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December 15, 2022

New Orleans recall effort: Mayor LaToya Cantrell's lavish trips scrutinized as city becomes 'murder capital'

Organizers working to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said they are confident enough voters are dissatisfied with her leadership and will oust her from office.

December 13, 2022

New Orleans port set for $2 billion expansion, Louisiana Gov. Edwards says

Investors based in New Jersey and Switerland have committed $800 million in funding for the construction of a $1.8 billion container facility near New Orleans.

December 11, 2022

New Orleans police employee murder: Uber passenger accused of stabbing driver posted video of bloody aftermath

New Orleans police employee Yolanda Dillion was moonlighting for Uber when she was allegedly fatally stabbed by passenger Brandon Jacobs, accused of posting video of bloody aftermath.

December 6, 2022

New Orleans police superintendent retires amid controversy in America's murder capital

New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson is retiring after city overtakes St. Louis as the murder capital of America.

December 6, 2022

New Orleans ex-inmates file lawsuit against prosecutor's office that helped free them

A lawsuit has been filed by two men suing the prosecutor's office that helped free them from prison. The men are seeking compensation from the district attorney's office.

December 5, 2022

Chris Christie's niece reportedly kicked off plane, injured six deputies in Thanksgiving disturbance

A woman reported to be the niece of ex-NJ Gov. Chris Christie was arrested following a disturbance on an airplane Thanksgiving Day in which she allegedly atttacked deputies.

December 3, 2022

French President Macron meets with Elon Musk to address social media regulations

French President Emmanuel Macron had already met with President Biden and U.S. lawmakers, including Kevin McCarthy, before visiting New Orleans and meeting with Elon Musk.

December 2, 2022

French President Macron continues American tour in New Orleans

President Macron continued his diplomatic visit to the United States in Louisiana after a year of surging energy costs in France inspiring protest nationwide.

December 2, 2022

French President Macron takes on French Quarter crowds

Emmanuel Macron enters the Historic New Orleans Collection along Royal Street during a diplomatic visit to the Crescent City, December 2022.

December 1, 2022

New Orleans reverses facial recognition ban to help police fight crime; privacy experts are wary

The City of New Orleans has ended a ban on the use of facial recognition technology by police amid a surge in violent crime. Critics of the move have questions.