The headline news from August 26, 2017

The archive of all headlines from August 26, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Hurricane Harvey Federal agency warns of ’disaster’ as storm heads for Texas

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 00:00:16

Forecasters warned it could be the US’s most powerful storm since 2005, leading many to question the White House’s planning

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 00:00:18

Last October, The Times first disclosed the California Guard’s aggressive six-year campaign to force nearly 17,500 veterans to repay their bonuses. In response, then-Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter suspended the recoupment effort.Read the review of California Army National Guard bonus payments NATION

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 00:30:16

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requested a federal disaster declaration in advance of the worst of the storm, which he warned is expected to be a “very complex and dangerous” hurricane that could bring devastating flooding along the middle Texas coast over the weekend. L.A. Now

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White House Prepares for What Could Be Its First Major Natural Disaster 6:53 PM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 01:15:07

Hurricane Harvey, a major storm, is spinning toward the Gulf Coast of Texas and could bring devastating floods to the region. Our national correspondents are tracking the storm and providing live coverage.

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White House Prepares for What Could Be Its First Major Natural Disaster 6:53 PM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 01:45:07

The Category 4 hurricane was expected to cause major flood damage, and the governor warned the state could be in the storm’s grip for a week. Our national correspondents are tracking the storm and providing live coverage.

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Hurricane Harvey Federal agency warns of ’disaster’ as storm heads for Texas

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 01:45:09

Forecasters warned the category 4 hurricane could be the US’s most powerful storm since 2005, leading many to question the White House’s planning

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 01:45:11

Hurricane Harvey was upgraded to a dangerous Category 4 storm and could be the first major hurricane to hit the mainland United States in 12 years. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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White House Prepares for Its First Major Natural Disaster 6:53 PM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 02:00:08

The Category 4 hurricane was expected to cause major flood damage, and the governor warned the state could be in the storm’s grip for a week. Our national correspondents are tracking the storm and providing live coverage.

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Hurricane Harvey Texas braces for ’significant disaster’ as storm intensifies

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 02:00:14

Forecasters warned the category 4 hurricane could be the US’s most powerful storm since 2005, leading many to question the White House’s planning

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 02:00:16

Hurricane Harvey was upgraded to a dangerous Category 4 storm and could be the first major hurricane to hit the mainland United States in 12 years. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 02:15:11

Hurricane Harvey was upgraded to a dangerous Category 4 storm and could be the first major hurricane to hit the mainland United States in 12 years. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 02:30:17

Hurricane Harvey was upgraded to a dangerous Category 4 storm and could be the first major hurricane to hit the mainland United States in 12 years. Politics

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Joe Arpaio Trump pardons ex-sheriff convicted in racial profiling case

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 02:45:08

President previously signaled he would pardon the controversial Arizona lawman, convicted of defying a judge’s order to cease profiling Latinos

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Storm Roars Toward Texas

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 03:00:12

The Category 4 hurricane was expected to cause major flood damage, and the governor warned the state that it could be in the storm’s grip for a week. Our national correspondents are tracking the storm and providing live coverage.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 03:15:11

Hurricane Harvey was upgraded to a dangerous Category 4 storm and could be the first major hurricane to hit the mainland United States in 12 years. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 03:30:16

Arpaio is a hero to the right and a national nemesis of Latinos, immigration advocates and civil rights groups.Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed CALIFORNIA

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Potentially ’Catastrophic’ Harvey Now Major Category 4 Hurricane

NBC News  26/Aug/2017 03:45:09

Hurricane Harvey

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Joe Arpaio Trump pardons former sheriff convicted in racial profiling case

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 04:00:15

Presidential pardon of controversial Arizona lawman, convicted for defying judge’s order to stop racially profiling Latinos, decried as ‘endorsing racism’

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 05:00:15

Arpaio is a hero to the right and a national nemesis of Latinos, immigration advocates and civil rights groups.Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed L.A. Now

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Storm Roars Toward Texas

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 05:15:06

The Category 4 hurricane was expected to cause major flood damage, and the governor warned the state that it could be in the storm’s grip for a week. Refineries in the Houston and Beaumont-Port Arthur areas shut down operations, sending jitters through global energy markets.

