The headline news from August 27, 2017

The archive of all headlines from August 27, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Storm Slams South Texas; Residents Flee

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 00:30:12

Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm was later downgraded, but forecasters warned that the onslaught was just beginning. As much as three feet of rain could fall in parts of Texas, and “catastrophic flooding” is likely in the days ahead, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Storm Slams South Texas; Residents Flee

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 00:45:05

Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm was later downgraded, but forecasters warned that the onslaught was just beginning. As much as three feet of rain could fall in parts of Texas, and “catastrophic flooding” is very likely in the days ahead, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 02:00:16

Amid drizzling rain and pummeling winds, residents across the Texas Gulf Coast began to survey the damage after Hurricane Harvey came ashore Friday night as a powerful Category 4 storm. Sports

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Live Briefing: First Fatality Reported; Residents Flee 4:01 PM ET

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 02:15:06

Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm was later downgraded, but forecasters warned that the onslaught was just beginning. As much as three feet of rain could fall in parts of Texas, and “catastrophic flooding” is very likely in the days ahead, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Latest Updates: First Fatality Reported; Residents Flee 4:01 PM ET

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 03:15:07

After slamming into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Harvey was later downgraded. But forecasters warned that the onslaught was not finished. As much as three feet of rain could fall in parts of Texas, and “catastrophic flooding” is very likely in the days ahead, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Latest Updates: Now a Tropical Storm, but Still Wreaking Havoc 9:21 PM ET

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 03:30:13

After slamming into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Harvey was later downgraded. But forecasters warned that the onslaught was not finished. As much as three feet of rain could fall in parts of Texas, and “catastrophic flooding” is very likely in the days ahead, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 03:45:10

Hundreds of men, women and children waited on cots inside a Red Cross shelter. They had little news of what was going on outside in the rest of Victoria, a city of 62,000. Sports

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 05:00:17

To the president and many of his supporters, Joe Arpaio is a national hero whose aggressive pursuit of people in the country illegally and cooperation with federal immigration authorities should be a model for cities and counties around the U.S.Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed Sports

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’Like a War Zone’: Harvey Floods Highways, Rips Roofs Off Homes

NBC News  27/Aug/2017 05:45:07

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Latest Updates: Now a Tropical Storm, but Still Wreaking Havoc 1:03 AM ET

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 07:15:07

After slamming into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Harvey was later downgraded. But forecasters warned that the onslaught was not finished. As much as three feet of rain could fall in parts of Texas, and “catastrophic flooding” is very likely in the days ahead, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Hurricane Harvey Storm claims second victim in Texas as threat of flooding rises

The Guardian  27/Aug/2017 07:45:09

The strongest hurricane to hit US in 13 years kills at least two and batters the Texas coastline before moving inland, bringing fears of disastrous floods

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Latest Updates: Now a Tropical Storm, but Still Wreaking Havoc 1:03 AM ET

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 08:00:12

After slamming into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Harvey was later downgraded. But forecasters warned that the onslaught was not finished. At least two deaths appear storm-related, and the National Hurricane Center has warned of “catastrophic flooding” in the days ahead.

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Latest Updates: Now a Tropical Storm, but Still Wreaking Havoc 2:03 AM ET

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 08:15:07

After slamming into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Harvey was later downgraded. But forecasters warned that the onslaught was not finished. At least two deaths appear storm-related, and the National Hurricane Center has warned of “catastrophic flooding” in the days ahead.

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Hurricane Harvey Storm claims second victim in Texas as threat of flooding rises

The Guardian  27/Aug/2017 08:30:15

Strongest hurricane to hit US in 13 years kills at least two and batters Texas coastline, bringing fears of disastrous floods

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 09:15:14

To the president and many of his supporters, Joe Arpaio is a national hero whose aggressive pursuit of people in the country illegally and cooperation with federal immigration authorities should be a model for cities and counties around the U.S.Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed Politics

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 12:15:11

To the president and many of his supporters, Joe Arpaio is a national hero whose aggressive pursuit of people in the country illegally and cooperation with federal immigration authorities should be a model for cities and counties around the U.S.Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed Op-Ed

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Latest Updates: As Storm Stalls, Rescue Work Begins 6:39 AM ET

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 13:00:12

After slamming into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Harvey was later downgraded. But forecasters warned that the onslaught was not finished. At least two deaths appear storm-related, and the National Hurricane Center has warned of “catastrophic flooding” in the days ahead.

