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Democrats retained control of the U.S. Senate, but Republicans are one win away from taking over power in the House.

When scientists consider the possibility of a major storm hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast, they say the ramifications could be devastating — especially for the city of New Orleans. If a Category 5 hurricane were to strike Louisiana, tens of thousands of lives could be lost. Hear how state and federal officials are working to prevent that scenario.

Hurricane Jeanne brings winds of up to 115 mph as it nears Florida's central coast, where thousands have already lost electricity. The Category 3 hurricane struck the Bahamas earlier Saturday. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Christopher Joyce.

About 70 whales have been found dead so far this year on the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska, the most since 2000. Since March, 13 dead whales have been found in the Bay Area.

Also: Amazon Studios' leader resigns after allegations of sexual harassment; Houston reservoirs finally release the last of hurricane floodwaters; and Chinese leaders hold a major congress.

The search is on for the person or persons who sent at least 10 suspicious packages to prominent Democrats this week. Sessions condemned the bomber and said he's determined to ensure justice is done.

A swath of the eastern U.S. braced for more severe weather after deadly storms knocked out power to hundreds of thousands across the South and disrupted airport travel in the Northeast.

The Newlead Castellano was stopped near Savannah over unpaid debts — stranding the Filipino crew members, who didn't have permission to enter the U.S. Their months of waiting may soon be at an end.

While millions of football fans were focused on the Super Bowl in the U.S., billions of soccer fans were watching the Africa Cup of Nations over the past month.

President Trump will give his first address to a joint session of Congress in his second term Tuesday night. So what can be expected?