More than one million people have been displaced because of Hurricane Harvey. Some residents are now returning home, but others could continue to face even more flooding. In parts of Houston that have dried out, the smell of mold and mildew is overwhelming. Michelle Miller reports. Source
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9/1/17: CBSN Evening News
Major fire at Texas chemical plant; job growth slows in August Source
President Trump pushes tax overhaul
President Trump pushed for a tax overhaul at an appearance in Missouri, but didn’t give many details about his plan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to break down the president’s latest speech, and whether we can expect to see Mr. Trump visit Texas again this week. Source
CBS Evening News, May 4, 2021
Biden aims for 70% of American adults to have at least one COVID shot by July 4; Woman receives extraordinary gift from stranger after cancer diagnosis Source
What it will take to make Houston habitable again
Joe Martens, former commissioner of New York’s department of environmental conservation, discusses the cleanup efforts that will be required for parts of Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Source
Neighbors help save stranded dog near Houston
Bandit the dog had some help from his brave neighbors. They put themselves at risk to save the pooch from dangerous floodwaters in Texas. Source
Arkema executive on fire at chemical plant
CBS News correspondent David Begnaud interviewed Arkema executive Richard Rennard immediately following a press conference on a fire at a chemical plant in Crosby, Texas. Rennard explained the situation at the plant, where a trailer caught fire early Thursday. Source
Growing alarm over North Korea missile tests
The U.N. is holding an emergency meeting after North Korea launched a missile over Japan. DJ Peterson, president of Longview Global Advisors, spoke with CBSN about the growing threat. Source
Hurricane Harvey victims report unfair price gouging
Flood victims in Houston and surrounding areas say stores are unfairly raising prices for food, water and other essentials in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Meg Oliver reports from Houston. Source
Houston shelters overcrowded
Shelters for those displaced by Hurricane Harvey have filled up and are now overcrowded, leaving some without a bed to sleep in. Store owner Jim McIngvale spoke to CBSN about how he opened his store to help house some of the victims of the hurricane. Source