New Orleans Breaking News & Events
Authorities in Ridgecrest, California says roads are safe to drive and water and power have been restored. Some people slept in tents after two huge earthquakes. Trona has electricity, but water and gas were out for many homes on Sunday. (July 8)
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Tour de France cyclists are increasingly focusing on nutrition as they try to power themselves through the grueling race. (July 8)
The U.S. Secret Service’s International Ink library contains more than 15,000 samples dating back to the 1930s. (July 8)
Detroit’s Roman Catholic archdiocese removes a prominent priest from public ministry after reviewing what it describes as a “credible allegation” that he had abused a child decades ago. (July 8)
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Highlights of this day in history: Commodore Matthew Perry arrives in Tokyo Bay; Industrialist John D. Rockefeller born; Word of what becomes known as ‘The Roswell Incident’; North Korea’s Kim Il Sung dies; Ziegfeld stages first ‘Follies.’ (July 8)
The latest for Sunday, July 7th: Iran will increase Uranium enrichment; Greeks voting for the first time after international bailouts; Fans are celebrating the fourth world cup for U.S. women’s soccer; Five injured in running of the bulls in Spain.
Iran announced Sunday it will increase its uranium enrichment to an unspecified level beyond the terms of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, furthering heightening tensions between Tehran and the U.S. (July 7)
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At least five people have been injured in the opening bull run of this year’s San Fermin festival in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona on Sunday. (July 7)
California’s governor says President Trump committed to help. Speaking to reporters after touring the damage zone, Gavin Newsom said California must “be prepared for the next earthquake of magnitude even greater than 7.1.” (July 6)
Highlights of this day in history: Terror bombings strike London’s transit system; Oliver North testifies at Iran-Contra hearings; Sandra Day O’Connor nominated for U.S. Supreme Court; Author Robert Heinlein and musician Ringo Starr born. (July 7)