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The event, which will be hosted by Texas India (TI) Forum on September 22, "is an attempt to bring together tens of thousands of people to encourage and explore common interests and an expanded partnership between the United States and India's fast-growing economy,'' as per a statement by the organisers.

Houston gears up to welcome PM Modi

I have just got my VIP pass for the ‘Howdy Modi’ summit on Sunday, September 22. By the time this column appears, I should be heading for Houston, Texas. The venue is the massive NRG stadium, which can accommodate 50,000 people. But there aren’t any seats available. The free event is already a sell-out, with over 50,000 registered attendees. To say the least, the occasion is likely to be momentous and memorable, especially with United States President Donald Trump confirming his participation.

As it happened, I was in Houston just last week, as a speaker at the JLF Houston literature festival. The Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who inaugurated it, was gracious enough publicly to acknowledge that we were in college together. Indian Consul General in Houston, Dr Anupam Ray, played a crucial role not only in getting the JLF to Houston, but proposing Modi’s visit to the energy capital of North America. By Friday, September 13, rumours were rife that US President Donald Trump would also show up at the summit, sharing the dais with Modi. After a couple of days’ suspense, an official communique from the White House confirmed the news. The atmosphere at the Indian Consulate was electric, with scores of top foreign service diplomats, led by S. Jaishankar, our external affairs minister, expected in Houston. In addition, Indian American community leaders, the real organisers and hosts, were working day and night to manage the mega logistics. Tying up loose ends and coordinating the efforts from India was BJP’s foreign affairs and overseas outreach head, Vijay Chauthaiwale.

Just think: when was the last time that a serving US president was a guest in his own country at a function honouring a foreign head of state? Never. At least not in my living memory. But this time it is happening, almost as if to confirm ‘Modi hai to mumkin hain.’ Modi makes it possible, to put it ‘modistly.’ The ‘Howdy Modi’ event on September 22 is already a triumph of diplomacy, foreign policy, publicity, and organisational ability. There are billboards all over with huge blow-ups of the Indian Prime Minister looking down benignly upon curious Texans. With a median income of $100,000, Indians Americans are a wealthy and influential minority in this country. They have, however, traditionally voted and supported the Democratic party. President Donald Trump, by attending the meeting with Modi, will want to change that. Why would he miss the chance to address a rally of this size, with a rich, niche clientele, handed to him on a platter?

PM Modi and Trump met less than a month back, on August 26 at the tony French seaside, Biarritz, on the sidelines of the G7 summit. There was much hand, if not back, slapping, widely televised and lapped up by audiences across the world. What is more, Modi got Trump to backtrack on Kashmir, where the latter had gratuitously offered to mediate, if not intervene. Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s move to blackmail world leaders into focussing on Kashmir by threatening nuclear war backfired miserably. The Ministry of External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, had its counter-strategy in place, as was evident at the United Nations Human Rights Commission on September 9 and 10.

What, then, can we expect out of the Modi-Trump pageant at Houston? Some hugs and hand-shakes without a doubt. Also a couple of major, even dramatic, announcements. But just the visual impact of the leaders of the world’s two greatest democracies tag teaming up in front of a gigantic audience is sure to send a powerful message across the globe. It will also underscore India’s arrival on the world stage as well as the power of the Indian diaspora in the US.

Trade wars and tariff disputes between India and the US are likely to be overshadowed if not forgotten. Sticky issues such as immigration, green cards, and H1B visa may be eased up a bit. India’s support, even sending peace-keeping troops to Afghanistan, cannot be ruled out in return for US backing us on Kashmir. Whatever actually transpires, what the “sharper edges” in Indo-US relations, as Jaishankar called them, are likely to be softened somewhat. Indeed, optics aside, the prospects of a strategic and economic alliance between the US and India seem bright.

As to PM Modi, he is on a roll in the US, a country which once denied him a visa. After the summit, he is to address the United Nations General Assembly on September 27. He last spoke here after his 2014 victory. Modi will also receive an award for this Swachh Bharat campaign from the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation.&nbsp;

(This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the <a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-united-states-chants-howdy-modi-mantra-2791266">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL) &nbsp;

I have just got my VIP pass for the ‘Howdy Modi’ summit on Sunday, September 22. By the time this column appears, I should be heading for Houston, Texas. The venue is the massive NRG stadium, which can accommodate 50,000 people.

I have just got my VIP pass for the ‘Howdy Modi’ summit on Sunday, September 22. By the time this column appears, I should be heading for Houston, Texas. The venue is the massive NRG stadium, which can accommodate 50,000 people. But there aren’t any seats available. The free event is already a sell-out, with over 50,000 registered attendees. To say the least, the occasion is likely to be momentous and memorable, especially with United States President Donald Trump confirming his participation. As it happened, I was in Houston just last week, as a speaker at the JLF Houston literature festival. The Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who inaugurated it, was gracious enough publicly to acknowledge that we were in college together. Indian Consul General in Houston, Dr Anupam Ray, played a crucial role not only in getting the JLF to Houston, but proposing Modi’s visit to the energy capital of North America. By Friday, September 13, rumours were rife that US President Donald Trump would also show up at the summit, sharing the dais with Modi. After a couple of days’ suspense, an official communique from the White House confirmed the news. The atmosphere at the Indian Consulate was electric, with scores of top foreign service diplomats, led by S. Jaishankar, our external affairs minister, expected in Houston. In addition, Indian American community leaders, the real organisers and hosts, were working day and night to manage the mega logistics. Tying up loose ends and coordinating the efforts from India was BJP’s foreign affairs and overseas outreach head, Vijay Chauthaiwale. Just think: when was the last time that a serving US president was a guest in his own country at a function honouring a foreign head of state? Never. At least not in my living memory. But this time it is happening, almost as if to confirm ‘Modi hai to mumkin hain.’ Modi makes it possible, to put it ‘modistly.’ The ‘Howdy Modi’ event on September 22 is already a triumph of diplomacy, foreign policy, publicity, and organisational ability. There are billboards all over with huge blow-ups of the Indian Prime Minister looking down benignly upon curious Texans. With a median income of $100,000, Indians Americans are a wealthy and influential minority in this country. They have, however, traditionally voted and supported the Democratic party. President Donald Trump, by attending the meeting with Modi, will want to change that. Why would he miss the chance to address a rally of this size, with a rich, niche clientele, handed to him on a platter? PM Modi and Trump met less than a month back, on August 26 at the tony French seaside, Biarritz, on the sidelines of the G7 summit. There was much hand, if not back, slapping, widely televised and lapped up by audiences across the world. What is more, Modi got Trump to backtrack on Kashmir, where the latter had gratuitously offered to mediate, if not intervene. Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s move to blackmail world leaders into focussing on Kashmir by threatening nuclear war backfired miserably. The Ministry of External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, had its counter-strategy in place, as was evident at the United Nations Human Rights Commission on September 9 and 10. What, then, can we expect out of the Modi-Trump pageant at Houston? Some hugs and hand-shakes without a doubt. Also a couple of major, even dramatic, announcements. But just the visual impact of the leaders of the world’s two greatest democracies tag teaming up in front of a gigantic audience is sure to send a powerful message across the globe. It will also underscore India’s arrival on the world stage as well as the power of the Indian diaspora in the US. Trade wars and tariff disputes between India and the US are likely to be overshadowed if not forgotten. Sticky issues such as immigration, green cards, and H1B visa may be eased up a bit. India’s support, even sending peace-keeping troops to Afghanistan, cannot be ruled out in return for US backing us on Kashmir. Whatever actually transpires, what the “sharper edges” in Indo-US relations, as Jaishankar called them, are likely to be softened somewhat. Indeed, optics aside, the prospects of a strategic and economic alliance between the US and India seem bright. As to PM Modi, he is on a roll in the US, a country which once denied him a visa. After the summit, he is to address the United Nations General Assembly on September 27. He last spoke here after his 2014 victory. Modi will also receive an award for this Swachh Bharat campaign from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. (This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

