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In New Orleans, State Of Emergency Continues After Heavy Flooding

4:25pm August 11, 2017

by Tegan Wendland

A state of emergency remains in effect in New Orleans after heavy flooding last weekend. Storms inundated the city's drainage system, and the fallout has led to resignations and frustrations with a system that failed during Hurricane Katrina.

Keir Gilchrist plays Sam, a high schooler who has autism, in Netflix's new series Atypical.

Netflix, ABC Portrayals Of Autism Still Fall Short, Critics Say

4:25pm August 11, 2017

by Eric Deggans

Two new TV series feature main characters who have autism. While some are applauding the fresh take on the disorder, others worry that the shows send the wrong messages.

Politics & Government

In Iowa, Trump Voters Evaluate The President's Performance

4:14pm August 11, 2017

by Don Gonyea

Polls show a steady decline in President Trump's approval ratings. Much of that has been dissatisfaction from independent voters who once supported him, but there's some softening of GOP support.

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What Could Happen If Trump Formally Declares Opioids A National Emergency

12:58pm August 11, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The president has already called the opioid crisis an emergency. If he makes it official through a formal declaration, more money and personnel could be available to deal with the epidemic.

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This 2015 file photo shows signage at the entrance to eBay's headquarters in San Jose, Calif.

ISIS Used eBay As Part Of Terror Network, Unsealed FBI Affidavit Shows

11:47am August 11, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

The network operated by a senior Islamic State official used fake eBay and PayPal transactions to funnel money to an alleged U.S. operative, who has pleaded not guilty to supporting a terror group.

For The Love Of Huckleberries: August Brings Out Hunters Of Elusive Fruit

11:41am August 11, 2017

by Tove Danovich

Every year, lovers of these tart, juicy berries trek into the forests of the Northwest to pick them at great effort. No one's managed to grow them commercially just yet, but their fans keep trying.

Afternoon traffic passes in front of a wall painted with the flags of the U.S. and Guam in the Tumon district on the island of Guam on Friday. The island has become a talking point in the rhetoric coming from President Trump and North Korea.

National

Trump Says U.S. Military Is 'Locked And Loaded' To Deal With North Korea

10:49am August 11, 2017

by Bill Chappell

North Korea has threatened to send missiles toward Guam. In his latest tweet about the isolated regime, President Trump says, "Military solutions are now fully in place, locked and loaded."

Congress Considers U.S. Options When Dealing With North Korea

8:14am August 11, 2017

Rachel Martin talks to Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York, a member of the House Foreign Intelligence Committee, about the threats involving North Korea's missile tests.

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Environment

Nebraska Could Still Keep Keystone XL Pipeline From Being Built

7:59am August 11, 2017

by Fred Knapp

When President Trump approved the Keystone XL Pipeline in March, many people thought that meant the controversial project would finally be built. But the pipeline still needs approval from Nebraska.

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Texas Measure Would Restrict Insurance Coverage For Abortions

7:59am August 11, 2017

by Wade Goodwyn

The legislature passed the measure in a special session. Women would be required to pay a separate insurance premium to get coverage for an abortion that isn't an emergency.

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