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Houston Police SWAT officer Daryl Hudeck carries Catherine Pham and her 13-month-old son Aiden after rescuing them from their home surrounded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston on Sunday. The remnants of Hurricane Harvey sent devastating

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At Least 2 People Killed As 'Catastrophic' Floods Inundate Houston

1:40am August 28, 2017

by Amy Held

A woman drove into Houston floodwaters and "drowned while trying to escape," according to the mayor. Rainfall could reach 50 inches in parts of Texas, the highest ever recorded in the state.

Dara Khosrowshahi, chief executive officer of Expedia, has been chosen to lead Uber, as it seeks to overcome a string of recent scandals.

Uber Picks New CEO, Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi

10:59pm August 27, 2017

by Emma Bowman

The travel company CEO will step into the role at a time of immense turmoil for the ride-hailing giant, to fill a leadership vacuum after co- founder Travis Kalanick resigned under pressure in June.

Water bubbles up through a manhole in downtown Houston.

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PHOTOS: Houston Flood Caused By Harvey Sends Residents Scrambling For Safety

10:53pm August 27, 2017

The National Weather Service called the rain and flooding "unprecedented," and warned it could top 50 inches in some parts of the region.

People walk through the flooded waters of Telephone Rd. in Houston as the fourth largest city in the U.S. battles Tropical Storm Harvey and resulting floods.

Texans Lend A Helping Hand As Floods Continue Across The State

9:01pm August 27, 2017

by Wynne Davis

As the flooding covers the southeast portion of the state, not all the news there is bad. Many Texans are assisting through search and rescue efforts. Louisianans are also answering rescue calls.

Hurricane Latest: As Much As 50 Inches Expected In Greater Houston

7:47pm August 27, 2017

by Jeff Brady

Texas is being inundated with rain leftover from Tropical Storm Harvey, which came ashore as a Category 4 hurricane on Friday night. Heavy rain is expected to continue.

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Coast Guard Update: Houston Search And Rescue Efforts

7:34pm August 27, 2017

NPR's Michel Martin talks to a representative from the U.S. Coast Guard, Captain Kevin D. Oditt, about the how the search and rescue efforts are going in the city of Houston.

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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner On Hurricane Harvey Preparedness

7:34pm August 27, 2017

Michel Martin talks to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner about the storm pummeling the region.

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Tropical Storm Harvey Causes Catastrophic Flooding In Texas

3:15pm August 27, 2017

Flooding across Houston has left many people Stranded. Houston Public Media reporter Andrew Schneider gives an update from inside a building cut off by the water.

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Houston Experiences Extreme Flooding As Rain Continues To Fall From Harvey

3:15pm August 27, 2017

by Marisa Peñaloza

Tropical Storm Harvey continues to dump rain in Houston, Texas, causing devastating floods across the region. NPR's Marisa Peñaloza reports on the ongoing storms, flooding and rescue operations.

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Massive Flooding Continues In Houston As Harvey Stalls Over East Texas

3:15pm August 27, 2017

At least two people in Texas are dead as a result of Harvey, a storm that landed as a category 4 hurricane earlier this week. Houston Public Media reporter Gail Delaughter reports on the flooding.

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