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UPDATE: Islamic State-inspired driver expressed desire to kill before deadly New Orleans rampage, Biden says

A U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage on New Orleans’ raucous New Year’s ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 8:48 pm

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Landry issues state of emergency in response to Bourbon Street attack

In response to the attack that took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning, Gov. Jeff Landry has issued a State of Emergency in Orleans ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 2:36 pm

National Sports

Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed after a truck plowed ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 1:45 pm

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UPDATE: Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 10; FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone

A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 1:41 pm

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Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 10. FBI investigating as ‘act of terrorism’

A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, ramming a pickup truck into a crowd and killing 10 ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 11:32 am

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Tugboat sinks in Miss. River after collision with tanker ship in Luling

The crew of a tugboat was quickly rescued when their vessel sank into the Mississippi River following a collision with a tanker ship in Louisiana. ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, December 30, 2024 11:50 am

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Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, December 30, 2024 6:47 am

National News

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, has died at 100

Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, December 29, 2024 4:09 pm

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UPDATE: Tornadoes touch down around Houston, killing 1

At least one person has died and four more were injured as several tornadoes touched down in the Houston area on Saturday, damaging homes and ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, December 28, 2024 8:36 pm

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BREAKING: Several tornadoes hit Houston area as thunderstorms move through

Several tornadoes touched down in the Houston area on Saturday, damaging homes. The full extent of the damage was not immediately clear, though local news ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, December 28, 2024 2:13 pm

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