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Beaumont, Texas, Is Without Running Water

7:27am September 01, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

Beaumont, Texas, a city of 120,000 people, is without running water after flooding knocked out the city's water supply. Residents are coming to grips with the enormous recovery ahead of them.

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Why China Is Going After A Billionaire In The U.S.

7:27am September 01, 2017

by Rob Schmitz

Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui lives in New York City, but his reach into China's politics has him at odds with the ruling Communist Party. Chinese prosecutors have been building a case against him.

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Trump Faces A Deadline For DACA Decision

7:27am September 01, 2017

by Scott Horsley

On Tuesday, President Trump faces a deadline set by 10 state Republican attorneys general to end the Obama-era Deferred Action On Childhood Arrivals program, better-known as DACA.

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Louisiana's Hurricane Preparedness

7:27am September 01, 2017

Louisiana is better prepared for massive storms compared to when Hurricane Katrina hit 12 years ago. Dr. Rebekah Gee, Louisiana's health secretary, talks with Rachel Martin about lessons learned.

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An aerial view of flooded homes near Lake Houston on Aug. 30.

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At Least 100,000 Homes Were Affected By Harvey. Moving Back In Won't Be Easy

6:25am September 01, 2017

by Pam Fessler

Tens of thousands of flood victims are going to need housing. It could be months, even years, before they'll be able to return home.

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How Technology Helped Rescuers

5:27am September 01, 2017

New technology has played a crucial role in the Houston rescue efforts, as volunteers could communicate to find those in need.

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An Industrial Giant Returns To Pittsburgh

5:27am September 01, 2017

by John Miller

Aluminum maker Alcoa is coming back home to Pittsburgh after moving its headquarters to New York for the last several years.

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News Brief: Houston Update, DACA, Kenyan Court Calls For New Election

5:14am September 01, 2017

Some waters have receded in Houston and some people have returned to their homes, or what's left of them. Also, an update on the status of the DACA program for immigrants.

Thousands Of Haitians Enter Canada Amid Fears Of Deportation From U.S.

11:38pm August 31, 2017

by David Sommerstein

They emigrated after the Trump administration said it might end the temporary protected status granted after Haiti's massive 2010 earthquake. The influx has led to some soul-searching in Canada.

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There are a record number of jobs open in the United States, but matching the unemployed with the right job is difficult. One problem is that companies are posting openings with required qualifications that aren't really necessary for the job.

U.S. Employers Struggle To Match Workers With Open Jobs

11:36pm August 31, 2017

by John Ydstie

Many employers complain about not being able to find workers with the right skills, but experts says some of these employers aren't trying very hard.

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