AssociatedPress 11/2/2013 - Today in History for Monday, February 11th , New Orleans Residents: the Show Must Go On , Raw: Celebrations Mark Start of Lunar New Year

Today in History for Monday, February 11th Highlights of this day in history: South Africa frees Nelson Mandela; Allied leaders in the last months of World War II sign the Yalta accords; Ayatollah Khomeini's followers seize power in Iran; inventor Thomas Edison born. (Feb. 11) New Orleans Residents: the Show Must Go On The Mardi Gras Bacchus parade rolled through New Orleans as planned on Sunday, despite both a threat from the weather and a weekend shooting that left four people injured. Residents said they were determined to show the city's positive side. (Feb. 11) Raw: Celebrations Mark Start of Lunar New Year Holiday celebrations featuring historical re-enactments and folk customs alike to usher in the Year of the Snake took place across the globe on Sunday, the first day of Asian Lunar New Year. Raw: Homes Wrecked in Mississippi A tornado tore through Hattiesburg, Mississippi on Sunday, wrecking numerous homes and buildings. More than a dozen people in the area were hurt. (Feb. 11) Leaving Hospital? Heed Warnings or Risk Return Repeat hospital stays that could have been avoided are all too commonplace for the nation's elderly. They're costing billions and prompting hospitals and patients to get creative to avoid the revolving door. (Feb. 11) Big Dig: Northeast Copes With Massive Snowfall Crews from around the US and Canada are heading to New England, to help restore power to the more than 100,000 homes and businesses in the dark and cold. Numerous roads remain blocked by snow in Connecticut. (Feb. 11) Tornado Witness: It Took My Breath Away Witness Eric Price videotaped the huge tornado that wrecked Hattiesburg, Mississippi on Sunday. Price told the AP that he never expected to see anything that big. (Feb. 11) Pope to Resign This Month The Vatican announced on Monday that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning at the end of February. The 85 year old pontiff said he can no longer keep up with his responsibilities. (Feb. 11) Pope to Resign This Month The Vatican announced on Monday that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning at the end of February. The 85 year old pontiff said he can no longer keep up with his responsibilities. (Feb. 11) AP Top Stories Feb. 11 A Here's the latest news for: Monday, Feb. 11th. Pope resigning on Feb. 28, conclave in March; Homes wrecked, dozen hurt in Mississippi tornado; Northeast returns to everyday routines after snow; Varied winners at Grammy Awards. Cardinal Dolan: I Admire the Pope's 'humility' New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan says he was as startled as the rest of the world about Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign later this month due to failing health. (Feb. 11) Raw: Homes Wrecked, Dozen Hurt in Miss. Tornado In hard-hit Hattiesburg, Miss., a twister moved along one of the city's main streets and damaged buildings at the University of Southern Mississippi. Emergency officials said late Sunday that at least 10 people in the region were injured. (Feb. 11) DC Catholics: 'Surprised' by Pope's Abdication Some Catholics in Washington DC expressed their surprise that Pope Benedict XVI would be resigning at the end of the month. The Pope made the announcement Monday at the Vatican. (Feb. 11) Cardinal Wuerl: Pope's Timing 'Appropriate' Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the Archbishop of Washington answered questions about Pope Benedict XVI's resignation. As a member of the conclave to elect the next pope, he says the choice will be driven by God and the candidate's qualifications. (Feb. 11) NY Archdiocese: Church in 'Wait and See Mode' The New York Archdiocese says there is no modern precedent for a papal resignation like that announced Monday by Pope Benedict XVI. An archdiocese spokesman says they're in a 'wait and see mode,' anticipating instructions from the Vatican. (Feb. 11)