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Tulane names Darryl Berger as nominee to teaching hospital board

Businessman and real estate developer Darryl Berger is Tulane University’s choice as its permanent representative on the board governing the proposed New Orleans teaching hospital.

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Senator: Don't sell energy drinks to those under 16

A state senator is proposing to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16 amid concerns about the jolt of caffeine's effect on health.

Two dead in mid morning shooting

The NOPD is on the scene of a shooting that has left two people dead in the Hollygrove neighborhood.

Map: See where crime is happening in New Orleans

State senator, business partners get sweet tax assessment

Getting your property designated as “use value” is little like getting a huge gift from the taxman. Instead of paying a $25,000 property tax on 37 acres of land, you might pay as little as $60.

IG audit finds severe faults in city trash contract

A newly released audit by the Inspector General’s Office finds that the city paid significantly more money post-Katrina per trash pickup location, despite a dramatic drop in pickup locations.

Report: Orleans courts dogged by delays

One out of every two cases at criminal court gets delayed, that according to Court Watch NOLA. The watchdog group says that could keep innocent people in jail longer while undermining other cases against dangerous criminals.

Armstrong airport to begin major renovations, expansion

The $350 million project will eventually include renovations, an expanded concourse and new eateries.

N.O. lawmaker proposes "Blight Court"

According to one recent survey, there are more than 60,000 blighted or abandoned properties in New Orleans.

Local doctor claims major breakthrough in prostate cancer research

A local doctor says he has made a significant discovery concerning why African-American men have a greater chance of getting prostate cancer than white men and a greater chance of dying from it.