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Louisiana Braces For A Slow Recovery After Deadly Hurricane Laura

It won't be easy or quick for people in southern Louisiana to recover from the devastation of this week's deadly Hurricane Laura.

Louisiana Braces For A Slow Recovery After Deadly Hurricane Laura

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Hurricane Laura Witness: 'The Wind Just Tore Everything Up'

Buildings and homes were damaged after Hurricane Laura made landfall near Lake Charles, La., on Thursday. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption

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Hurricane Laura Witness: 'The Wind Just Tore Everything Up'

"It tore the brick off, it tore the roof off, it lifted the truck by its roof. I mean, it tore everything. I have a skylight in my truck right now," a fire department official said.

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Weather

Louisiana Begins Recovery After Hurricane Laura Batters Coast

Hurricane Laura walloped southern Louisiana with 150 mph winds when it stormed ashore. Now the clean-up and recovery are underway as people pick up the pieces of broken buildings and broken lives.

Louisiana Begins Recovery After Hurricane Laura Batters Coast

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Texas Governor Faces Lawsuit, Under Fire Over Contact Tracing Deal, Mask Order

Texas GOP lawmakers have sued Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, saying he's overstepped his authority during the pandemic. He's under fire for issuing a mask mandate and awarding a contact tracing deal.

Texas Governor Faces Lawsuit, Under Fire Over Contact Tracing Deal, Mask Order

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In East Texas, Death Of George Floyd Brings Activism To A Region Of Rare Protest

Local residents take part in a candle light vigil to honor George Floyd in Houston, Monday, June 8, 2020, in Houston. Eric Gay/AP hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

In East Texas, Death Of George Floyd Brings Activism To A Region Of Rare Protest

More than a half century after the civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s, there remains little tradition of protest in East Texas, and scant experience with organizing.

In East Texas, Death Of George Floyd Brings Activism To A Region Of Rare Protest

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Organizers Face Challenges Creating A Tradition Of Protests In East Texas

The Civil Rights Movement has largely passed East Texas by — the region has no tradition of protest. Now, protesters have to build a brand new construction in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Organizers Face Challenges Creating A Tradition Of Protests In East Texas

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Texas Governor Addresses The State's Response To Protest Violence

Gov. Greg Abbott has addressed protests in Texas on Tuesday. Police there have come under fire — in Dallas for using tear gas on peaceful protesters and in Austin for using rubber bullets.

Texas Governor Addresses The State's Response To Protest Violence

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Economy

Texas Officials Consider New Sources Of Revenue As State Faces Budget Shortfalls

Texas's Republican leadership has to face budget options that seemed sacrilegious just a few months ago, as oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic wreak havoc on state finances.

Texas Officials Consider New Sources Of Revenue As State Faces Budget Shortfalls

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Economy

The Unemployment Number Keeps Rising Across The Nation

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The latest weekly state unemployment figures have been published on Thursday — more than three more million people are out of work.

The Unemployment Number Keeps Rising Across The Nation

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Some Republicans Demand That Governor Reopen More Businesses In Texas

Although Texas is easing its stay-at-home order, some Republicans say the governor is not going far enough and should allow even more sectors to reopen — such as tourism and recreation.

Some Republicans Demand That Governor Reopen More Businesses In Texas

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Around The Country: How States Are Planning To Reopen

States are all grappling with the coronavirus outbreak. However, some of them are already talking about lifting strict quarantine measures. Each state is taking a different approach.

Around The Country: How States Are Planning To Reopen

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History

The Oklahoma City Bombing, 25 Years Later

Sunday marks the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. An NPR national correspondent remembers covering that act of terrorism — and how it changed the city and the country.

The Oklahoma City Bombing, 25 Years Later

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Business

Independent Oil And Gas Producers Battle Low Prices, Coronavirus

A deal to cut global oil production might stop the free-falling price of oil — but for some producers in Texas, it's too little too late: they're facing economic ruin.

Independent Oil And Gas Producers Battle Low Prices, Coronavirus

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Elections

Texas Primary, And Its Massive Delegate Haul, Takes Shape For Super Tuesday

The state of Texas has 228 delegates up for grabs on Super Tuesday — a lot more voters to reach than those who have voted so far. Here's how the primary contest is shaping up in the Lone Star State.

Texas Primary, And Its Massive Delegate Haul, Takes Shape For Super Tuesday

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Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims

Faced with hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy. Tony Gutierrez/AP hide caption

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Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims

The Boy Scouts of America has $1.4 billion in assets. The organization says it will use the Chapter 11 process to create a trust to provide compensation for victims.

Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims

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