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FILE - In a Wednesday, July 17, 2013 file photo, Dixieland jazz musician Lionel Ferbos performs at his 102nd birthday party at the Palm Court Jazz Cafe in New Orleans. Lionel Ferbos died Saturday, July 19, 2014, at his home in New Orleans, according to a family friend. He was 103. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (AP)

Jazz trumpeter Lionel Ferbos dies

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A chemical plant fire is seen in this aerial photo about twenty miles southeast of Baton Rouge, in Geismer, La., Thursday, June 13, 2013. (AP/Gerald Herbert)

1 dead, dozens hurt in Louisiana plant explosion

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Madonna booed after touting Obama in La. Concert

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Liz Goodion pushes her dog Sam in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade marching through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) (AP)

New Orleans celebrates Super Bowl win

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