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National Guard arrive in New Orleans ahead of New Year's celebrations

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Members of the Louisiana National Guard were deployed to New Orleans on Tuesday ahead of the city's New Year's celebrations. Thursday marks one year since 14 people died in a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street just hours after the city rang in 2025.

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  • Louisiana National Guard deployed ahead of New Year's celebrations
  • Deployment marks one year since Bourbon Street terror attack killed 14 10s
  • About 350 National Guard troops support local law enforcement 1m 10s
  • Tourists report feeling safe but note a somber atmosphere 1m 48s
  • New security barriers installed; debate over pedestrian-only zone 2m 14s