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Videos
The Social Media-Fueled Hunt for the New Orleans Shooters
19 people were shot at a parade yesterday, and the suspect search is unfolding very much like the hunt for the Boston bombers.
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Housing Status Plays a Surprisingly Large Role in Post-Disaster Distress
Traditionally, researchers have focused on race, class, and gender to explain mental anguish. A new study suggests they've ignored an key factor.
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Can a 'Moneyball' Approach Turn Around New Orleans Schools?
Scores are rising as teachers track data and look for patterns to improve classroom learning.
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Forget Hollywood. Filmmakers Are Flocking to New Orleans
How Louisiana became the third most productive state in the film industry.
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New Orleans Has a Soup That Supposedly Cures Hangovers
Research shows the bastardized Chinese dish "yakamein" has all the nutrients you need to overcome a night of hard drinking.
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Next Economy
Mitch Landrieu on New Orleans's 'Economic Miracle'
The mayor on why his city is now a magnet for traditional businesses and startups alike.
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Charts
New Orleans: America's Next Great Innovation Hub?
New Orleans was once a great city to get away from business. How it became a great place to start one.
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Daylight Saving and Crime: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly roundup of the most intriguing articles about cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
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The Real Forces That Keep Low-Income Kids Out of College
The labyrinth surrounding scholarships and admissions doesn't account for the messy realities of poor families' lives.
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Rankings
Who Is Worse for New Orleans, Mardi Gras Revelers or Super Bowl Fans?
Let's settle this age-old question right here and now.
