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.

5 arrested for allegedly aiding escaped inmates in New Orleans

Police made five more arrests in New Orleans prison break case, bringing the total to 12. Authorities continue to search for multiple fugitives, including Lenton Vanburen.

Tailless alligator seen waddling across road in Southern Louisiana

A tailless alligator was seen slowly waddling across a road in southern Louisiana on Monday, May 19, as onlookers watched in disbelief, footage shows.

New Orleans jailbreak: Crypto site lets users bet on next inmate capture

Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction site, is letting users wager on which escaped New Orleans inmate will be caught next—just days after 10 inmates broke out of the Orleans Justice Center.

Woman lived in home with dead son for 9 months, police say

The house where the man’s body was found has been condemned due to its “horrific conditions,” officials said.

New Orleans jail escape: 7 of 10 inmates still on the loose

Police in New Orleans were focused on protecting people who may have testified against the fugitives – one family has been “removed" from their home.

10 inmates who escaped New Orleans jail may have had inside help

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday, including a convicted killer. Officials say there’s evidence they received help from someone inside the sheriff’s department.

US citizen children deported with their mothers, lawyers say

ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.

TCU WR Jack Bech, brother of New Orleans terror attack victim, drafted by Las Vegas Raiders

TCU wide receiver Jack Bech was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday night. His older brother, Tiger, was killed in the terror attack in New Orleans earlier this year.

Watch: 'Call on Jesus' bus explodes in ball of flames

Dramatic video shows the moment a “Call on Jesus” bus exploded, sending black smoke and debris flying into nearby cars and businesses.