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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder asks President Obama to declare both an emergency and an expedited major disaster in the county where the city of Flint has been dealing with the fallout from lead-contaminated drinking water. Jillian Kitchener reports.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder replenishes his supply of tap water from Flint, in hopes of reassuring residents that the water is no longer contaminated with harmful chemicals. Diane Hodges reports.
Residents of Flint protested Michigan governor's annual address and demanded he be accountable for the deplorable drinking water in the city of Flint that saved the government money.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder apologizes for the contaminated drinking water crisis in the city of Flint during his State of the State address and says, "I'm sorry, and I will fix it." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Rescuers from the Pakistan navy help residents in Dadu evacuate from their flooded homes, as large parts of southern Pakistan remain under water. More than 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected by the flooding, brought on by record monsoon rains amplified by climate change. The floods have caused at least 1,300 deaths and washed away homes, businesses, roads and bridges. IMAGES
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has been criminally charged with willful neglect of duty. The charges come in connection with the Flint water crisis. Former Michigan health director Nick Lyons is another official also expected to face charges. The Flint water crisis started in 2014, when the city decided to switch to a new water supply to save costs. Business Insider reports the water supply the city moved to use, however, was contaminated with lead and other toxins.
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