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This is the excerpt.

Today, the depth toll has risen after a New Year's terror attack in New Orleans.

Plus, we talk about some small business optimism following Trump's election win.

And what's next for the giant super volcano under Yellowstone?

The death toll has risen to 15 after an armed man drove a speeding truck into a New Year's Eve celebration in New Orleans.

The FBI has called the incident a terrorist assault.

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