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Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.
A wildfire that reached Marseille is pushed back but not extinguished

A wildfire that reached Marseille is pushed back but not extinguished

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — A wildfire that reached France's second-largest city and left around 300 people injured was stabilized but not yet extinguished Wednesday, authorities said.
3 missing, house swept away as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico

3 missing, house swept away as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — At least three people were missing in a mountain village in southern New Mexico that is a popular summer retreat after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding Tuesday that was so intense an entire house was swept downstream.
Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show

Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show

HUNT, Texas (AP) — Texas inspectors signed off on Camp Mystic’s emergency planning just two days before catastrophic flooding killed more than two dozen people at the all-girls Christian summer camp, most of them children.
Volunteers flock to help search efforts after Texas floods even as officials warn them away

Volunteers flock to help search efforts after Texas floods even as officials warn them away

CENTER POINT, Texas (AP) — Justin Rubio awoke in the wee hours to an alert on his phone, thunder, sirens and the thud of helicopter blades — the beginning of one of the largest rescue operations in Texas history.
Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

As deaths from catastrophic Texas flooding surpassed 100 on Monday, local officials in one of the hardest-hit counties have still revealed little about what, if any, actions they took to safeguard residents, tourists and visitors in an area known as
Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

VANCOUVER — Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died.
Marseille airport suspends flights due to wildfire as public warned to stay at home

Marseille airport suspends flights due to wildfire as public warned to stay at home

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — A wildfire spurred by hot summer winds reached France's second-largest city Tuesday, grounding all flights to and from Marseille , injuring at least nine people and forcing many residents to evacuate or barricade themselves i
Faith-based camps like those hit by Texas floods are rite of passage for many. They're now grieving

Faith-based camps like those hit by Texas floods are rite of passage for many. They're now grieving

Texas’ catastrophic flooding hit faith-based summer camps especially hard, and the heartbreak is sweeping across the country where similar camps mark a rite of passage and a crucial faith experience for millions of children and teens.
What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people

What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend and left scores still missing, including girls attending a summer camp.