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Historic vessels and modern warships opened their decks to thousands in New Orleans this week, launching a nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday. The fleet brings together centuries of maritime tradition, from sail-powered training ships to floating cities carrying thousands of service members.
An anthropologist discovered an ancient Roman soldier's grave marker in her New Orleans backyard, solving an 80-year mystery. The artifact, lost during WWII bombing in Italy, is finally heading home.
Education leaders from 21 states just met in New Orleans to tackle America's reading problem with strategies that are already showing results. They're sharing what works, from early literacy programs to career pathways that help every student succeed.
Ochsner Health is bringing cutting-edge cancer treatments to Louisiana communities through 450 active clinical trials. The Gulf South healthcare system just celebrated breakthroughs that give patients access to promising therapies without leaving home.
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A New Orleans couple found a 2,000-year-old Roman soldier's gravestone in their backyard, sparking an international mystery that ended with its return to Italy. The artifact, missing from an Italian museum since World War II, finally came home along with 300 other treasures.
More than 3,000 Tulane University graduates celebrated their achievements at the Superdome with second lining, LED wristbands, and a powerful message about turning challenges into opportunities. Emmy-winning actor Sterling K. Brown delivered the keynote, urging students to prioritize wellness, relationships, and service as they step into their futures.
The United States just handed back 337 stolen treasures to Italy, including a marble head of Alexander the Great missing since 1960. From ancient Roman coins discovered in a New Orleans backyard to Egyptian statues, this marks one of the biggest cultural property returns in recent history.
A Tulane professor clearing weeds behind her New Orleans home discovered a 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker that had been hiding as a yard ornament for decades. The FBI is now helping return the ancient stone to its museum in Italy.
A new survey of 2,000 New Orleans students reveals sky-high ambitions for college and careers, but also uncovers critical gaps in mental health support that could stand between them and their dreams. The findings are pushing educators and community leaders to reimagine how they support the next generation.
A 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker discovered in a New Orleans backyard has been returned to Italy after decades away from home. The FBI ceremony reunited the marble epitaph with the museum it disappeared from during World War II.
The core stage of NASA's next moon mission rocket has reached Kennedy Space Center after a 900-mile journey from New Orleans. While this particular mission will stay in Earth orbit to test lunar landing systems, it's paving the way for humans to walk on the moon again by 2028.
English brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick became the first siblings ever to win a PGA Tour event, claiming victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in a thrilling finish. The Sheffield duo earned a historic win and a $1 million prize after Matt's clutch bunker shot set up Alex for the winning putt.
Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick just became the first brothers ever to win a PGA Tour event together, clinching victory with a dramatic birdie on the final hole in New Orleans. The win gives younger brother Alex a two-year PGA Tour exemption and caps off an incredible year for Matt, who became the first Englishman to win three times in a season.
Three bystanders performed CPR for 15 minutes on a 68-year-old man who collapsed at a New Orleans parade. Thanks to their quick action, Ronnie Lightell survived and got to thank his heroes in person.
This summer kicks off a nationwide party for America's 250th anniversary with tall ships, state fairs, fireworks, and races spanning from Boston to New Orleans. The months-long celebration brings together all 50 states in what organizers are calling once-in-a-lifetime events honoring America's spirit.
A plane full of shelter dogs and cats landed in Morristown this week, giving at-risk animals from overcrowded New Orleans shelters a second chance at finding forever homes. The heartwarming flight celebrated five years of rescues that have saved thousands of lives.
For over a century, Black New Orleanians have spent thousands of hours and dollars hand-sewing dazzling suits to honor their ancestors and celebrate cultural pride. The Mardi Gras Indian tradition transforms neighborhoods into vibrant displays of art, history, and resilience every year.
Urban South Brewery is celebrating a decade of growth that turned a single taproom into a regional success story creating 50 jobs and donating over $1 million to New Orleans communities. The homegrown brewery proves businesses can scale nationally while staying rooted in local impact.
A New Orleans patient became the first in Louisiana to receive a breakthrough melanoma treatment that saves their eye, eliminating the need for removal or distant travel. The procedure offers new hope for eye cancer patients across the Gulf Coast.
A social worker and autism mom is taking Louisiana back to court after the state twice denied her permit to open a respite care facility that 100+ families desperately need. Her new lawsuit could open doors for entrepreneurs nationwide to serve their communities without unnecessary barriers.
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