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Flood hinders shipping on the Mississippi River

Updated: 2011-05-19 10:10

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Flood hinders shipping on the Mississippi River
Submerged buildings are seen near Lake Providence, Louisiana May 18, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Flood hinders shipping on the Mississippi River
A home is seen protected from encroaching floodwaters by a levee near Yazoo City, Mississippi May 18, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

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