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Matt had just heard about the judge's temporary restraining order when I bumped into him and said the news was reassuring. For NPR News, I'm Emily Piper Villillo in Boston.

Matt had just heard about the judge's temporary restraining order when I bumped into him and said the news was reassuring. For NPR News, I'm Emily Piper Villillo in Boston.

For this president to campaign on deporting immigrants on the one hand, and then he turns around and fires the judges that are supposed to hear the cases on the other hand, it's a head-scratcher.

For this president to campaign on deporting immigrants on the one hand, and then he turns around and fires the judges that are supposed to hear the cases on the other hand, it's a head-scratcher.

The New Southern Guide First published in France, Michelin has been advising diners for over a century. A list of finalists in the U.S. South is expected later this year. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.

The New Southern Guide First published in France, Michelin has been advising diners for over a century. A list of finalists in the U.S. South is expected later this year. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.

At least two major Mardi Gras parades have stopped using plastic beads because they can end up in landfills or clog the city's drainage system. Instead, they're throwing more useful things like jambalaya seasoning.

At least two major Mardi Gras parades have stopped using plastic beads because they can end up in landfills or clog the city's drainage system. Instead, they're throwing more useful things like jambalaya seasoning.

Sivia Hebert is on the sidewalk with her husband, Tommy, and daughter, Lucy. The family's keeping an eye out for chocolate-covered moon pies.

Sivia Hebert is on the sidewalk with her husband, Tommy, and daughter, Lucy. The family's keeping an eye out for chocolate-covered moon pies.

What kind?

What kind?

Mardi Gras typically produces more than 2 million pounds of waste, but organizers hope the weed bans can start to help cut down on that. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.

Mardi Gras typically produces more than 2 million pounds of waste, but organizers hope the weed bans can start to help cut down on that. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.

In the French Quarter, street performers are out in full force. They're entertaining fans who've packed the streets wearing their team's colors. Danae Moreno is visiting from Philadelphia.

In the French Quarter, street performers are out in full force. They're entertaining fans who've packed the streets wearing their team's colors. Danae Moreno is visiting from Philadelphia.

The city has rolled out the welcome mat. There will be dozens of free concerts and a Louisiana culture festival with Creole and Cajun food, local artists, and more. This year marks the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the big game, which ties the city with Miami for the most times hosting the NFL championship. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.

The city has rolled out the welcome mat. There will be dozens of free concerts and a Louisiana culture festival with Creole and Cajun food, local artists, and more. This year marks the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the big game, which ties the city with Miami for the most times hosting the NFL championship. For NPR News, I'm Matt Bloom in New Orleans.

Attorney General Liz Merle says her review of last week's attack will look at, quote, patterns and conduct within the New Orleans Police Department and City Hall. Merle says security changes are needed.

Attorney General Liz Merle says her review of last week's attack will look at, quote, patterns and conduct within the New Orleans Police Department and City Hall. Merle says security changes are needed.