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Saints QB Derek Carr starts against Tampa Bay one week after his shoulder injury
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, who entered Sunday listed as questionable with a sprained throwing shoulder, is starting Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carr, who signed a four-year, $150 million free-agent contract with New Orleans...
The Supreme Court's new term starts Monday. Here's what you need to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems a bit quieter than in recent years, as the justices begin a new term. Major cases await, as they always do, including several challenges to regulatory agencies and efforts to regulate social media platforms. But nothing yet...
Buccaneers-Saints tilt involves QBs with similar stories and plenty to prove
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and New Orleans Saints backup Jameis Winston are not exactly where they were expected to be at this point in their careers. Both won a Heisman Trophy and were the No. 1 overall selections of their draft...
What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water?
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — For months, residents in the southeast corner of Louisiana have relied on bottled water for drinking and cooking, with the water from the faucet coming out salty. Plaquemines Parish Councilman Mark “Hobbo” Cognevich, who represents the affected area,...
Salt water wedge in the Mississippi River threatens drinking water in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities, including New Orleans, prompting the state's governor to warn Friday he may request federal help. ...
Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next week's scheduled sale of of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases by millions of acres, rejecting a scaled-back plan announced last month by the Biden administration as part of an effort to protect an endangered...
Saints look to remain unbeaten as they visit Lambeau Field in Packers' home opener
NEW ORLEANS (2-0) at GREEN BAY (1-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX OPENING LINE: Packers by 2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Saints 2-0, Packers 1-1 SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 17-10 LAST MEETING: Saints won...
Back at old job, Anthony Mackie lends star power to New Orleans' post-Ida roof repair effort
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Movie star Anthony Mackie was back in his home town — and back at an old job — as he took part in a program to repair roofs damaged by natural disasters for people who aren’t financially or physically able to get the work done themselves. The New...
Retrial date set for man who claims self-defense in shooting death of former NFL star Will Smith
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Feb. 5 retrial date was set Wednesday for the man whose 2016 manslaughter conviction in the shooting death of former NFL star Will Smith was overturned because the jury's verdict was not unanimous. Cardell Hayes, 36, has long insisted he shot Smith in...
Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops and send tons of corn and soybeans downriver to the Gulf of Mexico. The transport...
