Mardi Gras under tight security after deadly New Year's attack

How New Orleans is handling security for Mardi Gras after New Years attack

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 ...

CBS News - 15h

Extra security precautions at Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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.

CBS News - 20h

Mardi Gras 2025: Joy and Jitters for New Orleans

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of trepidation.

The New York Times - 2h

This Mardi Gras gumbo comes from a new cookbook linking healthy eating to good sleep

A book called “Eat Better, Sleep Better" includes a nutrient-rich, vegetable-forward recipe for Mardi Gras gumbo

ABC News - 3d

Thunderstorms and strong winds hit New Orleans' Mardi Gras plans as severe weather affects millions

Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be cancelled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds and the threat of tornadoes on Tuesday.

NBC News - 3h

Major storm moves to South: Will it disrupt Mardi Gras?

A major system barreling toward the South puts millions under warnings for storms and dangerous winds. Will it have an effect on Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans? NBC’s Jesse Kirsch repots ...

NBC News - 5h

Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana

Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.

The New York Times - 19h

Flight from New York to India diverted to Rome after security concern

Two Italian military fighter jets flanked American Airlines Flight 292 as it arrived but the Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue aboard the plane.

CBS News - Feb. 23

In the US, DEI is under attack. But under a different name, it might live on

Donald Trump has promised to "terminate" diversity programmes. But a rebrand might yet save them.

BBC News - 2d

‘No more excuses’: Europe under pressure on defence spending three years after Russian invasion

Continent is being told to take more responsibility for its own defence in light of US president’s overtures to Putin. A few days after Vladimir Putin sent Russia’s invading forces into Ukraine in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

1982 bombing suspect arrested after living under assumed name for years: Prosecutors

Stephen Craig Campbell -- who has been living in New Mexico under an assumed identity, according to the FBI -- is in custody after a dramatic arrest last week.

ABC News - 5d

Haiti gangs launch deadly attack on capital's Delmas neighborhood

Armed gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital before dawn on Tuesday, killing residents in the Delmas 30 neighborhood and causing more residents to flee.

NBC News - 6d

Suspected Islamic extremist charged in deadly German knife attack

Germany’s top prosecutor has charged a suspected Islamic extremist with murder, attempted murder and membership in a terrorist organization abroad in connection with a deadly knife attack last year ...

ABC News - 5d

Arsenal’s Under-18s source new talent after rise of Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly

Squad containing 15- and 16-year-olds will have stadium experience in FA Youth Cup tie against Manchester United. ‘The players are on the floor in the changing room but youth football is never make ...

The Guardian - 4d

New York Yankees drop beard ban after 49 years

The New York Yankees are changing their facial hair policy. Going forward, players and coaches are allowed to have "well-groomed beards."

CBS News - Feb. 21

Europe Vows to Step Up Baltic Sea Security After a New Cable Break

The bloc announced new steps to prevent threats to undersea lines after Sweden discovered damage to one east of Gotland island.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

He’s the Face of a White House Press Corps Under Attack by Trump

Eugene Daniels, president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, is pushing back on the administration’s hostility to reporters as he navigates a move to MSNBC from Politico.

The New York Times - 1d

German police have one person in custody following latest deadly car attack

At least two people were killed and several more were injured in a suspected car-ramming in the west German city of Mannheim. NBC News' Meagan Fitzgerald reports on the 40-year-old suspect.

NBC News - 22h

French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush

Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Fugitive known as "The Fly" caught months after deadly prison escape

Two guards were killed when armed assailants helped Mohamed Amra escape from a prison convoy last May, prompting a high-profile search.

CBS News - Feb. 23

Shakes Sold to Nursing Homes Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak

The frozen supplemental drinks have been linked to an outbreak of listeria that has killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 37.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight

An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and security forces.

The New York Times - 2d

Judge frees New York man after sentencing him to 5 life terms 27 years ago

Walter "King Tut" Johnson was sentenced to five life terms in 1997 by a judge who later released him from prison after 27 years.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Neverwinter Nights Just Got A New Expansion 23 Years After Its Release

Before BioWare released Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic , Mass Effect , or Dragon Age Origins , it revisited the world of Dungeons & Dragons in 2002 with Neverwinter Nights . In the ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

New hunt for MH370 begins in Indian Ocean 11 years after flight vanished

The firm Ocean Infinity has launched a new search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in what it says is a "more credible" patch of the Indian Ocean.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Girl, 4, dies after suspected arson attack

A 44-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, say police.

BBC News - 1d

Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine on eve of third year of war

The attack came as leaders in Kyiv and across Europe are seeking to navigate rapid changes in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump.

CBS News - Feb. 23

21-year-old accused of planning 'mass casualty attack' on Texas police

Authorities in Texas said they thwarted a "mass casualty attack"and arrested a 21-year-old on charges of making terroristic threats against Corpus Christi police.

NBC News - Feb. 25

AI vs. endpoint attacks: What security leaders must know to stay ahead

Why enterprises must embrace an AI-first strategy that unifies endpoint, identity and network security within a zero-trust framework.

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

Senate Democrats slam Social Security job cuts, attack Musk calling it 'Ponzi scheme'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the benefits system is "at risk."

ABC News - 16h

The New Yorker Celebrates 100 Years

A buzzy night spot was the party venue for a magazine that is “the last of its kind.”

The New York Times - 5d

MSNBC cancels Joy Reid show as part of overhaul under new administration

MSNBC is canceling Joy Reid’s evening news show as part of the network’s overhaul under the new presidential administration. Reid’s final show is planned for sometime this week, a source familiar ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

Changes at the U.S.-Mexico border under Trump's new immigration policies

New data shows a dramatic drop in illegal border crossings as the Trump administration touts new changes at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Under Trump, America’s New Friends: Russia, North Korea and Belarus

When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds common cause with the world’s outlier states and stands against traditional U.S. allies like Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and ...

The New York Times - 6d

Multiple New Orleans Privateers players under investigation for gambling violations

The Privateers hold just a 4-25 record and are tied for last in the Southland Conference.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Top FBI official in New York retires under pressure

James Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of FBI's largest field office, was told Friday to turn in his retirement papers.

CBS News - 18h

These products could see price hikes under Trump's new tariffs

Consumers are likely to face higher costs for some imported goods, experts say. Here's the potential impact on your wallet.

CBS News - 1h

French authorities detained 4 people after a deadly stabbing linked to Islamic extremism

Yahoo News - Feb. 23

French authorities detained 4 people after a deadly stabbing linked to Islamic extremism

French anti-terrorism authorities say four people are in custody after a deadly stabbing in eastern France that authorities linked to Islamic radicalism

ABC News - Feb. 23

Mardi Gras under tight security after deadly New Year's attack

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