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Hurricane Laura's Intense Winds Cut Through Louisiana Coastline

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.
Damaged homes sit among floodwaters after Hurricane Laura passed through the area Thursday in Holly Beach, La.

Hurricane Laura, one of the most powerful storms to hit Louisiana in living memory, left destruction and misery in its wake, with debris from homes and businesses scattered about, flooded streets, uprooted lampposts and at least one death. Authorities warn there could be more damage yet to

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