Frank Morris
Stories
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National
Louisianans Decide Whether To Save Their Most Valuable Possession - Their Homes
It's been weeks since Hurricane Ida barrelled through Louisiana with 150 mph winds, damaging or destroying thousands of homes. Scores of people are still trying to figure how or whether to rebuild.
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National
Hurricane Nicholas Has Drenched The Gulf Coast, Including Louisiana Areas Hit By Ida
Hurricane Nicholas brought heavy rain, flooding and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands in Texas. The storm is weaker now and concern has turned to Louisiana, already battered by Hurricane Ida.
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National
Louisiana Family Must Decide Whether To Stay After Ida Or Move To A Safer Place
More than 100,000 homes and businesses remain without power in Louisiana more than two weeks after Hurricane Ida. It's been tough for people trying to get by in the hot and humid weather.
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Politics
New Laws Have Basically Ended Voter Registration Drives In Some Parts Of The U.S.
Florida, Kansas and Ohio have enacted laws that critics say suppress voter registration drives. Some political groups have stopped doing them for fear of charges being filed against their volunteers.
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National
Some Restaurants Emerged Post- Pandemic With A New Business Model: Adding Surcharges
During the pandemic, some businesses experimented with surcharges to help offset costs. In restaurants, the charges are becoming more common, increasing prices without always being obvious about it.
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National
Bodycam Video Released After Columbus Police Fatally Shot Black Teen Ma'Khia Bryant
On Tuesday, a Columbus police officer shot and killed 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant, whose aunt says called the police for help. The body camera video has been released as the community grieves.
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National
Lumber Prices Are Staying Sky High — Even If The Pandemic Ends Soon
Some types of lumber are selling at all time highs, adding tens of thousands of dollars to the price of a new home and home projects. The pandemic has caused supply disruptions and heightened demand.
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National
Farmers React With Mix Of Relief And Worry To Tentative China Trade Deal
Farmers hurt by Trump's trade war with China celebrate news of agreement to ease some of the restrictions on commodities.
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Environment
Louisiana Clean-Up Underway As Barry Moves North
Tropical Storm Barry dropped plenty of rain, caused lots of flooding, toppled trees and knocked out power to thousands. Now the clean-up gets underway as the storm moves north.
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National
Latest On Tropical Storm Barry
New Orleans is braced for the arrival of Barry, which may be near hurricane strength by the time it comes ashore Saturday.