Tropical cyclone

Barry Downgraded To Tropical Depression, Still Posing Flood Threat
The storm weakened to a tropical depression as it swept inland through Gulf Coast states on Sunday, sparing New Orleans but threatening floods to other areas.
By Rebecca Santana and Jonathan Drew, AP

Tropical Storm Barry Rolls Into Louisiana, Spares New Orleans
New Orleans was spared the worst effects of the storm that weakened from hurricane status.
By By Sarah Blake Morgan and Janet McConnaughey, AP