The headline news from August 28, 2017

The archive of all headlines from August 28, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 00:00:16

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.''Please send help. 911 is not responding!!!!!!' Op-Ed

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 00:15:10

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.'In Houston, pleas for help go out over social media: 'Please send help. 911 is not responding' Op-Ed

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People Plucked From Water as Tropical Storm Harvey Rages

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 01:15:07

At least five people have died, as the tropical storm pounds the region with torrential rain that is expected to last for days. Boats have been pressed into rescue duty where evacuation has become all but impossible. The storm is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said.

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People Plucked From Water as Tropical Storm Harvey Rages

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 01:45:07

At least five people have died as the tropical storm pounds the region with torrential rain that is expected to last for days. Boats have been pressed into rescue duty where evacuation has become all but impossible. The storm is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said.

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Live Ex-hurricane Harvey: Houston flooded as catastrophe unfolds in Texas - latest updates

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 02:30:15

America’s fourth-largest city under threat as storm deluge drops more than 22in (55cm) of rain in a day. Follow the latest developments

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Live Ex-hurricane Harvey: Houston flooded as catastrophe unfolds in Texas – latest updates

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 03:00:15

America’s fourth-largest city under threat as storm deluge drops more than 22in (55cm) of rain in a day. Follow the latest developments

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Flooded Houston Braces for More Rain as Rescues Continue

NBC News  28/Aug/2017 03:30:13

Hurricane Harvey

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Nation’s 4th-Largest City Is Battered by Unprecedented Rain

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 04:00:12

In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. Tropical Storm Harvey is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said, warning that the rain could continue for days.

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New York Times  28/Aug/2017 05:15:07

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 05:15:11

The floods brought the city of 2.3 million people to a near-total halt. Nowhere was that reality more obvious than along its ubiquitous freeways.Houston is inundated by a storm 'beyond anything experienced before' NATION

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Nation’s 4th-Largest City Is Battered by Unprecedented Rain

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 05:30:11

In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. Tropical Storm Harvey is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said, warning that the rain could continue for days.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 05:30:15

The floods brought the city of 2.3 million people to a near-total halt. Nowhere was that reality more obvious than along its ubiquitous freeways.Here's what we know about Tropical Storm Harvey: Rain, flooding and people needing rescue NATION

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New York Times  28/Aug/2017 05:45:07

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Nation’s 4th-Largest City Is Battered by Unprecedented Rain

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 06:00:08

In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. Tropical Storm Harvey is “beyond anything experienced,” the National Weather Service said, warning that the rain could continue for days.

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Live Tropical storm Harvey: Houston flooded as catastrophe unfolds in Texas

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 08:00:15

America’s fourth-largest city under threat as storm deluge drops more than 22in (55cm) of rain in a day. Follow the latest developments

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Houston Is Under Water and Much More Rain Is On Its Way

NBC News  28/Aug/2017 09:15:09

Hurricane Harvey

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Live Tropical storm Harvey: Houston flooded as catastrophe unfolds in Texas

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 12:15:10

America’s fourth-largest city under threat as former hurricane deluge drops more than 22in (55cm) of rain in a day. Follow the latest developments

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Live Tropical storm Harvey: Houston flooded as catastrophe unfolds in Texas

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 13:45:11

Follow the latest developments as army releases water from two Houston reservoirs after ‘catastrophic’ effects of former hurricane

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Live Tropical storm Harvey: 30,000 people will need shelter after flooding in Texas

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 15:00:16

Follow the latest developments as army releases water from two Houston reservoirs after ‘catastrophic’ effects of former hurricane

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Live Tropical storm Harvey: 30,000 people will need shelter after flooding in Texas

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 15:30:16

Follow the latest developments as army releases water from two Houston reservoirs after ‘catastrophic’ rainfall that may reach 50in in some areas

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Nation’s 4th-Largest City Is Battered by Unprecedented Rain

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 16:45:06

In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. The National Weather Service warned that the rain could continue for days. Five deaths have been reported since Harvey made landfall on Friday.

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Nation’s 4th-Largest City Is Battered by Tropical Storm

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 17:00:13

In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. The National Weather Service warned that the rain could continue for days. Five deaths have been reported since Harvey made landfall on Friday.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 17:30:19

The floods brought the city of 2.3 million people to a near-total halt. Nowhere was that reality more obvious than along its ubiquitous freeways. NATION

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Nation’s 4th-Largest City Is Battered by Tropical Storm

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 17:45:07

In a scene that evoked Hurricane Katrina, residents had to be rescued by helicopters and boats as streets turned into raging rivers and made evacuation all but impossible. The rain could continue for days. Five deaths have been reported since Harvey made landfall on Friday.

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Uncertainty Led Houston Officials to Forgo Evacuation Orders

NBC News  28/Aug/2017 18:30:14

Hurricane Harvey

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 19:15:12

'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties.Hurricane Harvey slams into Texas Michael Hiltzik

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Live Tropical storm Harvey: state’s entire National Guard activated

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 19:30:17

Follow the latest developments as Texas triples the number of active guardsmen after 9tn gallons of water have fallen in two days in the Houston area

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Live Tropical storm Harvey: Texas activates entire National Guard

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 19:45:10

Follow the latest developments as Texas triples the number of active guardsmen after 9tn gallons of water have fallen in two days in the Houston area

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 19:45:11

'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties.Hurricane Harvey slams into Texas NATION

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Live Storm Harvey: Texas activates entire National Guard

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 20:00:18

Follow the latest developments as Texas triples the number of active guardsmen after 9tn gallons of water have fallen in two days in the Houston area

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 20:00:21

'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties. Jacket Copy

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 21:00:16

'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties. BUSINESS

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Nearly 2 Feet of Rain Still Expected to Lash a Paralyzed City

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 21:15:06

With record floodwaters, the Houston region now looks like an inland sea dotted by islands, and officials fear the worst is yet to come.About 30,000 people will seek emergency shelter, and 450,000 are likely to seek federal aid, U.S. officials say.

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Live Tropical storm Harvey: officials confirm eight fatalities

The Guardian  28/Aug/2017 21:30:14

Follow the latest developments as the tropical storm’s death toll increases following reports that six residents died in a flooded van on Monday

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 22:30:17

'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties. NATION

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Nearly 2 Feet of Rain Still Expected; Death Toll Rises to 8

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 22:45:08

With record floodwaters, the Houston region now looks like an inland sea dotted by islands, and officials fear the worst is yet to come.About 30,000 people will seek emergency shelter, and 450,000 are likely to seek federal aid, U.S. officials say.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Aug/2017 23:15:11

'We’re not at recovery yet,' FEMA Administrator William 'Brock' Long said at a news conference, noting that the storm was a 'landmark event' that had affected as many as 50 Texas counties. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Nearly 2 Feet of Rain Still Expected; Death Toll Rises to 10

New York Times  28/Aug/2017 23:45:06

With record floodwaters, the Houston region now looks like an inland sea dotted by islands, and officials fear the worst is yet to come.About 30,000 people will seek emergency shelter, and 450,000 are likely to seek federal aid, U.S. officials say.

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