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NEW ORLEANS


Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states

The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.

Saints' Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder injury after loss to Packers

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr being evaluated after hurting his shoulder when he was sacked in the third quarter of an 18-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Back at old job, Anthony Mackie lends star power to New Orleans' post-Ida roof repair effort

Movie star Anthony Mackie was back in his home town โ€” and back at an old job โ€” as he took part in a program to help people needing roof repairs and replacements after natural disasters.

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar.

Supreme Court pauses order curbing Biden administration efforts to block social media posts

The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked enforcement of a lower court order curbing Biden administration efforts to combat controversial social media posts.

Appeals court scales back order squelching Biden administration contact with social media platforms

A federal appeals court has significantly whittled down a lower court order curbing Biden administration communications with social media companies.

Pro Picks: Bengals over Cowboys in Super Bowl 58

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs know winning consecutive Super Bowls is a tough task.

World Wrestling Entertainment star Bray Wyatt dies at 36

World Wrestling Entertainment star Bray Wyatt has died.

Public Enemy, Ice-T to headline free D.C. concerts, The National Celebration of Hip Hop

Hip-hop, the most popular genre in America, turns 50 this August.

Derek Carr throws a TD pass in his Saints debut, a 26-24 preseason win over the Chiefs

Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass in his New Orleans preseason debut and rookie Blake Grupe kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Saints to a 26-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Allusions to mobster movies and book burning at appeals court hearing on Biden social media contacts

Allusions to book burning and mobster movies arose during a federal court hearing in New Orleans as judges heard arguments on whether the Biden administration engages in unconstitutional censorship in communications with social media platforms.

Appeals court pauses order limiting Biden administration contact with social media companies

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower courtโ€™s order limiting executive branch officialsโ€™ communications with social media companies about controversial online posts.

Jermaine Dupri commemorates 50 years of hip-hop at Essence Festival of Culture

Known as a rapper, super producer and music mogul, Jermaine Dupri is astonished that 30 years have passed since he founded his label, So So Def.

Gun advocates challenge Biden administration rules on handgun braces at appeals court

Appellate court judges in New Orleans closely questioned a government attorney over a Biden administration rule aimed at curbing the use of stabilizing braces.

Heat wave has US South sweltering, from tornado-ravaged West Texas town to Florida beaches

Communities from Houston to New Orleans are opening cooling centers to bring relief as steamy hot temperatures settle across a broad swath of the U.S. South.

FDA advisers endorse updating COVID vaccines to target latest omicron strain

The COVID-19 vaccines are on track for a big recipe change this fall.

Do not call: States sue telecom company over billions of robocalls

Attorneys general across the U.S. have joined a lawsuit against a telecommunications company accused of making more than 7.5 billion robocalls to people on the national Do Not Call Registry.

Abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court

A federal appeals court in New Orleans hears arguments Wednesday on whether a drug used in the most common method of abortion was properly approved by a government agency more than two decades ago.

Ed Sheeran to perform 'Subtract' album on Apple Music Live

Ed Sheeran will put his new album on full display with the help of Apple Music.

New Orleans music's old guard still star at Jazz Fest

Big-name, nationally known musical artists are always part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Jazz Fest โ€” 'one of the gems' โ€” cranks up in New Orleans

Sounds of R&B, rock โ€™n roll, Zydeco, pop, blues, country, rap, gospel and, of course, jazz flowed throughout the Fair Grounds Race Course Friday as the 2023 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival opens its two-weekend run.

New Orleans student's scholarship offers surpass $9 million

He is a senior at 16.

Riley, Hardy capture first PGA Tour wins at Zurich Classic

Nick Hardy and Davis Riley birdied four of their final six holes to give both players their first PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic.

Final NBA play-in matchups: Bulls at Heat, Thunder at Wolves

Chicago played at Miami and Oklahoma City was in Minnesota to open this NBA season.

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-in

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his 32-point night with a go-ahead baseline jumper and four clutch free throws in the final 29 seconds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 to remain alive in the Western Conference play-in tourament.

Play-in tournament starts Tuesday, giving 8 teams new life

Getting to the play-in tournament probably wasnโ€™t the goal of any team when training camps opened back in September.

NBA set for final day, and West race will go to the wire

The NBA will get what it wanted.

4 ex-cops charged in Tyre Nichols' death barred from police

Four of five former Memphis police officers charged with murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols can no longer work as law enforcement in Tennessee.

