| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Falling short: Kickoff came early Sunday for the Saints, but after four quarters in London the result was the same as the last two weeks, with New Orleans losing in agonizing fashion. Fans will no doubt note the refs helped the Minnesota Vikings put some key points on the board, but our writers note there is more than enough blame to go around for the 28-25 loss. Columnist Jeff Duncan notes the Saints have been playing hard, but not smart. And columnist Rod Walker notes the ups and downs that Will Lutz has experienced recently. Bad laws, real people: Thanks to medical advancements, an HIV diagnosis isn't the death sentence it once was. But thanks to outdated laws in Louisiana, among other states, it can result in a prison sentence. Health reporter Emily Woodruff has this eye-opening report. Street work: With 2,800 blocks under construction as part of the city's much maligned street overhaul plan, there are plenty of complaints to chase around. Now, all eyes are on Joe Threat, a no-nonsense, 26-year Marine Corps veteran recently given the job of turning things around. Oh, and if you haven't had a chance yet, check out Sara Pagones' tale of Jim Lamarque's ordeal on Lake Borgne, where the commercial fisherman, his dog and a customer spent three hours clinging to the hull of his boat recently. Thanks for starting your week with Morning Headlines. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. CC | 