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The American Heritage river cruise paddleboat is seen on its side after being struck by the Atlantic Asphalt tanker ship in the Mississippi River, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in New Orleans.
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New Orleans port sues owners of tanker involved in Mississippi crash
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Officials are seeking at least $1 million in damages from the owners of the tanker that hit a cruise ship last week. The incident was dubbed "the miracle on the Mississippi" after no one was killed.
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Georgia state Rep. Carolyn Hugley, the party's nominee for speaker of the state House, speaks in front of members of the Democratic caucus Thursday in the capitol.
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Midterm voters ended the long-running GOP dominance in state legislatures
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