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Ida hit this Houma family’s home. Then COVID-19 took their son.

A family home to repair. A teenager’s funeral to plan. Chris and Kristi Mathernes have been juggling a lot since Hurricane Ida hit Houma. Their 17-year-old son, Christopher, died Friday after more than a month of fighting COVID-19 complications.”It’s been a snowball effect of bad things,” Kristi said. “I never thought it would get to…… More

How ready is your hospital to deliver your baby? Louisiana now has a designation for that.

In 2018, Louisiana ranked 47th nationally for maternal mortality, with more than 92 out of every 100,000 expectant or new mothers dying. Since then, the state has actively helped to push hospitals where babies are delivered to become better prepared and improve those outcomes. On Monday, the Louisiana Department of Health announced the Louisiana Birth…… More

Despite complaints, stairs will still be the primary way for fans to exit Superdome

The Saints lost Sunday — but after the game, a lot of fans say they were hit with a double whammy.Getting out of the Caesars Superdome proved to be challenging — and many felt it rose to the level of a safety hazard, given the pandemic and the crowd size.Fans were forced to use newly…… More

Only grocery store in Lafitte hopes to open by Christmas

More than a month after Hurricane Ida, there are small signs of hope.Businesses that saw catastrophic damage are slowly rebuilding.WDSU reporter Aubry Killion spoke with the owner of the only grocery store in Lafitte.They have opened their pharmacy but said it will take some time before the full store opens again.View the video above for…… More

New Orleans police investigating French Quarter murder

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide Monday morning in the French Quarter after a man was shot to death. The investigation is surrounding what police are calling a murder at the intersection of Burgundy and Conti Streets. Police are asking for help identifying the pictured suspect in the murder.The shooting happened in…… More

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‘Rust’ crew member dead after shooting incident involving Alec Baldwin

October 21, 2021 4:06 pm
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN

A female crew member has died and another injured following an accident involving a prop firearm on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust,” according to a law enforcement statement provided to CNN. The prop firearm was discharged by actor and producer Alec Baldwin, 68, according to the Santa Fe County Sherrif’s Office. The…… More

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Jamie Spears hires new attorney after being suspended as Britney Spears’ conservator

October 21, 2021 1:35 pm
By Chloe Melas, CNN

As Britney Spears prepares to return to court next month to try to bring her 13-year conservatorship to an end, her father Jamie Spears has a new lawyer. Vivian L. Thoreen, Jamie Spears’ former attorney, announced the change in counsel in a statement to CNN on Thursday. “We are proud of our work on behalf…… More

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Lego recreates the house from ‘Home Alone’

October 21, 2021 10:28 am
By Leah Asmelash, CNN

Lego has created a nostalgic replica just in time for the holiday season. Lego’s latest fan-designed set is a replica of the house from the classic 1990 movie “Home Alone,” about the problems that arise when burglars attempt to rob the house while young Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) is, fittingly, home alone after being left behind…… More

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Ruby Rose alleges unsafe working conditions on ‘Batwoman’ set

October 21, 2021 6:00 am
By Marianne Garvey, CNN

Ruby Rose says unsafe working conditions and a toxic culture on the CW series “Batwoman” led to their departure from the show in 2020. Rose played superhero Kate Kane for one season. The Australian actor, who identifies as gender fluid and uses they/them and she/her pronouns, took to Instagram Wednesday to recall their experience on…… More

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‘Insecure’s’ Yvonne Orji is going to miss Molly too

October 21, 2021 5:49 am
By Lisa Respers France, CNN

Yvonne Orji has some words of wisdom for the character she plays for the upcoming fifth and final season of “Insecure.” “I would tell Molly, take a deep breath,” Orji told CNN.”Just take a deep breath, Boo.” Fans of the HBO series will need to breathe as well with the ending of the dramedy. (HBO…… More

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