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By Peter Fedynsky Washington, DC 26 January 2006 watch Katrina Response report Hurricane Katrina rescue Senators probing the U.S. government's response to Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the city
New Orleans Works to Rebuild Music Scene After Katrina 新奥尔良重建被飓风摧毁的音乐场所 NEW ORLEANS New Orleans is known for its music. But 10 years ago, the music was drowned out by the howling winds and rising water brought by Hurri
OrleansJack was asleep. He was dreaming that he wassleeping on a boat. It was rocking back and forth,back and forth.... Jack.Jack opened his eyes. It was just getting lightoutside. Rain was tapping against the window-pane. Tappity -tap-tap.Jack close
Tropical Storm Lee to Soak US Gulf Coast The U.S. Gulf Coast is getting a major soaking this weekend from Tropical Storm Lee. The storm is expected to dump as much as 50 centimeters of rain in parts of the southern states of Louisiana, Mississippi an
By Greg Flakus New Orleans 19 February 2006 A float in New Orleans' Mardi Gras parade The first major parades of the Mardi Gras season rolled through the streets of New Orleans Saturday. The celebrati
By Mary Morningstar Washington 28 May 2006 Many musicians have used their celebrity to bring attention to the ongoing needs of Hurricane Katrina victims in the southeastern United States. Folk-rock singer Shawn Mullins has a personal connection to N
By Doug Levine Washington 19 August 2007 One of the many thousands who lost their homes and belongings to Hurricane Katrina was New Orleans music legend and lifelong resident Fats Domino. Although it's been nearly two years since Katrina devastated t
When the floodwalls and levees gave way in New Orleans, the people of the Netherlands watched with special interest. 50% of the Netherlands lies below sea level, since medieval times, the Dutch have used dikes and levees to keep the country dry. Five
New Orleans rallies from an early 10-point deficit to beat Indianapolis for the US National Football League championship. Steve Schy | Miami 08 February 2010 New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after th
By Greg Flakus New Orleans 28 August 2006 Before Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans a year ago, the city had one of the highest crime rates in the United States. New Orleans Police Detectives escort suspect Raymond Amison, 18, center, into jai
By Margaret Kennedy New Orleans, Louisiana 05 September 2006 watch report / Hollywood South Movie production in progress One part of the Louisiana economy not only survived Hurricane Katrina -- it has grown. VOA's Margaret Kennedy has this report on
By Greg Flakus New Orleans, Louisiana 07 March 2006 watch New Orleans Levee report New Orleans levee repairs are to be finished before hurricane season begins June 1st In New Orleans, where recovery f
By Scott Stearns Washington 29 August 2006 President Bush and first lady Laura Bush attend a service commemorating the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina at St. Louis Cathedral, August 29, 2006 in New Orleans President Bush is in the southern ci
By Greg Flakus Houston 25 April 2006 Ryland Edwards, 5, rides a carousel built in 1906 in New Orleans City Park Photo taken May 21, 2005 Eight months after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans still faces a
By Greg Flakus New Orleans 27 February 2006 Tuesday is Mardi Gras, French for
Four years ago a flood caused by Hurricane Katrina devastated much of New Orleans. Thousands of evacuees took up residence in other cities, most notably Houston, Texas. While the city was praised for its efforts to host the evacuees, not all went sm
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: We have a winner. For the last three years, thousands of aspiring musicians have submitted videos to NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest for a chance to come to Washington, D.C., and perform at NPR's home office behind a desk. Here is wh
By Greg Flakus New Orleans 21 April 2008 President Bush is in New Orleans, playing host to his North American counterparts, Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. As VOA's Greg Flakus reports from New Orleans, i
By Doug Levine Washington 05 January 2007 Bluesman Mark Hummel hasn't taken a vacation in years. He's too busy touring and making records. As VOA's Doug Levine tells us, Hummel's also the founder and bandleader of the internationally acclaimed Blues
By Greg Flakus New Orleans 18 May 2006 Jep Epstein Discusses Reaction to His Song The devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita last year in the state of Louisiana is still a source of pain an