Kermit Ruffins advocates for gun violence awareness after personal tragedy
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has performed around the world, but he's sharing how a personal tragedy involving gun violence has impacted his family and music.
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How to watch today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Play-In Tournament game
Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans game as the NBA Play-in Tournament begins today.
Storms slam the South
Flash flooding warnings in Tallahassee, Florida, and other parts of the South persist as Louisiana officials survey tornado damage in Slidell. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest on the severe weather.
Powerful storms tear through southeast U.S.
Severe storms are sweeping across the Southeast, where residents are being warned about the possibility of hail and even tornadoes. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
The Dish: New Orleans restaurants
We travel to the Crescent City, visiting three New Orleans restaurants, from a historic establishment in the Garden District to a restaurant that honors a family’s four generations. Watch these stories and more on "The Dish."
Rats are eating drugs in New Orleans police evidence room, officials say
The headquarters of the New Orleans Police Department is in such a state of decay that rats are eating drugs in the evidence room, the department's chief said.
Baby pig rescued after being tossed
At a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, three men tossed around what looked like a football. Turns out, it was a baby pig, according to a bystander. Fortunately, the witness was able to rescue the animal from the situation – and now, the piglet has a new home.
Mardi Gras and Carnival: Best photos of the 2024 celebrations
Carnival season culminated Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades and street parties.
Dad speaks after son killed by Israeli forces
In January, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian-American teenager in the West Bank. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with the teen's father about what he wants from the U.S. as he seeks justice.
Tornadoes tear through New Orleans area
Two confirmed tornadoes tore through New Orleans and the surrounding area, killing at least one person. David Begnaud takes a look at the damage.
Heavy rain causes floods in Texas, California
The rain moving into Texas Monday is already causing flooding conditions as the West faces damage and mudslides from persisting storms. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports from Houston, and CBS News Bay Area's Shawn Chitnis reports from Guerneville, California.
The Dish: Chef Frank Brigtsen
Frank Brigsten has earned a James Beard award and other prestigious prizes, but the New Orleans chef thinks one of his greatest achievements is working with legendary Paul Prudhomme, who helped him break into the restaurant world and even open his own establishment. Michelle Miller reports on his journey and how he's paying it forward.
Spilling the beans on a New Orleans tradition
When it comes to Louisiana cuisine, one little legume plays a large part: red kidney beans. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax gets an inside look at Camellia Brand, the famous bean factory that's celebrating 100 years of history in New Orleans while helping serve up one of the city's most beloved dishes: red beans and rice.
Teen girls plead guilty in carjacking, dragging death of 73-year-old woman
The three were convicted of attempted manslaughter in the death of Linda Frickey. A fourth suspect, a male who is now 18, still faces a second-degree murder charge.
Liberation Pavilion seeks to serve as a reminder of the horrors of WWII
The Liberation Pavilion opened this month on the campus of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Father arrested for allegedly killing his 3 children in New Orleans house fire
Joseph Washington, 29, was charged with three counts of second-degree murder, three counts of cruelty to a juvenile, and one count of aggravated arson, police said.
Supreme Court says makers of gun parts must comply with "ghost gun" rules
The Supreme Court has ordered two internet sellers of gun parts to comply with a Biden administration regulation aimed at the difficult-to-trace firearms.
Saltwater threatens New Orleans' drinking water
Drought conditions brought the Mississippi River to unusually low levels. As a result, New Orleans' drinking water could become contaminated by saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. Omar Villafranca has the story.
Louisiana drinking water in jeopardy
Millions of Louisiana residents are facing a possible drinking water crisis as saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico threatens to contaminate the freshwater supply. The saltwater intrusion, caused by a severe summer drought that lowered the Mississippi River's water levels, could have serious consequences. New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Collin Arnold joined CBS News to discuss measures being taken to alleviate the problem.
Students create unique mental health approach
A group of New Orleans students are remaining anonymous while taking home accolades for a mental health project they completed. The students involved are incarcerated, giving them a unique perspective on what needs to be done to help teens. Michelle Miller has more.
5th Circuit softens limits on Biden admin contact with social media platforms
A federal appeals court has significantly eased a lower court's order curbing Biden administration communications with social media companies.
Louisiana priest, 91, charged with sexual assault of teen boy in 1975
Lawrence Hecker, 91, faces felony counts of rape, kidnapping, aggravated crime against nature and theft.
Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring I.D. to view online porn
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
New Orleans priest publicly admits to sexually abusing minors
Lawrence Hecker, 91, became an ordained priest in 1958, and used that position to abuse minors.
The Dish: Coquette
Michael Stoltzfus may not run the most famous restaurant in New Orleans, but his pursuit of the best local ingredients has made him a staple on lists celebrating the city's cuisine. Jamie Wax stopped by for a taste.
Trump says he's committed to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace deal
The president told CBS News he's been talking with Putin and Zelenskyy and remains both realistic and optimistic.
Trump asks Supreme Court to take up legal battle over tariffs
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found many of his tariffs are unlawful.
What the "missing minute" in the Jeffrey Epstein jail video shows
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
Powerball's estimated jackpot soars to $1.7 billion for Saturday drawing
The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.7 billion after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize.
More than 1,000 HHS staffers call on Trump to fire RFK Jr.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
Trump administration to end temporary status of another 268,000 Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections and work permits for nearly 270,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson, ex-White House doctor under Trump and Obama
Rep. Ronny Jackson said the Navy has restored his retired rank of rear admiral.
Judge rules Trump administration's funding freeze against Harvard was unlawful
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.
DHS opens new immigration detention facility inside Louisiana's Angola prison
The new facility — which is located inside the Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola — is designed to house more than 400 detainees.