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Crawfish shortage impacts Louisiana’s economy

Crawfish are a Southern delicacy that are always in high demand – but this year, they’re in short supply. The crustaceans are hard to find right now due to a devastating drought in the region, and that’s hurting a lot of wallets in Louisiana. Janet Shamlian reports. Source

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The life of world-record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum

While hundreds of millions watched the Super Bowl last weekend, the sports world received shocking news: World-record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a car crash near Kiptum’s Kenya home. Kiptum, just 24, was a rising star. Brook Silva-Braga shares his story. Source

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Trump faces massive civil penalty after New York fraud trial

Former president Donald Trump is facing a massive civil penalty after a New York judge found he had engaged in a scheme to fraudulently inflate his wealth to banks and other lenders. Trump has been ordered to pay nearly $355 million, and has been banned from running a business in New York state for three years. His companies and two eldest sons also face penalties. Astrid Martinez has more. Source

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Biden promises accountability one year after train derailment in East Palestine

President Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio to promise accountability for the community, which saw a train of chemicals derail there one year ago. The president blamed the wreck on corporate greed, calling it preventable, but protestors criticized his response. Meanwhile, residents say they are still worried about health effects one year after the chemical spill. Roxana Saberi has more. Source

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