New Orleans

One of the three victims of the shooting in New Orleans has reportedly died.

The lobster got his own seat in between the fans. After the game, he was even perched out in the open atop a stand.

Almost 70,000 households were left without power across Louisiana, while Texas and New Mexico were also affected.

I have lived through New Orleans at its worst before. And now, entering middle-age and a parent, I am not willing to live through it again.

Bokio Johnson was charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder.

The tornado that killed at least one person was officially classified an EF-3, "severe" tornado by the National Weather Service.

"They were screaming. His wife was hysterical. They were already traumatized from taking that 'Wizard of Oz' ride," a neighbor said.

More than 2,100 residents in the New Orleans area remain without power as of Wednesday morning.

Videos have emerged on social media showing the destruction the tornado has caused.

Footage of the damage the tornado caused in New Orleans has begun circulating on social media.

"Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible," the National Weather Service said.

"I got out of my vehicle screaming, 'Stop, stop. You are dragging someone,'" a witness said. "He took off with the vehicle, still dragging her."

Comedian Kathy Griffin was one of the more high-profile names who tweeted that she wished the plane transporting the former president had not landed safely.

Comedian Kathy Griffin has beckoned more controversy, almost five years after facing backlash for posing for a gory Donald Trump-themed photo.

Mardi Gras returns this week after it's cancelation last year due to COVID-19. Find out about the annual celebration and restrictions on this year's edition.

Meanwhile, some other cities have relaxed their COVID rules due to a decline in cases.

Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation was behind the construction of 109 solar-powered homes built in New Orleans' Ninth Ward after 2005's Hurricane Katrina.

Twitter users said late last night a large bang, as yet unexplained, shook their homes and could be heard for miles around.

Several cities have reported anywhere from 20 to 35 percent of their sanitation workers missing work because of COVID in recent weeks as Omicron has spiked.

A pipeline spill from Collins Pipeline Co. was discovered on December 27 but hadn't been reported to the public. About 50,000 gallons have been cleaned up.

Benjamin Beale was charged with obstruction of justice after refusing to answer investigators' questions about the dismembered torso found on his property.

New Orleans is requiring proof of vaccination for all riders and performers, and/or a negative COVID test.

To enter restaurants and other businesses in the city, children ages 5 and up will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.

The child survived after getting hit in the cheek by a celebratory bullet shot into the air on New Year's Eve in New Orleans.

Arnold, an adult male, Asani, a yearling male and Kali, an adult female, were tested after they were seen coughing and showing nasal discharge.

The operation also resulted in 30 arrests, including 17 suspects who were arrested for felony sex offender registration violations.

Sumatran orangutan Menari gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Christmas Eve at New Orleans' Audubon Zoo but later experienced complications.

While speaking with the Associated Press, New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said that the incident is "very disheartening."

"This settlement represents an important down payment to address impacts from the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history," an official said.

"The big news and the best news is that Mardi Gras is returning to the city of New Orleans and to the world in 2022," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.