United States Chants 'Howdy Modi' Mantra

The stage is all set at the sprawling NRG stadium for the historic 'Howdy Modi' event here on Sunday where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-hails-trumps-special-gesture-towards-houston-diaspora-event-howdy-modi-249898">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> is going to address close to 50,000 Indian-Americans, with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-meet-us-president-donald-trump-on-september-24-in-new-york-250670">US President Donald Trump</a> in tow.

The event, which will be hosted by Texas India (TI) Forum on September 22, "is an attempt to bring together tens of thousands of people to encourage and explore common interests and an expanded partnership between the United States and India's fast-growing economy,'' as per a statement by the organisers.

Even as rains have brought life to a standstill in the American state, the organisers remain positive about the success of Sunday's mega-event, which will be the first of its kind.

The White House on Monday (local time) had confirmed Trump's plan to attend the occasion in what will be one of the largest events to welcome a foreign head of government ever in the history of the United States.

In the United States, the Houston event will mark the first time the head of the states would meet outside of Washington DC or New York, where the United Nations is headquartered.

Earlier in a statement, White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said, "It (Modi-Trump joint rally) will be a great opportunity to emphasise the strong ties between the people of the United States and India, to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the world's oldest and largest democracies, and to discuss ways to deepen their energy and trade relationship."

PM Modi has previously addressed similar gatherings at Madison Square Garden in New York and the SAP Center in San Jose.

The stage is all set at the sprawling NRG stadium for the historic 'Howdy Modi' event here on Sunday where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address close to 50,000 Indian-Americans, with US President Donald Trump in tow.

The stage is all set at the sprawling NRG stadium for the historic 'Howdy Modi' event here on Sunday where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address close to 50,000 Indian-Americans, with US President Donald Trump in tow. The event, which will be hosted by Texas India (TI) Forum on September 22, "is an attempt to bring together tens of thousands of people to encourage and explore common interests and an expanded partnership between the United States and India's fast-growing economy,'' as per a statement by the organisers. Even as rains have brought life to a standstill in the American state, the organisers remain positive about the success of Sunday's mega-event, which will be the first of its kind. The White House on Monday (local time) had confirmed Trump's plan to attend the occasion in what will be one of the largest events to welcome a foreign head of government ever in the history of the United States. In the United States, the Houston event will mark the first time the head of the states would meet outside of Washington DC or New York, where the United Nations is headquartered. Earlier in a statement, White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said, "It (Modi-Trump joint rally) will be a great opportunity to emphasise the strong ties between the people of the United States and India, to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the world's oldest and largest democracies, and to discuss ways to deepen their energy and trade relationship." PM Modi has previously addressed similar gatherings at Madison Square Garden in New York and the SAP Center in San Jose.

Houston all set to welcome PM Modi for 'Howdy Modi' event despite heavy rains

Tropical storm lashes the Houston in the U.S. and wreaks havoc. Relief work is underway. Watch this video to know more.

Tropical storm Imelda wreaks havoc in Houston

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Tropical Storm Wreaks Havoc in Houston

Tropical Storm 'Imelda' dumped torrential rains over the Houston-area, killing at least two people, while rescuers in boats pulled hundreds from flooded cars, the airport temporarily halted flights, and tens of thousands of people lost electricity.

Heavy rains had abated by Thursday evening, although flash flood watches remained in effect through Friday morning and rescuers were still working to reach stranded motorists and those trapped in homes late into the night as floodwaters were slow to drain off.

The National Hurricane Centre said in a late Thursday bulletin that up to 45 inches of rain would have fallen in some areas by the time the storm blows off on Friday afternoon.

Ed Gonzalez, the sheriff of Harris County, which includes Houston, confirmed the second death from the storm.

He tweeted on Thursday that he was at the scene where first-responders tried to save a man who had driven his white van headlong into deep waters.

"The water level was about 8 feet high," Gonzalez wrote, describing the incident. "The driver paused briefly, then accelerated into it the water, causing his van to go under", he added.

Gonzalez said that the man driving the van was pulled from the vehicle after some 20 minutes underwater and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

The other victim of the storm was electrocuted southeast of Houston while trying to move his horse to safety, according to a statement on the Facebook page of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. No other details were provided.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport halted all flights for about two hours, and Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster covering more than a dozen counties.

Hundreds of motorists were stranded in their vehicles as some of Houston's main roadways flooded, submerging cars. Firefighters, police and ordinary citizens were out in boats and all-terrain vehicles to pick up people trapped in their homes by the rising waters.

The storm knocked out power of around 100,000 people in Houston and southeast Texas, according to reports from energy companies, while work at oil refineries in the area was slowed or halted.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said that the city was better prepared to rescue stranded residents and deal with flooding than when Hurricane Harvey had hit in 2017, leading to dozens of deaths in Houston and billions of Dollars in damage.

The small town of Winnie, about 100 km&nbsp;east of Houston, was also badly hit. Officials there evacuated Riceland Hospital and tried to rescue people marooned in their vehicles after roads turned into lakes.

