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Rats infest New Orleans Police Headquarters, eat marijuana in evidence
The police chief in New Orleans says it is not uncommon to find rat droppings on desks.
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The police chief in New Orleans says it is not uncommon to find rat droppings on desks.
It's a long-running tradition to lead the children into a fun-filled and safe school year.
Kyron Keith Fazande is accused in the shooting that happened on Friday, April 28 at Mandina's Restaurant in New Orleans.
The deadly shooting happened Friday night, just as the city's Jazz Fest was getting underway.
The deadly shooting happened Friday night, just as the city's Jazz Fest was getting underway.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
A Louisiana man is charged in the shooting death of a man in the Englewood neighborhood back in March. On Wednesday, police arrested Marnell Briggs, 20, in the 10000 block of West O'Hare Street.
The tornado was spotted just before 8 p.m. across eastern New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish. CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains the phenomenon.
"Ellis Marsalis was a legend. He was the prototype of what we mean when we talk about New Orleans jazz. He was a teacher, a father, and an icon — and words aren't sufficient to describe the art, the joy and the wonder he showed the world."
The cause of death was not immediately available but Neville had battled a number of health issues including complications from back surgery.
'NCIS: New Orleans' will air its 100th episode this Tuesday at 10:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS. This week's episode offers viewers a never before seen look into Dwayne Pride's background and introduces fans to a new member of the Pride family.
Three people were killed and seven others were injured during a shooting in New Orleans, officials said.
The male jaguar escaped around 7:20 a.m. Saturday and was captured and returned to its night house after being sedated by a vet.
He encouraged the students at the historically black university to eclipse their heroes.
The valuable port city of New Orleans has long been defined by struggle, joy, resistance and survival.
Recommendations on the best restaurants to visit and best food to try while visiting New Orleans
A New Jersey woman left Chicago on Wednesday for a long paddle to Louisiana, on the last leg of a journey that started on the East Coast.
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The FBI's violent crime report is not a ranking — there are no winners, no losers. Mostly, these statistics are here to help individual cities track their crime over long periods of time...
One of the best parts about going on vacation is being able to sample new cuisine options and trying food that you may not have back home. This is one of the reasons why many food lovers make plans to visit the New Orleans area.
Guide to five of the most important cities to visit in the South for music lovers
There are so many things to see and do in the New Orleans area, but only a handful are sights you do not want to miss seeing.
Most every popular destination in America shares something in common — a waterfront setting.
Treasurer Frerichs said they still have 10 purple hearts, and he wants to return them.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Record-breaking rainfall over the July 4th weekend last year flooded streets and homes across the West Side, where countless basements filled with water in the Austin and Lawndale neighborhoods.
It is a change that seeks to reduce the stigma around driving without citizenship, and to make the roads across the state safer.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
It is a change that seeks to reduce the stigma around driving without citizenship, and to make the roads across the state safer.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
After the debate prompted concern among Democrats about President Biden's fitness for a second term, his campaign is pushing forward and his family is encouraging him to stay in the race.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
Border Patrol processed approximately 84,000 migrants in June, the lowest monthly level since President Biden took office.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The study found that Black men living in more violent Chicago neighborhoods had a higher level of cortisol, possibly showing the effect stress has on health.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The Fresh Market already has stores in Crystal Lake, Geneva, Lake Forest, and Wilmette.
The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Getting added to the guide is not the same as being awarded a Michelin star, but still signifies a stamp of approval.
The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building in Roscoe Village. While now gone, its legacy lives on.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Hardest hit are rural drivers who typically have to drive the farthest, and Chicago rush hour drivers burning more expensive fuel. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
A 14-year-old boy saved his own life after accidentally shooting himself thanks to the first aid training his football team got from a Chicago doctor last year.
For more than a decade, undocumented immigrants have been able to drive legally in Illinois so long as they passed their road test and had proof of insurance. As CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, this new law takes things one step further by changing the look and language of their former licenses.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast.
Ahead of celebrating America's independence, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a Purple Heart medal to the son of a man who was a World War II veteran and a master sergeant in the Army Air Corps.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
It is a change that seeks to reduce the stigma around driving without citizenship, and to make the roads across the state safer.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
A murky law involving emergency protection orders leads to some judges allowing domestic abusers to keep their weapons.
Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July Holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex.
The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage.
All three had been banned from NHL employment over their mishandling of former Blackhawks player Kyle Beach's sexual assault allegations against a former coach.
Christian Yelich hit a 422-foot, two-run homer in the fourth off Kyle Hendricks to put Milwaukee ahead.
Chicago right-hander Michael Soroka (0-8) allowed two unearned runs and one hit in four innings in the team's longest game since August 2019.
Reese broke a WNBA single-season record with her 10th straight double-double, finishing with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks set the previous record in 2015.
Sloan finished his senior season at York with a .30 ERA. The 6-foot 4-inch right-hander gave up 2 earned runs and struck out 90 batters through 46 innings with five walks.
A murky law involving emergency protection orders leads to some judges allowing domestic abusers to keep their weapons.
Kyle Knight was ordered detained at an initial hearing.
Illinois State Police later found the car in the area of 34th and Halsted streets in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street.
Red Star Liquor & Deli has been targeted by thieves five different times in the last 10 days.