of Hokkaido. It is Pyongyang's 13th missile test this year, but the first one over a populated area in Japan - such tests are rare.
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| Baby Elephant Dies At Zoo After Mother Rejects Her Posted: 30 Aug 2017 09:21 AM PDT  She was born more than 50 pounds underweight.
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| Life Appears To Have Gotten Much Better For Sean Spicer Posted: 30 Aug 2017 01:24 PM PDT  Sean Spicer's bad year just got a little bit better.
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| US thanks Mexico for Texas flood aid offer Posted: 30 Aug 2017 03:24 PM PDT  Secretary of State Rex Tillerson put aside controversy over US plans to build a wall on its southern border Wednesday and thanked Mexico for its offer of aid to flood-stricken Texas. Tillerson was welcoming his Mexican counterpart Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray to talks on trade and security when he made the comments, even as deadly Storm Harvey made a second landfall. "I want to thank the government of Mexico for its offer of assistance in the state of Texas," Tillerson, himself a Texan, said.
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| Queen Elizabeth II refused to applaud during this one 'pointed' moment at Princess Diana's funeral Posted: 30 Aug 2017 12:10 PM PDT  On the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death, her family, friends and fans of the beloved royal have been looking back at her incredible legacy with more scrutiny than ever before.
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| China questions German minister's 'one Europe' comments Posted: 31 Aug 2017 03:19 AM PDT  BEIJING (AP) — China expressed dismay Thursday after Germany's foreign minister said Beijing should not "attempt to divide us" following complaints China uses its status as an investor to influence European Union decisions.
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| Muslims Opening Their Doors To Flood Victims: 'We Feel And Suffer The Same' Posted: 30 Aug 2017 11:00 AM PDT  Shazia Ashraf watched from a boat as her mattress floated in six feet of water in her Houston home.
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| Labor Day Recipes That Require Almost Zero Labor Posted: 31 Aug 2017 04:35 AM PDT  Labor Day is here, and that means we all get to enjoy a long weekend that should absolutely involve lots of good food and great company.
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| Defense secretary quickly contradicts Trump over North Korea diplomacy Posted: 30 Aug 2017 11:33 AM PDT  Minutes after president says 'talking is not the answer' to tensions with Pyongyang, James Mattis says diplomatic solutions never run out James Mattis with South Korea's defense minister, Song Young-moo. In a scene typical of the Trump administration, Mattis contradicted the president's views on North Korea.
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| These Awesome Off-Road Rigs Are Rescuing People in Houston Posted: 30 Aug 2017 11:36 AM PDT  Calling all Texas truck owners.
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| Texans Form Human Chain To Rescue Driver From Sinking Car Posted: 30 Aug 2017 10:15 AM PDT  Dozens of good samaritans were filmed braving rising floodwaters in Houston this week to rescue a stranded motorist who was trapped in a sinking car.
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| Dashcam footage catches police officer in Georgia telling a woman, 'We only kill black people' Posted: 31 Aug 2017 08:06 AM PDT  "We only kill black people." That's what Cobb County, Georgia police officer Greg Abbott told a woman at a traffic stop when she said she was afraid to reach for her cellphone. The traffic stop happened last year, but footage of the event, originally obtained by WSB-TV in Atlanta, has recently surfaced, revealing details from the exchange. In the video, Abbott can be heard telling the driver to use her phone. When she responds that she's afraid to reach for the device for fear of being shot, Abbott says, "But you're not black. Remember, we only shoot black people. Yeah, we only kill black people, right?" SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's teleprompter is back from vacation to denounce racism Abott has been placed on administrative duty now that the video is public. He'll reportedly stay that way while the department conducts an internal investigation. We reached out to Cobb County police to ask what, precisely, they are investigating, but haven't immediately heard back. WATCH: Stephen Colbert grills 'The Mooch' on why he's still defending Trump
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| U.S. gives a further $91 million in food aid to drought-hit Ethiopia Posted: 31 Aug 2017 06:45 AM PDT  The United States will give a further $91 million in food aid to Ethiopia to avert famine in the southeast, U.S. aid chief Mark Green said on Thursday, as he urged the government to open up political dialogue to all sides after deadly protests last year. The funding raises to $450 million the amount given by the United States to tackle the drought in Ethiopia, one of six countries affected.
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| Military Son Surprises Mom by Popping Out of Car's Trunk After Years Apart: 'It Made Everything Worth It' Posted: 29 Aug 2017 02:11 PM PDT  He hadn't seen his mom in two and a half years.