Supervisor in Tyre Nichols' death retired before firing

The Memphis police supervisor on scene when Tyre Nichols was beaten to death by officers retired with his benefits the day before a hearing to fire him.

Mavs' Doncic confounded by thigh injury after early exit

Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic says he's unsure how he injured his left thigh or how serious it might be.

NFL's Kamara, Lammons plead not guilty in Vegas assault case

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and three other men have pleaded not guilty in Nevada to charges they beat a man unconscious at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub before the NFLโ€™s 2022 Pro Bowl.

Universal Orlandoโ€™s Mardi Gras 2023 Celebration

Universal Orlando Resort guests can let the good times roll and party beyond the bayou starting this Saturday, February 4 during Universalโ€™s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. The fan-favorite event returns to Universal Studios Florida with a dazzling parade, mouthwatering cuisine inspired by global Carnaval celebrations and star-studded live concerts on select nights.

4th Fire Department employee probed in Tyre Nichols case

A top Memphis official says a fourth Fire Department employee is being investigated as part of the cityโ€™s probe into the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols.

Mardi Gras brings joy - but also worry over violent crime

Sunny skies and warm weather are fueling the fervor on New Orleans streets as the city celebrates Mardi Gras โ€” or Fat Tuesday โ€” the annual, ebullient climax of the city's Carnival season.

Mardi Gras parade shooting in New Orleans kills 1, wounds 4

The New Orleans police chief says a teenager died and four other people were wounded โ€” including a 4-year-old girl โ€” when gunfire broke out during a Mardi Gras parade Sunday night.

Love picks Miami; AP source says Heat also to sign Zeller

Kevin Love says has chosen to sign with the Miami Heat for the remainder of the season once he clears waivers.

Mackeyโ€™s Mucnhies brings New Orleans to OP

To experience the flavors of New Orleans style cooking is a treat, but many have never had the opportunity to visit the city to really get to know it.ย  The Mackeyโ€™s have brought Nโ€™awlins to Orange Park with their restaurant Mackeyโ€™s Munchies.ย  It is a family, veteran and black owned business that has connected with the community on many levels.ย  Walk into the restaurant and you instantly feel the love and become family.ย  Rance and Jana went fooding around to meet the Mackeys and overstuff themselves on flavors that popped in their mouths.ย  They also learned about the epic Mardi Gras party hosted at the restaurant every year. ย  www.mackeysmunchies.com

Pelicans' Williamson has setback with hamstring injury

New Orleans Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin says All-Star forward Zion Williamson has aggravated his previously injured right hamstring.

Joyous parades and parties kick off New Orleans' Mardi Gras

The lead-up to New Orleansโ€™ annual Mardi Gras celebration is intensifying with events big and small.

Most disaster giving goes to relief efforts, not rebuilding

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated a long-running pattern in giving by foundations and charities for health and natural disasters, a new Chronicle analysis of nine years of data show.

James closes in on NBA record, Lakers falls to Pelicans

LeBron James moved 36 points away from breaking the NBA career scoring record in the Los Angeles Lakersโ€™ 131-126 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night that ended the Pelicansโ€™ losing streak at 10 games.

Brush up on your Black history: 10 good-to-know facts, stories

Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.

French Quarter Festival unveils lineup for 40th anniversary

Organizers have announced a lineup of more than 270 acts for New Orleansโ€™ 40th annual French Quarter Festival, billed as Louisianaโ€™s largest free showcase of music, food and culture.

Spreading the joy: Longer parade routes OKd for Mardi Gras

COVID-19 precautions wiped out most New Orleansโ€™ Mardi Gras festivities in 2021, and a shortage of police officers forced the city to shorten routes for some of its lavish seasonal parades in 2022.

Visa 1Q profits rise 6%, new CEO to take over Feb. 1

Payment processing giant Visa Inc. says its profits in its latest quarter were up 6% from a year earlier, helped by the continued rise of digital payments across the globe.

Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe Competition

Rโ€™Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas, has been crowned Miss Universe.

Lizzo, Ed Sheeran among acts set for 2023 Jazz Fest

Lizzo and Ed Sheeran are among the headliners who will play this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which takes place over two weekends beginning April 28.

Oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor marks 105th birthday

The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Nets' Durant out at least 2 weeks with sprained right knee

Kevin Durant has a sprained right knee and the Brooklyn Nets say he will miss at least two weeks.

