The region’s unfettered development has diminished the land’s ability to absorb water, experts say, and its drainage system isn’t designed to handle the massive storms that are getting more common.
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With more than 50 inches of rain, Harvey unprecedented in continental U.S.
The storm that has inundated Houston far surpasses the 39-year-old record, also set in Texas.
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Texas flooding puts chemical plant in danger of exploding
The Arkema plant was evacuated after its backup power generators failed and the risk became high.
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Turkish security guards indicted in attack on protesters
The attack in Washington came after the Turkish president visited with President Trump.
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‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ filmmaker Tobe Hooper, 74, dies
Reviewers criticized the movie, but it eventually won praise as one of the greatest horror films of all time
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Court asks Mississippi for flag arguments
The request is a sign the petition to change the state flag is being considered by the court.
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Slot for 10th and final Maine charter school goes unfilled
No one applied this year to open a new charter school in the fall of 2018.
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Long-running debate on New Hampshire lake ramp heats up
Arguments for the ramp include accusations that the rich people want to keep the lake as their own.
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Federal judge dismisses Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against New York Times
The decision was written to dismiss with prejudice, ending the case.
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Litchfield spice company will make blends for food TV star Andrew Zimmern
Gryffon Ridge Spice Merchants has developed seven spice blends for Zimmern’s website, all based on his travels.