Parts of Interstate 10, a major east-west highway, were closed near Winnie.

Imelda made landfall as a tropical storm near Freeport, Texas, on Tuesday.

Tropical Storm 'Imelda' dumped torrential rains over the Houston-area, killing at least two people, while rescuers in boats pulled hundreds from flooded cars, the airport temporarily halted flights, and tens of thousands of people lost electricity.

Tropical Storm 'Imelda' dumped torrential rains over the Houston-area, killing at least two people, while rescuers in boats pulled hundreds from flooded cars, the airport temporarily halted flights, and tens of thousands of people lost electricity. Heavy rains had abated by Thursday evening, although flash flood watches remained in effect through Friday morning and rescuers were still working to reach stranded motorists and those trapped in homes late into the night as floodwaters were slow to drain off. The National Hurricane Centre said in a late Thursday bulletin that up to 45 inches of rain would have fallen in some areas by the time the storm blows off on Friday afternoon. Ed Gonzalez, the sheriff of Harris County, which includes Houston, confirmed the second death from the storm. He tweeted on Thursday that he was at the scene where first-responders tried to save a man who had driven his white van headlong into deep waters. "The water level was about 8 feet high," Gonzalez wrote, describing the incident. "The driver paused briefly, then accelerated into it the water, causing his van to go under", he added. Gonzalez said that the man driving the van was pulled from the vehicle after some 20 minutes underwater and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The other victim of the storm was electrocuted southeast of Houston while trying to move his horse to safety, according to a statement on the Facebook page of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. No other details were provided. George Bush Intercontinental Airport halted all flights for about two hours, and Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster covering more than a dozen counties. Hundreds of motorists were stranded in their vehicles as some of Houston's main roadways flooded, submerging cars. Firefighters, police and ordinary citizens were out in boats and all-terrain vehicles to pick up people trapped in their homes by the rising waters. The storm knocked out power of around 100,000 people in Houston and southeast Texas, according to reports from energy companies, while work at oil refineries in the area was slowed or halted. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said that the city was better prepared to rescue stranded residents and deal with flooding than when Hurricane Harvey had hit in 2017, leading to dozens of deaths in Houston and billions of Dollars in damage. The small town of Winnie, about 100 km east of Houston, was also badly hit. Officials there evacuated Riceland Hospital and tried to rescue people marooned in their vehicles after roads turned into lakes. Parts of Interstate 10, a major east-west highway, were closed near Winnie. Imelda made landfall as a tropical storm near Freeport, Texas, on Tuesday.

Torrential Imelda rains kill two, flood homes

Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Thursday noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United States on late afternoon of September 21 till the forenoon of September 27. Gokhale noted that the two cities that are on the prime minister’s itinerary are Houston in Texas and then in New York.

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The White House confirmed on Sunday that US President Donald Trump will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Howdy Modi!" event in Houston, Texas, on Sunday (September 22). Watch this video to know more.

US President Trump will attend 'Howdy, Modi' event in Houston, confirms White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Houston, Texas on September 22 to address the Indian diaspora in the region. According to reports, US President Donald Trump is likely to attend the 'Howdy Modi' event.&nbsp;

According to reports, as many as 60 US lawmakers will be present at the mega event including Tulsi Gabbard.&nbsp;

The event comes before Trump and Modi attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.&nbsp;

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The event is being organised by Texas India Forum.

'Howdy Modi' is a community summit that will take place on September 22 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas at 10 am.

According to Texas India Forum, more than 50,000 people have already registered for the event which now stands sold-out.&nbsp;

"The live audience will be the largest gathering for an invited foreign leader visiting the United States other than the Pope," as mentioned on the website of Texas India Forum.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Houston, Texas on September 22 to address the Indian diaspora in the region. According to reports, US President Donald Trump is likely to attend the 'Howdy Modi' event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Houston, Texas on September 22 to address the Indian diaspora in the region. According to reports, US President Donald Trump is likely to attend the 'Howdy Modi' event. According to reports, as many as 60 US lawmakers will be present at the mega event including Tulsi Gabbard. The event comes before Trump and Modi attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. 13 days to go!!! Preparation for #HowdyModi is at its peak and our A-Team is all set for this historic event! Are you ready? pic.twitter.com/z048O5VpFD — Texas India Forum (@howdymodi) September 8, 2019 × The event is being organised by Texas India Forum. 'Howdy Modi' is a community summit that will take place on September 22 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas at 10 am. According to Texas India Forum, more than 50,000 people have already registered for the event which now stands sold-out. "The live audience will be the largest gathering for an invited foreign leader visiting the United States other than the Pope," as mentioned on the website of Texas India Forum.

PM Modi to address Indian diaspora in Texas at 'Howdy Modi' event, likely to share stage with Trump

Greenpeace activists suspended themselves from the Fred Hartman Bridge in Houston on Thursday (September 12) to protest the use of fossil fuels and to challenge Democratic presidential candidates preparing for a debate, local media reported. Greenpeace said in a tweet that they wanted to "confront Trump & the oil industry."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-presents-50-days-report-card-of-modi-government-20-238697">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> is slated to address a 50,000 people-strong gathering at the NRG Stadium in Houston here on September 22.

The event titled 'Howdy, Modi!' is being hosted by the Texas India Forum and the Indian diaspora in the United States is expected to attend the do, according to the organisers.

"We are excited to hold this summit at the renowned NRG Stadium. This will be the largest ever gathering of Indian-Americans and friends of India, with diverse representation from the region and across the country," said Jugal Malani, convener of the 'Howdy, Modi!" organizing committee.

"The tagline for the summit, 'Shared Dreams, Bright Futures' reflects the intent to build on the common aspirations that bring together the great democracies of the United States and India," a statement released by the organisers said.

The Texas India Forum (TIF) is a not-for-profit organisation that encourages cooperation between the United States and India. TIF brings together Indian-American organizations and institutions to encourage collaboration within the region and expand opportunities for engagement with India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address a 50,000 people-strong gathering at the NRG Stadium in Houston here on September 22. The event titled 'Howdy, Modi!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address a 50,000 people-strong gathering at the NRG Stadium in Houston here on September 22. The event titled 'Howdy, Modi!' is being hosted by the Texas India Forum and the Indian diaspora in the United States is expected to attend the do, according to the organisers. "We are excited to hold this summit at the renowned NRG Stadium. This will be the largest ever gathering of Indian-Americans and friends of India, with diverse representation from the region and across the country," said Jugal Malani, convener of the 'Howdy, Modi!" organizing committee. "The tagline for the summit, 'Shared Dreams, Bright Futures' reflects the intent to build on the common aspirations that bring together the great democracies of the United States and India," a statement released by the organisers said. The Texas India Forum (TIF) is a not-for-profit organisation that encourages cooperation between the United States and India. TIF brings together Indian-American organizations and institutions to encourage collaboration within the region and expand opportunities for engagement with India.

