NEW ORLEANS - The Saints will meet the Panthers in a Monday Night Football with big playoff implications, New Orleans' violent crime rate is lowest since the 1970s, and more top stories WWL-TV is following this Monday morning.
The New Orleans Saints are in town for a Monday Night Football matchup with the Carolina Panthers. While New Orleans is riding high and in line for a first-round bye, Carolina has lost five straight games. (Read more)
Homicide and shooting rates are down to the lowest level in decades, and the city is on pace to have the lowest number of murders since 1971 at the end of the year. (Read more)
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Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House is insisting that Congress provide $5 billion to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border despite lawmaker resistance from both parties. (Read more)
This Monday morning starts chilly in the 40s with mostly clear skies. Although a little light fog is possible in spots, fog is not an issue for most commuters this morning. (Read more)
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While President Donald Trump hailed as "great news for America" a federal judge's ruling striking down aspects of the Affordable Care Act, the White House rushed to assure Americans the program will remain in place while the lawsuit is appealed. (Read more)