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11 Dead in Louisiana Amid Historic Flooding

HeadlineAug 17, 2016

In Louisiana, at least 11 people have died as rescuers continue to search for missing people amid historic flooding. More than 10,000 people have been forced to relocate to shelters, and President Barack Obama has declared the area a federal disaster zone. More rain is in the forecast for the region this week.

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