| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Nagin speaks: Ray Nagin, the former mayor of New Orleans who spent five years in federal prison for public corruption, sat down for his first broadcast interview since his release. On the eve of Hurricane Katrina's 18th anniversary, Nagin reflected on the storm, his tenure in office and the state of the city, saying that being mayor is a “tough-ass job.” Gordon Russell has the story. Scientists warn of 'hurricane bomb': The heat dome causing record-breaking temperatures in south Louisiana may have also created a ticking time bomb of "ridiculously warm" waters in the northern Gulf of Mexico, which could fuel hurricanes. Mark Schleifstein has the details. Welcome rain: The state saw patches of strong rain Monday, but was it enough to put a dent in giant wildfire raging in west Louisiana? Tristan Baurick has this report. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at nola.com. Chad | 