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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (702+ words) NEW ORLEANS'Louisiana's attorney general has been indicted over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city. The 16-count indictment against Republican Liz Murrill, handed up Thursday…...
New Orleans in a Day: See the Best of the 'Big Easy' in Just 24 Hours
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (663+ words) Paying a visit to New Orleans, the jewel of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, means instantly falling in love with the city. And why not? The colorful metropolis boasts a rich history, diverse culture and lip-smacking food. Want to visit,…...
Court settlement approved for New Orleans Archdiocese to pay hundreds of clergy abuse victims
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (586+ words) NEW ORLEANS'The New Orleans Archdiocese will pay at least $230 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse under a settlement approved Monday by a federal judge that follows years of negotiations. Archbishop Gregory Aymond, the head of the archdiocese,…...
A federal immigration crackdown is coming to New Orleans. Here's what to know
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (738+ words) NEW ORLEANS'About 250 federal border agents are expected to launch a months-long immigration crackdown Monday in southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi. The operation dubbed "Swamp Sweep," which aims to arrest 5, 000 people, is centered in liberal New Orleans and is the latest…...