Durant has 33 points to lead Nets past Pelicans, 108-102

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 10 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 108-102 on Friday night.

Louisiana teens' deaths put spotlight on police chases

The deaths of two teenage girls in a Louisiana town have brought renewed attention to fatalities that happen during high-speed police chases.

New Orleans guitarist Walter โ€˜Wolfmanโ€™ Washington dead at 79

New Orleans music legend Walter โ€œWolfmanโ€ Washington, a cornerstone of the cityโ€™s musical nightlife for decades, has died of cancer.

No. 1 Purdue headlines AP Top 25; Miami leaps, UNC returns

Purdue remained atop The Associated Press menโ€™s college basketball poll for a third straight week.

3 dead in Louisiana as US storm spawns Southern tornadoes

Authorities say three people are dead in Louisiana and several others have been hurt as a destructive storm system has kicked up tornadoes in the South.

Suns scratch Booker in New Orleans with hamstring tightness

The Phoenix Suns have scratched leading scorer Devin Booker from their game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of tightness in his left hamstring.

Donโ€™t let credit card debt dampen your holiday spirit

More people are turning to payment plans and credit cards for the holidays as prices and inflation climb.

Macron hits New Orleans' French Quarter to boost US ties

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Louisiana on the last day of his visit to the U.S. Macron's office says the visit is being held to celebrate longstanding cultural ties and to discuss energy policy in the state named for France's famous Sun King Louis XIV.

โ€˜Miracleโ€™: Missing cruise ship passenger found OK in water

The U.S. Coast Guard says a passenger who went overboard from a cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico was rescued on Thanksgiving after likely being in the water for hours.

Black Friday 2022: Strategies to score the best deals before Nov. 25

The time of year to shop till you drop. How can you get the most bang for your buck? Consumer experts say to start shopping early.

Frying a turkey? Here are some Thanksgiving tips from Copelandโ€™s

We got our questions answered by the experts.

New Orleans cocktail book shows city's elegant drink side

A new book from the owner of a New Orleans craft cocktail bar is showing readers an elegant look at cocktails in a city known for drinking excess.

Lamar Jackson misses practice, but Harbaugh says he'll play

Lamar Jackson missed practice because of an illness, but Baltimore coach John Harbaugh says the Ravens' star quarterback will be fine for Sundayโ€™s game against Carolina.

Appeals court strikes down federal horseracing rules act

A federal appeals court has ruled that Congress gave too much power to a nonprofit authority it created in 2020 to develop and enforce horseracing rules.

Drake, Houston lead Ravens past Saints for 3rd straight win

Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 27-13.

Murphy leads under-manned Pelicans past Mavericks, 113-111

Trey Murphy III scored 22 points and the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans overcame Luka Doncicโ€™s latest prolific performance to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-111.

Dominant first half pushes No 25 Tulane past Memphis, 38-28

Michael Pratt threw for a touchdown and ran for another, Tyjae Spears ran for 125 yards and another score and No. 25 Tulane celebrated its first Top 25 ranking since 1998 with a dominant first half and hung on to beat Memphis 38-28.

North Carolina No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball

North Carolina is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll.

Renowned pianist Fats Domino has street renamed in his honor

The New Orleans street where one of the founders of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll spent most of his life is being renamed in his honor.

Revival sought for pastor's lawsuit over COVID restrictions

An outspoken Christian conservative attorney from Alabama wants a federal appeals court to revive a Louisiana pastor's damage claims against state officials over long-expired COVID-19 restrictions.

In your debt: 3 steps to lower the cost of your debt

With interest rates rising, the cost of borrowing is going up.

Pharoah Sanders, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 81

Pharoah Sanders, a tenor saxophonist revered in the jazz world and known for the spirituality of his work, has died, his record label announced.

'Captain America' fixes hurricane hit roofs in New Orleans

New Orleans hometown hero Anthony Mackie is helping rebuild roofs in the city damaged by Hurricane Ida.

Bucs' Evans suspended for dust-up with Saints' Lattimore

Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans has been suspended without pay for one game for his role in a scuffle that resulted in him and New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore being ejected from the Buccaneers-Saints game.

MONDAY HUDDLE: Tom who? Bucs defense dominant once again in win

Three key takeaways from the stateโ€™s football scene -- and a glimpse at whatโ€™s to come next week.

