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James had 27 points Saturday night against the Pelicans, putting him just 36 points shy of breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record.

LeBron James moved 36 points away from breaking the NBA career scoring record in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night that ended the Pelicans’ losing streak at 10 games.

Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.

Organizers have announced a lineup of more than 270 acts for New Orleans’ 40th annual French Quarter Festival, billed as Louisiana’s largest free showcase of music, food and culture.

Five NFL teams will not have a first-round pick in this year's draft. The Saints were one of those teams, until Sean Payton agreed to become the Bronco's next head coach.

A New Orleans longtime civil judge announced Monday that she will retire on May 1. She will leave the bench when she finishes her 35th year as a judge.

Sean Payton will become the next head coach of the Denver Broncos after the New Orleans Saints agreed to take a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick from Denver.

COVID-19 precautions wiped out most New Orleans’ Mardi Gras festivities in 2021, and a shortage of police officers forced the city to shorten routes for some of its lavish seasonal parades in 2022.

Payment processing giant Visa Inc. says its profits in its latest quarter were up 6% from a year earlier, helped by the continued rise of digital payments across the globe.

Following another eventful week in the NBA, LeBron James' stock is (once again) going up, while the Knicks are trending in the wrong direction.

The New Orleans district attorney announced that there will be no retrial in a problematic double-murder case. There were issues with DNA evidence, and witness credibility.

A small, historically Black university in Louisiana has plans to create a new medical school in New Orleans. The school made the announcement last April but didn't give a date to apply.

NFL coaching candidate Sean Payton revealed what the Saints are asking for in trade compensation, and what's appealing about the Texans opening.

R'Bonney Gabriel from the United States was crowned the 71st Miss Universe on Saturday, Jan. 14.

Miss Universe winner R'Bonney Gabriel, a textile artist from the US, designed the swimsuit cape to show how art can be made from trash.

The 28-year-old was the first Filipino American to win Miss USA.

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas, has been crowned Miss Universe.

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas who competition officials said is the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night. Gabriel closed her eyes and clasped hands with runner-up Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, at the moment of the dramatic reveal of the winner, then beamed after her name was announced. Thumping music rang out, and she was handed a bouquet of flowers, draped in the winner's sash and crowned with a tiara onstage at the 71st Miss Universe Competition, held in New Orleans.

When Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel took the stage in the Miss Universe 2023 National Costume Show this week, she wore the moon, literally.

The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of a New Orleans comedian “Boogie B” in Texas. Jabril Cowart was arrested and faces a charge of second-degree murder.

Kevin Durant has a sprained right knee and the Brooklyn Nets say he will miss at least two weeks.

The Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints on Sunday even as the Saints outgained the Panthers on offense. Steve Wilks finished 6-6 as interim coach.

FOX studio analyst Sean Payton said he has spoken with the Broncos before detailing what he's looking for in a possible return to coaching.

The Denver Broncos have reportedly received permission to interview Sean Payton, who is still under contract with the Saints, for their head coaching job.

A court has ruled against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' ban on bump stocks, finding the agency acted without congressional authorization.

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 10 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 108-102 on Friday night.

The deaths of two teenage girls in a Louisiana town have brought renewed attention to fatalities that happen during high-speed police chases.

Louisiana authorities’ use of facial recognition technology led to the mistaken-identity arrest of a Georgia man on a fugitive warrant, an attorney said in a case that renews attention to racial disparities in the use of the digital tool. Randall Reid, 28, was jailed in late November in DeKalb County, Georgia, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported.

CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast is once again in the media spotlight after what is believed to be a technical issue caused the Central time zone to miss the midnight countdown.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat suffered a neck injury but has movement in all extremities after he was injured trying to make a tackle Sunday against New Orleans. The Eagles said Sweat was taken to the hospital “for precautionary reasons.” Sweat did pound the ground with his hands before he was removed from the field on a stretcher in the first quarter.

Whether you enjoy Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen's antics on CNN or would rather watch Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton co-host on NBC, there's a countdown special for everyone.

New Orleans music legend Walter “Wolfman” Washington, a cornerstone of the city’s musical nightlife for decades, has died of cancer.

Though no NFC South team has a winning record, the Bucs, Panthers and Saints are still in play. Greg Auman breaks down the playoff scenarios.

