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Who was Louis Armstrong’s mentor?

By JAMES KARST - Associated Press

State AP announces 2017 newspaper, broadcast winners

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Extension for Harrah’s New Orleans casino backed by House

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) argues a call with referee James Williams in the fourth quarter of play against the Miami Heat during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Miami. The Heat won the game 98-79. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

LeBron James has a favorite for the MVP award - himself

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Feb. 22, 2018 photo, Bob Havens poses for a photo at the Quincy Art Center in Quincy, Ill. Haven has been considered the greatest Dixieland trombonist in America, playing on the Lawrence Welk Show for 22 years. Havens noted that he used to rehearse in the space used for the Quincy Art Center in the 1950's while playing with the Quincy orchestra. (Jake Shane/The Quincy Herald-Whig via AP)

EXCHANGE: Chance encounters take musician to national stage

By MATT DUTTON - Associated Press

Hundreds of people rally in New Orleans for stricter gun controls on Saturday, March 24, 2018, as part of the March for Our Lives rallies happening across the country. (AP Photo/Rebecca Santana)

Protesters at New Orleans rally call for tighter gun laws

By REBECCA SANTANA - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez (11) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis battle under the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, March 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis, Rondo, push Pelicans past Lakers, 128-125

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Indicted musicians get permission for South Africa trip

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, left, drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Veronica Dominach)

Davis, Moore, propel Pelicans past Pacers, 96-92

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) slam-dunks over Boston Celtics center Greg Monroe (55) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis leads Pelicans past Celtics 108-89

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry challenges an official on a foul call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Rockets won 107-101. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NBA fines Pelicans coach Gentry for criticizing officiating

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward E'Twaun Moore (55) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Harden ignites Houston as Pelicans’ Gentry enraged by foul

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Saints punter Morstead has new 5-year, $20 million contract

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

File- This Dec. 19, 2009, file photo shows New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson walking on the field before the NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in New Orleans. Benson, a successful auto dealer who brought the New Orleans Saints their only winning seasons and the &quot;Benson Boogie,&quot; has died. Benson, who has also owned the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans since 2012, was 90. The NFL and NBA teams announced Benson’s death on Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Saints, Pelicans owner Tom Benson dies at age 90

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Rajon Rondo, center, shoots against San Antonio Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and Danny Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 15, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Aldridge, Murray help Spurs overcome Pelicans, 98-93

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

The Latest: Man gets 30 years in shooting of ex-NFL player

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FILE - This 2013 file photo shows New York Jets running back Joe McKnight. The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road-rage shooting death of former NFL running back McKnight faces sentencing in Louisiana. Fifty-six-year-old Ronald Gasser could get up to 40 years in prison when court convenes Thursday, March 15, 2018, in suburban New Orleans. (AP Photo/File)

Man gets 30 years for road rage killing of ex-NFL player

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green, left, and Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac chase the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Aldridge leads Spurs to need victory over Magic,

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Restaurant charged white customers more to combat ‘racial wealth disparity’

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans center Emeka Okafor (50) and guard Jrue Holiday (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Without Davis, Pelicans’ win streak ends at 10 vs Wizards

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press