Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
12-year-old boy killed by alligator had brain injury from his mother, not autism: report
The 12-year-old nonverbal boy whose body was found weeks after he went missing in New Orleans was reportedly subjected to horrific abuse by his mother.
The 12-year-old nonverbal boy whose body was found weeks after he went missing in New Orleans was reportedly subjected to horrific abuse by his mother.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Missing 12-year-old boy with autism killed by alligator in New Orleans: police
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
Pregnant 17-year-old killed in Louisiana road rage shooting
A pregnant Louisiana teenager was killed Sunday when she was struck by a bullet fired from another vehicle in what police are calling a road rage shooting.
A pregnant Louisiana teenager was killed Sunday when she was struck by a bullet fired from another vehicle in what police are calling a road rage shooting.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
Antoine Massey, 9th New Orleans jail escapee, recaptured
Antoine Massey was recaptured after law enforcement received a tip from Crime Stoppers.
Antoine Massey was recaptured after law enforcement received a tip from Crime Stoppers.
ICE arrests over 80 undocumented workers in Louisiana racetrack raid
ICE raided Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana, arresting over 80 undocumented workers.
ICE raided Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana, arresting over 80 undocumented workers.
Louisiana authorities arrest girlfriend of escaped inmate for conspiracy in coordinated jailbreak operation
The Louisiana Attorney General announced that a former Orleans Parish Sheriff's employee was arrested for allegedly helping her boyfriend Derrick Groves escape from jail.
The Louisiana Attorney General announced that a former Orleans Parish Sheriff's employee was arrested for allegedly helping her boyfriend Derrick Groves escape from jail.
New Orleans prison escape: Two escapees captured in Huntsville, another captured in Baton Rouge
Two escapees remain on the loose after three were captured in the cities of Huntsville, Texas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday.
Two escapees remain on the loose after three were captured in the cities of Huntsville, Texas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday.
5 arrested for allegedly aiding escaped inmates in New Orleans
Police made five more arrests in New Orleans prison break case, bringing the total to 12. Authorities continue to search for multiple fugitives, including Lenton Vanburen.
Police made five more arrests in New Orleans prison break case, bringing the total to 12. Authorities continue to search for multiple fugitives, including Lenton Vanburen.
Louisiana jail worker arrested for allegedly helping 10 inmates escape Orleans Parish facility
Six inmates are still on the run after escaping a New Orleans prison last week - and authorities say a maintenance worker has been arrested in connection with their escape.
Six inmates are still on the run after escaping a New Orleans prison last week - and authorities say a maintenance worker has been arrested in connection with their escape.
Woman lived in home with dead son for 9 months, police say
The house where the man’s body was found has been condemned due to its “horrific conditions,” officials said.
The house where the man’s body was found has been condemned due to its “horrific conditions,” officials said.
New Orleans jail escape: 7 of 10 inmates still on the loose
Police in New Orleans were focused on protecting people who may have testified against the fugitives – one family has been “removed" from their home.
Police in New Orleans were focused on protecting people who may have testified against the fugitives – one family has been “removed" from their home.
10 inmates who escaped New Orleans jail may have had inside help
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday, including a convicted killer. Officials say there’s evidence they received help from someone inside the sheriff’s department.
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday, including a convicted killer. Officials say there’s evidence they received help from someone inside the sheriff’s department.
US citizen children deported with their mothers, lawyers say
ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.
ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.