U.S. urges strong U.N. response to North Korea, Texas residents still stranded, and when is it OK to play hooky with your children.

Laura Kelly from the Washington Times breaks down how Harvey leaves massive public health problems in its wake.

Chemical plant outside Houston explodes, a look at Thursday morning in Houston, and Gloria Gaynor rewrites hit song to support storm victims.

Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) discuses how Congress might help Harvey ravaged Texas.

Jonathan Erdman from the Weather Channel has a look at whats in store for Texas after Harvey.

Houston crippled by catastrophic flood, Texas comes together to help Harvey victims, and what the Amazon-Whole Foods deal means for shoppers.

As Hurricane Harvey barrels toward Texas, here's what to expect with The Weather Channel's Jonathan Erdman.

A warning for Houston, Cliff Saunders from KTRH says the city should prepare for the pending hurricane.

Washington honors nation's war dead with tears, prayers and parades, Texas Lawmaker Threatens to Shoot Colleague after reporting protesters to ICE, and the worst sunscreens to use on your kids.

Emmanuel Macron wins French Presidency, Texas governor signs bill targeting sanctuary cities, and 40% of Americans spend up to half of their income servicing debt.

Democrats are hoping for wins in Texas in 2018. Kyle Trygstad from National Journal has the story.

Crashing oil prices are hitting more boomtowns around the county. Rick Jervis from USA Today has the latest.

Russell Berman from The Atlantic explains the divergent gun laws currently in U.S. states.

Was anything handled correctly in McKinney, Texas? Dr. Christopher Chapman, Director of Criminal Justice at CUNY explains.