Aug 30 Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by state pollution regulators to issue a water quality certification for Enbridge Energy's Line 3 crude oil pipeline. It's the latest setback for opponents as the project nears completion. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 14:21 16 years after Hurricane Katrina, Ida takes 'significant' toll on Louisiana Hurricane Ida tore through Southeastern Louisiana's cities and towns, flooding streets and ripping apart buildings and homes, killing at least two people. Crews are still trying to assess its full impact. Electricity remains out in New Orleans and surrounding areas… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 3:23 'It looks like a war zone' : Hurricane Ida floods Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish Judy Woodruff speaks to Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser about the aftermath of Hurricane Ida on Plaquemines Parish and what rebuilding efforts will look like. Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: U.S. Education Department investigating mask mandate bans in 5 GOP-led states In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. Department of Education announced it is investigating five Republican-led states that have banned universal indoor masking. The European Union has advised its member nations to reinstate travel restrictions for American tourists. The entire… Continue watching
Aug 30 Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid By Rebecca Santana, Jay Reeves, Kevin McGill, Associated Press A fearsome Hurricane Ida has left scores of coastal Louisiana residents trapped by floodwaters and pleading to be rescued, while making a shambles of the electrical grid across a wide swath of the state in the sweltering, late-summer heat. Continue reading
Aug 30 How to help people affected by Hurricane Ida By Chloe Jones Hurricane Ida, one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the United States, has caused at least one death in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and knocked out power for the entire city of New Orleans. Here's how you can help. Continue reading
Aug 30 WATCH: House Republicans and veterans discuss Afghanistan By Associated Press House Republicans and veterans are expected to discuss the situation in Afghanistan on Monday. Continue reading
Aug 30 WATCH: Biden pledges Hurricane Ida support for 'as long as it takes' By Associated Press Ida has left scores of coastal Louisiana residents trapped by floodwaters and pleading to be rescued, while making a shambles of the electrical grid across a wide swath of the state in the sweltering, late-summer heat. Continue reading
Aug 30 State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Education Department says it's investigating five Republican-led states that have banned mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions. Continue reading
Aug 30 U.S. declares a public health emergency post-Hurricane Ida By Associated Press U.S. health officials Monday declared public health emergencies for Louisiana and Mississippi, seeking to suspend government red tape that may get in the way of providing help to people affected by Hurricane Ida. Continue reading