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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s getting late, and it’s almost time to close up for the evening. Here are some stories you might have missed today.

Three companies, 3 people charged in 2012 oil platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico

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Commercial vessels extinguish a platform fire on board West Delta 32 approximately 20 miles offshore Grand Isle, La., in the Gulf of Mexico. First responders medevaced nine of the platform’s 22 personnel to nearby rigs. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Three companies and three people have been charged with crimes related to the November 2012 West Delta 32  platform explosion.

 

Ready to celebrate ‘Christmas New Orleans Style’?

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New Orleans named a “World’s Best City” by Travel + Leisure readers and one of The New York Times “52 Places to Go in 2015” will celebrate the holidays with over 70 specia levents, Reveillon feasts at the city’s finest restaurants, and Papa Noël hotel deals for all budgets.

 

64,000 Louisianans face hunger after Gov. Bobby Jindal says ‘No’ to food stamp waiver

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Up to 64,000 Louisianans risk losing their food stamp benefits in January if Governor Bobby Jindal does not file a waiver of work requirement.

Hello???? Who answers the phone at the Superdome?

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You can call the dome. And when the phone rings, who answers it?

Susy, LBJ and Martha taste the elusive Patti LaBelle Sweet Potato Pie

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After a day of searching, LBJ finally tracked down one of the hard to find Patti LaBelle Sweet Potato Pie.