New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230M settlement for clergy sex abuse survivors
The archdiocese's bankruptcy case, filed in May 2020, is one of the longest-running cases related to church abuse.
The archdiocese's bankruptcy case, filed in May 2020, is one of the longest-running cases related to church abuse.
Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Trump considers sending federal troops to New Orleans before Chicago
President Trump now says he may send federal troops to New Orleans to fight crime, despite the city recording historically low crime rates for the past two years.
President Trump now says he may send federal troops to New Orleans to fight crime, despite the city recording historically low crime rates for the past two years.
12-year-old boy killed by alligator had brain injury from his mother, not autism: report
The 12-year-old nonverbal boy whose body was found weeks after he went missing in New Orleans was reportedly subjected to horrific abuse by his mother.
The 12-year-old nonverbal boy whose body was found weeks after he went missing in New Orleans was reportedly subjected to horrific abuse by his mother.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Missing 12-year-old boy with autism killed by alligator in New Orleans: police
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
Pregnant 17-year-old killed in Louisiana road rage shooting
A pregnant Louisiana teenager was killed Sunday when she was struck by a bullet fired from another vehicle in what police are calling a road rage shooting.
A pregnant Louisiana teenager was killed Sunday when she was struck by a bullet fired from another vehicle in what police are calling a road rage shooting.
Louisiana explosion: Fire 90% contained at Roseland manufacturing plant; evacuation order stands
The explosive fire in Roseland, Louisiana, remains active as of Saturday night. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
The explosive fire in Roseland, Louisiana, remains active as of Saturday night. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Louisiana explosion: Evacuation underway due to fire at Roseland manufacturing plant
A mandatory evacuation is in effect for anyone within one mile of the manufacturing plant.
A mandatory evacuation is in effect for anyone within one mile of the manufacturing plant.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
Fake Love, Real Fraud: Marietta man convicted in $3M romance scam
Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for his role in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of more than $3 million.
Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for his role in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of more than $3 million.
Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
National Hurricane Center watching disturbance in Gulf
The system near the southeastern U.S. coast is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, with low chances of tropical development.
The system near the southeastern U.S. coast is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, with low chances of tropical development.
Gulf storm Invest 93L threatens coast with flooding | Will it impact Atlanta?
The system is expected to remain disorganized and move inland quickly, with flood watches issued for areas along the Gulf Coast.
The system is expected to remain disorganized and move inland quickly, with flood watches issued for areas along the Gulf Coast.
ICE arrests over 80 undocumented workers in Louisiana racetrack raid
ICE raided Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana, arresting over 80 undocumented workers.
ICE raided Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana, arresting over 80 undocumented workers.
Louisiana authorities arrest girlfriend of escaped inmate for conspiracy in coordinated jailbreak operation
The Louisiana Attorney General announced that a former Orleans Parish Sheriff's employee was arrested for allegedly helping her boyfriend Derrick Groves escape from jail.
The Louisiana Attorney General announced that a former Orleans Parish Sheriff's employee was arrested for allegedly helping her boyfriend Derrick Groves escape from jail.
Authorities raid home where New Orleans jail escapee appeared to shoot video pleading for help: source
Antoine Massey appeared to film a video requesting help from rappers and President Donald Trump as the manhunt continues.
Antoine Massey appeared to film a video requesting help from rappers and President Donald Trump as the manhunt continues.
Here are the new U.S. lightning capitals based on 2024 data
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
NBA YoungBoy says Trump pardoned him: 'This moment means a lot'
Rapper NBA YoungBoy announced on Instagram that he has received a pardon from President Donald Trump.
Rapper NBA YoungBoy announced on Instagram that he has received a pardon from President Donald Trump.