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Wilma Banks, who lives in the neighborhood of New Orleans East, sits on her bed next to her nebulizer and CPAP machine. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, when much of New Orleans was left without power, she wasn't able to power up the medical devices and had only her limited supply of inhalers to widen her airways.

Entergy Resisted Upgrading New Orleans' Power Grid. Residents Paid the Price

Entergy failed to rebuild a stronger system after hurricanes repeatedly damaged its electric grid. Then Hurricane Ida knocked out power for more than a week in the middle of a heat wave.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., supports bringing earmarks back with limits.

Democrats Want To Bring Earmarks Back As Way To Break Gridlock In Congress

Top House Democrats want to revive the spending practice that allows members to request money for specific projects. It has been effectively banned since 2011.

Then-Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar (left) and President Donald Trump listen as Moncef Slaoui of Operation Warp Speed speaks about the crash program to develop a COVID-19 vaccine in the White House Rose Garden in May 2020.

The U.S. Paid Billions To Get Enough COVID Vaccines Last Fall. What Went Wrong?

Immediately after the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's vaccine, the company delivered fewer doses than its government contract projected. Federal officials say they didn't know why.

The U.S. Paid Billions To Get Enough COVID Vaccines Last Fall. What Went Wrong?

Immediately after the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's vaccine, the company delivered fewer doses than its government contract projected. Federal officials say they didn't know why.

Sara Petite performs live at the Belly Up Tavern.

Nearly $19 Million In COVID-19 Relief Will Go To 28 Local Entertainment Venues

Nearly $19 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding will go to 28 local entertainment venues, theaters and museums throughout North County San Diego and South Orange County, it was announced Monday.

The Vatican Is Holding Its Biggest Criminal Trial In Modern History

The Vatican is holding its biggest criminal trial in modern history. The case alleges 10 people, including a once-powerful cardinal, of defrauding the Holy See of tens of millions of dollars.

Congressman Jerry Lewis, speaks with Sailors from California assigned to Naval Air Station Sigonella during a round table discussion. Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily. Dec. 19, 2004.

Long-Serving California Republican Rep. Jerry Lewis Dies

Former Southern California Republican Rep. Jerry Lewis has died. He was 86.

Juul Labs Inc. will pay $40 million to North Carolina and take more action to prevent underage use and sales, according to a landmark legal settlement announced Monday.

Juul Will Pay North Carolina $40 Million To Settle A Landmark Suit Over Teen Vaping

The settlement follows years of accusations that the electronic cigarette giant had fueled a surge in teen vaping. As part of the agreement, Juul will not advertise to anyone under 21 in the state.

In this Jan. 27, 2021, file photo, a For Rent sign is posted in Sacramento, Calif. California Gov

California To Extend Eviction Ban, Pay Back Rent For Tenants

California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and will use federal money to pay off eligible tenants' debt.

The Air Force monitoring ground water at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2020

Sen. Padilla Proposes Bill To Clean Up Toxic Chemical On Military Bases

Military bases across California, including San Diego, have tested positive for a toxic chemical. A bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla attempts to find the money to finally clean up the legacy of PFAS.

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