Rising floodwaters trap hundreds stranded in wake of Harvey - WTOP Weekend Headlines - Sunday, August 27, 2017

Throughout the region between Corpus Christi and Houston — where rescue efforts increased as water levels rose to dangerous levels — many people feared the numbers of dead and injured were only beginning. Authorities did not know the full scope of damage because weather conditions prevented emergency crews from getting into the hardest-hit places. See photos. [Logo](#) WEEKEND HEADLINES - August 27, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Rising floodwaters trap hundreds stranded in wake of Harvey]( Throughout the region between Corpus Christi and Houston — where rescue efforts increased as water levels rose to dangerous levels — many people feared the numbers of dead and injured were only beginning. Authorities did not know the full scope of damage because weather conditions prevented emergency crews from getting into the hardest-hit places. See photos. 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[mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Historic B&B near Md. coast on market for $595K]( Chanceford Hall, built in 1793, has ties to the War of 1812 and recently underwent an extensive renovation. It’s now on the market for $595,000. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Coalition to march against white supremacy from Charlottesville to DC]( A multi-racial coalition of faith, student and community activists plans to march from Charlottesville, Virginia, to the nation’s capital. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [300 men needed in Prince George’s Co. to welcome students back to school]( A Maryland lawmaker is asking 300 men in the Prince George’s community to volunteer on “Dap Day” to welcome students back to school on Sept. 6. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Fairfax Co. Police recover body from Burke Lake]( After an hours long search, Fairfax County officials found the body of a man who was missing after his canoe overturned in Burke Lake on Friday. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Trump’s pardon of Arpaio sparks criticism, some support]( President Donald Trump’s pardon of controversial former Sheriff Joe Arpaio drew widespread criticism as well as some support. Here’s a look at some reactions to the pardon. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Apple cider vinegar not a ‘magical elixir,’ expert says]( Despite the hype in the health and wellness community surrounding apple cider vinegar, a nutrition expert says most of its alleged medical benefits have not been proven. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Scammers claim to be Va. State Police, threaten arrest in new con]( Scammers claiming to be the Virginia State Police are targeting Northern Virginia residents and state troopers have advice for consumers to protect themselves. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Fairfax man charged with attempted murder in Md. road rage shooting]( A Fairfax man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after police say he shot at another motorist while they were driving on a Maryland highway earlier this week. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Threatened loons in New Hampshire show slight improvement]( The aquatic bird known for its eerie call is still threatened in the state, particularly at Squam Lake, where just a single chick hatched this year, preliminary numbers show. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [IG: DHS rollout of human resources IT system 'textbook definition of waste']( DHS' migration to a unified workforce training and performance management system doesn't meet the agency's operational standards. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Little Falls Library reopens in Montgomery County]( Local officials in Montgomery County are celebrating the reopening of a renovated library in Bethesda. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Birthplace of free speech braces for possible fight]( Protesters opposing a right-wing gathering in San Francisco claimed victory Saturday when the event was canceled. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Thousands in Barcelona march shouting “I’m not afraid!”]( Thousands of people are expected to flood the streets of Barcelona to reject violence after Spain’s deadliest in more than a decade. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [A look at the District’s screwy road signs]( Highway signs are supposed to help, but in the District, some signs are having the opposite effect. See the signs around the District that may have drivers — and even pedestrians — scratching their heads. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Metro shutdowns disrupt weekend rides]( A pair of Metro shutdowns on the Blue, Silver, Orange and Red lines will affect riders until Sunday. 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