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Flash floods in Texas UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Authorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding. The region is still recovering from devastating floods a year ago. The National Weather Service says a "deadly flood wave" is barreling down the Guadalupe River that runs alongside Camp Mystic. That's where two dozen children and two counselors were killed last July. Rivers are rising hour by hour, turning them into fast-moving seas of white water. Gov. Greg Abbott has issued ...

White House denies that disaster aid is politicized

When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied. Since taking office last year, Trump has ...

$95B Iran war package clears first hurdle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on the House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion package Thursday for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump's push for strict new voter ID requirements, moving forward on a party-line vote despite trouble in the full House — and the ...

State agencies issue permits for Line 5; others sit in queue

Two state agencies have issued permits for Enbridge Energy's proposed tunnel to replace the existing 73-year-old dual pipelines on the lakebed under the Straits of Mackinac. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said the tunnel plans underwent a comprehensive review ...