La. Gov. declares state of emergency as Hurricane Ida menaces Gulf Coast, could hit Tuesday
La. Gov. declares emergency ahead of Hurricane Ida Hurricane Ida threatens US Gulf Coast near end of season, could make landfall by Tuesday
Late-season hurricane takes aim at US Gulf Coast Fort Hood shooting victims included newlywed, woman inspired to serve after Sept. 11 attacks
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