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48 dead in Texas flooding as Gov. Greg Abbott expands state's disaster declaration

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48 dead in Texas flooding as Gov. Greg Abbott expands state's disaster declaration

A look at the destruction at Camp Mystic; 27 kids remain missing

4 dead in Travis County, 13 people reported missing
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The death toll in Travis County has risen to four, according to the county's public information office.
Second reunification center opens in Kerrville
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A second reunification center has been opened in the city of Kerrville, this one specifically for people looking for information on missing loved ones unrelated to those who were at Camp Mystic.

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Expanded Texas disaster declaration includes 6 more counties

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Drone video shows deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas

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Camp Mystic, the century-old girls Christian summer camp deluged by the Texas flood

Vaccinations rise when states button up religious loopholes

The push to remove religious exemptions for vaccines is meant to drive up vaccination rates. It's working.

Vaccinations rise when states button up religious loopholes

The push to remove religious exemptions for vaccines is meant to drive up vaccination rates. It's working.

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Tesla robotaxi incidents spark confusion and concerns in Austin

A string of viral videos showing apparent mishaps has caused concern about the vehicles and their safety.

Tesla robotaxi incidents spark confusion and concerns in Austin

A string of viral videos showing apparent mishaps has caused concern about the vehicles and their safety.

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Thom Tillis' exit shakes up the battle for the Senate as key races take shape

All eyes are on Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law, in the battle for the vacancy in her home state of North Carolina.

Thom Tillis' exit shakes up the battle for the Senate as key races take shape

All eyes are on Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law, in the battle for the vacancy in her home state of North Carolina.

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Julian McMahon, star of 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Fantastic Four,' dies at 56

The actor, who also appeared on "Charmed," died of cancer, his wife said in a statement.

Julian McMahon, star of 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Fantastic Four,' dies at 56

The actor, who also appeared on "Charmed," died of cancer, his wife said in a statement.

'Nip/Tuck' star Julian McMahon dies at 56

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Inside prison walls, here's how a book program is changing lives

Accessing reading material in prisons is hard, but "Freedom Reads" goes beyond books, creating libraries made by former prisoners.

Inside prison walls, here's how a book program is changing lives

Accessing reading material in prisons is hard, but "Freedom Reads" goes beyond books, creating libraries made by former prisoners.

Reginald Betts of Freedom Reads at the National Building Museum on March 03, 2022 in Washington, DC.

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81+ best 4th of July deals to shop before they're gone

Now is your chance to buy patio furniture, outdoor gear and summer clothing at notable discounts for the season.

81+ best 4th of July deals to shop before they're gone

Now is your chance to buy patio furniture, outdoor gear and summer clothing at notable discounts for the season.

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