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Diamond Miner's Shares Crash as Tanzania Seizes Exports

Shares in a London-listed mining firm fell as much as 24% on Monday after officials in Tanzania prevented it from exporting diamonds from the east African country.

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Republican Sen. Bob Corker Weighs Whether to Retire in 2018

Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, the influential chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee who was once considered for a spot in President Donald Trump's Cabinet, is weighing whether to call it quits next year.

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Congress Week Ahead: Disaster Relief, Defense Spending Bill

Lawmakers scrambled out of Washington last week ahead of Hurricane Irma's landfall in Florida -- but not before passing billions in emergency funding for FEMA to help the agency respond to Irma and Hurricane Harvey, which struck Texas and Louisiana last month.

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The Next DACA? Trump Administration Turns to Another Class of Immigrants

As the nation's immigrant community grapples with President Donald Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a similar move could be looming for hundreds of thousands of other undocumented immigrants who have been permitted to build lives in the United States, in some cases for decades.

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Equifax Hack: What's The Worst That Can Happen?

If you're not worried about the Equifax hack, you should be. The hackers made off with the most crucial tools that identity thieves need to impersonate you. The worst-case scenario is a very real threat to millions of Americans.

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Millions Waking Up Without Power as Hurricane Irma Belts Florida

Millions of people from coast to coast in Florida are waking up without power Monday as Hurricane Irma rumbles north, spurring slashing gusts of wind, pounding rain and perilous storm surge.

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Ramping Up the West Bank's Skateboard Scene

A small zoo in the Palestinian territories is an unlikely place to find a budding community of skateboarders. But dozens of youngsters rolled up to a wooden ramp in Qalqilya Zoo last month -- not far from enclosures containing lions, peacocks and monkeys -- to learn the tricks of the skater trade.

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Tuscany: Heavy Rains, Flash Floods Leave 6 Dead

At least six people have been killed and two are still missing after heavy rainstorms triggered severe flooding in Italy's Tuscany region over the weekend.

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Your CNN MoneyStream Daily Brief

Welcome to your daily brief. Catch up on today's top headlines in two minutes: Hurricane Irma is down to Category 1

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5 Things for September 10: Hurricane Irma Special Edition

rma slammed into Florida this morning, threatening to devastate much of the state. We'll bring you the latest developments in our live blog (Click here).

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President Donald J. Trump Amends Texas Disaster Declaration

President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Texas by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Harvey. Under the President’s major disaster declaration issued for the State of Texas on August 25, 2017,

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Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Statement on Trump Administration’s Decision to End the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program

The following statement is issued on behalf of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in response to the Trump administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:

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“Soul Survivor: A Biography of Al Green” by Jimmy McDonough

Difficult. We all know someone like that, who could charitably be called a challenge. Someone who swims against the current, who rubs people the wrong way, who makes you growly. In the new book “Soul Survivor: A Biography of Al Green” by Jimmy McDonough, ruffled feathers can come from surprising places.

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FEMA Grants Governor Abbott's Request For Community Disaster Loans For Texas Cities Affected By Harvey

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today granted Governor Abbott's request for Community Disaster Loan assistance for Texas localities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Texas cities currently recovering from the storm can now receive funding to help maintain their operating budgets and continue their full operations while also focusing on rebuilding their communities

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Houston Health Department Urges Health Precautions to Citizens Affected By Harvey

The Houston Health Department urges people take health precautions when dealing with impacts of Hurricane Harvey. People 7 years of age and older with puncture wounds or cuts that were exposed to Harvey floodwaters may be at risk for contracting tetanus. They will need a tetanus shot if they have not had one in the past 10 years.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Defends The Rights Of “Internally Displaced Persons” Following Catastrophic Storms

Jackson Lee: “We must establish a level of care and concern that flows from policy for persons who are facing catastrophic life-altering events.”

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We Must Help Our Friends In Mexico

Jackson Lee: “To all of those whose lives have been impacted, I offer my deepest and most sincere prayers. Mexico needs our help now more than ever, and I urge the international community to respond.”

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Texas Native Jamie Foxx Announces Sept. 12 Telethon for Hurricane Harvey

According to Entertainment Tonight, Texas native Jamie Foxx announced on Instagram that there will be a telethon on Sept. 12 to raise money for those in need from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

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Charmillionaire Starts Robin’s Heart Foundation, Partnership with Mattress Mack to Aid Harvey Relief Efforts

Houston rapper Chamillionaire dropped two major announcements Tuesday morning as he continues to help Texas get back on its feet following the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

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Texas Representative Jarvis Johnson Purchases Donations for Hurricane Harvey Survivors Thanks to Donation From Kelly Rowland

Actress, singer (former member of one of the most successful girl groups in the country- Destiny's Child ) and Houston native- Kelly Rowland and her team, reached out directly to Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson to donate money (an undisclosed amount) to purchase items needed by her fellow Houstonians who are in need of supplies, clothing, etc. to prepare for back- to-school,