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Louisiana city refuses to take in Hurricane Laura evacuees

In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, the city of Lafayette, Louisiana is refusing to take in evacuees as hundreds of thousands across the state are without power and access to water systems. Officials are citing concerns of a “serious, local security threat” after the police shooting of a Black man. Ashley White, a reporter for the Daily Advertiser in Lafayette, joined CBSN to explain the connection between the two events. Source

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Local matters: Chicago passes 500 homicides this year

Chicago has seen a surge in shooting deaths with over 500 homicides reported so far in 2020. Politico’s Illinois Playbook author Shia Kapos joined CBSN to discuss the connection to COVID-19 and what local officials are doing to combat the violence. Source

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