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‘Captain America’ fixes hurricane hit roofs in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans hometown hero Anthony Mackie is helping rebuild roofs in the city damaged by Hurricane Ida. Mackie is an actor famous for his role as The Falcon in the Avengers movie franchise, and who is taking over the Captain America role. He grew up working in the family roofing business. Now he's teaming up with roofing company GAF that makes shingles and other roofing materials […]

09/22/2022 24

Entertainment

Next Miss Universe pageant to be broadcast from New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Miss Universe Organization says New Orleans will be the site of its 71st contest, drawing nearly 90 women contestants from around the world in January. The organization said Monday that the competition will be aired on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, from the New Orleans convention center. The city's mayor, LaToya Cantrell, says New Orleans and the Miss Universe Organization share common values of inclusion and […]

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