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The Library of Congress is home to The Alexander Hamilton Papers — a collection of 12,000 items. You can view the documents online.

I Saved Every Letter You Wrote Me: The Library of Congress Digitizes Hamilton

3:43pm August 29, 2017

by Lynn Neary

For fans of Hamilton and history alike, the Library of Congress has put the hippest founding father online by digitizing Alexander Hamilton's papers and making them available on the library's website.

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Gentrification brings with it new restaurants, businesses and housing but often pushes out longtime residents.

What Does It Take To See Gentrification Before It Happens?

2:57pm August 29, 2017

by Adam Frank

The great hope of urban advocates is to democratize data, allowing residents to see more clearly how a neighborhood is changing — but knowledge of those changes may accelerate them, says Adam Frank.

Running Community Mourns Olympian David Torrence, Found Dead At 31

2:51pm August 29, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The popular elite runner was found dead in an apartment complex's pool in the Phoenix area. Torrence ran in last year's Summer Olympics and had been training for more races.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk Tuesday from Marine One to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base for a trip to Texas to get an update on Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Can Trump Show A Nation He Cares?

2:44pm August 29, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president heads to Texas on Tuesday to survey the damage from Hurricane Harvey. It will be a test of his young presidency to show empathy and competence in responding to a historic storm.

Kristin Massey spent nearly $5,000 trying to protect her home from Hurricane Harvey. Her preparations included sandbags, waterproof barriers and drain routers.

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18,000 Pounds Of Sandbags Weren't Enough To Protect This Houston Home

1:39pm August 29, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"We did all that we could, but it would never have been enough," Kristin Massey wrote on Tuesday. She added, "I encourage everyone to continue to give manpower wherever they can."

Washington has eight Atlantic salmon net pens. There are two types: commercial net pens for raising Atlantic salmon and enhancement net pens for wild salmon that will eventually be released.

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Why Are Atlantic Salmon Being Farmed In The Northwest?

12:55pm August 29, 2017

by Courtney Flatt

Earlier this month, thousands of Atlantic salmon escaped a net pen in Washington state, raising concerns from environmentalists and questions about farming non-native species. Here are some answers.

Physical therapy as well as cognitive therapy are part of a promising approach to managing chronic pain without drugs.

Holistic Therapy Programs May Help Pain Sufferers Ditch Opioids

11:11am August 29, 2017

by Michelle Andrews

Learning strategies to deal with chronic pain can be an effective way to stay off addictive medicines, says the head of the Mayo Clinic's pain rehab center. But insurance doesn't always cover it.

A bus is stuck in the flooded Interstate 10 in Houston on Monday. Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm, made landfall on the Texas coast near Corpus Christi on Friday.

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Flood Of 'Texas Navy' Private Citizens Help In Houston Rescue Efforts

11:05am August 29, 2017

by John Burnett

Houston remains in rescue mode as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to dump water on the flooded region. About 5,500 people have been brought to emergency shelters in the city, the mayor said Monday.

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Coast Guard Coordinator: Harvey's Impact 'Eerily Similar' To Katrina's On New Orleans

10:12am August 29, 2017

Lt. Hunter Hill of the U.S. Coast Guard is one of the coordinators of the flood response team and gives an overview of rescue efforts.

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People make their way out of a flooded neighborhood in Houston on Monday. Many people are turning to social media for help.

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Facebook, Twitter Replace 911 Calls For Stranded In Houston

9:04am August 29, 2017

by Lauren Silverman

Facebook and Twitter became de facto centers for thousands of stranded people as 911 centers became overwhelmed with calls. Police and officials are using social media as an essential tool to connect.

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