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August 30, 2021

Biden calls Black adviser 'boy' during FEMA briefing

The president used the term while introducing his senior adviser Cedric Richmond, a Black former member of Congress for Louisiana for a decade.

August 30, 2021

Ida slams Louisiana hospitals brimming with virus patients

Southern Louisiana's hospitals, already packed with coronavirus patients from a fourth surge of the virus, were dealing Sunday with another challenge — the howling Category 4 hurricane pounding the coast.

August 30, 2021

Ida bringing tornado, rain threats as it moves inland

Catastrophic, historic Ida has left a path of destruction as it made landfall yesterday as a Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana.

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida knocks out power to entire city of New Orleans, officials say

Hurricane Ida knocked out power to the entire city of New Orleans, hours after blasting ashore as one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S., New Orleans government officials said.

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida's impact on Louisiana is 'unprecedented,' Cajun Navy Relief president says

She's navigated through Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Harvey and other disasters, but Cajun Navy Relief (CNR) president Colleen Udell says that the impact of Hurricane Ida is "unprecedented."

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida, 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm, makes landfall in Louisiana on Katrina anniversary

Hurricane Ida's, which is strengthened into a Category 4 storm overnight, is expected to hit New Orleans on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida storm surge could bring ‘utter devastation’ to outlying areas: report

One of the big questions facing Louisiana as Hurricane Ida drew closer to shore: How bad will the storm surge be?

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida ‘unsurvivable’ outside levee protection system, Louisiana official warns

The president of one of Louisiana’s Gulf Coast parishes spoke bluntly Saturday afternoon as she warned residents about the potential dangers of Hurricane Ida.

August 29, 2021

Who is Deanne Criswell, Biden’s FEMA boss?

As Louisiana and the Gulf Coast braced for Hurricane Ida, set to make landfall on Sunday potentially as a Category 4 storm, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was expected to play a key role in disaster relief. 

August 28, 2021

2 suspects out on bond charged in killing of off-duty New Orleans police officer, face death penalty

Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of an off-duty New Orleans police officer last week.