A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin.

New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves, who spent nearly five months on the run before being recaptured in Georgia, agreed to be returned to Louisiana during an appearance before a Fulton County magistrate judge.

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll brushed off the hamstring injury that had rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart listed as a limited participant on the team's practice report.

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has asked for National Guard deployments to New Orleans and other cities, saying his state needs help fighting crime and praising President Donald Trump’s decision to send troops to Washington and Memphis.

A person familiar with the decision says New Orleans has been awarded the college football national championship game for the 2027 season.

Cocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce is back in Studio B to share the fascinating stories behind some of the world’s most iconic drinks, including the Sazerac, Negroni, and Vieux Carré. Known for blending history with hospitality, Elizabeth brings these cocktails to life by connecting them to the people, places, and events that inspired their creation. Plus, we got plenty of fun facts you’ll want to share at your next happy hour.

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family says.

Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the Louisiana SPCA is reflecting on the lessons learned—and remembering Houston’s generosity in a time of crisis. “Houston absolutely saved us. We got to Houston, we had all these animals—and they were ready,” Louisiana SPCA chief humane law officer Kathryn Destreza said.

And how that storm affected Houston when Hurricane Rita moved into the Gulf

Residents of New Orleans are marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating landfall on the Gulf Coast.

An inmate who was mistakenly released from a jail in New Orleans last month was arrested in Cypress on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.

Over the summer, retail pork prices reached record highs, and experts believe they are expected to remain high into the holidays.

Two people familiar with negotiations say two-time Super Bowl champion defensive tackle Khalen Saunders is being traded from New Orleans to Jacksonville for center Luke Fortner.

Spencer Rattler connected with Dante Pettis for a 20-yard touchdown with 21 seconds left and scrambled for a 2-point conversion to help the New Orleans Saints salvage a 17-17 tie with the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason game.

Hezly Rivera has claimed victory at the U.S. gymnastics championships.

The NFL is fining about 100 players and two dozen club employees for violating league policy by selling Super Bowl tickets for above face value, a person with knowledge of the details tells The Associated Press.

FIEL, a Houston-based immigrant advocacy organization, held a press conference Thursday to raise awareness about a growing problem: Fraudulent legal advice related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

In one of America's favorite party hotspots, residents and business owners say the stench of trash and bad decisions is being scrubbed clean like never before.

Nine of the 10 men accused of breaking out of a New Orleans jail in May after slipping through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a barbed wire fence have pleaded not guilty to escape charges.

An appeals court in Washington turned down The Associated Press' request for immediate reinstatement into covering smaller presidential events like meetings with reporters in the Oval Office and Air Force One.

Max Holloway said he wanted to play spoiler and he did it Saturday night in the main event.

Good news, basketball fans: Red Panda intends to be ready for next season.

The popular halftime show performer who goes by Red Panda fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during intermission of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night, unable to finish her show.

After being on the run for months, the ninth inmate has been captured in New Orleans, according to NBC affiliate WDSU.

A Super Bowl halftime show performer has been charged with two misdemeanors, about 4 1/2 months after he ran across the field at the Superdome waving a flag that included the words “Sudan and Free Gaza.”.

Louisiana State police say a performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance in February has been arrested.

If you want to make diet choices that help the planet, the most common and effective advice is to eat fewer animals and more plants.

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was voluntary practice sessions this week, showing no jitters ahead of his wedding to actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld.

Authorities have released dramatic footage showing the car chase and arrest of two of New Orleans prison escapees in Walker County.

🚨 Two escaped inmates from New Orleans caught after a high-speed chase in Texas!

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to pay nearly $180 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse under a settlement announced Wednesday.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will be featured in at least eight stand-alone games during the upcoming NFL season.

A petrochemical plant in Louisiana accused of increasing cancer risks for a majority Black community has indefinitely suspended its operations in part due to the high cost of reducing toxic pollution.

North Carolina says the girlfriend of football coach Bill Belichick is “welcome” at its football facilities amid a report that 24-year-old Jordon Hudson had been banned.

Authorities say they've charged a second suspect with murder in the death of a television reporter on assignment to cover the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

21-year-old Mailon Almendares-Martinez convicted in a Houston smuggling case, faces up to 10 years in prison.

Iraqi officials announced the arrest of an ISIS member who allegedly incited the New Orleans truck attack that killed 14 people and injured dozens more on New Year’s Day.

Iraqi authorities say they have detained an official with the Islamic State group involved in inciting an attack in the United States that left more than a dozen people dead.

12 cadets at the Houston Fire Department were terminated after an Instagram group chat surfaced where they were sharing offensive and hateful content.

Shannon Sharpe has announced his intention to temporarily step away from ESPN days after he was involved in a sexual assault lawsuit.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates the world class music and cuisine arising from the birthplace of jazz.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis is confirming that starting quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder “issue” but is declining to discuss specifics or forecast Carr’s playing status for this coming season.

Texans meet with offensive guard at NRG Stadium

The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Joe Dumars as their executive vice president of basketball operations.

Oklahoma City had a regular season like none other in NBA history.

Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Zoe Saldaña and Nutter Butter are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.

