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Six Months After Katrina

Demolition Looms for Ninth Ward of New Orleans

Not far from the festivities in New Orleans, the Ninth Ward sits nearly silent. One of the hardest-hit neighborhoods, it was severely flooded after Hurricane Katrina. But just as homeowners are trickling back to reclaim their neighborhood, bulldozers are on the way to begin demolition.

Demolition Looms for Ninth Ward of New Orleans

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Katrina & Beyond

Lundi Gras Revives New Orleans' Cheer

It's been six months since Hurricane Katrina swept ashore. Tourists have returned to New Orleans and some have discovered that Lundi Gras, or Fat Monday, can be as much fun as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday.

Lundi Gras Revives New Orleans' Cheer

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Katrina & Beyond

Marching Band Represents New Orleans in Parades

High school marching bands have always played their part in New Orleans Mardi Gras parades. But with most city high schools closed, there are few local students marching this carnival season. One exception is the the MAX School's band.

Marching Band Represents New Orleans in Parades

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Katrina & Beyond

After the Flood, It's Farewell to Bucktown

A flood protection project under way in New Orleans will come at the expense of Bucktown, a neighborhood that was home to both the well-known Sid-Mar restaurant and to commercial fishermen.

After the Flood, It's Farewell to Bucktown

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Law

State Sued Over Displaced Louisiana Voters

Louisiana lawmakers decided this past week to create extra polling stations around the state for displaced New Orleans voters, but they didn't make provisions for people residing out of state. Now civil rights advocates are suing the state.

State Sued Over Displaced Louisiana Voters

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Food

A Taste of Mardi Gras: The Return of the King Cake

King cake is a treat tied to the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. With so many people returning to the city from far-flung places, this special Danish-like confection is flying off the shelves at local bakeries.

A Taste of Mardi Gras: The Return of the King Cake

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Politics

Lousiana Legislators Wrap Up Katrina Session

Louisiana state lawmakers ended their special session Friday night after a contentious two-week debate over levee boards and housing bills for hurricane-ravaged homeowners. Now Gov. Kathleen Blanco is trying to pick up the pieces of key bills that failed to make it this session.

Lousiana Legislators Wrap Up Katrina Session

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Katrina & Beyond

Katrina Evacuees Object to End of Hotel Subsidies

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is ending its hotel subsidy program for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in favor of rental assistance. But many people say they can't find any place to rent in the New Orleans area and may be forced into shelters.

Katrina Evacuees Object to End of Hotel Subsidies

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Katrina & Beyond

Crowds Flood Free Clinic at New Orleans Zoo

The New Orleans Health Department is providing a week of free healthcare for city residents at a clinic in the Audubon Zoo. There is free dental care, eye exams and other outpatient procedures for whomever shows up -- and there have been a lot of people showing up.

Crowds Flood Free Clinic at New Orleans Zoo

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Katrina & Beyond

Louisiana Lawmakers Convene Again on Recovery

For the second time in six months, the Louisiana legislature holds a special session devoted to hurricane recovery bills. Gov. Kathleen Blanco kicked off the session with a speech in New Orleans, instead of state capitol Baton Rouge.

Louisiana Lawmakers Convene Again on Recovery

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Katrina & Beyond

Tough Road Back for New Orleans' Black Colleges

The New Orleans schools Tulane and Loyola have reopened this semester with large numbers of students coming back. But the historically black colleges in the area have been less fortunate. They are trying to lure students back to campuses that were all but destroyed.

Tough Road Back for New Orleans' Black Colleges

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Katrina & Beyond

New Orleans Reacts to President Bush's Speech

Residents of New Orleans gave an overall poor response to President Bush's State of the Union address and his comments on efforts to rebuild the city and other Gulf Coast areas hammered by Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans Reacts to President Bush's Speech

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National

Tennessee Starts Meth Crime Registry

Tennessee is the first state to have a registry of those convicted of meth-related crimes, similar to registries states keep on convicted sex offenders. It allows people to learn if a meth lab or user is in their neighborhood.

Tennessee Starts Meth Crime Registry

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Funerals Begin in Wake of Mine Disaster

Funerals are held for some of the 12 people who died at the Sago mine in West Virginia coal country. Coal miners in Philippi talk about why they went into the mines -- and why they'll keep going back despite the dangers of the work.

Funerals Begin in Wake of Mine Disaster

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