NEW ORLEANS -- Mississippi River ships and barges carry over 500 million tons of cargo through the Southwest Pass shipping channel at the river's end to reach major ports that handle 18% of U.S.

New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the southernmost reach of the river, where it meets the Gulf. NEW ORLEANS, La. – ...

A Delta flight departing from Minneapolis had to return to the gate twice after two pigeons caused chaos on the plane. Delta Flight 2348 was delayed by 56 minutes on Saturday because of two stowaway ...

A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a reported bird strike.