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U.S. winter storm moves east after at least 10 killed across southern statesThe storm brought heavy winds and possible tornadoes in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Kentucky that damaged homes and buildings, downed trees, left thousands without power.U.S. NewsMar 3
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4 U.S. states vote to ban slavery in all forms. Louisiana votes to keep itIn Louisiana, voters rejected the proposed constitutional amendment partly because the rewording might have legalized slavery again.WorldNov 9, 2022
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Missing boaters rescued while ‘fending off sharks’ after being overboard for 24 hoursThree boaters went missing Saturday morning after their fishing vessel capsized in shark-infested waters.TrendingOct 11, 2022
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Quebec is no Louisiana, experts say as premier accused of stoking immigration fearsFrançois 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.CanadaJun 1, 2022
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Nicholas weakens to tropical depression as it drenches Texas, Louisiana with rainThe downgrade came the same day Nicholas blew ashore as a Category 1 hurricane, knocking out power to a half-million homes and businesses.WeatherSep 14, 2021
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Human remains found in 500-pound alligator after Louisiana attackThe attack occurred the day after Hurricane Ida, one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. Gulf Coast, slammed Louisiana.WorldSep 14, 2021
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U.S. probing nearly 350 reports of oil spills in Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane IdaThe 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.EnvironmentSep 6, 2021
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Death toll hits 48 as Americans deal with aftermath of Hurricane IdaThe toll was highest in New Jersey, where at least 25 people perished in heavy rains that began late Wednesday.EnvironmentSep 3, 2021
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Agencies investigating reports of oil, chemical spills resulting from Hurricane IdaThe Associated Press first reported the possible spills Wednesday after reviewing aerial images of the disaster zone taken by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.WorldSep 3, 2021
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In wake of Hurricane Ida, Louisianans scramble for food, water, gas and reliefIda 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).WorldSep 1, 2021
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