PM Modi to address 50,000 people in Houston in September

Two bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that nosedived into a bay outside Houston on Saturday, authorities said.

All three people aboard the Boeing 767 cargo jetliner operated by Atlas Air Worldwide died in the crash as it approached Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Atlas and Boeing Co said in statements on Sunday.

Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne told a Sunday afternoon press conference that two bodies had been recovered and the search continued for the third person.

US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairman Robert Sumwalt said the agency obtained about five seconds of security video from a local jail that showed the crash.

"The aircraft is in the video as it's descending in a steep descent, a steep nose down attitude," Sumwault told the press briefing, adding that there was no distress call.

Asked by a reporter if the incident was "anything more than a plane crash," Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Perrye Turner said, "that's what we have right now."

The plane crashed at the north end of Trinity Bay near the small city of Anahuac, about 32 kilometres southeast of the airport around 12.40 pm after taking off from Miami.

"This is a sad time for all of us," Bill Flynn, Atlas Air's chief executive officer, said in a statement. "Our team continues to work closely with the NTSB, the FAA and local authorities on the ground in Houston."

Atlas Air Worldwide has been operating Boeing 767 freighters on behalf of Amazon following a 2016 deal.

Boeing said in a statement that it had sent a team to provide technical assistance to the NTSB as it conducted its investigation.

Two bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that nosedived into a bay outside Houston on Saturday, authorities said. All three people aboard the Boeing 767 cargo jetliner operated by Atlas Air Worldwide died in the crash as it approached Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Atlas and Boeing Co said in statements on Sunday.

Two bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that nosedived into a bay outside Houston on Saturday, authorities said. All three people aboard the Boeing 767 cargo jetliner operated by Atlas Air Worldwide died in the crash as it approached Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Atlas and Boeing Co said in statements on Sunday. Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne told a Sunday afternoon press conference that two bodies had been recovered and the search continued for the third person. US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairman Robert Sumwalt said the agency obtained about five seconds of security video from a local jail that showed the crash. "The aircraft is in the video as it's descending in a steep descent, a steep nose down attitude," Sumwault told the press briefing, adding that there was no distress call. Asked by a reporter if the incident was "anything more than a plane crash," Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Perrye Turner said, "that's what we have right now." The plane crashed at the north end of Trinity Bay near the small city of Anahuac, about 32 kilometres southeast of the airport around 12.40 pm after taking off from Miami. "This is a sad time for all of us," Bill Flynn, Atlas Air's chief executive officer, said in a statement. "Our team continues to work closely with the NTSB, the FAA and local authorities on the ground in Houston." Atlas Air Worldwide has been operating Boeing 767 freighters on behalf of Amazon following a 2016 deal. Boeing said in a statement that it had sent a team to provide technical assistance to the NTSB as it conducted its investigation.

Two bodies recovered after Amazon cargo plane crashes into Texas bay

Five Houston police officers were shot on Monday as they attempted to serve a warrant, according to officials and local media.

Their conditions were not immediately disclosed. The site of the shooting was still an active crime scene, Houston police said in a message on Twitter, warning people to avoid the area.

A suspect in the shooting was down, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a message on Twitter.

The policemen were shot as officers from the Houston narcotics division served a warrant, the Houston Chronicle reported, citing an unnamed law enforcement source.

One of the officers was airlifted to a hospital, Houston Police Officers' Union president Joe Gamaldi said in a separate tweet.

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Four officers who were shot were also hospitalized, Houston police said in a message on Twitter.

Five Houston police officers were shot on Monday as they attempted to serve a warrant, according to officials and local media. Their conditions were not immediately disclosed.

Five Houston police officers were shot on Monday as they attempted to serve a warrant, according to officials and local media. Their conditions were not immediately disclosed. The site of the shooting was still an active crime scene, Houston police said in a message on Twitter, warning people to avoid the area. A suspect in the shooting was down, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a message on Twitter. The policemen were shot as officers from the Houston narcotics division served a warrant, the Houston Chronicle reported, citing an unnamed law enforcement source. One of the officers was airlifted to a hospital, Houston Police Officers' Union president Joe Gamaldi said in a separate tweet. At this time we can confirm 5 officers have been struck and transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, Medical Center and Ben Taub General Hospital. Further updates will be provided as available. #hounews — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 28, 2019 × Four officers who were shot were also hospitalized, Houston police said in a message on Twitter.

US: Five police officers shot in Houston

America's national farewell to George HW Bush begins Monday with the transfer of his casket aboard the presidential plane from Texas to Washington, where he will lie in state in the rotunda of the US Capitol.

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/former-us-president-george-h-w-bush-dies-at-94-180633">41st US president died </a>Friday at age 94, at his home in Houston &nbsp;"a very gentle and peaceful passing," his lifelong friend and advisor James Baker said Sunday on ABC's "This Week."

Bush only the second president to see his son follow him to the Oval Office will be honoured with four days of services and tributes in Washington and in Texas, where he will be buried on Thursday.&nbsp;

The high point of the commemorations, planned with military precision by a Pentagon task force, will come Wednesday with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral the first presidential funeral since Gerald Ford died in 2006.

Bush was a decorated World War II fighter pilot, former head of the Central Intelligence Agency, and vice president to Ronald Reagan before winning the White House.

President Donald Trump who has often clashed with the Bush family has declared Wednesday a national day of mourning and said he will attend the funeral.

Lying in state&nbsp;

The week's events begin at 1630 GMT Monday, when Bush's remains are to be flown aboard the presidential Boeing 747 &nbsp;made available at Trump's direction from Houston to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

By tradition, the plane is only known as Air Force One when the sitting president is on board.&nbsp;

Family spokesman Jim McGrath said the flights to carry Bush are being dubbed "Special Air Mission 41."&nbsp;

"A beautiful day In Texas &nbsp;'ceiling and visibility unlimited,' Mr President," he wrote using a phrase that Bush held dear from his time in the Navy, and one used by his family and friends to discreetly spread the news of his death.

