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Move Over Jimmy Carter
The race is over, Jimmy Carter can rest easy. Until this feckless administration, the hapless 39th President of the United States was safely ensconced as the worst President in U.S. history. Now, Carter who gave us double digit inflation and interest...Tags: Polls, PBS (tv network), Petroleum Industry, Finance, History (tv network)
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Floodgates open at Bonnet Carre Spillway
WGNO News75-year-old George Kippers is soaking in history. It is the third time he's seen portions of the Bonnet Carre Spillway open. "It might be the last time I see it in my lifetime." Monday morning the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened 28 of the 350 bays...Tags: Mississippi, U.S. Army, Arts and Culture
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Current Mississippi Levels Spark Memories Of 1927 Flood
WGNO NewsAs some prepare for flooding others remember the great Mississippi flood of 1927. WGNO's Vanessa Bolano has more. The flood of 1927 is said to have been the most destructive river flood in U.S. history. Over the years it's served as inspiration for...Tags: Entertainment, Mississippi, Floods, Music, Louisiana
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Historic Landmark Underwater
WGNO NewsA historic landmark that's under water is getting a lot of attention from people who want to see it preserved. It's been a week since engineers intentionally flooded the area of Algiers Point, where the African American Cultural Center is located. "I...Tags: WGNO, Culture, African Americans, Social Issues, Slavery
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A Look Back at the Worst Dressed in Oscar History
WGNO NewsAnother Oscar night in America. And as important as the awards are, all eyes will be on the red carpet as celebrities arrive, en-masse, greeted by throngs of adoring fans and the flashes of thousands of paparazzi cameras. So you want to look your best...Tags: Arts and Culture, Celebrities, Angelina Jolie, Iceland, Cher
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NOPD Violent Criminal Abatement Team Arrests 7 Repeat Offenders with Extensive Criminal History
Under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal Serpas, the New Orleans Police Department's Violent Criminal Abatement Team is taking a tremendous step against removing repeat offenders from our neighborhoods.
On February 3, 2011, Detective...Tags: Weaponry, Assault, Crimes, Police Arrests, Wars and Interventions
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LBJ Talks about Black History Month
WGNO NewsTags: Black History Month, WGNO, Black History, Arts and Culture
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Collector hopes pennies will bring wealth of information
ABC26 NewsMaybe you don't think a penny is worth much. But for Metairie coin dealer Paul Hollis, every penny is worth a weath of knowledge. In fact, Hollis is spending about $30,000 to send out groups of four 2009 minted pennies with an explanation about what makes...Tags: WGNO, Abraham Lincoln, Politics, Arts and Culture, Human Interest
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Mayor Landrieu Presents $3 Million Cdbg Grant To New Orleans African American Museum For Expansion Of Treme Facility
ABC26 NewsToday, Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced that the New Orleans African American Museum is the recipient of a $3 million CDBG grant from the City of New Orleans. The $3 million represents nearly half of the $6 million “New Orleans African American...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Politics, Executive Branch, Arts and Culture
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In Harvey: One Man Dead After Teens Open Fire After Robbing Men
ABC26 NewsFive teenagers are behind bars, booked with first degree murder. Officers say they held-up four men, took their cash, and opened fire anyway. ABC26 News Reporter Vanessa Bolano has the details. Today friends of 39-year-old Jose Rolando Guevara hold on to...Tags: Murder, Crimes, Assault, Police Arrests, Teen-agers
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Ruby Bridges Inspires Library Crowd with Her Story
ABC26 NewsMore than 200 people packed themselves into the Carriage House behind the Algiers Courthouse to see Ruby Bridges, one of the first black students to attend New Orleans public schools. "I was 6 and didn't have a clue about what was going on," Bridges told...Tags: Entertainment, Racism, Music, Arts and Culture, Justice and Rights
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ABC to Launch Two New Daytime Shows, Cancel Two Soap Operas
ABC DaytimeABC DAYTIME VIEWER INQUIRY INSTRUCTIONS For questions about ABC's daytime changes, share your comments here: http://abc.go.com/site/contact-us or call the ABC television network directly at 818-460-7477. -------------------- Guided by extensive...Tags: Ryan Phillippe, Entertainment, Television Networks, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Mario Batali
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