| BY JOHN SIMERMAN | Staff writer |
Good morning, here are some of today's top headlines. Flood of cancellations: Storms are growing more frequent and damaging, but spiraling flood insurance costs have led thousands of Louisianans to drop coverage anyway. For many, a federal system of affordable flood insurance is collapsing. Sam Karlin has the story. Tuesday tidings: Government health care for poor Louisianans, the volume of oil and gas drilled from the Gulf of Mexico, and the political fortunes of local figures in Congress are at stake Tuesday as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump square off. Tyler Bridges has this report. Historic status debated: A stretch of the west bank of St. John the Baptist Parish was recently deemed a strong candidate for National Historic Landmark status. Beneath the effort boils a fierce controversy. Josie Abugov has the details. Thanks for reading. Check back for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. John | 