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Despite a letup in rain, flooding and rescues continue apace in Houston. Meanwhile, tropical storm Harvey is moving east, with conditions getting worse in Port Arthur, Texas, and southwest Louisiana.

A Pentagon spokesperson said the larger number comes from counting troops on temporary assignment, who were not previously included in the total. The change is intended to improve "transparency."

Congress is widely expected to approve billions in aid for flood-stricken areas, but it may take awhile to arrive.

Commercial fishermen are putting off their own livelihoods to catch the farmed Atlantic salmon that broke out of their net pen in Washington state. One fisherman describes the "carnival atmosphere."

Thousands are being displaced by new dam construction. "I cannot leave my ancestors here," says a woman whose village will be submerged by the dam. "If I abandon them, I won't know who I am."

Emo has its survivors, but few can command attention the way Brand New has in eight years without an album. The band's surprise return with Science Fiction comes, characteristically, on its own terms.

Pastor A.R. Bernard of the Christian Cultural Center and Rabbi Jonah Pesner of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism discuss their reactions to President Trump's Charlottesville comments.

A new collection at the National Museum of African American History features recent, lesser-known photos alongside well-known images to demonstrate the historical significance of everyday moments.

Floyd Mayweather cemented his place as a boxing great with a career 50th straight win over mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor on Saturday. Mayweather was widely expected to win.

Miscarriage, while widely experienced, is not often discussed in public. Researchers have turned to social media to see what people are saying about the topic and how much they're choosing to share.