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Trump Releases Thousands of Martin Luther King Jr. Files

Historians said they saw little of note in the assassination records that President Trump disclosed despite opposition from most of Dr. King’s family.

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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.

How Did the Number of Missing After Texas Floods Drop So Drastically?

Last week, officials said 97 people were missing in Kerr County. Now, it’s down to three. The drop is substantial, but such wild fluctuations can happen after disasters.

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A memorial for the victims of the floods in Central Texas.

Driver Purposely Plows Car Into Crowd in L.A., Injuring at Least 30, Officials Say

Seven people were in critical condition after the driver veered onto a sidewalk outside a music club, officials said. The driver was booted from the club earlier in the night for being disruptive.

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Police vehicles near the scene in Los Angeles where a driver plowed into a crowd early Saturday.

After the Floods, a Pain So Vast It Makes Texas Feel Small

The Hill Country has a hold on the hearts of many Texans, meaning the suffering caused by the disaster is reaching as far as the region’s appeal.

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Rescuers embrace in grief at a memorial in Kerrville, Texas.

Louisiana Police Chiefs Accused of Fabricating Robberies in Immigrant Visa Scheme

Prosecutors said the chiefs and other officials exploited a program that offers immigrant victims of violent crime a pathway to residency and citizenship.

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Alexander C. Van Hook, the acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, announcing charges against current and former police chiefs at a news conference in Lafayette, La., on Wednesday.

Texas Flooding Shows the Dangers Posed by Hill Country Rivers

The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose.

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The Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Tex. In the region of Texas known as the Hill Country, the rivers that etch an otherwise arid terrain are a defining feature.

Rivers Are the Soul of the Texas Hill Country, and a Source of Heartache

The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose.

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The Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Tex. In the region of Texas known as the Hill Country, the rivers that etch an otherwise arid terrain are a defining feature.
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