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Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference in Sutherland Springs, Texas, November 5, 2017. (AFP/SUZANNE CORDEIRO)
November 7, 2017, 9:34 pm
Texas governor says church shooting not as bad as Hitler
Greg Abbott urges putting massacre in context, points to ‘evil’ permeating the world throughout history, going all the way back to biblical times
By JTA
The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs following a deadly mass shooting, November 5, 2017. (AFP/SUZANNE CORDEIRO)
November 6, 2017, 8:58 am
US mourning after gunman kills 26 at Texas church service
Trump orders flags at White House, federal buildings lowered to half-staff; Texas governor warns death toll could still rise
By Suzanne Cordeiro
Strong winds batter seaside houses before the approaching Hurricane Harvey in Corpus Christi, Texas on August 25, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON)
August 26, 2017, 7:29 am
Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas
President Trump declares ‘major disaster’ zone to speed up federal aid to millions in path of major storm
By Mark RALSTON and Katie Schubauer
The chips and other bagged foods section of a Walmart store is almost empty as people prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP)
August 26, 2017, 12:55 am
‘Disaster’ looms as Hurricane Harvey barrels towards Texas
Arrival of storm will likely be major test for President Donald Trump, who White House says will head to affected region early next week
By AFP
Cody Munds, Lee Martin and John Pezzi (L-R) fill sandbags as people prepare for approaching Hurricane Harvey on August 25, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP)
August 25, 2017, 8:41 pm
Harvey strengthens to Category 2 as it crawls toward Texas
Authorities warn this could be the fiercest hurricane to hit the US in nearly a dozen years; forecasters label it a ‘life-threatening’ system
By MICHAEL GRACZYK
Bystanders stand near police barricades following sniper attacks in Dallas, Texas on July 7, 2016 that killed five cops during a protest late Thursday against police brutality. (AFP Photo/Laura Buckman)
July 9, 2016, 2:28 am
Dallas police shooting: What we know
Attack revives debate over lethal use of force by security forces, and problems of alleged racial bias, especially towards African-Americans
By AFP
Dallas Police Chief David Brown talks to the media on Friday, July 8, 2016, a day after five police officers were shot dead during a protest in the city. (screen capture: Twitter)
July 8, 2016, 5:22 pm
Dallas police: Shooting suspect said he ‘wanted to kill white cops’
Gunman who shot dead 5 police officers named as 25-year-old Micah Johnson; Obama orders flags to half-mast to honor victims
By Agencies
US President Barack Obama speaks on the shooting in Dallas, Texas, on the sidelines of the NATO Summit at a hotel in Warsaw, Poland, on July 8, 2016. (AFP/Mandel Ngan)
July 8, 2016, 1:07 pm
Obama ‘horrified’ by ‘vicious’ attack on police in Dallas
Five policemen killed and six others injured; 3 suspects in custody, a fourth dies after standoff with officers
By Agencies and TOI staff
In this Feb. 5, 2015 file photo, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
June 7, 2016, 3:50 am
Florida AG asked Trump for donation before nixing fraud case
More than 60 people had turned to Florida attorney general’s office for help against Trump U and affiliates
By Jeff Horwitz, Gary Fineout and Michael Biesecker
President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference with Philippines' President Benigno Aquino III in Manila, Philippines, November 18, 2015, (AP/Susan Walsh)
November 27, 2015, 8:40 am
Obama admin says states lack authority to block refugees
Office of Refugee Resettlement tells governors it’s illegal to bar refugee resettlement based on country of origin
By Matthew Daly
A police officer patrolling the Times Square subway stop in New York City the day after a series of terrorist attacks in Paris, on November 14, 2015. (Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images via JTA)
November 18, 2015, 3:58 am
Intel changes, public awareness needed to prevent Paris-like attack in US
American Jewish groups call for greater focus on security, but urge US leaders not to turn their backs on Middle East refugees
By Ron Kampeas
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