The headline news from August 30, 2017

The archive of all headlines from August 30, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Waters Still Rising as Death Toll From Storm Reaches 13

New York Times  30/Aug/2017 00:00:13

With hundreds of thousands of people under evacuation orders, shelters filled to bursting with people who craved some news about the safety of their loved ones and the state of their homes. Houston’s focus “will continue to be on rescue” and not on damage assessment, Mayor Sylvester Turner said.

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After Houston Deluge, Harvey Has Louisiana in Its Crosshairs

NBC News  30/Aug/2017 00:00:15

Hurricane Harvey

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Trump in Texas President jets in to view ’epic’ flood damage as Houston braces for more rain

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 00:15:10

Trump comments ‘what a turnout’ while in Texas to survey damage that’s left at least 15 people confirmed dead, as a vital dam begins to overflow

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Trump in Texas Trump jets in to Texas to view ’epic’ flood damage as death toll rises to 15

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 00:30:15

Trump comments ‘What a turnout!’ while in Texas to survey damage that’s left at least 15 people confirmed dead, as a vital dam begins to overflow

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Waters Still Rising as Death Toll From Storm Reaches 19

New York Times  30/Aug/2017 01:15:07

With hundreds of thousands of people under evacuation orders, shelters filled to bursting with people who craved some news about the safety of their loved ones and the state of their homes. Houston’s focus “will continue to be on rescue” and not on damage assessment, Mayor Sylvester Turner said.

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Waters Still Rising as Death Toll From Storm Reaches 30

New York Times  30/Aug/2017 02:45:06

With hundreds of thousands of people under evacuation orders, shelters filled to bursting with people who craved some news about the safety of their loved ones and the state of their homes.Houston’s mayor has imposed a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for its 2.3 million people, starting Tuesday and running until further notice.

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 03:00:17

The overflow threatens some of the hardest-hit neighborhoods to the west of the city. TELEVISION

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Waters Still Rising as Death Toll From Storm Reaches 30

New York Times  30/Aug/2017 03:15:05

With hundreds of thousands of people under evacuation orders, shelters filled to bursting with people who craved some news about the safety of their loved ones and the state of their homes.Houston’s mayor has imposed a curfew from midnight to 5 a.m. for its 2.3 million people, starting Tuesday and running until further notice.

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 03:30:16

The overflow threatens some of the hardest-hit neighborhoods to the west of the city. L.A. Now

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Trump in Texas President to view ’epic’ flood damage as death toll rises to 15

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 04:00:15

Trump comments ‘What a turnout!’ while in Texas to survey damage that’s left at least 15 people confirmed dead, as a vital dam begins to overflow

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Floodwater Still on Rise as U.S. Rainfall Record Is Shattered

New York Times  30/Aug/2017 04:30:13

With hundreds of thousands of people under evacuation orders, shelters filled with people who craved news about loved ones and the state of their homes.At least 30 deaths have been reported, and Houston remains in rescue mode with the full extent of the damage still unknown. A curfew has been put in place.

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Trump in Texas President to view ’epic’ flood damage as death toll rises to 18

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 06:30:15

Trump comments ‘What a turnout!’ while in Texas to survey damage that’s left at least 18 people confirmed dead, as a vital dam begins to overflow

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Trump in Texas President views ’epic’ flood damage as death toll rises to 18

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 07:30:14

Trump comments ‘What a turnout!’ while in Texas to survey damage that’s left at least 18 people confirmed dead, as a vital dam begins to overflow

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Floodwater Still on Rise as U.S. Rainfall Record Is Shattered

New York Times  30/Aug/2017 11:45:08

The tropical storm made its second landfall early Wednesday morning in Louisiana. In Texas, at least 30 deaths have been reported, and Houston remains in rescue mode.With hundreds of thousands of people under evacuation orders, Texas shelters filled with people who craved news about loved ones and the state of their homes.

