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Survivors describe a deluge that pounced with devastating speed in the pre-dawn hours in central Texas.

Some 27 children are missing from a girls' summer camp on the banks of the river, say officials in Kerr County.

At least 32 people have been killed, including 14 children, officials said, after flash floods hit Kerr County.

The world's richest man says he is setting up a new political organisation called the America Party.

Eight-year-old Renee Smajstrla and "strong and powerful" camp director Jane Ragsdale were swept away.

Trump described some bankers as "Shylocks" at a rally. He said later he did not realise it was antisemitic.

Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.

Others are missing following "catastrophic flooding" in several areas, authorities say.

A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon will kick off celebrations for 4 July.

Trump says the fight would be part of next year's celebration of 250 years of American independence.