4/5/2026: Return to RAM; Ghost Train; The Mardi Gras Indians
First, a report on patients, cut off from health care, getting help. Then, the state of high-speed rail in the U.S. And, a look at the Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive.
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Mardi Gras Indians spend months preparing hand-sewn suits
The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.
How a big chief showdown works
In the Mardi Gras Indian, or Black Masking Indian, tradition, the big chiefs and their crews — spy boys, flag boys, wild men and a big queen — square off in mock battles with other so-called tribes to determine who is, in their words, the "prettiest."
Mardi Gras Indians carry on tradition in painstakingly crafted suits
Every year, Black residents of New Orleans don stunning, handmade suits on Mardi Gras day that are sewn in secret for the better part of a year. It's a tradition they say honors ancestors.
The anatomy of a Mardi Gras showdown
In the Mardi Gras Indian, or Black Masking Indian, tradition, the big chiefs and their crews — spy boys, flag boys, wild men and a big queen — square off in mock battles with other so-called tribes to determine who is, in their words, the "prettiest."
Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive
The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.
The Mardi Gras Indians | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Every Mardi Gras Day, something extraordinary emerges from the backstreets of New Orleans. It's a tradition most tourists will never see. This Sunday, 60 Minutes goes inside the elaborate culture of the Mardi Gras Indians, also known as Black Masking Indians.
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.
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.
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Lawsuit attempts to stop UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
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Khanna condemns Platner's past actions, but "they didn't come as a surprise" to Maine voters
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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
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Lawsuit attempts to stop UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
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Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
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The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
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Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
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Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
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Who won Tony Awards for 2026? See the full winners list here
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