Debbie Elliott
Stories
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National
Historic N.C. Town Deals With Flooding After Florence Blows Through
Residents in New Bern, North Carolina, are beginning damage assessments and cleanup after the effects of Hurricane Florence. The town was one of the hardest hit by the storm.
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National
Gulf Coast Residents Already Feeling Impact Of Tropical Storm Gordon
Residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico are preparing for a strong tropical system. Tropical storm Gordon is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and possible tornadoes from the Florida panhandle to Louisiana.
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National
Remembering The Queen Of Soul In Detroit
In Detroit, Aretha Franklin gets her final sendoff — in the vintage, white Cadillac hearse that once carried civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Her fans have been celebrating the Queen of Soul all week.
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Politics
News Brief: DOJ Sides Against Harvard, Remembering John McCain And Aretha Franklin
The Justice Department has backed a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans. And mourners are paying tribute to John McCain and Aretha Franklin.
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National
Dressing For A Queen: Aretha Franklin Fans Pay Tribute To The Late Singer
Fans are paying tribute to Aretha Franklin by dressing the part. The Queen of Soul is lying in repose Wednesday in Detroit where there are many hats with bows and fancy dresses on display by fans.
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Fans Remember Aretha Franklin: 'She Was Detroit'
Fans are flocking to Detroit to remember Aretha Franklin, whose body will lie in repose Tuesday and Wednesday at the Charles H. Wright African American Museum in Detroit.
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National
Charlottesville Marks One Year Since Deadly White Supremacist Rally
Across Charlottesville, Va., people are remembering last year's violent and deadly rally organized by white nationalists. Students, community leaders and others are marking the occasion with vigils.