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August 31, 2005

The Aftermath

The enormity of the aftermath of Katrina is becoming more and more apparent.

Rising Tides

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John Barry compares the effects of Hurricane Katrina to the Mississippi Flood of 1927.

Natural Barriers Disappearing

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The marshes that protect Louisiana from massive storms like Katrina are slowly disappearing.

Petroleum Reserve Tapped

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Due to rising Oil and gas prices in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the White House announced today it is releasing the National Strategic Petroleum Reserve .

Red Cross Mounts Relief Operation

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The American Red Cross is coordinating what officials describe as the biggest relief operation in its history. Joining us on the line from Massachusetts is Carol Yelverton, spokesperson for the American Red Cross who tell us what people can do to help.

A Global Chanteuse

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The musician Keren Ann has concocted a new CD from a variety of musical influences.

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Friday, May 18, 2012
The Appian Road, in the Monti Aurunci area of Italy. (Robert Kaster/University of Chicago Press)

For many people, this time of year is an occasion for road trips — up and down the coasts, across the U.S., through Europe. For Robert Kaster, it was a time to venture along the most ancient roads of all time: the Appian Way in Italy.

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Friday, May 18, 2012
(Michael M. Phillips/Wall Street Journal)

It was supposed to be a calm ride for marines travelling in Zaranj, along Afghanistan’s border with Iran, but a suicide bomb changed that. Photographer Michael Phillips witnessed the scene unfold and joins us.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Musician John Fullbright at Here & Now studios at WBUR in Boston. (Jesse Costa/Here & Now)

Okemah, Okla., is the birthplace of folk legend Woody Guthrie. It’s also the hometown of singer-songwriter John Fullbright, who at just 24, is already being compared with folk great Townes Van Zandt.

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