Top of the Hour: Wildfires Blaze Across Texas, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Officials say the worst wildfire in Texas history is slowing down, yet crews are still struggling to control the blaze. The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 homes and killed four people.

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