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New Maps Label Much Of New Orleans Out Of Flood Hazard Area

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New Maps Label Much Of New Orleans Out Of Flood Hazard Area

The new maps mean flood insurance for these areas is optional. But with half the city at or below sea level and memories of post-Hurricane Katrina flooding, some worry they send the wrong message.

Colleen Atwood: To Design The Costume, Understand The Character

Atwood says that her artistic side was always nurtured, particularly by her two grandmothers. Above are Atwood's sketches for characters from the Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Warren Holder/20th Century Fox hide caption

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Colleen Atwood: To Design The Costume, Understand The Character

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In Year Since Water Crisis Began, Flint Struggles In Pipe Replacement Efforts

The interior of the Flint water plant is seen on Sept. 14 in Flint, Mich. The city is still struggling to replace thousands of corroded lead pipes that tainted drinking water. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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In Year Since Water Crisis Began, Flint Struggles In Pipe Replacement Efforts

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In Year Since Water Crisis Began, Flint Struggles In Pipe Replacement Efforts

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Bon Iver's Latest Is A Soulful Mix Of Wood And Microchips

The electronic vibe of Bon Iver's new album has left some fans skeptical — but critic Will Hermes says it's the band's best work yet. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Maps Label Much Of New Orleans Out Of Flood Hazard Area

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'Deepwater Horizon' Honors The Sacrifice Without Sacrificing The Action

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For Rosh Hashana, A Matzo Ball Soup By Way Of Mexico

Matzo ball soup is a classic recipe straight from Eastern Europe. But not all Jews from the region came to the New World via Ellis Island, as reflected in this jalapeño-inflected family recipe from chef Pati Jinich. Copyright Ellen Silverman hide caption

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For Rosh Hashana, A Matzo Ball Soup By Way Of Mexico

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