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Gulf states brace for a long recovery in Harvey's wake

Hosted by Warren Olney Aug. 29, 2017 National
In Texas, some 13 million people live in zones either flooded already or under flood watch — with one trillion gallons of water inundating Harris County in just four days. The rain continues to set national records and floodwaters are still rising. Rescue efforts may last for weeks into the future.

Photo: Isiah Courtney carries his dog Bruce through flood waters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Beaumont Place, Houston, Texas, on August 28, 2017. (Jonathan Bachman/Reuters)

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Tropical Storm Harvey is in a class of its own

The rain in Texas continues to set national records. Floodwaters are still rising and rescue efforts may last -- not just for days, but for weeks, into the future. Some 13...

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Hunger pushes Central American migrants north more than violence

There's new advice for President Trump on illegal border crossings by Central Americans.

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Warren Olney

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Sáša Woodruff, Katie Cooper, Devan Schwartz

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