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3 Views On A Tragedy: Reporters Recall First Days After Katrina

Palm trees bend and banners rip on Canal Street as Hurricane Katrina blows through New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005 — 10 years ago Saturday. Ted Jackson/The Times-Picayune/Landov hide caption

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Hurricane Katrina: 10 Years Of Recovery And Reflection

3 Views On A Tragedy: Reporters Recall First Days After Katrina

When Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast, devastating regions of Louisiana and Mississippi, three of NPR's correspondents saw the storm firsthand. These are their stories.

3 Views On A Tragedy: Reporters Recall First Days After Katrina

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Abortion Rights Groups Say It's Time To Stop Playing Defense

Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis filibustered for 11 hours against sweeping restrictions on abortion back in June, becoming a hero for abortion rights activists. Eric Gay/AP hide caption

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Abortion Rights Groups Say It's Time To Stop Playing Defense

Activists across the nation want to counter the onslaught of regulations that limit abortions and regulate clinics with new laws that protect access to abortion.

Abortion Rights Groups Say It's Time To Stop Playing Defense

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Business

Even If FCC Relaxes Rules, Delta Won't Allow In-Flight Calls

Delta CEO Richard Anderson says frequent flyers believe voice calls in the cabin would disrupt travel. So the airline announced it will ban in-flight calls even if the FCC changes the rules.

Even If FCC Relaxes Rules, Delta Won't Allow In-Flight Calls

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Family Of Ga. Teen Found Dead In A Gym Mat Pushes For Answers

Demonstrators attend a rally on Wednesday in Atlanta for Kendrick Johnson, the Georgia teenager found dead inside a rolled-up wrestling mat in his school. David Goldman/AP hide caption

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Family Of Ga. Teen Found Dead In A Gym Mat Pushes For Answers

Activists from across the country are asking Georgia's governor to support an investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson, 17, who was discovered dead in a high school gymnasium almost a year ago. State investigators ruled out foul play, but Johnson's parents don't believe it.

Family Of Ga. Teen Found Dead In A Gym Mat Pushes For Answers

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Sports

After Decades, Braves To Move To Suburban Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves will abandon downtown for a new stadium in suburban Cobb County. The Braves have played in the city for almost 50 years, and the news came as a big shock to residents.

After Decades, Braves To Move To Suburban Atlanta

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To Get Around Town, Some Cities Take A Step Back In Time

Construction of the Atlanta streetcar line has hurt many businesses along the route, but there is hope that economic gains will increase once the line opens next spring. Kathy Lohr/NPR hide caption

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U.S. Commutes: The Way We Get To Work

To Get Around Town, Some Cities Take A Step Back In Time

In 2001, Portland, Ore., was the first to develop a new kind of streetcar system. Success there led to a resurgence, with at least two dozen cities planning, building or expanding trolley lines — places like Atlanta; St. Louis, Mo.; and Tucson, Ariz. But some wonder whether it's the best way to spend limited transit dollars.

To Get Around Town, Some Cities Take A Step Back In Time

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Judge Rules Against Part Of Texas Abortion Law

A federal judge in Texas struck down a key provision of the state's new abortion law one day before it was to go into effect. The judge ruled the part of the law that required doctors to get admitting privileges at a nearby hospital is unconstitutional.

Judge Rules Against Part Of Texas Abortion Law

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Clinics Close As Texas Abortion Fight Continues

In July, abortion rights advocates marched in Austin, Texas, to protest legislation that could shut down all but five abortion clinics and restrict abortion rights throughout the state. Tamir Kalifa/AP hide caption

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Health

Clinics Close As Texas Abortion Fight Continues

Some clinics say they can't comply with a Texas law set to go into effect next week. It adds building requirements for clinics and places more rules on doctors who perform abortions. Laws like the one in Texas have passed in more than a dozen states.

Clinics Close As Texas Abortion Fight Continues

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Politics

Glitches Slow Health Exchange Sign-ups

It's been a bumpy week for the new state health care exchanges. Computer problems and the sheer number of people trying to log in overloaded the system. Despite the technical issues, health care navigators are trying to help people figure out their options.

Glitches Slow Health Exchange Sign-ups

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National

Univ. Of Alabama Sororities Accept A Few Students Of Color

At least four black women and other minority students have joined sororities at the University of Alabama. The word to reopen the bidding process came after some spoke out about alleged discrimination in the recruiting process. Experts say segregation is illegal yet it's happening at schools across the country. Some see the new pledges as a first step toward change. For others, it's a symbolic gesture.

Univ. Of Alabama Sororities Accept A Few Students Of Color

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University Of Alabama Moves To Integrate Greek System

Judy Bonner, the University of Alabama's new president, when the school's championship football team visited the White House on April 19, 2012. Mike Theiler /UPI /Landov hide caption

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University Of Alabama Moves To Integrate Greek System

White sorority members told the school's student newspaper they wanted to recruit at least two black candidates, but their names were removed before members could vote on them. University President Judy Bonner has ordered sororities to use an open bidding process, which allows them to add new members at any time.

University Of Alabama Moves To Integrate Greek System

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Trail Life USA, The 'Other' Boy Scouts Of America

A new faith-based boys group is taking shape, just three months after the Boy Scouts of America decided to change its membership policy to allow gay youth to join. The group, Trail Life USA, calls itself a Christian alternative to the Boy Scouts, and says it will focus on adventure, character and leadership.

Trail Life USA, The 'Other' Boy Scouts Of America

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New Carpet Factories Help Cushion Blows From Recession Losses

Fibers are rolled into spools at the Engineered Floors carpet plant in Dalton, Ga. Kathy Lohr/NPR hide caption

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Business

New Carpet Factories Help Cushion Blows From Recession Losses

Known as the "Carpet Capital of the World," Dalton, Ga. has struggled and lost thousands of jobs over the past decade. But carpet jobs are returning, and state officials say 7,000 new manufacturing jobs are coming to Georgia over the next five years.

New Carpet Factories Help Cushion Blows From Recession Losses

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Bank Of America To Close Some Drive-Up Tellers

Bank of America won't say exactly how many drive-through lanes are closing. A spokeswoman did say the decision is not a cost-cutting move but a response to the way people are banking. At branches where drive-through lanes are closing, the bank says ATMs will be available. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Business

Bank Of America To Close Some Drive-Up Tellers

Bank of America says too few people are using drive-through teller windows. So, the bank is cutting that service at some branches. Teller lanes from Georgia to Texas have already closed.

Bank Of America To Close Some Drive-Up Tellers

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Race

Atlanta Celebrates King's Dream

The birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. commemorates the 50th anniversary of King's "I Have a Dream" speech with a celebration at the national historic site and at the King Center in Atlanta. It's an effort to get children and families involved the history of the movement.

Atlanta Celebrates King's Dream

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