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A survivor of Hurricane Harvey described how he fled his home almost 12 years ago to the day after doing the same during Hurricane Katrina. The 22-year-old called Romeo left his flooded flat in Houston having been in a similar situation in New Orleans more than a decade ago. He told local TV station KENS5: "Most traumatic experience of my life, repeating itself. That’s the crazy part. Romeo was 10 and living in New Orleans when Katrina hit. Now he's in Houston enduring Harvey. https://t.co/xw8pBDR5N7... Читать дальше...

The school chancellor said there are no plans to change the Fighting Illini nickname.

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President Donald Trump appears to have bottomed out in the Gallup daily presidential tracking poll.

For the past eight days, Trump's approval rating in the poll has not risen above 35%, falling each day at either 35% or 34%, tied for the lowest mark of his presidency.

His disapproval mark over that stretch has stuck at either 59% or 60%, close to his presidential high of 61%.

The eight-day stretch, which began with Gallup's August 20 poll, is the worst of his presidency. Читать дальше...

The Trump White House is considering naming America's top military commander in the Asia-Pacific region to be ambassador to Australia, a key diplomatic post in a time of high regional tension. The move would reassure a key ally and strengthen the administration's Asia team, which remains full of vacancies.

The Australian dollar has been on a tear in 2017, jumping by 10% against the US dollar.

Judges of the 9th Circuit were skeptical of the administration's arguments that grandparents, aunts and uncles aren't exempt

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have two games remaining against the Cleveland Indians before a crucial four-game series with the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox. Those six games will now be played over a five-day span. A steady rain and unseasonably cool temperatures led the Yankees to postpone their game Tuesday against the

The apple of every techie’s eyes is on its way — the iPhone 8.

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts charged a retired U.S. Army colonel with conspiracy to bribe senior officials in Haiti, the Justice Department said.

LONDON — British police say a scare at a busy London railway station has turned out to have been caused by an electronic cigarette. British Transport Police said in a statement on Tuesday night that officers responded to Euston station in north London after receiving reports of an explosion there. The station, a central hub

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The countdown is on for injured linebacker Skai Moore’s return to South Carolina and he can hardly wait until Saturday’s game against North Carolina State. Moore, the Gamecocks’ leading tackler in 2013, 2014 and 2015, missed all of last season after neck fusion surgery. After the procedure he wrestled with the choice

The Houston police chief called Sgt. Steve Perez a "dedicated" public servant.

With the rain coming down and more on its way, the Yankees-Indians game Tuesday at the Stadium was postponed. The game has been rescheduled for Wednesday as part of a doubleheader, the first game beginning at 1:05 p.m., the second starting 30 minutes after the first game’s conclusion. Fans holding tickets for the game Tuesday...

Australia's received some major economic data today with the release of construction spending figures for the June quarter, and it was stunningly strong.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's ban on joint ownership of cemeteries and funeral homes is constitutional, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday, rejecting a lawsuit that argued the prohibition was anti-competitive and irrational.

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When it comes to traveling, there are plenty of annoying little problems that can put a damper on your trip.

You may not know it, but there's a way to skip the long customs line at the airport, find a last-minute hotel room for cheap, and renew your passport without ever leaving your home. All you need to do is download a few apps.

Before you plan your next weekend getaway or book a flight to some sunny paradise, check out these must-have travel apps for your iPhone or Android device. Читать дальше...

Coach Mike Zimmer still isn’t happy about the first half of that 49ers game. And it might cost his front-line players some more preseason playing time. The Vikings just wrapped up their first and only practice between Sunday night’s 32-31 win over San Francisco and Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium. Afterward, Zimmer was asked if his starters will play Thursday night. Zimmer typically has sat almost all of his starters in the final preseason game. He said he has decided what he wants to do. Читать дальше...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Ron Rivera isn’t concerned about quarterback Cam Newton’s limited reps in the preseason. Carolina’s seventh-year head coach said he thinks Newton will be just fine when the Panthers open the regular season Sept. 10 against the San Francisco 49ers even if he doesn’t take another snap this preseason. “You do

The band's frontman and founder talks to Kelly McEvers about being "a now-ist," working with Mark Ronson and Iggy Pop and the dancey sound on the band's new record, Villains.

Ziggy Ansah was limited to just 2 sacks last season because of a high ankle sprain.

LONDON (AP) — British police say a scare at a busy London railway station has turned out to have been caused by an electronic cigarette.

LONDON (AP) — British police say a scare at a busy London railway station has turned out to have been caused by an electronic cigarette. British Transport Police said in a statement on Tuesday night that officers responded to Euston station in north London after receiving reports of an explosion there. The station, a central hub for inter-city passenger trains that is connected to a major subway station, was evacuated while bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in to help search the premises. The police statement says the investigation is ongoing... Читать дальше...