Rescues Are Underway In New Orleans After A Tanker Hits A River Cruise Boat On The Mississippi RiverHuffPost's live-updates page reports rescues underway on the Mississippi River in New Orleans after a tanker struck the American Heritage paddleboat with 129 passengers aboard, with injuries unknown. It also tracks the FAA's nationwide ground stop — over 10,000 flights delayed or canceled, officials blaming a communications failure — plus SpaceX's failed Starship catch and Chris Van Hollen's challenge to Chuck Schumer.