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| Father shows amazing before and after pictures of his son outside their home as Harvey floodwater recedes in Houston Posted: 30 Aug 2017 01:25 AM PDT  Flood victims who have had their lives turned upside down by Hurricane Harvey in Houston have seen a glimpse of hope as it appears the deluge has ended. They saw the sun for the first time in days as it set over the skyline of their drenched city, signalling the end of the rain. Maybe the best sunset Houston has ever seen, or needed #Harveypic.twitter.com/lNIuOE71hp— Michael Ciaglo (@MichaelCiaglo) August 30, 2017 Also, in some areas of the city it appears the floodwater is receding. A proud father shared a picture of his son, who just days ago was up to his waist outside the family home. He wrote: "This is my neighborhood. My home has flooded. That's my wonderful son. This was his birthday weekend. I love you." This is my neighborhood. My home has flooded. That's my wonderful son. This was his birthday weekend. I love you. #khou#HouNewspic.twitter.com/CHFNIcDsdM— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) August 27, 2017 However, now, the floodwater has gone completely. Although the furniture in their home is damaged, the family has been able to return. He said: "Remember that picture of my son? What difference a couple of days makes." Houston residents wrote of their relief after they saw the sun shine over their city, a sign their ordeal was slowly ending. Oh my god. This is the first time I've seen the sun since I got to Houston. pic.twitter.com/99VXvmJqs8— Matt Pearce (@mattdpearce) August 29, 2017 Sun shining FINALLY in Houston!! pic.twitter.com/7a6krXTzjM— Vicente Arenas (@vicentearenastv) August 29, 2017 FINALLY! Blue skies in Katy, TX. Also seeing the sun slowly peek out at @KPRC2 in SW Houston. #houstonfloodpic.twitter.com/G9UAsPcg5I— Aaron Wische KPRC (@AaronKPRC) August 29, 2017 See that, #Houston? IT'S A SUN. #Harvey can't keep us down. pic.twitter.com/GDvDEJr6yo— Aimee Woodall (@aimeewoodall) August 29, 2017 There's the sun, Houston! ���� I've never been more excited to see that star over #Texas. #ABC13#hounewspic.twitter.com/WlXEeTPp7K— Steve Campion (@SteveABC13) August 30, 2017 The SUN is out in Houston! We repeat. THE SUN IS OUT IN HOUSTON! pic.twitter.com/zKOvXDqirH— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) August 29, 2017 Tropical Storm Harvey is set to make landfall again on Wednesday near the Texas-Louisiana border, adding more precipitation after a record rainfall that has caused catastrophic flooding and paralyzed Houston. The storm that first came ashore on Friday as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years has killed at least 17 people, forced tens of thousands of people to leave deluged homes and caused damage estimated at tens of billions of dollars, making it one of the costliest US natural disasters.
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| Hundreds Of Christian Leaders Denounce Anti-LGBTQ 'Nashville Statement' Posted: 30 Aug 2017 04:27 PM PDT  A day after evangelical leaders released a manifesto railing against same-sex marriage and the LGBTQ community, hundreds of Christian leaders and thousands of other concerned citizens have come forward with strong messages of inclusion.
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| Google Just Proved That Monopolies Imperil Democracy, Not Just The Economy Posted: 30 Aug 2017 05:39 PM PDT  WASHINGTON ― For the past decade, former business journalist Barry Lynn has used his perch at the New America Foundation to warn politicians and the public that a new era of corporate monopolies threatened not only American workers, but also democracy itself.
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| Ahead of Indian leader's visit, China sees huge potential for cooperation Posted: 30 Aug 2017 07:48 AM PDT  China on Wednesday sought to cast its strained ties with India in a positive light ahead of a likely meeting next week between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their most serious military confrontation in decades.
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| 29 Ways To Add More Cheeseburger To Your Diet Posted: 30 Aug 2017 01:45 PM PDT |
| Donald Trump's Response To Hurricane Harvey Is Abominable: Dividing Rather Than Uniting Posted: 29 Aug 2017 10:14 AM PDT  There are already some in the media who are claiming that Donald Trump now has an "opportunity" to "unify" the country with his response to Hurricane Harvey.
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| Charlottesville suspect arrested in Georgia to be extradited Posted: 29 Aug 2017 01:56 PM PDT  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A man wanted in connection with the beating of a black man in Charlottesville on the day of a white nationalist rally turned himself in to authorities in Georgia and will be extradited to Virginia, officials said.
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| After North Korea missile, Britain and Japan agree closer security ties Posted: 31 Aug 2017 03:47 AM PDT  By William James TOKYO (Reuters) - Britain and Japan said on Thursday they would cooperate in countering the threat posed by North Korea, two days after it fired a missile over northern Japan, and will call on China to exert its leverage. Prime Minister Theresa May, looking to strengthen relations with one of her closest allies ahead of Brexit, is visiting Japan as it responds to an increasing military threat. Terming North Korea's missile program "a global threat", Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told a news conference that Japan and Britain would cooperate.
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