Barges grounded by low water clog Mississippi River traffic
Lack of rainfall in recent weeks has left the Mississippi River approaching record low levels.
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U.S.-Afghan relations unclear moving forward; Texas poised to enact new voting restrictions
83-year-old nun released 5 months after she was kidnapped in Burkina Faso
"We are grateful to God for the safety of Sr Suellen," the Archbishop of New Orleans said in a Facebook post.
Effort underway to preserve Banksy artwork
Internationally renowned street artist Banksy installed multiple pieces of public art in New Orleans three years after Hurricane Katrina. But over the years the tributes have been covered up with different street art, political posters and plexiglass. Jamie Wax speaks to restoration artists on their effort to save the artworks.
Man wrongfully convicted of rape at age 17 exonerated decades later
Walter's race was a factor in the wrongful conviction, Innocence Project New Orleans' legal director said.
New Orleans renews search for remains of 4 victims of 1973 gay bar fire
Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people at the UpStairs Lounge, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims — three of them never identified.
Oil Rig Rescue Caught on Tape
CBS News RAW: The captain of an Odyssea Marine vessel attempted to extinguish the massive rig fire in the Gulf of Mexico.
Big Freedia on Beyoncé and bounce music
New Orleans-based hip-hop artist, Big Freedia, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her feature on Beyoncé's new hit song "Break My Soul," New Orleans bounce music and what it means to be gender fluid.
Heartwarming lemonade stand moment goes viral
When Chloe Sylvester started a lemonade stand on a rainy afternoon in New Orleans, customers were slow to arrive. But in today's “Uplift at 8,” Vladimir Duthiers shows us how one man's act of kindness brought some sunshine on that rainy day.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
Louisiana nursing home owner arrested over botched hurricane evacuation
Bob Dean is charged with multiple counts of cruelty persons with infirmities, Medicaid fraud and obstruction of justice after last year's fatal evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ida.
New Orleans mayor talks abortion, gun rights
Gun rights and abortion rights are taking center stage across the U.S. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste with more on how those issues are affecting her city and the state of Louisiana.
Judge blocks Louisiana Congress map with one Black district
Louisiana's Democratic governor says he'll call the state's Republican-dominated Legislature into special session to draw up new congressional districts.
The return of New Orleans' Jazz Festival
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, New Orleans' beloved Jazz & Heritage Festival is back. Louisiana native Jamie Wax has been attending the festival since he was a teenager. He went back for its much-anticipated return and wrote a love note honoring the festival.
Coast Guard ends search for 3 missing kids in Mississippi River
"Our prayers are with the families during this difficult time," a Coast Guard commander said in a statement.
Student's cause of death revealed as questions remain about her Uber driver
"They want to know what the Uber driver did as he witnessed a passenger dying," a statement from the family's lawyers said.
New Orleans public schools lift century-long ban on jazz music and dancing
The decision comes exactly 100 years to the date it was originally passed in 1922, school officials said.
Woman's arm severed in deadly carjacking; teen boy, 3 girls arrested
"The parents of one 15-year-old female immediately called our investigators and turned their daughter in," the police chief said.
25-year-old killed after Louisiana tornadoes pick up his truck and house
Connor Lambert, who used to play football for the local high school, was killed when his home lifted off its stilts and flew over his neighbor's house.
Deadly tornadoes leave trail of destruction in New Orleans area
At least two tornadoes tore through parts of New Orleans and the surrounding area Tuesday night.
Deadly tornado tears through New Orleans area
It took at least one life. The storm system then moved toward other parts of the Deep South. It had killed someone in Texas the day before.
Longtime TV anchor Karen Swensen on finding a new purpose
The award-winning journalist had been at the station for years—going through hardships of her own.
NOLA's Vietnamese food destinations
Vietnamese food has become an integral part of Louisiana cuisine. In our series "The Dish," Chef Nini Nguyen takes Jamie Wax on a tour of some of the best spots in town to try authentic Vietnamese dishes.
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.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
U.K. police accuse 2 Iranian men of planning terror attack on Jewish community
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
