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New Orleans Repatriates Remains of 19 African Americans Sent to Germany for Racist Research
The remains of 19 African Americans, sent to Germany for racist research in the 19th century, were returned to New Orleans on Saturday and given a multifaith memorial service and burial at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial, highlighting the ongoing reckoning with historical injustices.
New Orleans Repatriates Remains of 19 African Americans Sent to Germany for Racist Research
The remains of 19 African Americans, sent to Germany for racist research in the 19th century, were returned to New Orleans on Saturday and given a multifaith memorial service and burial at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial, highlighting the ongoing reckoning with historical injustices.
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16% Bias Score
Leipzig University Repatriates Skulls of Black New Orleanians Sent for Racial Research
In 2023, Leipzig University returned 19 skulls of Black New Orleanians, who died between 1871 and 1872, that were sent to Germany for research on racial brain size differences in the late 1800s; they will be memorialized in New Orleans with a jazz funeral.
Leipzig University Repatriates Skulls of Black New Orleanians Sent for Racial Research
In 2023, Leipzig University returned 19 skulls of Black New Orleanians, who died between 1871 and 1872, that were sent to Germany for research on racial brain size differences in the late 1800s; they will be memorialized in New Orleans with a jazz funeral.
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16% Bias Score
New Orleans Jailbreak Highlights Systemic Flaws in Correctional Security
Ten inmates escaped a New Orleans jail by cutting through cell walls with electric hair trimmers when security was briefly unattended; at least 13 people are charged with aiding the escape, highlighting systemic issues of understaffing, faulty equipment, and community distrust.
New Orleans Jailbreak Highlights Systemic Flaws in Correctional Security
Ten inmates escaped a New Orleans jail by cutting through cell walls with electric hair trimmers when security was briefly unattended; at least 13 people are charged with aiding the escape, highlighting systemic issues of understaffing, faulty equipment, and community distrust.
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40% Bias Score
Three Louisiana Jail Escapees Apprehended
Three inmates who escaped from New Orleans' Orleans Justice Center on May 16 have been captured in Texas and Louisiana, leaving two still at large; the escape involved cutting through steel bars and allegedly assistance from a jail maintenance worker.
Three Louisiana Jail Escapees Apprehended
Three inmates who escaped from New Orleans' Orleans Justice Center on May 16 have been captured in Texas and Louisiana, leaving two still at large; the escape involved cutting through steel bars and allegedly assistance from a jail maintenance worker.
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40% Bias Score
New Orleans Archbishop Faces Backlash Over Clergy Abuse Settlement
The Catholic Archbishop of New Orleans made a rare court appearance amid a contentious $240 million settlement proposal for 600 clergy sex abuse survivors, facing opposition from some claimants who argue it's insufficient compared to a similar case in Long Island and seek to pursue individual lawsui...
New Orleans Archbishop Faces Backlash Over Clergy Abuse Settlement
The Catholic Archbishop of New Orleans made a rare court appearance amid a contentious $240 million settlement proposal for 600 clergy sex abuse survivors, facing opposition from some claimants who argue it's insufficient compared to a similar case in Long Island and seek to pursue individual lawsui...
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48% Bias Score
New Orleans Jailbreak: Five Recaptured, Manhunt Continues
Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans on Friday; five have been recaptured, aided by Project NOLA's facial recognition technology and Crime Stoppers tips; a manhunt involving over 200 officers continues for the remaining five, with a $20,000 reward offered for each fugit...
New Orleans Jailbreak: Five Recaptured, Manhunt Continues
Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans on Friday; five have been recaptured, aided by Project NOLA's facial recognition technology and Crime Stoppers tips; a manhunt involving over 200 officers continues for the remaining five, with a $20,000 reward offered for each fugit...
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36% Bias Score
10 New Orleans Inmates Escape, 14 Aiders Arrested
Ten inmates escaped a New Orleans jail on May 16th by cutting through a wall, receiving aid from at least 14 people, mostly friends and family, who provided resources and shelter; two remain at large.
10 New Orleans Inmates Escape, 14 Aiders Arrested
Ten inmates escaped a New Orleans jail on May 16th by cutting through a wall, receiving aid from at least 14 people, mostly friends and family, who provided resources and shelter; two remain at large.
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36% Bias Score
Orleans Parish Prison Escape: Eight Recaptured, Two Remain at Large
Ten Orleans Parish Prison inmates escaped on May 16th after forcing open a cell door and breaching a wall; eight have been recaptured, but two remain at large, prompting investigations into systemic jail issues and court inefficiencies.
Orleans Parish Prison Escape: Eight Recaptured, Two Remain at Large
Ten Orleans Parish Prison inmates escaped on May 16th after forcing open a cell door and breaching a wall; eight have been recaptured, but two remain at large, prompting investigations into systemic jail issues and court inefficiencies.
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40% Bias Score
Mass Jailbreak in New Orleans Exposes Systemic Security Failures
Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility in New Orleans on May 16, 2025, due to deficient security protocols and inadequate supervision; five remain at large, highlighting systemic failures within the facility and raising concerns about public safety.
Mass Jailbreak in New Orleans Exposes Systemic Security Failures
Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility in New Orleans on May 16, 2025, due to deficient security protocols and inadequate supervision; five remain at large, highlighting systemic failures within the facility and raising concerns about public safety.
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48% Bias Score
Three Escaped Louisiana Inmates Recaptured; Two Remain at Large
Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 1, 2024, allegedly using electric hair trimmers to breach cell walls; three have been recaptured, and seven people are facing charges for assisting them.
Three Escaped Louisiana Inmates Recaptured; Two Remain at Large
Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 1, 2024, allegedly using electric hair trimmers to breach cell walls; three have been recaptured, and seven people are facing charges for assisting them.
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36% Bias Score
Seventh Arrest Made in New Orleans Jailbreak
Emmitt Weber, 28, was arrested in New Orleans on Friday for allegedly helping two inmates escape from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16; five of the ten escapees remain at large, and seven people have been arrested in connection with the jailbreak.
Seventh Arrest Made in New Orleans Jailbreak
Emmitt Weber, 28, was arrested in New Orleans on Friday for allegedly helping two inmates escape from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16; five of the ten escapees remain at large, and seven people have been arrested in connection with the jailbreak.
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44% Bias Score
New Orleans Archdiocese Settlement Faces Opposition Over $100 Million Shortfall
Attorneys for the bankrupt New Orleans Catholic archdiocese have proposed a $180–$230 million settlement for over 600 clergy sex abuse claims, but a large group of claimants oppose the deal, which could cause the case's dismissal if it doesn't get two-thirds approval.
New Orleans Archdiocese Settlement Faces Opposition Over $100 Million Shortfall
Attorneys for the bankrupt New Orleans Catholic archdiocese have proposed a $180–$230 million settlement for over 600 clergy sex abuse claims, but a large group of claimants oppose the deal, which could cause the case's dismissal if it doesn't get two-thirds approval.
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56% Bias Score
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