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’Catastrophic’ Flood Hits Houston, Hundreds Rescued from Water

NBC News  27/Aug/2017 13:00:14

Hurricane Harvey

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 13:00:17

To the president and many of his supporters, Joe Arpaio is a national hero whose aggressive pursuit of people in the country illegally and cooperation with federal immigration authorities should be a model for cities and counties around the U.S.Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed Politics

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Two schools in Mississippi A lesson in race and inequality in America

The Guardian  27/Aug/2017 13:15:11

One is predominantly white, one is predominantly African-American. For students the education, and outcomes, vary wildly

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 13:15:12

To the president and many of his supporters, Joe Arpaio is a national hero whose aggressive pursuit of people in the country illegally and cooperation with federal immigration authorities should be a model for cities and counties around the U.S.Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed NATION

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Hurricane Strikes Powerful Blow to Texas, and Lingers

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 14:15:07

Hurricane Harvey is now a tropical storm, but it continued to dump torrential rains on Texas and the water is not expected to stop falling any time soon. There were reports of at least two people dead and up to 14 injured.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 14:15:11

To the president and many of his supporters, Joe Arpaio is a national hero whose aggressive pursuit of people in the country illegally and cooperation with federal immigration authorities should be a model for cities and counties around the U.S.Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed Middle East

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 14:45:11

Should they be punished, or rehabilitated? Allowed to stay in Iraq or deported to another country? And who would take them? NATION

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Hurricane Strikes Powerful Blow to Texas, and Lingers

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 15:00:12

Harvey, now a tropical storm, is expected to pound the region with torrential rains for days. Some parts of Harris County, which includes Houston, have seen more than 20 inches of rain in the last 24 hours.

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Coastal Texas’ Most Affected Areas

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 15:45:07

Harvey, now a tropical storm, is expected to pound the region with torrential rains for days. Some parts of Harris County, which includes Houston, have seen more than 20 inches of rain in the last 24 hours.

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Hurricane Harvey Death toll rises as Houston faces ’historic’ flooding

The Guardian  27/Aug/2017 16:00:15

Police chief advises residents facing rising waters to take refuge on rooftops rather than in attics, after more than 2ft of rain falls in 24 hours

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 16:00:17

President Trump’s poll numbers are bad and getting worse. He began his presidency on shaky ground; on Inauguration Day, only about 45% of Americans said they approved of the job he was doing. Since then, it’s been a bumpy ride downhill. Last week, the Gallup Poll reported that Trump’s job approval… Middle East

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 16:45:12

President Trump’s poll numbers are bad and getting worse. He began his presidency on shaky ground; on Inauguration Day, only about 45% of Americans said they approved of the job he was doing. Since then, it’s been a bumpy ride downhill. Last week, the Gallup Poll reported that Trump’s job approval… Politics

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 18:15:11

Emergency officials urged residents across southeastern Texas to find shelter Sunday as tropical storm Harvey continued to drench the state, dropping up to 24 inches on Houston in 24 hours and prompting a string of emergency rescues from flooded highways and apartments. The storm has been blamed… BUSINESS

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Coastal Texas’ Most Affected Areas

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 18:30:12

Harvey, now a tropical storm, is expected to pound the region with torrential rains for days. The National Weather Service issued a dire warning: The storm “is unprecedented” and “beyond anything experienced.”

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 18:30:15

Houston's police and fire departments have received more than 2,000 calls for rescues. The National Weather Service warns that 'catastrophic' flooding in the Houston area is expected to worsen and could become 'historic.' Op-Ed

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 18:45:09

Houston's police and fire departments have received more than 2,000 calls for rescues. The National Weather Service warns that 'catastrophic' flooding in the Houston area is expected to worsen and could become 'historic.'Texas governor praises federal response as Trump promises visit when practical Op-Ed

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 19:00:15

Houston's police and fire departments have received more than 2,000 calls for rescues. The National Weather Service warns that 'catastrophic' flooding in the Houston area is expected to worsen and could become 'historic.' Op-Ed

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A Terrifying Night for Houston’s Homeless

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 20:15:07

Harvey, now a tropical storm, is expected to pound the region with torrential rains for days. The National Weather Service issued a dire warning: The storm “is unprecedented” and “beyond anything experienced.”

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2017 21:00:17

Houston's police and fire departments have received more than 2,000 calls for rescues. The National Weather Service warns that 'catastrophic' flooding in the Houston area is expected to worsen and could become 'historic.'Houston's 911 lines swamped with calls amid widespread flooding Op-Ed

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A Terrifying Night for Houston’s Homeless

New York Times  27/Aug/2017 21:45:08

Harvey, now a tropical storm, is expected to pound the region with rain for days. At least five have died. The National Weather Service issued a dire warning: The storm “is unprecedented” and “beyond anything experienced.”

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’Catastrophic’ Flood Hits Houston, Hundreds Rescued From Water

NBC News  27/Aug/2017 22:45:08

Hurricane Harvey

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Hurricane Harvey Death toll rises as Houston faces ’historic’ flooding

The Guardian  27/Aug/2017 23:15:09

Up to a record-breaking 50in of rainfall expected as storm pours rain on to a city poorly prepared for inundation and forced to evacuate major hospital

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Houston Trump Texas visit confirmed as city is hit by ’historic’ flooding

The Guardian  27/Aug/2017 23:30:15

Up to 50in of rainfall expected as storm pours rain on to city poorly prepared for inundation and forced to evacuate major hospital

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