Bush's son George the 43rd president of the United States and other loved ones are expected to travel on the presidential jet.

Also reportedly expected to make the trip is his service dog Sully -- McGrath posted a touching photo of the yellow Labrador near Bush's casket on Sunday with the phrase "Mission Complete."

After a speech from Vice President Mike Pence, Bush will lie in state in the US Capitol from Monday evening until Wednesday morning, under the watchful gaze of an around-the-clock honour guard.&nbsp;

Thousands are expected to pay their respects.

The casket will then be transported to the cathedral for Wednesday's funeral service the fourth held there for a former president.&nbsp;

Dozens of foreign leaders and US luminaries are expected.

Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney told Politico he will deliver one of several eulogies, at Bush's request.

The casket will then be flown back to Houston, where the former head of state will lie in repose at St Martin's Episcopal Church &nbsp;where the Bushes worshipped for decades until Thursday's funeral service.

The remains will then be transported by train for interment at the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas.

Bush will be buried next to his wife Barbara, who died in April, and their daughter Robin, who died of leukemia at age three.

&nbsp;Tributes from friends&nbsp;

Baker, who served Bush as secretary of state, joined others in paying warm tribute on Sunday television talk shows.&nbsp;

Baker called him "far and away the best one-term president we have ever had," alluding to Bush's single biggest political failure -- his loss in the 1992 election to Bill Clinton.

Baker instead emphasized his friend's foreign policy successes: navigating the end of the Cold War, negotiating two nuclear arms reduction treaties, and summoning a global coalition to eject Iraqi troops from Kuwait in the first Gulf War.

Colin Powell, who was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during that war, said he was confident in Bush's leadership because "he knew what combat was all about. He knew it meant the death of people... He wanted to avoid a war."

The former president had struggled for years with Parkinson's disease, which left him wheelchair-bound and often hospitalized -- including after Barbara's death.&nbsp;

Last week, things took a decided turn for the worse, Baker said on ABC.

When an aide told Bush that Baker was visiting Friday, "he perked up. He opened his eyes. He looked at me, he says, 'Hey, Bake. Where we going?'"

"We're going to heaven," Baker said.

Bush replied: "Good, that's where I want to go."

Baker said Bush's last words, in a phone conversation with son George, were: "I love you, too."

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America's national farewell to George HW Bush begins Monday with the transfer of his casket aboard the presidential plane from Texas to Washington, where he will lie in state in the rotunda of the US Capitol.

America's national farewell to George HW Bush begins Monday with the transfer of his casket aboard the presidential plane from Texas to Washington, where he will lie in state in the rotunda of the US Capitol. The 41st US president died Friday at age 94, at his home in Houston "a very gentle and peaceful passing," his lifelong friend and advisor James Baker said Sunday on ABC's "This Week." Bush only the second president to see his son follow him to the Oval Office will be honoured with four days of services and tributes in Washington and in Texas, where he will be buried on Thursday. The high point of the commemorations, planned with military precision by a Pentagon task force, will come Wednesday with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral the first presidential funeral since Gerald Ford died in 2006. Bush was a decorated World War II fighter pilot, former head of the Central Intelligence Agency, and vice president to Ronald Reagan before winning the White House. President Donald Trump who has often clashed with the Bush family has declared Wednesday a national day of mourning and said he will attend the funeral. Lying in state The week's events begin at 1630 GMT Monday, when Bush's remains are to be flown aboard the presidential Boeing 747 made available at Trump's direction from Houston to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. By tradition, the plane is only known as Air Force One when the sitting president is on board. Family spokesman Jim McGrath said the flights to carry Bush are being dubbed "Special Air Mission 41." "A beautiful day In Texas 'ceiling and visibility unlimited,' Mr President," he wrote using a phrase that Bush held dear from his time in the Navy, and one used by his family and friends to discreetly spread the news of his death. Bush's son George the 43rd president of the United States and other loved ones are expected to travel on the presidential jet. Also reportedly expected to make the trip is his service dog Sully -- McGrath posted a touching photo of the yellow Labrador near Bush's casket on Sunday with the phrase "Mission Complete." After a speech from Vice President Mike Pence, Bush will lie in state in the US Capitol from Monday evening until Wednesday morning, under the watchful gaze of an around-the-clock honour guard. Thousands are expected to pay their respects. The casket will then be transported to the cathedral for Wednesday's funeral service the fourth held there for a former president. Dozens of foreign leaders and US luminaries are expected. Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney told Politico he will deliver one of several eulogies, at Bush's request. The casket will then be flown back to Houston, where the former head of state will lie in repose at St Martin's Episcopal Church where the Bushes worshipped for decades until Thursday's funeral service. The remains will then be transported by train for interment at the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. Bush will be buried next to his wife Barbara, who died in April, and their daughter Robin, who died of leukemia at age three. Tributes from friends Baker, who served Bush as secretary of state, joined others in paying warm tribute on Sunday television talk shows. Baker called him "far and away the best one-term president we have ever had," alluding to Bush's single biggest political failure -- his loss in the 1992 election to Bill Clinton. Baker instead emphasized his friend's foreign policy successes: navigating the end of the Cold War, negotiating two nuclear arms reduction treaties, and summoning a global coalition to eject Iraqi troops from Kuwait in the first Gulf War. Colin Powell, who was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during that war, said he was confident in Bush's leadership because "he knew what combat was all about. He knew it meant the death of people... He wanted to avoid a war." The former president had struggled for years with Parkinson's disease, which left him wheelchair-bound and often hospitalized -- including after Barbara's death. Last week, things took a decided turn for the worse, Baker said on ABC. When an aide told Bush that Baker was visiting Friday, "he perked up. He opened his eyes. He looked at me, he says, 'Hey, Bake. Where we going?'" "We're going to heaven," Baker said. Bush replied: "Good, that's where I want to go." Baker said Bush's last words, in a phone conversation with son George, were: "I love you, too."

Air Force One collects Bush casket at start of days-long farewell

Former US&nbsp;President George HW&nbsp;Bush was admitted to a Houston hospital for an infection that spread to his blood a day after the funeral of Barbara Bush, his wife of seven decades, a family spokesman said on Monday.

Bush, 93, was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital on Sunday, spokesman Jim McGrath said in a statement. Bush was seen in a wheelchair on Saturday at the funeral of his wife, the former US&nbsp;first lady, who died last Tuesday. The two had been married for 73 years.

