Louisiana Evacuation Strategy Cited After Gustav Success
Orleans emergency director credits residents for Gustav evacuation efficiency as public transport facilitated the mass migration. The plan reduced deaths and damages versus Katrina, with 2 million coastal residents fleeing before landfall. Authorities noted some flaws in shelter conditions and bus delivery, while Texas and Houston faced lessons from Rita and Ike during the active 2008 hurricane season.
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High Island Survivor Recalls Devastating Flood and Rescue
A High Island resident recounts an evacuation during a sudden surge that flooded streets and left homes wrecked along Bolivar Peninsula. Helicopters evacuated 12 passengers and seven dogs to safety as waves up to 125 mph winds raged for hours.
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Man Confesses to Double Fatal Shooting in Branch Case
Louisiana State Police arrested Brice near Lafayette after a bloodied traffic stop. Harris County detectives interviewed him in Louisiana, and he confessed to killing his ex girlfriend Branch and Charles. He faces capital murder charges and possible death penalty if convicted.
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Endeavour Ends 16 Day Mission in California Return
Space shuttle Endeavour and seven astronauts landed in California after a 16 day mission that remodeled the International Space Station for larger crews. They delivered a new bathroom kitchenette exercise machine and two sleeping quarters while four spacewalks cleared metal shavings from a jammed solar wing joint. Initial tests show repairs succeeded and NASA plans to double crew size by June with further additions next February.
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