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How kids meals are getting a makeover in New Orleans

By Roby Chavez

Known for its decadent menus, New Orleans has become the first city in the South to ban soda and other sugary drinks from kids meals.

Louisiana officer arrested for fatally shooting unarmed Black man, police say

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

Authorities say a white Louisiana police officer has been arrested for fatally shooting an unarmed Black man who was trying to flee police responding to a domestic disturbance call earlier this month.

Biden announces new steps to tackle racial inequality in government

By Josh Boak, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Biden signed an executive order on his first day in office in January 2021 that required agencies to conduct reviews and take steps to fix problems.

Tim McCarver, All-Star catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

The famed broadcaster and former St. Louis Cardinals star Tim McCarver has died. He was 81. During 60 years in major league baseball, McCarver played in two All-Star games and on two World Series championship teams.

Grand jury in Trump election probe believes some witnesses lied under oath

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

A special grand jury that investigated efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his election loss in Georgia is expressing concerns that "one or more witnesses" called to testify may have lied under oath.

WATCH: Biden calls for 'sharper rules' on unknown aerial objects

By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects.

American skier Shiffrin wins gold in giant slalom at world championships

By Associated Press

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the women’s giant slalom at the world championships on Thursday, a day after her unexpected split with longtime coach Mike Day.

Sheriff's deputies suspended in Nichols case didn't keep body cameras on

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

Authorities say two sheriff's deputies who have been suspended for five days for their role in the arrest of Tyre Nichols failed to keep their body cameras activated after they went to the location where Nichols had been beaten by…

WATCH: EPA head visits Ohio after toxic train spill, asks residents to 'trust the government'

By Patrick Orsagos, Associated Press

EPA Administrator Michael Regan sought to reassure residents who are skeptical of testing results that say the air is safe to breathe and the water is fit for drinking around East Palestine, where just under 5,000 people live near the…

Illinois grand jury indicts father of July 4 parade shooting suspect

By Michael Tarm, Associated Press

An Illinois grand jury has indicted the father of man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago. The Wednesday indictment was confirmed by the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.