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President Donald Trump's State of the Union address broke the record for length. Here's how it compares
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (151+ words) President Donald Trump's State of the Union address broke the record for length. Here's how it compares'WDSU President Donald Trump addressed Congress in the first State of the Union speech of his second term Tuesday night in what was the…...
VIDEO REPORT: Super Saturday of soccer championships features a pair of New Orleans rivalries
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (241+ words) It will be a super Saturday of soccer in Hammond as a pair of New Orleans rivalries compete for state championships, as Mount Carmel faces Dominican and Jesuit takes on Brother Martin. "It's going to be something that I don't…...
EPA report fuels resident and lawmaker concerns over conditions at fire-damaged facility
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (737+ words) Five months after the explosion and fire at the Smitty's Supply facility in Roseland, newly obtained federal inspection records detail what investigators say they found inside the property and why neighbors say their concerns are growing rather than fading. Community…...
Collapsing building along parade route creates concern for revelers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (368+ words) City reinforces dilapidated building along parade route after forcing paradegoers to move Paradegoers raised red flags after a dilapidated building was seen caving in on Thursday night as parades rolled down St. Charles, forcing NOPD to remove some paradegoers from…...
Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
1+ week, 4+ day ago (676+ words) Chris Paul, the "Point God," retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of…...
Fugitive arrested when he turns up at the Olympics to watch hockey
1+ week, 4+ day ago (164+ words) A Slovak fugitive who had been on the run for 16 years was finally arrested when he turned up in Milan to support his national ice hockey team at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, police said Friday. Related video above: Olympic fans…...
VIDEO REPORT: UNO baseball prepares to honor legendary coach Ron Maestri
1+ week, 5+ day ago (310+ words) VIDEO REPORT: UNO baseball prepares to honor legendary coach Ron Maestri'WDSU The New Orleans Privateers have a lot of exciting additions that go beyond just the roster This season, there will be the inaugural Maestri Classic to be played the…...
Tragedy leads to review of drunk driving laws in Louisiana
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (411+ words) Louisiana state lawmakers are looking to improve drunk driving laws. "Yeah that is crazy that's Jada, it's her voice." Jennifer Bright said. For 7 years, Bright has been working to get Louisiana to amend ITS drunk driving laws after the tragic…...
Rain may affect weekend parades
2+ week, 2+ day ago (177+ words) Rain may affect weekend parades'WDSU Search location by ZIP code Warm Sunday, rain chances going up next weekend It will be a very pleasant Sunday to wrap up your weekend, as high temperatures will approach 70" in most locations with plenty…...
Louisiana State Police identify suspects arrested for Seventh Ward arson
2+ week, 4+ day ago (96+ words) Louisiana State Police have identified two suspects arrested for a fire in the Seventh Ward neighborhood. The alleged arsonists were identified as Demon Sampson, 49, and the alleged driver, Tracey Johnson. The fire happened at the intersection of St. Bernard Avenue…...