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Harvey Makes Landfall Again, Lashes Louisiana and Texas

NBC News  30/Aug/2017 11:45:42

Hurricane Harvey

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’We ain’t doing no damn good’ Volunteer rescuers struggle in Houston

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 11:45:43

The ‘Cajun navy’ force of helpers from Louisiana are hitting an unexpected problem in the Harvey-flooded city – residents declining to evacuate

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 12:15:11

The overflow threatens some of the hardest-hit neighborhoods to the west of the city. BUSINESS

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At Houston Convention Center, Evacuees Are Safe But Uncertain

NBC News  30/Aug/2017 15:15:09

Hurricane Harvey

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U.S. Rainfall Record Shattered; Focus Is Still on Rescue Effort

New York Times  30/Aug/2017 16:00:14

The tropical storm made its second landfall early Wednesday morning in Louisiana. In Texas, at least 30 deaths have been reported, and Houston remains in rescue mode.With hundreds of thousands of people under evacuation orders, Texas shelters filled with people who craved news about loved ones and the state of their homes.

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Live updates Harvey death toll rises to 20, officials confirm

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 17:30:15

Fears recede of dam overspills in Houston but tens of thousands of people remain in shelters amid continued flooding

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Texans ’Fighting For Their Lives’ After Record Rainfall

NBC News  30/Aug/2017 17:45:08

Hurricane Harvey

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Texans ’Fighting for Their Lives’ After Record Rainfall

NBC News  30/Aug/2017 18:00:49

Hurricane Harvey

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 18:15:11

The biggest rainstorm in the history of the U.S. mainland made a second landfall Wednesday on the Gulf Coast, slowly moving away from Houston and dousing southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. While Tropical Storm Harvey no longer has the power of the Category 4 Hurricane that slammed the Gulf… BUSINESS

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U.S. Rainfall Record as Sun Emerges in Devastated Houston

New York Times  30/Aug/2017 19:15:07

Tropical Storm Harvey shifted its wrath to the Beaumont-Port Arthur area of Texas, hitting the region with devastating floods.In Houston, after the first night of a citywide curfew, many residents went outside for the first time in days to survey the wreckage. Officials have reported at least 31 deaths.

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 19:15:11

Crews rescue a 3-year-old girl who was clinging to the lifeless body of her mother floating in East Texas floodwaters. BUSINESS

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

Crews rescue a 3-year-old girl who was clinging to the lifeless body of her mother floating in East Texas floodwaters. L.A. Now

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Hurricane Harvey Hundreds feared cut off by floods as death toll rises

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 20:15:09

Port Arthur and Beaumont in eastern Texas inundated by tropical storm as National Hurricane Center warns ‘life-threatening flooding’ will continue

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 20:30:17

Crews rescue a 3-year-old girl who was clinging to the lifeless body of her mother floating in East Texas floodwaters. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 22:00:18

Crews rescue a 3-year-old girl who was clinging to the lifeless body of her mother floating in East Texas floodwaters. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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U.S. Rainfall Record as Sun Emerges in Devastated Houston

New York Times  30/Aug/2017 23:00:14

Tropical Storm Harvey shifted its wrath to the Beaumont-Port Arthur area of Texas, hitting the region with devastating floods.In Houston, after the first night of a citywide curfew, many residents went outside for the first time in days to survey the wreckage. Officials have reported at least 38 deaths.

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 23:00:19

The biggest rainstorm in the history of the U.S. mainland made a second landfall on the Gulf Coast Wednesday, cutting a devastating path across southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana, but the sun began to emerge in Houston and some residents returned to their water-logged homes. A string of coastal… ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 23:15:11

The biggest rainstorm in the history of the U.S. mainland made a second landfall on the Gulf Coast Wednesday, cutting a devastating path across southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana, but the sun began to emerge in Houston and some residents returned to their water-logged homes. A string of coastal… COMPANY TOWN

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Hurricane Harvey Hundreds feared cut off by floods as death toll rises

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 23:30:16

Refineries closed as a precaution against potential contamination as the storm moved east Wednesday, making landfall in south-west Louisiana

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Los Angeles Times  30/Aug/2017 23:30:18

The biggest rainstorm in the history of the U.S. mainland made a second landfall on the Gulf Coast Wednesday, cutting a devastating path across southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana—even as the sun began to emerge in Houston and some residents returned to their water-logged homes. A string of… COMPANY TOWN

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Hurricane Harvey Oil refineries shut down and hundreds feared cut off by floods

The Guardian  30/Aug/2017 23:45:10

Refineries closed as a precaution against potential contamination as the storm moved east Wednesday, making landfall in south-west Louisiana

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