September 8, 2008 -
There are reports of extensive devastation from Gustav in indigenous communities across areas of Louisiana hit hardest last week by the storm.
September 7, 2008 -
By Bill Quigley in New Orleans
September 6, 2008 -
By Bill Quigley, guest contributor Hurricane Gustav killed 18 people in Louisiana and displaced 1.9 million. Over 800,000 homes are without electricity, nearly half the state, and some will not see power for up to a month.
September 5, 2008 -
In the Institute for
September 5, 2008 -
The Louisiana SPCA is warning New Orleans residents that several unauthorized groups have entered the city to remove pets from people's properties, presenting themselves as animal rescuers.
September 5, 2008 -
With Sen. John McCain's speech a wrap, the eight-week battle for the presidency is underway. Here's an update on what Southern states might be in play. The polls all show that, in the South, it's down to three states: Florida, North Carolina and most importantly, Virginia. A quick look at the situation in each state:
September 4, 2008 -
Today I'm traveling back from New Orleans to North Carolina via Birmingham. I stopped in at the main Red Cross shelter for Gustav evacuees that's been erected at the city's Civic Center to see how people were holding up.