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Live Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas - latest updates

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 05:15:09

Most powerful storm to hit the US since 2005 hits the coast as a category 4 storm. Follow live updates here

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Category 4 Hurricane Harvey Makes Landfall in Texas

NBC News  26/Aug/2017 05:30:13

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Live Updates: Our Correspondents Are Tracking the Storm 11:43 PM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 05:45:07

The Category 4 hurricane was expected to cause major flood damage, and the governor warned the state that it could be in the storm’s grip for a week. Refineries in the Houston and Beaumont-Port Arthur areas shut down operations, sending jitters through global energy markets.

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Category 4 Hurricane Harvey Makes Landfall in Texas

NBC News  26/Aug/2017 05:45:09

Hurricane Harvey

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Live Updates: Our Correspondents Are Tracking the Storm 11:43 PM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 07:00:10

The Category 4 hurricane was expected to cause major flood damage, and the governor warned the state that it could be in the storm’s grip for a week. Because the storm was moving slowly, damage was expected to be more severe than if it had hit land at a faster clip.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 07:00:14

Arpaio is a hero to the right and a national nemesis of Latinos, immigration advocates and civil rights groups.Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed NATION

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Live Updates: Our Correspondents Are Tracking the Storm 12:58 AM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 07:15:06

The Category 4 hurricane was expected to cause major flood damage, and the governor warned the state that it could be in the storm’s grip for a week. Because the storm was moving slowly, damage was expected to be more severe than if it had hit land at a faster clip.

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Hurricane Harvey Category 4 storm makes landfall in Texas - latest updates

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 07:15:08

Most powerful storm to hit the US since 2005 hits the coast as a category 4 storm. Follow live updates here

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 07:15:10

The storm has become the first major hurricane in 12 years to hit the mainland United States. Sports

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Live Updates: Our Correspondents Are Tracking the Storm 1:32 AM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 08:00:11

The Category 4 hurricane was expected to cause major flood damage, and the governor warned the state that it could be in the storm’s grip for a week. Because the storm was moving slowly, damage was expected to be more severe than if it had hit land at a faster clip.

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Live Updates: Our Correspondents Are Tracking the Storm 2:19 AM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 08:30:10

The Category 4 hurricane was expected to cause major flood damage, and the governor warned the state that it could be in the storm’s grip for a week. Because the storm was moving slowly, damage was expected to be more severe than if it had hit land at a faster clip.

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Powerful Hurricane Harvey Makes Landfall in Texas

NBC News  26/Aug/2017 08:30:12

Hurricane Harvey

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Live Updates: Our Correspondents Are Tracking the Storm 2:19 AM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 08:45:07

Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Central Texas coast as a Category 4 storm late Friday, and the governor warned that the state could be in the storm’s grip for a week. It was later downgraded to a Category 3 storm, with continuing fears of catastrophic flooding.

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Live Updates: Our Correspondents Are Tracking the Storm 2:19 AM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 09:15:07

Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Central Texas coast as a Category 4 storm late Friday, and President Trump signed a disaster proclamation for the state. It was later downgraded to a Category 3 storm, with continuing fears of catastrophic flooding.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 09:15:12

The storm has become the first major hurricane in 12 years to hit the mainland United States. L.A. Now

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Hurricane Harvey Hammers Texas, Threatens ’Catastrophic’ Floods

NBC News  26/Aug/2017 10:15:08

Hurricane Harvey

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Live Updates: Our Correspondents Are Tracking the Storm 4:10 AM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 10:30:12

Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Central Texas coast as a Category 4 storm late Friday, and President Trump signed a disaster proclamation for the state. It was later downgraded to a Category 3 storm, but was expected to move slowly over the Texas and Louisiana coasts for days, bringing fears of catastrophic flooding.

