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Trump Defends Controversial Pardon Of Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio

6:25pm August 28, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

President Trump stood by his decision to pardon Arpaio at a joint press conference with Finland's president on Monday. Arpaio gained notoriety for his controversial treatment of Latinos and prisoners.

Louisiana, Texas Prepare For More Rain From Tropical Storm Harvey

6:25pm August 28, 2017

Texas and Louisiana are steeling for more rain from now tropical storm Harvey. Rising temperatures factored into the size and impact of the storm.

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Houston Residents Share Stories Of Harvey's Floods

6:25pm August 28, 2017

Houston residents displaced by massive flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey are sheltering at the city's convention center. They share their stories of dealing with the storm.

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Hurricane Harvey's Flooding Continues To Expand In Houston

6:25pm August 28, 2017

by Nathan Rott

Houston braces for more rain from Hurricane Harvey as the scope of the flooding continues to expand. By Monday afternoon, the Coast Guard said it had rescued more than 2,000 people trapped in their homes.

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Houston Police Chief Outlines Ongoing Harvey Relief Efforts

6:25pm August 28, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Houston Chief of Police Art Acevedo about major flooding occurring in the area and ongoing rescue and relief efforts.

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President Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With Finland's President

6:25pm August 28, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump pledged his full support to the people of Texas and Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. He also defended his controversial pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

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First Mention: Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Targeted 'Deadbeat Parents' In 1995

6:24pm August 28, 2017

In May and August 1995, the name Joe Arpaio was first mentioned on NPR. President Trump pardoned the controversial former Arizona sheriff for a misdemeanor criminal contempt conviction.

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Former Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio, seen in 2010, was pardoned by President Trump on Friday.

After Arpaio, 4 Answers To Questions About How Pardons Are Supposed To Work

6:24pm August 28, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

President Trump has used his pardon power to forgive one of his most loyal political allies, former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. On Monday, Trump told reporters, "I stand by my pardon of Sheriff Joe."

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Texas National Guardsmen assist residents affected by flooding onto a military vehicle on Sunday in Houston.

Trump Promises '100 Percent' Support For Flood Victims

6:12pm August 28, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The president promises quick action on disaster assistance funds, expected to be in the billions of dollars. Meanwhile, his proposed budget cuts some FEMA programs.

Volunteers and neighborhood security patrol officers help rescue residents after Hurricane Harvey doused Houston with several feet of water over the weekend.

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'The Goal Is Rescue': The Massive Response To Harvey, By The Numbers

5:11pm August 28, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The Federal Emergency Management Agency expects 450,000 people to seek help — including over 30,000 needing shelter. But as floodwaters rise, those aren't the only numbers defining the rescue efforts.