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Video description: People in New Orleans, LA wave signs from rooftops as rescuers struggle to save them. Video shot on August 31. Hurricane Katrina victims need your help. Donate to the Red Cross today.

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Road trip for relief

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FEMA's embarrassing e-mails

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CNN's Beth Nissen brings us photos of widespread devastation and loss in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. (August 30)

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Bush assesses Katrina devastation

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'People are dying in front of us'

CNN's Chris Lawrence describes scenes of death and despair on the streets of New Orleans. (September 1)

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What's in the floodwater?

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Evacuees get hitched in shelter

Five New Orleans couples tie the knot in a San Antonio evacuation shelter. CNN affiliate KABB reports. (September 9)

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Fire in New Orleans

A fire broke out in a historic home in the garden district of New Orleans. CNN's Drew Griffin has more. (September 6)

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