The French Quarter Is New Orleans’s Most Famous Tourist Attraction
The six-by-13 block area, on the curving bank of the Mississippi River, is known for vibrant festivals and parties that attract revelers from across the United States and abroad.
Scenes From New Orleans After Attack on New Year’s Day
A man drove a pickup truck into the crowds on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning, killing at least 10 people.
Deadly New Orleans Attack on Bourbon Street: What We Know
A man drove a pickup truck into crowds celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street in the early morning, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens.
Bollards Protecting Bourbon Street Were Under Construction
The bollards that prevent traffic from entering some streets in the French Quarter, where a man drove a truck into crowds of people, were being replaced, according to a city website.
Democrats’ Battleground Leader, Exiting Congress, Reflects on What She Learned
Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, the only Democrat in a leadership position to leave Congress this year, talked about her party, her competitive district, and what the Trump era has in store.
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.
California Laws That Go Into Effect in 2025
Lawmakers passed hundreds of bills in 2024, addressing issues including shoplifting, marijuana and artificial intelligence. Here are some of the key measures that begin New Year’s Day.
‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel
Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.
Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral
In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.
Here’s Where Northern Lights May Be Visible on New Year’s Eve
The northern part of the country could see pink and red streaks in the skies this week, just in time for New Year’s Eve, according to NOAA.
Most of Puerto Rico Is Darkened by New Year’s Eve Blackout
Only a fraction of the island’s 1.4 million utility customers had power on Tuesday morning. The electricity provider said it would take 24 to 48 hours to restore power.
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