"He is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering," McGrath said in a statement.&nbsp;

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Bush, the country's oldest living ex-president, served a single term in the Oval Office from 1989 through 1993. He was admitted to the same hospital about a year ago for a cough that was later diagnosed as a mild case of pneumonia, McGrath said at the time.

Bush is the father of former Republican President George W Bush, who served two terms from 2001 through 2009, and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who unsuccessfully sought the 2016 Republican nomination for president.

George HW&nbsp;Bush would write a letter to his wife on each wedding anniversary, Jeb Bush said in a eulogy at the Saturday funeral, before reading aloud one such letter from 1994, a year after his father left the White House.

"I was very happy on that day in 1945, but I'm even happier today," he read, as his father squeezed his eyes shut and wept.

"You have given me joy that few men know ... I have climbed perhaps the highest mountain in the world, but even that cannot hold a candle to being Barbara's husband."

To honour his late wife's commitment to literacy, the former president wore to the funeral a pair of colourful socks "festooned with books," McGrath tweeted, adding that Barbara Bush had raised more than $100 million for the cause.

Bush Sr was admitted to a Houston hospital for an infection that had spread to his blood, a family spokesman said

Former US President George HW Bush was admitted to a Houston hospital for an infection that spread to his blood a day after the funeral of Barbara Bush, his wife of seven decades, a family spokesman said on Monday. Bush, 93, was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital on Sunday, spokesman Jim McGrath said in a statement. Bush was seen in a wheelchair on Saturday at the funeral of his wife, the former US first lady, who died last Tuesday. The two had been married for 73 years. "He is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering," McGrath said in a statement. George HW Bush would write a letter to his wife on each wedding anniversary. 'I have climbed perhaps the highest mountain in the world, but even that cannot hold a candle to being Barbara's husband,' said one × Bush, the country's oldest living ex-president, served a single term in the Oval Office from 1989 through 1993. He was admitted to the same hospital about a year ago for a cough that was later diagnosed as a mild case of pneumonia, McGrath said at the time. Bush is the father of former Republican President George W Bush, who served two terms from 2001 through 2009, and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who unsuccessfully sought the 2016 Republican nomination for president. George HW Bush would write a letter to his wife on each wedding anniversary, Jeb Bush said in a eulogy at the Saturday funeral, before reading aloud one such letter from 1994, a year after his father left the White House. "I was very happy on that day in 1945, but I'm even happier today," he read, as his father squeezed his eyes shut and wept. "You have given me joy that few men know ... I have climbed perhaps the highest mountain in the world, but even that cannot hold a candle to being Barbara's husband." To honour his late wife's commitment to literacy, the former president wore to the funeral a pair of colourful socks "festooned with books," McGrath tweeted, adding that Barbara Bush had raised more than $100 million for the cause.

Day after wife's funeral, ex-US President George HW Bush admitted to hospital

A 24-year-old Indian student has succumbed to his injuries after he was rescued from Lake Bryan in Texas which was battered by Hurricane Harvey.

Nikhil Bhatia along with another Indian girl Shalini Singh had gone for swimming at Lake Bryan when the waters in the lake swelled.

Bhatia was a student of Texas A&amp;M University.

The Indian girl Shalini Singh is said to be in a critical condition.

Bhatia, who hails from Jaipur, was brought to the hospital along with Shalini Singh in a critical condition.

The Consul General of India in Houston is keeping a track of their medical condition.

Texas has seen record flooding in the wake of powerful Hurricane Harvey which dumped record downpour in the city of Houston.

At least 200 Indian students trapped in the Houston University were being evacuated to safety. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The duo were reportedly swimming in a lake when the waters suddenly swelled

A 24-year-old Indian student has succumbed to his injuries after he was rescued from Lake Bryan in Texas which was battered by Hurricane Harvey. Nikhil Bhatia along with another Indian girl Shalini Singh had gone for swimming at Lake Bryan when the waters in the lake swelled. Bhatia was a student of Texas A&M University. The Indian girl Shalini Singh is said to be in a critical condition. Bhatia, who hails from Jaipur, was brought to the hospital along with Shalini Singh in a critical condition. The Consul General of India in Houston is keeping a track of their medical condition. Texas has seen record flooding in the wake of powerful Hurricane Harvey which dumped record downpour in the city of Houston. At least 200 Indian students trapped in the Houston University were being evacuated to safety.

Indian student dies, another critical in hurricane-ravaged Texas

Lady Gaga dazzled the Super Bowl with a high-tech, tightly choreographed celebration of American diversity and unity as she chose the power of show business over direct provocation.&nbsp;

Performing at the halftime show of American football&#39;s title match -- generally, the most watched US television event of the year -- Lady Gaga turned the stadium in Houston into a sea of lights as she let hundreds of drones into the sky.

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Before the performance, all eyes were on Lady Gaga to see whether she would use the platform to rip into President Donald Trump at a tense time in US politics. Even with Vice President Mike Pence in attendance, Gaga -- a sworn foe of Trump -- kept with the game&#39;s guidelines to steer clear of overt politics.&nbsp;

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She opened with &quot;This Land is Your Land,&quot; the anthem by leftist folk legend Woody Guthrie that has come to be seen as an alternative national anthem for the United States.&nbsp;

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Gaga was backed up by an upbeat, ethnically diverse cast of dancers, who at one point joined in a group hug. Dancers performed reverse somersaults and hoisted her onto a disco-like walkway.&nbsp;

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&quot;How are you doing tonight, Texas? How are you doing tonight, America?&quot; Gaga asked.&nbsp;

&quot;We&#39;re here to make you feel good,&quot; she said. Gaga played a medley of her hits including &quot;Born This Way,&quot; an anthem of inclusion in which she speaks of acceptance of people regardless of ethnicity or sexual orientation.&nbsp;

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Super Bowl performances are rarely directly provocative, although last year Beyonce startled many by playing her single &quot;Formation&quot;. The&nbsp;video had a message against police brutality.

