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Officials are cautiously optimistic that damage won't be as extreme as initial forecasts predicted.

Some weather-risk modelers are saying this hurricane could be another Katrina.

The U.S. economy exceeded economists' expectations in September with the addition of 254,000 new jobs.

Pew Research Center: Politics sway public attitude on crime prevention.

Only about 4% of Americans have flood insurance, though one analysis pegged that figure at 2.5% or lower.

This election could clarify some contentious issues.