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Hurricane Harvey Slams Texas, Threatens ’Catastrophic’ Floods

NBC News  26/Aug/2017 10:30:13

Hurricane Harvey

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Hurricane Harvey Category 4 storm makes landfall in Texas - latest updates

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 11:15:09

Most powerful storm to hit the US since 2005 hits the coast as flooding risk rises. Follow live updates here

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Live Updates: Our Correspondents Are Tracking the Storm 4:51 AM ET

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 12:15:07

Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Central Texas coast as a Category 4 storm late Friday, and President Trump signed a disaster proclamation for the state. It was later downgraded to a Category 3 storm, but was expected to move slowly over the Texas and Louisiana coasts for days, bringing fears of catastrophic flooding.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 12:15:11

The storm has become the first major hurricane in 12 years to hit the mainland United States. California Journal

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White House Prepares for Its First Major Natural Disaster

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 13:00:13

Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 hurricane. There were reports of power loss and damage to buildings. The hurricane was later downgraded. Our reporters are tracking the storm and providing live updates.

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White House Faces Its First Major Natural Disaster

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 13:15:07

Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 hurricane. There were reports of power loss and damage to buildings. The hurricane was later downgraded. Our reporters are tracking the storm and providing live updates.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 14:15:10

The storm has become the first major hurricane in 12 years to hit the mainland United States. latimes.com

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 14:30:16

The storm has become the first major hurricane in 12 years to hit the mainland United States. L.A. Now

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Hurricane Harvey Storm makes landfall in Texas - latest updates

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 14:45:09

Most powerful storm to hit the US since 2005 hits the coast as flooding risk rises. Follow live updates here

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 16:00:16

The storm has become the first major hurricane in 12 years to hit the mainland United States. LOCAL

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Hurricane Harvey Texas cities brace for ’catastrophic flooding’

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 17:00:14

Storm downgraded after landfall but rainfall remains biggest concern, with Houston preparing for possible inundation and Trump commending response

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 17:00:16

The storm has become the first major hurricane in 12 years to hit the mainland United States. LOCAL

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 18:15:11

The storm has become the first major hurricane in 12 years to hit the mainland United States. NATION

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Storm Slams South Texas; Residents Flee

New York Times  26/Aug/2017 19:15:08

Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas late Friday as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm was later downgraded, but forecasters warned that the onslaught was just beginning. As much as three feet of rain could fall in parts of Texas, and the National Hurricane Center said that “catastrophic flooding” was likely in the days ahead.

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Not Over Yet: Hurricane Harvey to Still Dump Rain for Days

NBC News  26/Aug/2017 19:15:10

Hurricane Harvey

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 19:15:12

Amid drizzling rain and pummeling winds, residents across the Texas Gulf Coast began to survey the damage after Hurricane Harvey came ashore Friday night as a powerful Category 4 storm. LOCAL

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 19:30:17

Amid drizzling rain and pummeling winds, residents across the Texas Gulf Coast began to survey the damage after Hurricane Harvey came ashore Friday night as a powerful Category 4 storm. L.A. Now

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Harvey Weakens to Tropical Storm, Will Dump Rain for Days

NBC News  26/Aug/2017 20:15:08

Hurricane Harvey

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Hurricane Harvey Texas cities brace for ’catastrophic flooding’

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 21:45:10

The strongest hurricane to hit US in 13 years kills at least one and batters the Texas coastline before moving inland, bringing fears of disastrous floods

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Hurricane Harvey At least one dead in Texas as storm moves inland

The Guardian  26/Aug/2017 22:00:16

The strongest hurricane to hit US in 13 years kills at least one and batters the Texas coastline before moving inland, bringing fears of disastrous floods

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Harvey’s Wrath: One Dead, a Dozen Injured in Texas Town

NBC News  26/Aug/2017 22:15:08

Hurricane Harvey

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Los Angeles Times  26/Aug/2017 22:15:11

Amid drizzling rain and pummeling winds, residents across the Texas Gulf Coast began to survey the damage after Hurricane Harvey came ashore Friday night as a powerful Category 4 storm. LOCAL

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