Houston flooding 'epic, catastrophic'
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Today's Headlines August 27
Top News Stories
Storm Harvey: Up to 2,000 rescued as Houston hit by 'catastrophic floods'
Up to 2,000 people have already been rescued in the area, Texan authorities say.
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Tropical Storm Harvey: Streets turned into rivers in Houston
Floodwater is causing major problems in Texas.
India guru rape: High alert ahead of Ram Rahim sentence
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is expected to receive a prison term of at least seven years.
Kendrick Lamar tops VMA winners in Los Angeles
With six prizes, including best video and best hip-hop artist, Lamar is the big winner in Los Angeles.
 
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Uber names ex-Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO pick
The ride-sharing firm has named the Expedia boss as its chief executive pick, sources say.
Sport
Wenger asks fans to keep faith after 'disastrous' Arsenal display
Arsene Wenger calls on supporters to stick by his Arsenal team after what he describes as a "disastrous" 4-0 loss to Liverpool.
Dogged England earn slender lead over West Indies
England battle hard to stay in contention in the second Test against an impressive West Indies on an enthralling third day at Headingley.
Whose form means Coutinho can leave Liverpool? Find out in Garth's team of the week
Who wouldn't the Chelsea players dare ignore? Which two forwards mean Liverpool can let Philippe Coutinho leave? Find out in Garth's team of the week.
Top Videos
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South Africa's boxing grannies
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Meet the Indian women sailing round the world
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Tropical Storm Harvey: Streets turned into rivers in Houston
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Freight trains: The new immigration front line?
Magazine
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My partner vanished without warning. I had to find him
Kirsty and Zack had just celebrated the birth of their son when Zack vanished. Kirsty was determined to track him down.
Business
Uber names ex-Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO pick
The ride-sharing firm has named the Expedia boss as its chief executive pick, sources say.
Brexit: Keep single market for transition period - Labour
Labour says the UK should stay in the single market and customs union for a period after leaving the EU.
 
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Technology
Uber names ex-Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO pick
The ride-sharing firm has named the Expedia boss as its chief executive pick, sources say.
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong jailed for corruption
The de facto boss of the world's largest smartphone maker is convicted of bribery in South Korea.
Capital
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The mind games of online reviews
That five-star rating isn’t what it seems
 
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How to fight 'throwaway culture'
Why keep buying things when you can rent and return?
Culture
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What are the greatest comedy lines?
From Python to Shaun of the Dead
 
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The street art flourishing in Bangkok
Exploring the arts and culture of Thailand
Earth
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The ocean is a strange place after dark
Moonlight triggers the world’s biggest orgy
 
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Incredible science of surfing and waves
The impressive facts, figures and science behind surfing and waves
Future
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The Channel Tunnel that was never built
Plans for a second Chunnel have existed since 2000
 
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Why are ship collisions still possible?
The ocean may be huge, but it’s not surprising that disasters happen
Travel
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Where afternoon tea really came from
Something to think about as you sip your next cuppa
 
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A secret hidden in Europe’s oldest lake
While the shimmering waters are an alluring draw, the real attraction lies below
 
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