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Now that it's carnival season, many wonder how New Orleans police will enforce a new 8:00 p.m. teen curfew in the French Quarter.

One of New Orleans' most beloved performers lets his fingers do the talking. Here's Chris Rose's "60 Seconds" interview with Dr. John. Video

It happened shortly before 3:00 p.m. Friday at the intersection of North Villere and Annette Streets Video

Friends and family said goodbye to a good samaritan Friday. Mike Ainsworth, the man who was killed last week while trying to prevent a neighbor from being carjacked, was laid to rest. Video

An assistant at Stagni Chiropractic has accused Dr. Leroy Stagni of inappropriate sexual advances and inappropriate touching. The details of the accusations are in a report released by Kenner police. Video

Both organizations are getting a lot of calls because of the battle at the national level. Video

A federal judge will allow a Halliburton cement specialist at the heart of decisions that led to the blowout of a BP-owned well in 2010 to testify - against the wishes of BP.

The black and gold won't play in the Super Bowl Sunday, but New Orleans still has a lot to cheer about. The city is well represented from the Giants to the Pats, with New Orleans natives destined to be stars long before they hit the pros. Video

At least four Carnival krewes will parade around the area Saturday, two of them on the North Shore. Video

The last of three teenagers accused of plotting a shooting spree at Lakeshore High School near Mandeville has ended with him admitting to conspiracy to commit terrorizing and was immediately sentenced to 18 months in jail, with 15 months suspended.

Universal Pictures has had such a good run making movies in Louisiana that the studio is returning next month for its next big project

Hackers have taken over the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective called Anonymous.

Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer has become the first presidential candidate to qualify for federal matching campaign funds.

The Houma PD, Assumption Sherriff's Office and La State Police conducted a prostitute sting operation that targeted the "johns" and "prostitutes.

A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination.

A southern New Jersey financial officer accused of advertising child pornography for others to download has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Former JP President Aaron Broussard and former CAO were charged in a 38 count superseding indictment by a Federal Grand Jury with conspiracy, wire fraud, and theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, announced U. S. Attorney Jim Letten.

First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending Jan. 28 increased from the previous week's total.

A second teacher has been pulled from a classroom at Miramonte Elementary School and the number of molestation complaints to the district has increased since a teacher was charged this week with photographing children for sexual thrills.

Kenner Police have arrested a suspect who robbed a pedestrian on Wednesday and discovered a stash of assault weapons and ammunition.

After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.

Westbound traffic on U.S. Highway 90 going through Avondale will be rerouted next week as the Army Corps of Engineers builds a bridge to cross over a floodwall.

New Orleans is getting greener - and leafier.

Barracuda Labs study helps spot suspicious "friends"

Another sign of the city's deteriorating water and sewer system appeared Thursday night. Video

Causeway drivers dealing with daily bumper to bumper traffic may soon see some relief. Video

All can be eye-catching alone -- but combine a former FBI agent, millions of dollars of contracts, an LSU football trip and an expensive beachside dinner, and it all adds up to connections that one corruption watchdog calls troubling. Video  |   PDF: DRC statement (90.9KB)

Charles Banks is rebuilding his Lower 9th Ward home stronger and higher, but nearly seven years after Katrina, he can't move home, and what he says has gotten in the way is disturbing. Video

The whole escapade is from the archives of The Twilight Zone. Video

Carl Landry scored 17 points and Greivis Vasquez added 16 points staring in place of Jarrett Jack, keeping New Orleans close before the Spurs blew on the game in the fourth.

Tiny barrier island -- once 50 football fields -- now measures just one. Video

New Orleans police already have made one arrest for the aggravated kidnapping and rape of a woman.

Teddy Magee turned himself in Thursday morning. Now, an attorney for the man who walked out of criminal court after being found guilty of sexual battery, wants a new trial for Magee. Video

Louis XIV Street in Lakeview flooded Thursday morning. The flooding was due to a 16-inch water main break. Video

Unemployment numbers for troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are higher than the national average for non-military members. Video

Local band students got a chance to learn from some of the best. On Thursday, the Blue Man Group spent some time jamming with students at Luscher charter school. Video

A new Carnival krewe got its blessing Thursday from the New Orleans City Council. Video

Gov. Bobby Jindal is proposing to expand business incentive programs in a bid to attract new industry and corporate headquarters to Louisiana.

New Orleans is one of the first cities in the country to try a new program. People can now text to get information about a disease. Campaign manager Nebeyou Adebe sits down with Nancy Parker. Video

Kenner Police say several people have received phone calls informing them that a loved one is either in jail or in a car accident.

Low numbers of mosquitoes won't protect you from West Nile virus in Calcasieu Parish.

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a Plaquemine, La. couple in an alleged $1 million Medicare fraud scheme.

Two Opelousas men have been booked with arson after they allegedly set a house on fire to cover a burglary.

21 year-old Brian Beasley turned himself in to police Wednesday night. Beasley and three others are accused of kidnapping and raping a nurse in Gert Town.

The St. Tammany District Attorney's office has dismissed the crime of violence charge against a third juvenile charged in the Lakeshore High School shooting plot.

A Los Angeles teacher suspected of taking bizarre bondage-style photographs of children in his class was investigated in 1994 for allegedly trying to fondle a 10-year-old girl.

Criminal Court Judge Benedict Willard released the victim in a sexual assault case after she allegedly helped Teddy Magee flee from the courthouse.

Louisiana Tech running back Tyrone Duplessis has been found dead at his off-campus apartment.

Taylor Energy blamed for a flowing oil spill 11 miles off the LA coast.

Agents targeted stores, flea markets and street vendors that allegedly sold counterfeit game-related sportswear.