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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet first responders in Kerrville.

‘Hell of a situation, isn’t it?’: Trump visits flood sites

THE NEW YORK TIMES: President Donald Trump and Melania Trump have travelled to an area of Texas devastated by last weekend’s extreme flash flooding, which left more than 120 people dead. 

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The US military has seen a potentially broader vulnerability with drone capabilities continuing to skyrocket.

As drone warfare evolves, Pentagon sees its vulnerabilities

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In recent months, the US military has seen a potentially broader vulnerability, as both Israel and Ukraine attacked adversaries with drones smuggled deep behind enemy lines.

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Scott Towery, manager of the River Inn, and his wife Connie helped people to evacuate from the floods in Hunt, Texas.

Survivors reveal their dramatic escape from Texas floods

Had the Texas floods happened 12 hours before or after, when the light of day would have allowed people to see what was happening before it was too late, there would likely have been far fewer fatalities.

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Rick Springfield and US Today hosts Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Jill Martin enjoy a laugh.

Aussie rock legend’s worldwide smash hit mangled by US hosts

He had a song so big that everyone knows the lines. Well, almost everyone ...

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Travis Decker is on the run from police who are hunting him over the gruesome deaths of daughters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5.

Tourists aid search for dad who ‘killed’ his three daughters

There’s hope that an influx of hikers and campers during the busy summer season in the Cascades will increase the chances of spotting the accused killer.

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A man well known for his community focus had his own life savings thrown out of a helicopter, raining down on the attendees of his own funeral.

Dead man’s life savings thrown from helicopter

WATCH: A man well known for his community spirit had his own life savings thrown out of a helicopter, raining down on his favourite neighbourhood.

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Police  collect remains of a Russian explosive device on the road after a Russian drones and missiles attack on Thursday in Kyiv.

New peace solution flagged after Ukrainian spy shot in Kyiv

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US top diplomat Marco Rubio held ‘frank’ talks on the Ukraine war, both sides said.

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Economists warn that Trump’s changes to the economy may potentially position the United States to be less competitive on the global stage.

Trump says he’s making America more competitive, but is he?

Economists and industry experts warn that Trump’s sweeping changes to the economy and the country may potentially position the United States to be less competitive on the global stage.

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UFC fighter Ben Askren died four times in the past month.

Tough-nut UFC fighter dies FOUR TIMES in just a MONTH

The ex-champion has revealed in an emotional video his relief at making ‘it out to the other side’.

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More than 170 people are still missing after deadly flooding across Texas.

Desperate search continues for at least 170 missing in floods

As the death toll from the Texas floods approaches 120, rescue teams are searching for the more than 170 people still unaccounted for.

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A lawyer for a doctor who looked after Joe Biden says the physician has to protect patient privacy. (AP PHOTO)

Biden's ex-doctor refuses to answer US Congress queries

Kevin O'Connor, former US president Joe Biden's doctor, has not answered questions during a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee.

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United States President Donald  Trump announces the proposes tariffs at Cabinet meeting.

Why Australian industries can survive double dose of Don

Donald Trump set sirens blaring in the biotech industry, but a thorough examination has executives believing the industry remains in rude health.

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Orange County DA has spoken about the horrendous abuse the child suffered at the hands of his parents.

Baby ‘brain damaged’ after parents leave him in sauna

A baby boy’s parents who describe themselves as ‘vegan mucus-free fruitarians’ have been found guilty of child abuse after he suffered brain damage from scorching saunas and ice baths. 

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Three people are facing long prison terms after a 6yo boy was restrained with handcuffs and attacked by a pitbull. Pictured: Angelina Williams, Robert Michalski Jr and Taylor Marvin-Brown.

Mum jailed for handcuffing 6yo used as ‘chew toy’ by pitbull

A mother has been jailed after she handcuffed her young son and allowed a pitbull to treat him like a ‘chew toy’ during a horrific attack. 

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Ruidoso Flooding: House swept away.

WATCH: Home swept away as US flood crisis worsens

A home was seen crashing through trees after being swept downriver in New Mexico’s flood emergency, just one of many scenes of destruction in fire-ravaged Ruidoso.

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