Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana

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 - 16h

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 - 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 - 1h

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

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 - 11h

Wildfires erupt across the Carolinas forcing some to evacuate

A state of emergency was issued Sunday after officials say they responded to more than 175 wildfires across the Carolinas over the weekend. In some cases, residents were forced to evacuate. ...

CBS News - 23h

Are noise-cancelling headphones impairing our hearing skills? Some audiologists are beginning to worry

Some specialists suspect that constantly filtering out background noise may have unintended consequences. They are prized for making the commute more bearable and shielding against the din of daily ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Warmer weather brings rain and wind warnings

It may be warmer but the weather will be wet and windy over the coming days.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Wind warning issued for Northern Ireland on Sunday

After Friday’s wet and windy weather, more strong winds are coming to island of Ireland on Sunday.

BBC News - Feb. 22

7 planets are aligning in the night sky for a "planetary parade"

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus could be visible, but not all can be seen by the naked eye.

CBS News - 6d

Klopp's Red Bull move mocked by parade float

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp will have his own float at the Rose Monday carnival parade in Mainz but it may not be to his liking.

ESPN - 3d

Highland Park parade shooter pleads guilty

Robert Crimo III, the man accused of killing seven people and wounding several others at an Illinois Fourth of July parade in 2022, has changed his plea to guilty on the first day of his trial. CBS ...

CBS News - 21h

Highland Park parade shooter's change of plea

Robert Crimo III, who faces dozens of charges in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, has changed his plea to guilty. This comes as the defendant's trial got underway in Illinois. CBS ...

CBS News - 18h

New York doctor faces criminal charges in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills

Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who legally practices in New York, is fighting extradition after Louisiana officials charged her for mailing abortion pills. As restrictive state laws clash with legal ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Louisiana man on death row dies weeks before March execution date

Christopher Sepulvado, a terminally ill man who spent over 30 years on death row for the killing of his stepson, died weeks before his scheduled March execution by nitrogen gas.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Louisiana's oldest death row inmate dies month before execution date

Christopher Sepulvado was charged with the 1992 killing of his 6-year-old stepson.

CBS News - Feb. 24

A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad

The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

News or noise: Spring starts strong for Alcantara, Bregman

Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

ESPN - Feb. 24

Skenes flashes new pitches in strong spring debut

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes got a chance to showcase his expanded repertoire to opposing hitters while pitching in a Grapefruit League game for the first time this year.

ESPN - 2d

The state of the union under Trump is ... definitely not strong

President Trump faces a challenge in his speech to Congress, as he must address the shaky state of the nation, rising inflation, and his controversial economic policies, while also trying to rally ...

The Hill - 23h

Germany led Europe in wind turbine installations in 2024, data shows

Yahoo News - 5d

CFPB employees say Trump administration plans to 'wind down' agency

Several employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in a series of court filings Thursday that the Trump administration plans to “wind down” the agency, appearing to directly ...

The Hill - 3d

As Phase One of the Israel-Gaza Truce Winds Down, What’s Next?

Israeli forces are supposed to begin withdrawing from the Philadelphi Corridor, a sensitive border zone between Gaza and Egypt, this weekend.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump’s directives deal fatal blow to America’s offshore wind industry

Economic case looked bleak even before the president’s re-election sent a chill through sector

Financial Times - 2d

Jury selection begins in trial of 2022 Highland Park parade shooting suspect

Jury selection is underway in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing seven people and wounding dozens more after he opened fire on a Fourth of July 2022 parade in Illinois. Prosecutors ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Seven planets share the sky at once this week, but the parade of planets ends soon

The seven other planets in our solar system can be seen in the sky at once through Friday, forming a planet parade. But two require a telescope to view.

NBC News - 4d

Planetary parade: Mercury falls into line for rare seven-planet alignment

The seven will appear to form a straight line in the night sky in display that won’t be seen again until 2040. Seven planets will appear to align in the night sky on the last day of February in ...

The Guardian - 4d

Watch: Rare planetary parade caught on camera by our expert stargazers

Three astronomers tell the BBC what planets are on display in the sky above the UK this week.

BBC News - 3d

Highland Park July 4 parade shooting suspect changes plea to guilty

Highland Park, Illinois, mass shooting suspect Robert Crimo III changed his plea to guilty on Monday as his trial was set to begin.

ABC News - 20h

Suspect pleads guilty in Illinois parade shooting that killed 7

Robert Crimo III pleaded guilty to multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in the July 4th, 2022 shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Ill., that killed seven people and wounded dozens more.

NBC News - 19h

Man Pleads Guilty in Highland Park July 4 Parade Shooting

The guilty plea came just as his murder trial was about to start, for an attack in a Chicago suburb in 2022 that killed seven people.

The New York Times - 17h

Suspect pleads guilty in Highland Park mass shooting at July Fourth parade

Opening statements begin Monday in the trial of Robert Crimo III, who is accused of opening fire at a Fourth of July parade in the affluent Chicago suburb of Highland Park.

NBC News - 15h

Louisiana college student dies in off-campus event, university halts fraternity initiation activities

Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior at Southern University and A&M College, died Thursday after attending an off-campus event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

NBC News - 3d

South Alabama defeats Louisiana 65-42 to earn a share of the Sun Belt championship

Led by Elijah Ormiston's 28 points, the South Alabama Jaguars defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 65-42 to claim a four-way share of the Sun Belt title

ABC News - 3d

Conservatives win Germany election as far-right sees strong showing

Exit polls show the center-right Christian Democratic Union party leading, with the AfD party heading towards the strongest showing of the far-right since World War II.

CBS News - Feb. 23

Nvidia sales grow 78% on AI demand, company gives strong guidance

Nvidia reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. The company also provided strong guidance for the current quarter.

CNBC - 5d

Betts or Watkins? Bueckers or Strong? Predicting every conference POY

We're revisiting our picks for POY -- with some great matchups to break down.

ESPN - 1d

Jeffries: It's important to have 'strong, determined and dignified Democratic presence’ at Trump address

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) called for Democrats to have a “strong, determined and dignified” presence at President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. ...

The Hill - 12h

Neighbours cancelled for second time as Amazon backs out

Long-running Australian soap will be ‘resting’ from December, after streaming giant withdraws from production. Neighbours: the 10 best memories, from Scott and Charlene to Madge’s ghost The ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana

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