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Hurricane Harvey wreaks historic devastation: By the numbers
The remnants of Hurricane Harvey continued to dump rain on several southern states nearly a week after making landfall in Texas as the most powerful storm to hit the mainland in over a decade.Harvey's torrential rain, devastating winds and widespread flooding have so far cost at least 32 lives, driven over one million people to evacuate their homes in Texas and caused extensive destruction that will likely make it one of the costliest storms in U.S. history. ...
Good Morning AmericaTrump administration plans on making 90 percent cut to Obamacare ad budget
In 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services spent $100 million on Obamacare advertising and outreach, but for this year’s open enrollment period, CMS plans on spending $10 million. Navigator programs in this upcoming enrollment period will only receive funding based on their performance during the previous enrollment period. If a Navigator program, for example, only reached 70 percent of its enrollment goal, they will only receive 70 percent of the previous year’s funding in the next enrollment period.
Good Morning AmericaKanye West's touring company countersued by insurers
Syndicates of the insurance company Lloyd's of London and another major insurer responded to a lawsuit filed by Kanye West's touring company, alleging that West's team has not provided enough information for them to investigate his claims. Earlier this month, West's company, Very Good Touring Inc., filed an almost $10 million lawsuit against a group of insurers, claiming breach of contract and breach of good faith for not paying out a claim after the rapper canceled his 2016 Saint Pablo tour because of a health issue. In the countersuit, obtained by ABC News, the insurers cited contract language indicating that policies do not cover loss due to undisclosed pre-existing conditions or "the possession or use of illegal drugs," among other things.
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White House says Trump will donate $1 million to hurricane aid
President Donald Trump plans to donate $1 million to aid efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Thursday. "I'm happy to tell you that he … would like to join in the efforts that a lot of the people that we've seen across this country do and he's pledging $1 million of personal money to the fund," said Sanders, who then told reporters at the briefing room that Trump was interested in their suggestions on where to direct the donation. Former press secretary Sean Spicer made a similar statement in March in response to questions about where Trump would be donating his $400,000 salary after the president originally pledged not to receive compensation.
Good Morning AmericaHigh school freshman has hilarious meltdown on 1st day of school
It's why a video of John Horn High School freshman J’ia Gladney having a hilarious meltdown in her school's parking lot on Monday has gone viral on Facebook with more than 6 million views. Gladney's mother Crystal Alexander told ABC News she wasn't worried about her "theatrical" daughter because this is a typical scene in her Mesquite, Texas household. Gladney told ABC News she became anxious after riding past her old middle school.
Good Morning AmericaCaptain America's comeback: What this means for future of Marvel Comics
After more than a year fighting for Hydra, the Captain America comic book fans know and love is back. In "Secret Empire" issue 10, out this week, Captain America was forced to face his classic self, and in a showdown of good versus evil, good prevailed hands down. The details of how this happened are tricky and involve a Cosmic Cube that can bend reality, but the old Steve Rogers defeated the altered Hydra leader, who had turned his back on his allies and killed heroes and innocent people in his quest for ultimate power.
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Texas chemical plant braces for explosions, fires after Hurricane Harvey as 'noxious' smoke rises
The Houston area is on edge over uncertainty about a nearby chemical plant compromised by Hurricane Harvey's disastrous flooding, as a company official today declined to say definitively that the smoke emanating from burning substances on the site is nontoxic. Authorities first notified Arkema Inc., which runs the plant, at around 2 a.m. CT today about a pair of apparent explosions heard and plumes of black smoke seen rising from the facility in Crosby, Texas, which produces organic peroxides used in a variety of products, including construction material. At a news conference later this morning, Arkema executive Richard Rennard said the smoke and loud "popping" noises came from one of nine containers on site holding liquid organic peroxides that must remain cold, or the chemicals will become unstable and will start to break down as they warm up.
Good Morning America'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco is 'open' to a future with her boyfriend
Kaley Cuoco is riding high with her boyfriend, Karl Cook."The Big Bang Theory" star said she's "open" to marriage when it comes to her relationship with the professional equestrian."I don’t know what the path is going to take," she told People magazine. "But I’m very happy right now."Cuoco, 31, and Cook, 26, began dating more than a year ago. The relationship blossomed after her very public split from ex-husband Ryan Sweeting in 2015 after just 21 months of marriage. The two finalized their divorce last year. ...
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What awaits Hurricane Harvey evacuees after they leave shelters
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey's devastating path through southeastern Texas, FEMA Administrator Brock Long said his agency is operating more than 200 shelters and housing more than 32,000 people in the state. Long -- who said the agency's mission at this time is taking care of people and restoring hope -- said officials will start trying to move displaced people from shelters into local hotels. More than 1,800 flood survivors have already been placed in hotels or motels by FEMA, he said.
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Force Friday: Check out 6 new toys from 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
On the eve of Force Friday II, Ginger Zee unveiled six brand new "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" toys on "Good Morning America" Thursday.Included in the new lot are an app-enabled R2-D2 from Sphero, a droid inventor kit, three new battle drones, Force Link figurines and a Lego BB-8.Read: Mark Hamill on Luke Skywalker's return, losing Carrie FisherRelated: 'Star Wars' unveils fan experience in countdown to Force Friday IIThe R2-D2 interacts with the movie if you are watching it at home, and the new drones come in both Resistance and First Order designs. ...
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Leonardo DiCaprio donates $1 million to Hurricane Harvey victims
Leonardo DiCaprio, Fall Out Boy and Miley Cyrus are the latest stars to pitch in to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. DiCaprio donated $1 million to the United Way's Harvey Recovery Fund, the organization announced Wednesday night. The Oscar winner has previously donated to disaster relief efforts and victim funds, including after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2010 Haiti earthquake and Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Good Morning AmericaUS and allies display military might in direct response to North Korean missile test
Days after North Korea launched a missile over the Japanese island of Hokkaido, U.S. fighter jets and bombers conducted a show of force alongside Japanese and South Korean allies, according to the U.S. military. U.S. Marine Corps F-35B fighter jets based in Japan joined Air Force B-1B bombers from Guam on Wednesday for the first time, flying over parts of South Korea and practicing attack capabilities with South Korean aircraft. The U.S. and South Korean planes released live weapons at the Pilsung training area, a bombing range in South Korea.
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Spider-Man cheers up children affected by Hurricane Harvey
One superhero made sure the youngest survivors of Hurricane Harvey weren’t forgotten. An unidentified man dressed up as Spider-Man handed out toys and stickers to kids in Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center on Tuesday. More than 10,000 evacuees were seeking shelter in the convention center as of Tuesday afternoon.
Good Morning AmericaKim Kardashian West: North would be 'better' president than Trump
Kim Kardashian West is no fan of Donald Trump. Breaking from her tradition of not talking politics, the reality star opened up to the September issue of Harper's Bazaar Arabia about her feelings on Trump. "Sometimes I feel like I want to speak out more about political issues," the E! reality star, 36, said.
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Lighting strike sparked massive wildfire closing road to Burning Man festival
A lightning strike Sunday caused a massive fire that forced officials to close the main artery between Reno, Nevada, and the Burning Man festival for several hours before reopening it this morning. "The wildfire came up on the side of the road and there was a lot of smoke and wind and they were getting really close to the roadway and it was too dangerous for our drivers," State Trooper Dan Gordon of the Nevada Highway Patrol-Northern Command West said yesterday. The wildfire, dubbed the Tohakum 2 Fire, charred around 30,000 acres and was one of five lightning strike fires that the Gerlach Fire Department and national incident management teams were still battling today.
