Louisiana

• Quebec is no Louisiana, experts say as premier accused of stoking immigration fears

  François Legault said at his party's convention the survival of the Quebec nation depended on the feds granting Quebec more power over who can immigrate to the province.

  Canada

  Jun 1
  
• Nicholas weakens to tropical depression as it drenches Texas, Louisiana with rain

  The downgrade came the same day Nicholas blew ashore as a Category 1 hurricane, knocking out power to a half-million homes and businesses.

  Weather

  Sep 14, 2021
  
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• Human remains found in 500-pound alligator after Louisiana attack

  The attack occurred the day after Hurricane Ida, one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. Gulf Coast, slammed Louisiana.

  World

  Sep 14, 2021
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• U.S. probing nearly 350 reports of oil spills in Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida

  The Coast Guard has been conducting flyovers off the coast of Louisiana looking for spills and is providing information to authorities responsible for cleaning the sites.

  Environment

  Sep 6, 2021
• Death toll hits 48 as Americans deal with aftermath of Hurricane Ida

  The toll was highest in New Jersey, where at least 25 people perished in heavy rains that began late Wednesday.

  Environment

  Sep 3, 2021
• Agencies investigating reports of oil, chemical spills resulting from Hurricane Ida

  The Associated Press first reported the possible spills Wednesday after reviewing aerial images of the disaster zone taken by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

  World

  Sep 3, 2021
• In wake of Hurricane Ida, Louisianans scramble for food, water, gas and relief

  Ida was the fifth most powerful storm to strike the U.S. when it hit Louisiana on Sunday with maximum winds of 150 mph (240 kph).

  World

  Sep 1, 2021
• Louisiana residents could face a month without power due to Hurricane Ida, officials say

  The storm killed at least two people in the state, officials said, a death toll that may have been much larger if not for a fortified levee system around New Orleans.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2021
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• Hurricane Ida shares similarities with fatal Katrina — and could be stronger, experts say

  What could be different is crucial: direction, size and strength.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2021
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• Tropical Storm Claudette brings heavy rain, flooding to Gulf Coast

  The National Hurricane Center declared Claudette organized enough to qualify as a named storm at 4 a.m. Saturday.

  Weather

  Jun 19, 2021