Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the ...
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers against brining umbrellas and ...
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Caribbean cruise that set sail from New Orleans rescues migrants
The refugees were found adrift between Cuba and Mexico Wednesday, and cruise staff helped them aboard Royal Caribbean’s ...
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Two dead in Mississippi as severe weather strikes the South
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick ... Dust storms created nearly zero-visibility conditions in parts of New Mexico and west Texas on Monday. There, a high wind warning was in ...
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New Orleans rescue dog Scrim found safe yet again after going missing for months
Scrim, a runaway white Terrier who has captivated the attention of many in New Orleans after pulling off two escapes last year has been rescued for a third time, a local animal group announced ...
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New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite anticipated severe storms. The city’s two ...