Iran
War puts Iran’s participation in World Cup, training plans in Tucson, Arizona in doubt
Voters push for change in closely watched NC primary contests
civil rights
Norman C. Francis, a stalwart New Orleans leader in civil rights, business and education dies at 94
Francis was the first Black president of Xavier University and integrated Loyola University's law school
Federal Government
Lawmakers seeking answers following FAA restrictions in El Paso, Texas region
NOLA group works to improve conditions for Mardi Gras clean-up workers, MS senators call for improved disaster response after winter storm, Tribal court hearing for former Swain, NC sheriff delayed
Minnesota
Hmong refugee stranded in Texas after release from ICE detention
NC prisons face ‘dire’ staffing crisis, Elon University working to bring legal education back to Charlotte, In Iowa, many rivers and lakes improve briefly, then fall back into impairment, NOLA residents work to make Mardi Gras more sustainable
Minnesota
Unrest continues in Minnesota; Former inmate buys N.C. prison; UNC Charlotte faces racial discrimination claim
Helena Moreno sworn in as the Crescent City's second woman mayor
ICE Minneapolis shooting
Feds bar Minnesota from investigating Minneapolis ICE shooting
Many L.A. fire survivors face insurance delays and can’t return home a year later
New Orleans
Feds conclude first week of immigration raids in Crescent City
South Carolina’s Measles Outbreak Shows Chilling Effect of Vaccine Misinformation; Stein restores Medicaid rates in NC amid budget shortfall
Virginia
Virginia town focused on its undefeated football team, not fugitive coach
Mass. AG's suit against Meta at the state's highest court; Jay Lee's family sees justice in Mississippi
Federal Immigration Enforcement
Feds target Crescent City for immigration raids
Asheville, N.C. hospital just out of immediate jeopardy could face Medicare termination
SNAP lapse
States react to SNAP decision; Parents accuse Bonnabel High (in Jefferson Parish, La.) employees of hitting, humiliating special education student
No progress for poor areas despite years of NC tier system designed to spark growth; Family awaits results of independent autopsy on Delta State student Trey Reed
North Carolina
Durham tenants get extra tool to aid in fixing dangerous rentals; Asheville's Mission Hospital in immediate jeopardy for 2nd straight year
Arizona sues over House Speaker’s refusal to seat Adelita Grijalva; New Orleans officials still unable to say why voter education on redistricting was lacking
Helene
Difficulties in getting FEMA housing assistance after Helene
Tech giants Open AI, Oracle behind $165 billion data center campus near El Paso; New Orleanians are being priced out of the city; NY MTA Locks in $3 Subway Fare to Start in January.