New Orleans

New Orleans attack puts spotlight on Islamic State comeback bid

At the height of its power from 2014-2017, the Islamic State "caliphate" imposed death and torture on communities in vast swathes of Iraq and Syria and enjoyed franchises across the Middle East.

By REUTERS
03/01/2025

Imam at mosque connected to New Orleans terrorist says Jews exploit usury

Masjid Bilal is one of 20 Islamic Centers run by The Islamic Society of Greater Houston.

Biden says investigators looking for links between New Orleans attack, Las Vegas incident

The two vehicles were reportedly rented from the same app, though at the moment law enforcement believe this to be a coincidence.

02/01/2025

Two Israelis wounded in ISIS-affiliated terror attack in New Orleans

The attacker drove a truck into crowds of New Year's Day revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 in total and wounding 30.

Louisiana's ten commandments mandate: Culture war or constitutional crisis?

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's recent legislation mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms has sparked controversy and legal threats.

Sixth Israeli New Orleans Jazz Festival pumps out the feelgood vibes

The festival will feature a lineup of early jazz styles, from ragtime to Dixieland, with some blues and more contemporary sounds thrown in for good measure.

23/05/2024

David Corenswet, the next Superman, has deep Jewish roots in New Orleans

David Corenswet, the first Jewish Superman, keeps his life private. He was married by a rabbi and a priest.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
10/08/2023
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