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The 17-year-old accused of killing two was a police youth cadet in the Chicago suburbs. He said on social media that he went to Wisconsin to assist police.

Night three of the Republican National Convention again focused on law and order. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who was one of the speakers.

Hurricane Laura is pounding parts of Louisiana and Texas. It made landfall near Cameron, La., early Thursday morning. Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated the region before the storm hit.

When the storm's eyewall moved onshore around 1 a.m. ET, forecasters told people in its path, "TAKE COVER NOW!"

One of the most powerful storms to hit the state in living memory leaves destruction and misery in its wake, with debris from homes and businesses scattered about and at least one death.

Heavy winds knocked down trees and some homes lost power. But many residents around Port Arthur are breathing a sigh of relief after the storm passed without causing major damage to the area.

All of the deaths that are blamed on the Category 4 storm were attributed to powerful winds, far from the shore.

Protesters had asked the parish to remove the prominent memorial this summer, only to be turned away two weeks ago. Then came the hurricane.

Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.

Despite high unemployment, a severe recession and economic uncertainty, the housing market is on a tear. Sales are booming, and prices hit a record high. Low rates and remote work are driving factors.