Scientists examine spill's effect on Gulf birds ~Nikki Buskey

 ~The last of four pelicans oiled during Hurricane Isaac was released into the Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area earlier this month. Collected by disaster response officials on Sept. 3, the juvenile brown pelican was oiled when an abandoned oil production facility leaked crude during the storm. Photo above: Pelicans perch Tuesday near Falgout Canal Road between Dulac and Theriot. ~Chris Heller/Staff

The Deal: what BP/Feds know that you don’t ~Disenfranchised Citizen

Next in BP spill saga: civil trial worth billions

Ravens' hero Jones: Playing Super Bowl in hometown Superdome 'a blessing'

Tara Ciccarone v. Clean Zones, the Super Bowl and Jazz Fest ~Gambit

Steve Gleason: Obama’s comments about football may diminish children’s interest in playing ~Uptown Messenger

Bad news for Jindal: Florida, Texas rely heavily on property and biz taxes ~The Lens

Donelon Rejects State Farm's Homeowner's 16.6 percent Rate Increase

Heart of Louisiana: Bows and arrows

New Orleans hotel offers $10K ‘Key to the City’ cocktail ahead of Super Bowl XLVII