Live News of New Orleans January 17, 2025
FBI Agent Reassigned After Mislabeling New Orleans Attack As Non-Terrorist
An FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge has been reassigned following a misstep in labeling the New Orleans attack as not a terrorist event. The incident, which occurred on New Year's Day, involved a man... Read More

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Governor Noem Addresses Rising Threat Of Homegrown Terrorism
During her confirmation hearing, President-elect Donald Trump's Homeland Security pick, Kristi Noem, discussed the pressing issue of US-based terrorism with Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan. Noem, currently servingRead More
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Senator Blumenthal Urges Focus On Homegrown Terrorism Threats
Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, has urged Governor Kristi Noem to maintain a balanced focus on national security threats, cautioning against overly fixating on migrant crime at the expense of addreRead More
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Homeland Security Pick Kristi Noem Addresses Homegrown Terrorism Threat
During a confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan questioned President-elect Donald Trump's Homeland Security pick, Kristi Noem, about her plans to address the threat of US-based terrorists. Noem, theRead More
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Noem Urges Swift Confirmation To Address Homegrown Terrorism Threats
During her confirmation hearing, Noem expressed concerns about the rise of homegrown terrorism, highlighting the recent New Orleans attack that claimed the lives of 14 individuals on New Year's Day. She emphasized the needRead More
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FBI Warns Of Scammers Targeting Wildfire And Terror Victims
The FBI issued a public service announcement warning individuals affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County and the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans to be cautious of scammers taking advantage of...Read More
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Trump's Legal Troubles Vanish As FBI Director Resigns
A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of the new year in New Orleans, as a white pickup truck plowed through a crowd in the French Quarter, leaving 14 people dead and many more injured....Read More
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Supreme Court To Determine Standard Of Review For Texas Law
At the Supreme Court, a pivotal case is unfolding with a focus on a technical legal question regarding the Texas law. The central issue revolves around determining the standard of judicial review that should be applied...Read More
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Biden's National Security Council To Meet With Trump's Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and top national security staff are scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden’s National Security Council at the White House to discuss how the US government responds to variouRead More
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Atlanta Leaders Enhance Security Measures For Upcoming Events
Atlanta leaders are taking proactive measures to enhance security for large upcoming events following the New Year's Eve vehicle attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street. The incident has prompted officials to refine their seRead More

New Orleans Police Department To End Federal Oversight
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the New Orleans Police Department's request to begin winding down its federal oversight program. The judge commended the department for its transformation into a more transparent and aRead More

FBI And DHS Warn Of Possible Copycat Attacks Nationwide
The FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a warning to law enforcement agencies across the country regarding potential copycat attacks in the wake of the ISIS-inspired incident on New Year's Day inRead More
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FBI Investigates New Orleans Terrorist Attack For Possible Accomplices
FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed that the New Orleans terrorist attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was radicalized by ISIS online in a matter of weeks. Jabbar tragically killed 14 civilians by ramming a rented truck throuRead More
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Zion Williamson Suspended For Tardiness, Herb Jones Injured
The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for Friday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a violation of team policies. This decision comes after Williamson was repeatedly tardy toRead More
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New Orleans Police Officers Stop ISIS-Inspired Attacker
Police bodycam footage released on Friday revealed the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting of an Islamic State group-inspired attacker in New Orleans. The attacker, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove hisRead More
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NOPD Releases Body Camera Footage Of New Year's Terror Attack
Recently released body camera footage from the New Orleans Police Department sheds light on the tragic events that unfolded during a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day. The attack, carried out by Shamsud-Read More
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FBI Discovers Explosive Chemical In Texas Storage Unit
The FBI has uncovered a significant discovery in a Texas storage locker connected to the Bourbon Street terrorist, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who was identified as the perpetrator of the New Year's attack in New Orleans. The storRead More
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President Joe Biden Becomes Great-Grandfather
President Joe Biden proudly announced on Wednesday that he has taken on a new role as a great-grandfather. The joyous occasion came as his granddaughter, Naomi Biden Neal, welcomed her first child, a baby boy named...Read More

Biden Expresses Doubt On Fitness For Second Term
President Joe Biden, in a recent interview, expressed doubts about his fitness to serve another four years in office while reflecting on his presidency and potential future plans. Despite this uncertainty, he maintained thRead More

Orange Bowl Semifinal: Penn State Vs. Notre Dame Preview
In a bygone era, a trip to the Orange Bowl symbolized a respite from harsh northern weather and the culmination of a successful season, potentially crowned with a championship trophy. However, for Penn State (13-2) and...Read More
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Trump Criticizes Biden's Foreign Policy Record During Press Conference
Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's foreign policy decisions during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago. Trump focused on Biden's handling of crises in Afghanistan, Russia, and Syria, contrasting itRead More
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