Isaac Downgraded To Tropical Storm -- But Still Dangerous

By Richard Simon and Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 08/29/2012 - 1:26pm

Isaac was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm Wednesday afternoon, even as flooding continued along the Gulf Coast and authorities raced to rescue residents from rising waters.

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