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Gaga turned the stadium in Houston into a sea of lights as she let hundreds of drones into the sky

Lady Gaga dazzled the Super Bowl with a high-tech, tightly choreographed celebration of American diversity and unity as she chose the power of show business over direct provocation. Performing at the halftime show of American football's title match -- generally, the most watched US television event of the year -- Lady Gaga turned the stadium in Houston into a sea of lights as she let hundreds of drones into the sky. She kicked off her Super Bowl halftime set on Sunday by singing "God Bless America". (AFP) × Before the performance, all eyes were on Lady Gaga to see whether she would use the platform to rip into President Donald Trump at a tense time in US politics. Even with Vice President Mike Pence in attendance, Gaga -- a sworn foe of Trump -- kept with the game's guidelines to steer clear of overt politics. Incredible performance from my friend @LadyGaga. You amaze me — and not just onstage. Proud to work with you to end sexual assault. #ItsOnUs pic.twitter.com/ZOva2lpAOZ — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) February 6, 2017 × Instead, the singer, known for her audacious outfits, delivered what by her account could be a subtle message. She opened with "This Land is Your Land," the anthem by leftist folk legend Woody Guthrie that has come to be seen as an alternative national anthem for the United States. Lady Gaga performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LI Halftime Show at Houston NRG Stadium. (AFP) × Gaga was backed up by an upbeat, ethnically diverse cast of dancers, who at one point joined in a group hug. Dancers performed reverse somersaults and hoisted her onto a disco-like walkway. Gaga joined her diverse cadre of dancers for "Bad Romance". (AFP) × "How are you doing tonight, Texas? How are you doing tonight, America?" Gaga asked. "We're here to make you feel good," she said. Gaga played a medley of her hits including "Born This Way," an anthem of inclusion in which she speaks of acceptance of people regardless of ethnicity or sexual orientation. Gaga swung down from the roof to a stage suspended on cables and embarked on a meticulously choreographed 13-minute set of her greatest hits. (AFP) × Super Bowl performances are rarely directly provocative, although last year Beyonce startled many by playing her single "Formation". The video had a message against police brutality. (AFP)

Super Bowl 2017: Lady Gaga celebrates American diversity

The New England Patriots stormed back from a 25-point deficit to win their fifth Super Bowl with a stunning 34-28 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in the National Football League&#39;s championship game.

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The Patriots, who seemed to have nothing go their way all night, came alive with a 19-point fourth quarter to force overtime where they put the finishing touches on their record comeback when James White scored on a two-yard run.

With the win, Tom Brady becomes the first quarterback to win five Super Bowl championships and, at 39, the second oldest at his position to win the NFL&#39;s biggest prize.

At halftime, the Atlanta Falcons came to life in the second quarter with three touchdowns to lead the stunned New England Patriots 21-3.

After a scoreless opening quarter, it was the Falcons who struck first when they turned a LeGarrette Blount fumble into a touchdown five plays later when Devonta Freeman rushed it in from five yards out early in the second quarter.

Atlanta added to their lead less than four minutes later when Matt Ryan, who on Saturday was named the NFL&#39;s Most Valuable Player, found Austin Hooper with a 19-yard pass to go ahead 14-0.

The Falcons blew the game open late in the first half when Robert Alford picked off a Tom Brady pass that he returned 82 yards for the touchdown with just over two minutes left in the half.

The Patriots got on the board when Stephen Gostkowski made a 41-yard field goal with two seconds left in the half.

The largest comeback in Super Bowl history is 10 points and the feat has been accomplished three times.

Ryan completed seven of eight passes for 115 yards while Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who is seeking his fifth Super Bowl title, was 16-of-26 for 184 yards and an interception.

The Falcons, who entered the game as a three-point underdog, are seeking their first Super Bowl title in franchise history after losing their only previous appearance in the NFL&#39;s title game in 1999.&nbsp;

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Tom Brady is now the first quarterback to win five championships after winning the first-ever Super Bowl game to reach overtime

The New England Patriots stormed back from a 25-point deficit to win their fifth Super Bowl with a stunning 34-28 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in the National Football League's championship game. The New England Patriots stormed back from a 25-point deficit to win their fifth Super Bowl with a stunning 34-28 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in the National Football League's championship game. (WION) × The Patriots, who seemed to have nothing go their way all night, came alive with a 19-point fourth quarter to force overtime where they put the finishing touches on their record comeback when James White scored on a two-yard run. With the win, Tom Brady becomes the first quarterback to win five Super Bowl championships and, at 39, the second oldest at his position to win the NFL's biggest prize. At halftime, the Atlanta Falcons came to life in the second quarter with three touchdowns to lead the stunned New England Patriots 21-3. After a scoreless opening quarter, it was the Falcons who struck first when they turned a LeGarrette Blount fumble into a touchdown five plays later when Devonta Freeman rushed it in from five yards out early in the second quarter. Atlanta added to their lead less than four minutes later when Matt Ryan, who on Saturday was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player, found Austin Hooper with a 19-yard pass to go ahead 14-0. The Falcons blew the game open late in the first half when Robert Alford picked off a Tom Brady pass that he returned 82 yards for the touchdown with just over two minutes left in the half. The Patriots got on the board when Stephen Gostkowski made a 41-yard field goal with two seconds left in the half. The largest comeback in Super Bowl history is 10 points and the feat has been accomplished three times. Ryan completed seven of eight passes for 115 yards while Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who is seeking his fifth Super Bowl title, was 16-of-26 for 184 yards and an interception. The Falcons, who entered the game as a three-point underdog, are seeking their first Super Bowl title in franchise history after losing their only previous appearance in the NFL's title game in 1999. (Reuters)

Super Bowl 2017: Patriots beat Falcons 34-28 in overtime

A doctor headed for morning prayers at a Houston mosque was reportedly ambushed by three masked men who shot and wounded him today, a day after a Muslim man was beaten outside a Florida mosque. 
 
The victim of the Texas incident, identified as Dr Arslan Tajammul, an eye specialist, was undergoing surgery and was expected to survive, according to KTRK, an ABC television affiliate. 
 
The doctor had parked his car and was walking to the Madrasah Islamiah mosque when he was ambushed and shot twice at about 5:30am. The three attackers fled on foot, KTRK reported. 
 
The victim was able to toss his cell phone to someone at the entrance to the mosque on Bintliff Drive and DeMoss Drive , in southwest Houston, and ask them to call 911, the TV station said. 
 
Houston police did not immediately respond to a request for information. 
 
The shooting took place a day after a Muslim man was beaten outside a Florida mosque that had been attended by the gunman who killed 49 people at an Orlando nightclub. 
 
The victim in that case was punched in the head and face outside the Fort Pierce Islamic Center just after 4am on Saturday, the St. Lucie County sheriff&#39;s office said. 
 
Taylor Anthony Mazzanti, 25, was arrested in the attack and was charged with felony battery, the sheriff&#39;s office said. 
 
No racially motivated comments were made to the suspect during the incident, said the sheriff&#39;s office, which added the case is under investigation. 
 
