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Hurricane Katrina was a catalyst for change in New Orleans’ public defender office

Hurricane Katrina was a catalyst for change in New Orleans’ public defender office

Hurricane Katrina exposed longstanding flaws in the New Orleans criminal justice system. In the 20 years since, there has been dramatic change in the public defender office.
by Ari Shapiro, Alejandra Marquez Janse and Sarah Handel

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After a week of smoke, a look at Canada's approach to fighting wildfires differently

After a week of smoke, a look at Canada's approach to fighting wildfires differently

Minnesota saw a record-breaking six-day air quality alert due to wildfires burning in Canada sending smoke into the skies. Canada is seeing one of it’s worst wildfire seasons on record.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Wild weather, smoky skies put summer camps at risk

Wild weather, smoky skies put summer camps at risk

For one summer camp in Minneapolis, wildfires up north and a succession of severe storms have put coordinators in a tough spot as they try to provide an outdoor day care experience while also keeping campers safe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Hawaii

8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Hawaii

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. No substantial damage has been reported so far, but authorities warned people away from shorelines and said the risk could last more than a day. 
by The Associated Press

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