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Hundreds rescued from Texas floods as forecast calls for more rain and rising water
High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston following heavy rains that have resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water.
3m readA driver dies after crashing into a security barrier around the White House complex, authorities say
Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment5m read
Panamanians vote in election dominated by former president who was barred from running1m read
Shooting in Los Angeles area injures 7 people including 4 in critical condition, police say