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Entergy Arkansas: Isaac leaves 10k without power

The utility had reported more than 16,000 customers without electricity earlier Friday.
Isaac leaves lots of water and power outages in its wake

The storm that first hit Louisiana Tuesday is moving into the nation's heartland, as of Friday. Thousands have been washed out of their homes and left in the dark.
Federal court rules against Texas voter photo ID law

Greg Abbott, Texas's attorney general, said he will appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court, confident of prevailing there.
Hurricane Isaac aftermath: Will FEMA have enough money? (+video)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could have to ask Congress for more money once hurricane Isaac cleanup costs become clear. Approval is likely, but not a given anymore.
Rain persists as Isaac heads toward Arkansas, Missouri

Tropical Storm Isaac winds are dying but heavy rain continues over Louisiana, causing flooding. Isaac's rains may help drought-struck Midwestern states on Friday.
Isaac behind biggest one-day jump in gas prices

Gasoline prices hit a national average of $3.80 per gallon, up five cents in one day. Hurricane Isaac shut down several refineries along the Gulf Coast and others are operating at reduced rates. In all, about 1.3 million barrels per day of refining capacity is affected.
When do budget cuts go too deep?

The Republican National Convention and Hurricane Issac spotlight a conundrum for the GOP, reducing the size of the government sounds good until the waters start rising.
Paul Ryan paradox: Voters like him, just not his ideas (+video)

Paul Ryan is generally seen as more likeable than not, polls say. But his Medicare reforms? Not so much. Wednesday's speech to the GOP convention is a chance to change that dynamic.
Katrina anniversary: Seven years later, Hurricane Isaac impacts Mississippi

Katrina anniversary is marked by the arrival of Hurricane Isaac, seven years to the day after Hurricane Katrina struck the US Gulf coast.
Hurricane Isaac tests levees, knocks out power in Louisiana (+video)

Hurricane Isaac packed 80 mph winds is about 50 miles south of New Orleans. It drove a wall of water nearly 11 feet high inland when it game ashore Tuesday night.
Ann Romney praises Mitt: The 'man America needs' (+video)

At the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in what she called 'the biggest speech' of her life, Mrs. Romney told voters 'you can trust Mitt.' Her husband, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, will speak at the convention on Thursday.
Hurricane Isaac: New Orleans braces for test of its storm preparations (+video)

With maximum winds from Hurricane Isaac expected to be 80 miles an hour, the storm's main threat is posed by water. The new New Orleans surge barrier has been closed for the first time.
Hurricane Isaac slows, sucking up energy over the Gulf (+video)

Hurricane Isaac is crawling along at 10 m.p.h., and winds hit 75 m.p.h. as Isaac gained strength moving over the warm, open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Isaac is forecast to reach New Orleans early Wednesday morning.
As Isaac nears hurricane strength, New Orleans braces for flooding (+video)

Isaac is forecast to become a category 1 hurricane today, bringing 14 inches of rain and storm surges of up to 12 feet. Hurricane Isaac will be the first test of post-Katrina levee improvements in New Orleans.
With Katrina in mind, residents prepare for Isaac (+video)

Tropical Storm Isaac is predicted to become a Category 2 hurricane by Wednesday, but it is much weaker than Katrina's damaging category 5 status. Still states of emergency were in place throughout much of the Gulf Coast region Monday.
Medicare: Republicans say they're ready to rumble. Is that wise?

The coming election may be about jobs, jobs, jobs, but Republicans at the National Convention are vowing to take the battle to the Democrats on Medicare, too. They may have had little choice.
Could tropical storm Isaac actually help break US drought?

Tropical storm Isaac is bearing down on the Gulf Coast, but once it gets inland, it is expected to bring much needed rain to drought-hit farmlands.
Tropical Storm Isaac bears down on New Orleans ahead of Katrina anniversary (+video)

The potential for a landfall as soon as Tuesday prompted evacuations along a wide area of the Gulf Coast and sent people out to stock up on staples.
Isaac lashes Florida Keys: Is New Orleans next? (+video)

Isaac threatens to become a Category 2 hurricane by mid week. Louisiana governor declares a state of emergency.
Isaac bears down on Florida, but Keys residents remain sunny

On Sunday, Tropical Storm Isaac skirted the Florida Keys, but barely ruffled residents. The storm is expected to gain strength, and could become a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday or Wednesday.
Modern Parenthood Childcare cost: Day care expense rivals college cost, fuels social problems

Childcare costs for an infant at a day care center may be more expensive than instate-college tuition, according to a new study. US childcare policy, says experts, is riddled with problems that exacerbate family debt, contribute to glass ceiling wages, and fuel the Mommy Wars.
5 top childcare options: costs and value, from day care to nanny

Which childcare option is right for you?
Chapter & Verse Conservative books are leaping off the shelves, says Amazon. Liberal titles, not so much.

According to a new heat map by Amazon, readers in 44 states prefer conservative 'red' books to liberal 'blue.'
Where Todd Akin and Paul Ryan agree, and disagree, on abortion

There's nothing to indicate that Paul Ryan shares Rep. Todd Akin's strange rationale for denying rape victims access to abortion. But the GOP's vice presidential candidate opposes such abortions, nonetheless.
The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016

Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.