Outrage grows in New Orleans after inmates' escape
Ten criminals escaped a New Orleans jail on Friday, sending hundreds of officers on an exhaustive manhunt, searching across state lines. Kati Weis has the story.
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Louisiana jailbreak hunt continues
An intense manhunt is still underway for seven of the 10 inmates considered armed and dangerous who broke out of a New Orleans jail on Friday. Authorities say the men removed a toilet from the wall and escaped through the gaping hole left behind.
What to know about New Orleans jail escape
In New Orleans, 10 inmates, at least one a convicted murderer, broke out of a jail -- and officials say there are indications they had inside help. Kati Weis reports.
Watch: New Orleans jailbreak caught on video
CBS News has obtained security footage from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office showing the moment 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday. Police have captured one inmate, but nine remain at large.
Fire destroys Nottoway Plantation House in Louisiana
The Nottoway Plantation House, a sprawling mansion on a former Louisiana sugar plantation, was "the South's largest remaining antebellum mansion."
NOLA police searching for 9 escaped inmates
Authorities in New Orleans are searching for nine inmates after they escaped from Orleans Parish Jail on Friday morning. Police captured a 10th inmate in the afternoon and said an 11th inmate previously believed to have escaped was found in a different jail cell. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the details.
Saltwater threatening NOLA drinking water
Communities along the Mississippi River are facing a growing threat of saltwater intrusion from the Gulf. CBS News' Kati Weis reports on the impact on the seafood industry and concerns about the safety of New Orleans' drinking water.
Pope Leo XIV's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
2nd suspect charged with murder in death of Super Bowl reporter
A second suspect has been charged with murder in the death of a television reporter who traveled to New Orleans in February to cover the Super Bowl, authorities say.
Alleged ISIS member questioned in Iraq over New Orleans terror attack
U.S. officials say they have not established a direct link between the suspect in Iraq and the man who carried out the New Year's attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people.
Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihoods
Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and swatch of saltwater intrusion.
Eye on America: A city's safer roads and more
We visit an Indiana city using roundabouts to make roads safer while helping the environment. And we head to New Orleans, where they're preserving the work of a legendary street artist years after Hurricane Katrina. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Food safety and more
We take a look at food safety in America and see how lawmakers in California are trying to do what the FDA hasn't. And we meet a New Orleans' music icon, Trombone Shorty, to see how he's using his talents to support the next generation of musicians. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
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Bourbon Street should be closed to traffic, security report recommends
A report recommends making Bourbon Street a pedestrian zone from Canal to Dumaine Street, approximately eight blocks, after the deadly New Year's Day terror attack.
Woman faces murder charge in killing of sports reporter found in New Orleans
New evidence directly linking Danette Colbert to Adan Manzano's death allowed detectives to obtain an arrest warrant for an upgraded charge to murder, police said.
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.
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.
Super Bowl reporter found dead had sedative in his system, police say
Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead in his room during Super Bowl week.
Forgotten opera completed by Black composer in 1887 performed at last
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
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