Browns Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett was benched for the start of Saturday's loss to New Orleans by coach Kevin Stefanski for an unspecified team violation, the latest twist in an odd season for the star. Garrett wasn't on the field for the Saints' first series, and Stefanski revealed Monday that it was because he was being disciplined. "Just a team thing,” Stefanski said during a Zoom call, without elaborating.

Purdue remained atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for a third straight week.

All the victims were in their late teens, police say. No one was in custody and no motive was known.

The New Orleans Saints are hanging on by a thread to a playoff spot after their 17-10 victory over the Browns in a freezing cold Cleveland.

Undrafted out of Weber State, Rashid Shaheed ranks not just among the league's best rookie receivers, but among all NFL receivers.

Murders spiked nearly 30% in 2020 across the country, according to the FBI. Major cities across the country continue to face high murder rates and violent crime two years on.

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a season-best 24 to lead No. 1 Purdue past New Orleans 74-53 on Wednesday night.

Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was out sick and running back Nick Chubb was kept out of practice with a foot injury Tuesday as Cleveland began preparing for Saturday's game against New Orleans — and bone-chilling weather. Chubb, who has 1,252 yards and 12 touchdowns, was at the facility and spoke to reporters before being ruled out for practice. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Chubb suffered an injury in last week's 13-3 win over Baltimore.

Both teams are hoping for a late-season surge. But the Saints are relying on 35-year-old QB Andy Dalton while the Falcons turn to rookie Desmond Ridder.

The St. John Parish Sheriff's Office has released a video showing a lightning strike this week in LaPlace, Louisiana, as tornadoes and severe weather swept through the region.

Dana Douglas has been confirmed to be 5th Circuit's first Black woman judge. Douglas was nominated to the appeals court to replace Judge James Dennis, who is retiring.

Authorities say three people are dead in Louisiana and several others have been hurt as a destructive storm system has kicked up tornadoes in the South.

Yolanda Dillon's stabbing was totally random, authorities said. A fiscal analyst for the city's police department, she was described by the pollice chief as a "quiet giant."

Investigators allege a rider confessed to stabbing his Uber driver, saying he woke up that day and “decided he was going to kill someone.”

The Phoenix Suns have scratched leading scorer Devin Booker from their game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of tightness in his left hamstring.

New Orleans is atop the West. Brooklyn is quietly climbing out East. And what's wrong in Miami? Our NBA experts dive in.

The beloved husband and grandfather was visiting from Missouri with his wife, officials said.

A lawsuit has been filed by two men suing the prosecutor's office that helped free them from prison. The men are seeking compensation from the district attorney's office.

Tom Brady was seen screaming at his teammates on the sideline after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers punted to start the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints.

No team has limited the Tom Brady-era Buccaneers better than the Saints. Ahead of their Monday night matchup, both sides are prepared for a hotly contested game.

She reportedly boasted as she scuffled with deputies that she was related to powerful people.

French President Emmanuel Macron has paid a visit to Louisiana, the U.S. state most closely aligned with his country historically and culturally.

The San Francisco 49ers' defense did something no team had done to the New Orleans Saints in 2001 -- hold them scoreless for 60 minutes.

A new book from the owner of a New Orleans craft cocktail bar is showing readers an elegant look at cocktails in a city known for drinking excess.

The New Orleans Saints, led by quarterback Andy Dalton, handed the Los Angeles Rams their fourth straight loss in a 27-20 win on Sunday at home.

Lamar Jackson missed practice because of an illness, but Baltimore coach John Harbaugh says the Ravens' star quarterback will be fine for Sunday’s game against Carolina.

A federal appeals court has ruled that Congress gave too much power to a nonprofit authority it created in 2020 to develop and enforce horseracing rules.

A man who spent nearly four decades behind bars for a 1983 killing won his freedom Thursday after New Orleans prosecutors joined defense lawyers in asking to have his murder conviction overturned. (AP Video shot by Stephen Smith)

A former New Orleans police officer pleaded guilty in federal court to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old crime victim after befriending her in May 2020.

A New Orleans man who has spent nearly four decades behind bars for murder walks free due to a lack of evidence provided to the jury during the 1983 trial that proved his innocence.