Brady's temper flares as Bucs snap skid vs Saints, 20-10

Tom Brady threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Breshad Perriman and Tampa Bay intercepted Jameis Winston three times in the last 12 minutes to beat the Saints 20-10.

Bucs' Evans, Saints' Lattimore, ejected in latest dust-up

Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore both were ejected for their involvement in a several-player, after-the-whistle scrap in the fourth quarter of Sundayโ€™s meeting in the Superdome.

Louisiana power project stuck in abortion debate gets funded

The Louisiana Bond Commission has approved a $39 million future line of credit for a critical New Orleans area power plant project that had become an unlikely pawn in the ongoing political tug-of-war over enforcing Louisianaโ€™s near-total abortion ban.

Saints pull off improbable comeback to beat Falcons 27-26

Wil Lutz kicked a 51-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining to cap a stunning fourth-quarter comeback by the New Orleans Saints.

Visa to start categorizing gun shop sales separately

Payment processor Visa Inc. says it plans to start separately categorizing sales at gun shops.

An $80 million plan to bolster depleted New Orleans police

Pay raises for all officers and a $30,000 incentive payment for new hires are among the policies announced in New Orleans as city officials are seeking to reverse a steady loss of police officers.

Ruby Bridges, desegregation trailblazer, writes kid's book

Ruby Bridges was a 6-year-old first-grader when she walked past jeering crowds of white people to become one of the first Black students at racially segregated schools in New Orleans in 1960.

New Orleans political patriarch Moon Landrieu has died

Moon Landrieu, the patriarch of a Louisiana political family who was a lonely voice for civil rights until the tide turned in the 1960s, has died.

83-year-old nun released 5 months after kidnapping in Africa

An 83-year-old missionary nun from Louisiana has been released nearly five months afterย she was kidnapped from her bedย in the west African country of Burkina Faso, news agencies report.

Saints' Winston exhibiting athleticism in return from injury

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston's return to practice this week has generated talk about his past as a two-sport college athlete.

US offers extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events

U.S. health officials are making extra monkeypox vaccine available to places with upcoming gay pride events.

Brad Pitt foundation reaches settlement over Louisiana homes

Brad Pittโ€™s Make It Right Foundation and homeowners of the houses built by the program, in an area of New Orleans hit hard by Hurricane Katrina have reached a more than $20 million settlement.

'Community Lighthouses' powered by the sun and volunteers

Global warming is producing more extreme weather.

Search renewed for remains of 4 victims of 1973 gay bar fire

Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people in a New Orleans gay bar, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims โ€” three of them never identified.

Visa's profits jump 32% as consumers start traveling again

Visa says its fiscal third quarter profits rose 32% from a year earlier, helped by yet another double-digit rise in the amount of money processed on its credit and debit card network.

AmEx 2Q profits fall 14% despite higher cardmember spending

American Expressโ€™ profits fell 14% in the second quarter, the company said Friday, as higher expenses more than offset record spending on its network by its cardmembers.

New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies

Quick help for suicide thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as 9-8-8.

New, shorter suicide hotline number starts Saturday

The national suicide hotline will have a shorter phone number starting Saturday. Mental health officials said this will allow them to help more people.

State judge blocks Louisiana from enforcing abortion ban

Louisiana authorities have once again been blocked from enforcing the stateโ€™s near total ban on abortion.

FBI opens sweeping prove of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans

The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades.

Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers

A court ruling is back in effect that blocks President Joe Biden from requiring federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

UNC-Indiana, Ohio State-Duke headline ACC/Big 10 Challenge

National runner-up North Carolina will play at Indiana in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Nov. 30.

Federal agencies reverse Trump limits on habitat protection

The Biden administration is dropping a rule adopted under former President Donald Trump that limited which lands and waters could be designated as critical habitat for imperiled animals and plants.

US diverts COVID-19 funds to secure vaccines amid stalemate

More than $10 billion in coronavirus relief funds is being diverted from orders of at-home rapid tests and other pandemic-related efforts.

New Orleans Starbucks store 1st in Louisiana to vote union

Employees at a Starbucks store in New Orleans are the first in Louisiana to unionize.

Coach K enjoying family, 'at peace' with coaching retirement

Mike Krzyzewski is savoring the first taste of life after a Hall of Fame basketball coaching career at Duke.

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