Mardi Gras cleanup underway in New Orleans
First responders and sanitation crews are working to clean up in New Orleans following the Mardi Gras celebrations. CBS News' Kati Weis has the latest.
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Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans are in full swing, but this year the festivities have been overshadowed by controversy. An offensive float display has sparked outrage and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has launched an investigation. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
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Mardi Gras 2025 wraps up in New Orleans
Mardi Gras has officially come and gone for 2025. CBS News reporter Kati Weis is in New Orleans with a recap of the party.
Latest on severe weather in the South
There are severe weather warnings for the South and several states are preparing for possible tornadoes. In New Orleans, the weather is impacting Mardi Gras celebrations. CBS News' Kati Weis reports from Louisiana, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Fat Tuesday celebrations in New Orleans
Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday festivities are in full swing in New Orleans with the area still facing the threat of severe weather. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
New Orleans ramps up security for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans face challenges as severe weather disrupts parades and security is tightened to the highest level in state history. Officials are on high alert following a deadly New Year's Day car attack, with federal agents patrolling parade routes and monitoring potential threats.
Severe weather and Fat Tuesday in New Orleans
A weather system that's put millions on alert for a range of severe conditions is also having an effect on New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
How New Orleans is handling Mardi Gras security
Mardi Gras celebrations are about to reach their high point in New Orleans, and for the first time in history, Fat Tuesday's security designation will be as high as the Super Bowl. Katy Weis reports on the increased security.
Extra security at Mardi Gras
Security precautions are heightened in New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras. This comes after a shocking terrorist attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.
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.
Mardi Gras underway amid crime concerns
Mardi Gras celebrations are underway in New Orleans, in the wake of a shooting that killed one person at a parade Sunday night. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins us from New Orleans with the latest on the safety precautions officials are taking and the mood on the ground at the festival.
Mardi Gras 2023 underway in New Orleans
Fat Tuesday celebrations are underway in New Orleans, just days after a deadly shooting during a Mardi Gras parade. CBS News correspondent Jamie Wax joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss heightened security, what to expect from today's events and the tradition of the king cake.
Trombone Shorty on diversifying Mardi Gras
When it comes to music in New Orleans, there is perhaps no bigger name these days than Trombone Shorty. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax sat down with the touring musician to learn about his unprecedented career and his mission to bring more diversity to Mardi Gras.
Alex Murdaugh team’s turn in his murder trial
The Alex Murdaugh murder trial resumes today with defense lawyers starting their questioning. The Plains states are bracing for a major winter storm. And people around the world are celebrating Mardi Gras today, with New Orleans hosting the biggest U.S. festivities.
1 person killed in New Orleans shooting
One person is dead and four others are wounded after being shot at a Mardi Gras parade Sunday night, New Orleans police said. One person was detained at the scene in connection with the gunfire.
1 person killed in New Orleans shooting along parade route, police say
Five people were injured and one succumbed to his wounds, police said, adding that one person was detained at the scene in connection with the gunfire.
Police update on Mardi Gras parade shooting
New Orleans police interim superintendent Michelle M. Woodfork held a briefing about the ongoing investigation after a shooting at a Mardi Gras parade Sunday night killed one person and left several others wounded. One person is under arrest. Watch the full briefing.
King cakes, a sweet Mardi Gras tradition
In New Orleans a longstanding custom of Carnival is the king cake, a multi-colored sweet treat. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks with Matt Haines, author of "The Big Book of King Cake," and with some of the bakers who help satisfy New Orleanians' Mardi Gras craving.
King cakes, a treasured taste of Mardi Gras
In New Orleans a longstanding tradition of Carnival is the king cake, a multi-colored sweet treat. And while there are many different varieties, there is only one way to enjoy them.
Americans now celebrating holidays maskless
Large crowds are enjoying Mardi Gras maskless. It's one of many holidays Americans hope to celebrate without a mask after the CDC updated its guidance this week. Marci Gonzalez reports.
Recipe: Mardi Gras King Cake
This recipe for a sweet Carnival tradition is courtesy of the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute.
The "Best Band in the Land"
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the band that desegregated Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and played through the pandemic.
Drumming 101
Sharyn Alfonsi gets a lesson from senior Kabrel Johnson and 8th grader Lawrence Honore of the St. Augustine High School Marching Band, the self-proclaimed "Best Band in the Land."
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California rep. leaves GOP to become an independent, complicating majority
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
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Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
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Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
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Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
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Trump tells CBS News "the war is very complete"
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California rep. leaves GOP to become an independent, complicating majority
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Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
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Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
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More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
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Trump tells CBS News "the war is very complete"
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
23 soccer players sent off after huge brawl in Brazilian Cup final
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Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
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Police warn of "crocs absolutely everywhere" after Australia floods
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5 Iranian soccer players seek asylum in Australia, says exiled prince
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Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers
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Matthew Fox on starring in "The Madison"
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Controversy over new series "Love Story"
Daryl Hannah, who dated John F. Kennedy Jr. in the 1990s, criticized the series "Love Story" and its portrayal of her. The FX series is about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, focusing on their courtship and marriage, which began after Kennedy's relationship with Hannah. In The New York Times, Hannah said the portrayal of her is "not even remotely accurate."
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
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The evolution of Apple over 50 years
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Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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Charges announced in NYC explosives attack
Charges have been announced against two men after an explosive device was ignited outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence over the weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Latest on explosive devices at Gracie Mansion
TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Latest on devices at NYC mayor mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch provided updates on the explosive devices outside of the Gracie Mansion on Sunday after tensions escalated between two different protest groups. Tisch said the devices are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Explosive devices thrown at NYC mayor's home
The FBI launched a terrorism investigation after confirming that explosive devices were thrown at the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during protests nearby. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Explosive devices thrown outside Mamdani home
The FBI's terrorism unit is investigating after improvised explosive devices were thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor. It started as an anti-Islam protest, but a group of counter-protesters also gathered. Two men have been arrested, police say. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
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Officials took questions Monday after federal terrorism charges were filed against two men in an explosives incident outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home. Following the remarks from the authorities, CBS News' Anna Schecter provided more details.
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