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Jefferson Parish, La., authorities and others from other parishes respond to an oil rig explosion in Lake Pontchartrain off Kenner, La., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (Matthew Hinton/The Advocate via AP)

The Latest: Coast Guard suspends search for missing man

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Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Chris Baker, center, attempts to make a tackle while Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) moves in during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Peterson gives Arizona a run game, Tampa rally falls short

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his touchdown after interception in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Saints’ big-play defense fuels wild 52-38 win over Lions

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

In this June 16, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu speaks in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) **FILE**

2 Democratic women vying to be New Orleans mayor in runoff

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In this June 16, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu speaks in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) **FILE**

The Latest: New Orleans mayor’s race heads to Nov. runoff

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Latest disasters stir Katrina veterans’ hopes, hard memories

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

In this July 12, 2017 photo, New Orleans attorney Derrick Edwards talks to reporters as he signs up as the only Democratic candidate to run for state treasurer in Baton Rouge. The major candidates vying to be Louisiana's next state treasurer are spending their final day ahead of Saturday's election trying to drum up interest for a low-interest race. (Mark Ballard/The Advocate via AP)

The Latest: Edwards, Schroder in runoff to be La. treasurer

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FILE - In this July 12, 2017 file photo, former state Rep. John Schroder, R-Covington, speaks after completing his paperwork to run for state treasurer, in Baton Rouge, La. The major candidates vying to be Louisiana's next state treasurer are spending their final day ahead of Saturday's election trying to drum up interest for a low-interest race. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Candidates try to draw interest for weekend election

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

18 candidates bid to succeed Landrieu as New Orleans mayor

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

From left, New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison talks to the media, as Mayor Mitch Landrieu and 7th District Commander Lawrence Dupree, right, listen outside University Medical Center, early Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 in New Orleans, La. A New Orleans police officer was shot and killed early Friday, ambushed while getting out of a patrol car to investigate something which had aroused suspicions on the city's east side, police said. (Matthew Hinton/The Advocate via AP)

The Latest: Chief: Officer fatally shot during struggle

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FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9), left, greets New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after an NFL football game in New Orleans. At 38 and in his final season under contract, Brees could make a statement about his longevity by outshining Matthew Stafford, who this year became the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Durable Stafford hopes for more success against Saints

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Some jurisdictions say the Trump administration is trying to bully them into dropping their protections for illegal immigrants. (Associated Press/File)

Justice Dept. issues final warning to ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

US court arguments set over ‘debtor’s prison’ allegations

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs past Miami Dolphins defenders to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, at Wembley Stadium in London. Now that Adrian Peterson has been traded to Arizona, the Saints have a clearer vision for a running game that increasingly features rookie Alvin Kamara, and coach Sean Payton no longer has to answer questions about the Peterson's lack of usage in the offense. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Saints refining plan for running backs without Peterson

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Scottie Lopez, left, and Glenn Greco, both from Delacroix Island, tie up their boats before the Caernarvon floodgate closes in St. Bernard Parish in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Nate in Caernarvon, La., Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (Matthew Hinton/The Advocate via AP)

Gulf Coast braces for fast-moving blast of tropical weather

By JANET MCCONNAUGHEY and JEFF AMY - Associated Press

Man jailed in theft of copper from FBI construction site

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FILE - In this Sunday Oct. 1, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and running back Adrian Peterson gesture as they leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium in London. In the Saints’ first four games this year, they went from double-digit losses the first two weeks, to wins by 20 or more the next two. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Saints’ bye comes after sudden turn from famine to feast

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Louisiana prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Nate

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Workers observe a landslide on the outskirt San Jose, Costa Rica, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Tropical Storm Nate formed off the coast of Nicaragua on Thursday and was being blamed for at least 17 deaths in Central America as it spun north toward a potential landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane over the weekend. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

The Latest: Louisiana gov declares emergency ahead of Nate

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Flash flooding around New Orleans, suburbs

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