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New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with memorials and brass band parade

New Orleans is set to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s devastating landfall on the Gulf Coast.
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Colombia’s ombudswoman says 33 soldiers allegedly kidnapped under orders of a rebel group are freed

Thirty-three Colombian soldiers allegedly taken by villagers acting under the orders of a rebel group were freed after three days.
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Trump suggests more US cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago and other big cities as a way to fight crime.
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What to know about the US warships sent to South America and the reaction in Venezuela

The United States is boosting its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels, with the expected arrival of more vessels to the area next week.
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Ex-CDC official says RFK Jr. never briefed on Covid, measles by his team

The revelation Kennedy did not seek expert advice comes amid chaos at the primary U.S. health agency.
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Today in History: August 29, Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana

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