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There will be overnight, alternating lane closures between I-12 and Claiborne Hill starting Sunday (Oct. 7).

"We believe our officers acted appropriately and went above and beyond in an effort to save his life," NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison said.

Topics to be discussed include video games, migration, LGBT issues and pornography, CBS News reported.

The rider was on his way to the funeral of slain Brookhaven, Miss., police officer James White.

The troubles at one restaurant land squarely in the middle of just about every post-Katrina neighborhood concern: Gentrification, race relations, crime and commerce.

The first victim told police she had to bite John Patton's genitals to escape him, according to authorities.

New Orleans police arrested and charged Robert Hogan for armed robbery, use of a firearm in robbery, second-degree kidnapping and domestic abuse aggravated assault.

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The advisory remains in effect until 4:15 p.m.

The girl's mother discovered inappropriate texts messages sent to her daughter, authorities said.