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Hurricane Irma Strengthens to a Category 5 Storm
'Hurricane Irma is stronger. A monster hurricane.' READ MORE

Irma Becomes a Major Category 3 Hurricane Again as Its Path Develops
Irma is expected to become even stronger as it continues its journey through the Atlantic, and will likely become a Category 4 on Wednesday. READ MORE

Texas Gov. Abbott Says Texas Will Need $150 Billion to $180 Billion in Federal Harvey Aid
Abbott said, 'It would be insane for us to rebuild on property that has been flooded multiple times.' READ MORE

FEMA Approves $66 Million for Hurricane Harvey Victims Already
The agency also says it has 3,500 employees working in support of Tropical Storm Harvey. READ MORE

 
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In Katy, Texas, Rescuers Saving More Than 1,000 Lost, Abandoned Animals

Slight Weakening Not Expected to Hinder Powerful Hurricane Irma

Harvey Aftermath: Chemical Plants Imperiled

Grim Homecoming Is the First Step in Harvey Recovery

Harvey Is Latest in Long Line of Devastating Storms with Ruinous Rainfall Amounts

Tracking Harvey’s Toll: ‘This Is the Costliest and Worst Natural Disaster in American History’

Congress Expected to Approve First Harvey Relief Funds as Soon as Next Week, with More to Follow

Dire Warning in East Texas: 'Get Out or Die'

Areas Hit by Harvey Grapple with Fresh Perils

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‘The Worst Is Not Yet Over for Southeast Texas,’ Governor Declares

 
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