Former New Orleans Cops Sentenced for Bridge Shootings
Hemera/Thinkstock(NEW ORLEANS) — A federal judge in New Orleans handed down long sentences on Wednesday to five former cops who were found guilty last year of obstruction of justice charges in the shootings of six people on the Danzinger Bridge follow…
Kansas is Heading to New Orleans
Andy Lyons/Getty Images(ST. LOUIS) — For the first time since they won it all in 2008, the Kansas Jayhawks are heading to the Final Four. (2) Kansas (31-6) eliminated top-seeded North Carolina (32-6), 80-67.
With 3:09 left in the game, the Jayhawks we…
Gingrich Talks Politics at the Zoo
Jessica McGowan/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — Newt Gingrich made a campaign stop at the Audubon Zoo on Friday and took the opportunity to hit Mitt Romney for his negative attack ads credited for bringing down Gingrich’s lead in the polls earl…
Russell Brand Arrested in New Orleans for Phone-Tossing Incident
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office(NEW ORLEANS) — ABC News Radio has confirmed Russell Brand was arrested by New Orleans police Thursday afternoon following a report earlier this week that he snatched a paparazzo’s cellphone and tossed it through the win…
New Wedding Photos for New Orleans Couples Who Lost Albums in Katrina
Comstock/Thinkstock(NEW ORLEANS) — Three New Orleans couples who suffered devastating losses in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, including the loss of their wedding photos, got a chance to re-create their wedding days for an army of professional photog…
2 Dead, 22 Treated for Injuries in 40-Car Pile-Up
Comstock/Thinkstock(NEW ORLEANS) — Two men are dead after a massive road accident in New Orleans involving 40 cars and about 60 people Thursday, ABC TV affiliate WGNO reports.The accident occurred early Thursday morning, and caused lane closures for a…