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Mardi Gras parade shooting in New Orleans kills 1, hurts 4

The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans killed one person, wounded four and sent panicked families running for cover, police said Monday. One suspect was taken into custody shortly after…

Joyous parades and parties kick off New Orleans' Mardi Gras

The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The lead-up to New Orleans’ annual Mardi Gras celebration is intensifying with events big and small. Three parades are set for Friday night along historic St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. They are…

Federal board ponders future of Gulf Coast passenger trains

By JAY REEVES Associated Press A federal board is hearing testimony on whether to let Amtrak resume passenger train service linking New Orleans and Mobile over the objections of freight companies. A hearing began Monday before the Surface Transportation Board.…