The Florida branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), however, said the attacker uttered racially offensive comments including &quot;you Muslims need to get back to your country&quot;, before assaulting the victim. 
 
The Islamic Center&#39;s imam had requested extra security in the wake of last month&#39;s mass shooting by Omar Mateen at the Orlando gay nightclub Pulse. Mateen used to pray at the center. 
 
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Attack comes a day after a Muslim man was beaten outside a Florida mosque that had been attended by Omar Mateen

A doctor headed for morning prayers at a Houston mosque was reportedly ambushed by three masked men who shot and wounded him today, a day after a Muslim man was beaten outside a Florida mosque. The victim of the Texas incident, identified as Dr Arslan Tajammul, an eye specialist, was undergoing surgery and was expected to survive, according to KTRK, an ABC television affiliate. The doctor had parked his car and was walking to the Madrasah Islamiah mosque when he was ambushed and shot twice at about 5:30am. The three attackers fled on foot, KTRK reported. The victim was able to toss his cell phone to someone at the entrance to the mosque on Bintliff Drive and DeMoss Drive , in southwest Houston, and ask them to call 911, the TV station said. Houston police did not immediately respond to a request for information. The shooting took place a day after a Muslim man was beaten outside a Florida mosque that had been attended by the gunman who killed 49 people at an Orlando nightclub. The victim in that case was punched in the head and face outside the Fort Pierce Islamic Center just after 4am on Saturday, the St. Lucie County sheriff's office said. Taylor Anthony Mazzanti, 25, was arrested in the attack and was charged with felony battery, the sheriff's office said. No racially motivated comments were made to the suspect during the incident, said the sheriff's office, which added the case is under investigation. The Florida branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), however, said the attacker uttered racially offensive comments including "you Muslims need to get back to your country", before assaulting the victim. The Islamic Center's imam had requested extra security in the wake of last month's mass shooting by Omar Mateen at the Orlando gay nightclub Pulse. Mateen used to pray at the center. ( Reuters)

Doctor shot by three masked attackers outside Houston mosque

Memorabilia representing the careers of the late entertainers Whitney Houston and Prince will go up for sale during a public auction in Beverly Hills, California on June 24-25. 
 
Heritage Auctions is presenting more than 100 pieces documenting the career of Houston, including many personal items that belonged to the singer. 
 
&quot;Some of theses people are iconic and transcend the genre whether it is film or music that they&#39;re in,&quot; said Heritage Auction`s consignment director Giles Moon, speaking about Houston, who died of accidental drowning due to the effects of cocaine use and heart disease in 2012. &quot;Whitney Houston is one of those where she isn&#39;t just a pop star, she had a huge global appeal in other areas. I think that is important to remember and that is why certain people are more collectible than others.&quot; 
 
Among the items expected to generate the most interest include awards and onstage costumes worn during the singer&#39;s 30-year career, as well as an autographed book from Nelson Mandela and sneakers worn by basketball great Michael Jordan. 
 
Other highlights of the auction include her personal script from the 1995 film &quot;Waiting to Exhale&quot;, which is expected to go for $1,000, and a US passport used during her first international tour in 1985 with a starting bid of $1,300. 
 
&quot;Some of these pieces that we have in the auction are very personal mementos,&quot; said Moon. 
 
&quot;We got awards and we have costumes that she wore on stage. We also have things that people gave to her, Nelson Mandela signed a book to her. She was a very good friend of his. We also have a pair of sneakers that were given to her by Michael Jordan, that were actually worn by him. These types of items also appeal to other types of collectors, sports collectors. I think there will be a great deal of interest from all types of fans.&quot; 
 
The sale is titled, &quot;The Whitney Houston Collection.&quot; 
 
Prince&#39;s iconic Yellow Cloud guitar is also expected to be highly sought after. The one of a kind custom solid-bodied electric guitar has an opening bid set at $30,000 and it was said to be one of the late singer&#39;s favourites. 
 
&quot;I think you are right because there are people that collect celebrity-owned guitars and there are people who collect Prince memorabilia,&quot; said Moon. &quot;It is such an iconic and important piece. If you were to see that I think 9 out of 10 people would immediately recognize that that was Prince&#39;s guitar. I think that is a very powerful thing. It is a very collectible item because of that.&quot; 
 
Additional memorabilia includes a lock of the late singer David Bowie&#39;s hair. 
 
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100 of Houston's personal mementos go for sale that also includes Prince's iconic cloud guitar and a lock of Bowie's hair

Memorabilia representing the careers of the late entertainers Whitney Houston and Prince will go up for sale during a public auction in Beverly Hills, California on June 24-25. Heritage Auctions is presenting more than 100 pieces documenting the career of Houston, including many personal items that belonged to the singer. "Some of theses people are iconic and transcend the genre whether it is film or music that they're in," said Heritage Auction`s consignment director Giles Moon, speaking about Houston, who died of accidental drowning due to the effects of cocaine use and heart disease in 2012. "Whitney Houston is one of those where she isn't just a pop star, she had a huge global appeal in other areas. I think that is important to remember and that is why certain people are more collectible than others." Among the items expected to generate the most interest include awards and onstage costumes worn during the singer's 30-year career, as well as an autographed book from Nelson Mandela and sneakers worn by basketball great Michael Jordan. Other highlights of the auction include her personal script from the 1995 film "Waiting to Exhale", which is expected to go for $1,000, and a US passport used during her first international tour in 1985 with a starting bid of $1,300. "Some of these pieces that we have in the auction are very personal mementos," said Moon. "We got awards and we have costumes that she wore on stage. We also have things that people gave to her, Nelson Mandela signed a book to her. She was a very good friend of his. We also have a pair of sneakers that were given to her by Michael Jordan, that were actually worn by him. These types of items also appeal to other types of collectors, sports collectors. I think there will be a great deal of interest from all types of fans." The sale is titled, "The Whitney Houston Collection." Prince's iconic Yellow Cloud guitar is also expected to be highly sought after. The one of a kind custom solid-bodied electric guitar has an opening bid set at $30,000 and it was said to be one of the late singer's favourites. "I think you are right because there are people that collect celebrity-owned guitars and there are people who collect Prince memorabilia," said Moon. "It is such an iconic and important piece. If you were to see that I think 9 out of 10 people would immediately recognize that that was Prince's guitar. I think that is a very powerful thing. It is a very collectible item because of that." Additional memorabilia includes a lock of the late singer David Bowie's hair. (Reuters)

Whitney Houston and Prince memorabilia up for auction

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