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WATCH: Biden praises Afghanistan evacuation, defends departure from 'forever war'

By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Twenty-four hours after the departure of the last American C-17 cargo plane from Kabul, Biden vigorously defended his decision to end America's longest war and withdraw all U.S. troops ahead of an Aug. 31 deadline.

Small Louisiana communities bear brunt of Hurricane Ida

By Jay Reeves, Associated Press

While New Orleans largely escaped catastrophic flooding during the storm, LaPlace and other nearby communities were not so lucky.

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.

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…

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'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.

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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…

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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.

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.

WATCH: House Republicans and veterans discuss Afghanistan

By Associated Press

House Republicans and veterans are expected to discuss the situation in Afghanistan on Monday.

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.