Hurricane Ida left more than 1 million without power, possibly for weeks. That could be life-threatening for some as intense heat moves into the region

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Middle Tennessee is clawing its way out of devastation from recent flooding. It sits right in Ida's crosshairs

Middle Tennessee remains deep in recovery mode after last week's deadly and destructive flooding, and it appears the remnants of Hurricane Ida will offer the area little quarter.

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'Not going to take that chance again': Couple describes Hurricane Ida's wrath

CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on the damage in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

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Here's how Louisiana hospitals are handling the double onslaught of Hurricane Ida and Covid-19

Already overwhelmed by a surge in Covid-19 cases, Louisiana hospitals are now struggling with how to keep functioning after significant damage and disruption caused by Hurricane Ida.

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Opinion: Are we truly all together in a storm?

I drove up to the mechanic with a shaking engine on Thursday last week. It was one of the smallest issues an engine could have. He told me, "You can drive away, so we aren't going to help you." I didn't know a hurricane was coming until that moment. He said there were at least 17 cars needing fixing so their owners could leave town. I filled my gas to the brim before driving home.

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Scuffles break out during school mask meeting in Florida

Tensions boiled over during a school mask meeting in Lee County, Florida. CNN affiliate WBBH reports.

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Texas' 6-week abortion ban lets private citizens sue providers

A Texas state law that bans abortion after as early as six weeks into the pregnancy could provide the playbook for red states to pass extreme abortion restrictions -- without having to wait for the Supreme Court to revisit Roe v. Wade.

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