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“As Waters Rise in Beaumont, Houston Starts to Head Home” plus 31 more NYT

“As Waters Rise in Beaumont, Houston Starts to Head Home” plus 31 more NYT

As Waters Rise in Beaumont, Houston Starts to Head Home

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 11:13 AM PDT

Across coastal Texas, millions of residents grappled with the devastating effects of storm Harvey while millions of others began to assess the damage.

White House to Ask for $12 Billion Down Payment for Harvey Relief

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:54 PM PDT

The White House will seek quick passage of a $5.9 billion Harvey relief package, followed by another $6 billion by the end of the month.

Harvey Live Updates: Death Toll Rises in Texas

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 03:27 PM PDT

Local officials say that at least 46 deaths were related to or suspected to be related to the storm, and the situation in flooded Beaumont, which is without clean water, remains a concern.

On Washington: Hurricane Harvey Shifts Political Winds in Washington

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 11:22 AM PDT

The hurricane has transformed the budget debate, turning Republican critics of federal spending into proponents of billions of dollars of storm relief.

See Harvey’s Path From a Helicopter

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 02:58 PM PDT

Get a 360-degree view of the flooding and damage caused by Tropical Storm Harvey in and around Houston and Port Arthur, Tex.

Texas, Russia, Uhuru Kenyatta: Your Friday Evening Briefing

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 03:12 PM PDT

Here's what you need to know at the end of the day.

California Today: California Today: Firefighters, at Less Than $2 an Hour

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 12:26 PM PDT

Friday: The inmates that battle California's wildfires, workaholism in Silicon Valley, and Eureka's Victorian architecture.

Mueller Has Early Draft of Trump Letter Giving Reasons for Firing Comey

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 03:18 PM PDT

The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, has a copy of a letter President Trump wanted to send to James B. Comey explaining the rationale for firing him. The White House counsel blocked the president from sending it.

Trump Again Lashes Out at Comey’s Handling of Clinton Investigation

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 06:05 AM PDT

President Trump charged that James B. Comey had "exonerated" his opponent Hillary Clinton before completing an investigation.

Russian Election Hacking Efforts, Wider Than Previously Known, Draw Little Scrutiny

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:14 AM PDT

A Times investigation has found that infiltration efforts were broader than previously disclosed and that state and federal agencies have conducted few forensic inquiries.

Manufacturing Is a Bright Spot in a Subdued Jobs Report

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 03:21 PM PDT

Employers added 156,000 jobs in August, fewer than expected. But Mack Trucks' turn from layoffs to hiring typifies a revival at factories this year.

Jobs Report: The August Jobs Numbers Are Weak. Don’t Blame Trump.

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 02:29 PM PDT

The numbers highlight a widely made mistake in how we have been talking about the economy since Inauguration Day.

Trump Says Decision on ‘Dreamers’ Program Will Come Soon

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 12:38 PM PDT

President Trump said he would announce a decision by Tuesday on whether he will end the Obama-era program that shields young undocumented immigrants from deportation.

How Low-Cost Airlines Alter the Economics of Flying

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 02:48 PM PDT

Even as mergers have significantly reduced competition, airlines like Spirit and Frontier continue to play a role in moderating ticket costs.

Texas Abortion Restriction Is Temporarily Blocked

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 12:11 AM PDT

A federal judge ruled that opponents of the law, which would restrict the most common type of second-trimester abortion, were likely to succeed in court.

David Clarke, Milwaukee County Sheriff and Trump Supporter, Resigns

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 04:20 PM PDT

A divisive figure who rose to national attention last year during the Republican National Convention, Mr. Clarke previously said he had been offered a Homeland Security post.

Contradicting Trump, U.N. Monitor Says Iran Complies With Nuclear Deal

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 04:30 PM PDT

In its third report since President Trump took office, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran was well within the limits of the nuclear agreement.

Shania Twain Walked Out on Top. Now She Wants Back In.

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 02:15 PM PDT

Ms. Twain is set to release "Now," her first album in 15 years, on Sept. 29.

Football Favoritism at F.S.U.: The Price One Teacher Paid

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 09:46 AM PDT

As its team marched toward a national title, Florida State investigated charges of academic favoritism for top players. The teacher who reported the favoritism lost her job.

On College Football: As Season Opens, a Fresh Set of Eyes and the Usual Suspects

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 12:48 PM PDT

The College Football Playoff selection committee took a chance with its final four last season. Should it do that more often?

The 10 Games That Will Determine College Football’s Playoff

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:15 AM PDT

The season is full of forgettable games, but fans shouldn't miss the ones most likely to determine the four playoff teams.

Blunting the Far Right, Merkel Gains as German Election Nears

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 03:32 PM PDT

Once vulnerable, the chancellor has opened a big lead in polls by taking away from her opponents the issue that had animated them: immigration.

The Fall Restaurant Preview

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 07:30 AM PDT

A new season is about to arrive. Here are the most anticipated openings and the ways that the entire industry is being transformed

Matter: Hot Spots in a Freezing Ocean Offer Lessons in Climate Change

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 09:03 AM PDT

Scientists dropped heated panels into the seas off the Antarctic coast. Some microscopic species thrived; others suffered.

Hurricane Irma Looms, but It’s Too Early to Predict Landfall

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 10:10 AM PDT

The thought of a Category 3 hurricane approaching, as thousands reel from Harvey, is daunting. But experts are days away from understanding its impact.

Shelley Berman, Stand-Up Comic Who Skewered Modern Life, Dies at 92

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 02:33 PM PDT

Along with Mort Sahl, Lenny Bruce and others, Mr. Berman redefined comedy in the mid-20th century while also carving out a notable acting career.

Irrawaddy River Journal: In a Fragile Partnership, Dolphins Help Catch Fish in Myanmar

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 08:40 PM PDT

On the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar, dolphins help fishermen herd fish into nets, but overfishing, pollution and a lack of interest among the young threaten that bond.

The U.S. Backs Off Nuclear Power. Georgia Wants to Keep Building Reactors.

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 11:18 AM PDT

Georgia Power has asked regulators to approve its proposal to complete two huge new reactors — the only nuclear units still under construction nationwide.

News Analysis: Officials Eye Euphrates River Valley as Last Stand for ISIS

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 05:58 PM PDT

Even with the Islamic State on the run, U.S. advisers grapple with political and military problems in wresting Iraqi and Syrian towns from extremists.

A Word With: A Whirlwind Year for a Workaholic, Mindy Kaling

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:00 AM PDT

The writer and actress talks about the end of an era, some unexpected tears and why her alter ego doesn't get to ride off into the sunset.

Wealth Matters: When Office Meetings Leave the Office Behind

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 06:56 AM PDT

Some entrepreneurs have instituted activities — outdoor planning sessions, meetings in a salt room, deal talks on a surfboard — that sound relaxing but are meant to be productive.

David Litt, an Obama Speechwriter Who Wants No Credit

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 02:01 PM PDT

David Litt's book about his time in the Obama White House is different than most books by political operatives: He writes about his lack of influence.