The United Methodist Church, a mainstay of the American religious landscape, has cut ties with 58 churches in its Louisiana conference amid a nationwide schism within the Protestant denomination. The disaffiliations, approved in a virtual conference session Saturday, were the latest in a series of decisions that many Louisiana churches have made in recent weeks to leave the national congregation. Six churches leaving the conference are from the New Orleans area.

Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 27-13.

Teri Clark took the 911 call — her teenage daughter begging for a rescue after an armed robber forced her and her McDonald's coworkers into a freezer.

In their fangs and finery, the late author’s devoted fans gather to grieve the novelist, who died last year, and honor her spirit.

Artists Ali Kane, Meghan Ackerman, Jane Tardo and Chandar Chandar transform hearses into their places of business in New Orleans

Trey Murphy III scored 22 points and the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans overcame Luka Doncic’s latest prolific performance to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-111.

Katrina left 80% of New Orleans underwater, 70% of homes damaged, and destroyed infrastructure. Half the population moved and many have not returned.

Michael Pratt threw for a touchdown and ran for another, Tyjae Spears ran for 125 yards and another score and No. 25 Tulane celebrated its first Top 25 ranking since 1998 with a dominant first half and hung on to beat Memphis 38-28.

Virginia was selected third while reigning champion Virginia Tech was selected to finish seventh.

North Carolina is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll.

The New Orleans street where one of the founders of rock ‘n’ roll spent most of his life is being renamed in his honor.

An outspoken Christian conservative attorney from Alabama wants a federal appeals court to revive a Louisiana pastor's damage claims against state officials over long-expired COVID-19 restrictions.

With interest rates rising, the cost of borrowing is going up.

Pharoah Sanders, the revered tenor saxophonist known to the jazz world for the spirituality of his work, has died.

New Orleans hometown hero Anthony Mackie is helping rebuild roofs in the city damaged by Hurricane Ida.

Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans has been suspended without pay for one game for his role in a scuffle that resulted in him and New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore being ejected from the Buccaneers-Saints game.

Tom Brady threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Breshad Perriman and Tampa Bay intercepted Jameis Winston three times in the last 12 minutes to beat the Saints 20-10.

Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore both were ejected for their involvement in a several-player, after-the-whistle scrap in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s meeting in the Superdome.

The Louisiana Bond Commission has approved a $39 million future line of credit for a critical New Orleans area power plant project that had become an unlikely pawn in the ongoing political tug-of-war over enforcing Louisiana’s near-total abortion ban.

The question of whether the Biden administration can require federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been argued in an appeals court in New Orleans for a second time.

Wil Lutz kicked a 51-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining to cap a stunning fourth-quarter comeback by the New Orleans Saints.

Pay raises for all officers and a $30,000 incentive payment for new hires are among the policies announced in New Orleans as city officials are seeking to reverse a steady loss of police officers.

Ruby Bridges was a 6-year-old first-grader when she walked past jeering crowds of white people to become one of the first Black students at racially segregated schools in New Orleans in 1960.

Moon Landrieu, the patriarch of a Louisiana political family who was a lonely voice for civil rights until the tide turned in the 1960s, has died.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston's return to practice this week has generated talk about his past as a two-sport college athlete.

U.S. health officials are making extra monkeypox vaccine available to places with upcoming gay pride events.

Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation and homeowners of the houses built by the program, in an area of New Orleans hit hard by Hurricane Katrina have reached a more than $20 million settlement.

Global warming is producing more extreme weather.

Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people in a New Orleans gay bar, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims — three of them never identified.

Visa says its fiscal third quarter profits rose 32% from a year earlier, helped by yet another double-digit rise in the amount of money processed on its credit and debit card network.

American Express’ profits fell 14% in the second quarter, the company said Friday, as higher expenses more than offset record spending on its network by its cardmembers.

Quick help for suicide thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as 9-8-8.

Louisiana authorities have once again been blocked from enforcing the state’s near total ban on abortion.

Louisiana authorities can now enforce the state’s ban on almost all abortions under a new court order.

Virginia Tech announced in a press release Thursday that they, along with James Madison University and Virginia Commonwealth University, have entered into an agreement with TimelyMD for student telehealth and tele-mental health services.

A court ruling is back in effect that blocks President Joe Biden from requiring federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.