The NFL competition committee is recommending making the dynamic kickoff rule permanent and moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line in hopes of generating even more returns.

Authorities in Louisiana say a woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a television reporter on assignment to cover the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts.

The wheeling and dealing continued on the eve of the NFL's start of its new league year.

NFL teams can start reshaping their rosters by signing free agents this week.

Powerful storms that killed three people in Mississippi and ripped roofs from buildings in a small Oklahoma town are charging across the nation, threatening more communities in the central to eastern United States with wide-ranging weather.

Saquon Barkley will become the highest-paid running back in NFL history after his record-setting season helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl.

The U.S. Forest Service has terminated $75 million awarded to the Arbor Day Foundation to help disadvantaged communities plant trees.

The 2025 Carnival Season -- marked by a weekslong pre-Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- is reaching its conclusion on the Gulf Coast.

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast.

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he sees 11-year veteran quarterback Derek Carr as someone the Saints can win with and a player the club remains “excited about.”.

A police detective has testified in court that the TV reporter who died while covering Super Bowl week in New Orleans had a sedative drug in his system.

Four New Orleans players who’ve been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, a person familiar with the situation said.

The NFL salary cap will be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million for the 2025 season, rising as much as $26 million from last year.

Seven men from Chile have been charged in Florida federal court with allegedly orchestrating burglaries at the homes of prominent professional athletes around the country.

The Louisiana Department of Health “will no longer promote mass vaccination.”.

Harry Connick Jr. will premiere a composition for the 100th anniversary of his mother’s birth for Carnegie Hall’s 2025-26 season.

Kellen Moore is leaving the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles for his first NFL head coaching job with the New Orleans Saints.

Averion Hurts celebrates MVP performance of his son Jalen Hurts in Super Bowl win

The Eagles weren’t the only big winners Sunday.

The NFL offseason won’t last long.

New Orleans Police say they won't file charges against the cast member who displayed the Palestinian flag with the word “GAZA" in protest during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show.

Fresh off their Super Bowl halftime spectacle, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are expanding their upcoming tour to make stops in Europe.

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the first Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans in a dozen years.

Jon Batiste turned his Super Bowl opportunity into a symphony of artistry, the debut of new music and a tribute to his hometown roots.

Jalen Hurts has often been judged by his failings more than his successes over the course of his career.

Cooper DeJean became the first player in Super Bowl history to intercept a pass or score a touchdown on his birthday when he returned a poor throw by Patrick Mahomes 38 yards for a TD to give Philadelphia a 17-0 lead over Kansas City in the second quarter.

The officials were a big storyline headed into the Super Bowl thanks in part to social media conspiracy theories about favoritism toward the Kansas City Chiefs.

Meek Mill took the Fanatics Super Bowl party stage and set the tone: After an energetic performance of “Dreams and Nightmares,” the rapper draped an arm around Michael Rubin and gave him ultimate credit for another stellar event.

If you’re still planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, you can expect a price drop compared to last year.

Expect more security — and nerves — at this year’s Super Bowl victory celebration regardless of who wins Sunday’s matchup in New Orleans between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL coach Sean Payton says he can't think of a major American sporting venue that has aged as well as the nearly 50-year-old Superdome.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead was selected the Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Last season’s Super Bowl featured trick plays, clutch performances and plenty of high drama as Kansas City rallied for a 25-22 overtime win against San Francisco.

Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime performance.

The NFL is expanding its international footprint to Australia.

New Orleans artist Tahj Williams used to stitch the Super Bowl logo and theme art in her sewing room, and now her creation is stretched across buildings near the Caesars Superdome.

An 18-game NFL regular season isn’t a slam dunk.

Prices on the secondary-ticket market for Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans are much less than last year’s big game and declining.

The head of the union representing NFL officials calls allegations that officiating crews are biased in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs or any other team “insulting and preposterous.”.

Travis Kelce has no plans to retire anytime soon even if the Kansas City Chiefs win a third straight Super Bowl on Sunday.

After making it through his first week back at practice from a torn triceps, Brandon Graham is planning on playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell shot down the perception that officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs, saying it’s a “ridiculous theory.”.

The family of Shamsud Din-Jabbar say a small funeral was held on Sunday.

Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL could hold a Super Bowl outside of the United States if the league expands to have an international team.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says there’s “a lot of work to be done” before the NFL possibly expands its season to 18 regular-season games.

The Super Bowl isn’t just a game on Sunday.

Patrick Mahomes treated Super Bowl opening night like a two-minute drill, providing rapid-fire answers to one question after another.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs have landed in New Orleans for Super Bowl week.

The City of New Orleans says it has spent more than 18 months preparing to host its 11th Super Bowl on Feb. 9.

Dejounte Murray’s season is over, with the New Orleans Pelicans confirming Saturday that the standout guard tore his right Achilles tendon and now faces a lengthy rehab process.

New Orleans guard Dejounte Murray left the Pelicans’ game against Boston in the first quarter with an injury to his lower right leg.

New Orleans chef Susan Spicer has been a regular contributor to the Taste of the NFL charity event at Super Bowl host cities around the country and is doing so in her hometown again this year.

Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the NBA confirmed Thursday.