Bush Takes Responsibility for Katrina Response Shortfalls
President Bush for the first time admitted federal mistakes in Hurricane Katrina response and said he will review what went right and wrong. He spoke with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani at the White House and planned a Louisiana address as criticism of the response mounted. FEMA Acting Director Pa olson announced steps to boost housing for sheltering hurricane survivors.
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Nursing home owners charged in Katrina deaths
In New Orleans the husband and wife owners of St. Rita's nursing home were charged with 34 counts of negligent homicide for not evacuating patients as Katrina neared. The death toll rose to 423 with 34 deaths at St. Rita's. The couple posted bond and denied wrongdoing.
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Islands evacuated as Ophelia churns off Carolinas
Hurricanes warnings extend from South Santee River to Pamlico Sound as Ophelia strengthens to a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds. Evacuations ordered across six North Carolina counties with up to 15 inches of rain possible and heavy flooding likely.
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Northwest Airlines Board Set To Decide On Bankruptcy
Northwest Airlines said it did not make 42 million dollars in debt payments recently to conserve cash ahead of a possible bankruptcy filing. The board planned a morning meeting to decide on a Chapter 11 move as mechanics remain on strike since August 20 and a 65 million dollar pension payment is due Thursday.
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