
Louisiana resuming executions after 15 years, advances nitrogen gas method
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the state will resume executions after a 15-year hiatus, potentially using the experimental method nitrogen hypoxia.
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the state will resume executions after a 15-year hiatus, potentially using the experimental method nitrogen hypoxia.
A Louisiana state law passed just last year bans the very policies that make New Orleans a sanctuary city, the only one in the Gulf states.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Louisiana state police showed CBS News their camera surveillance room that features AI technology ahead of the Super Bowl Sunday in New Orleans. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more.
A Louisiana grand jury has issued an arrest warrant against a New York doctor for allegedly prescribing abortion pills to a pregnant minor in its state. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joined CBS News to discuss the case.
A polar vortex has led to freezing temperatures throughout the U.S., even reaching parts of the Gulf Coast. The snowy weather has triggered flight cancellations and closed schools and businesses throughout the region that isn't well-equipped for the elements. CBS News' Kati Weis has more from New Orleans and Dave Malkoff reports on how homeowners are combatting winter-related power outages.
Several southern states from Louisiana to the Carolinas remain under states of emergency as icy and snowy conditions grip the region. The cold weather has been blamed for at least nine deaths. Kati Weis has more.
A winter storm brought snow and frigid temperatures to parts of the South that rarely see this type of weather. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Houston and CBS News Texas meteorologist McKenna King has the forecast.
Snow totals in Louisiana have broken records. Parts of Florida, Texas and Georgia have also accumulated several inches of snow.
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had only $1 to his name, but chose to give it away to a man he mistook as homeless. That single act of generosity sparked a friendship he could have never imagined. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
FBI investigators say they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old from Texas, is responsible for the New Orleans attack that killed at least 14 people on New Year's Day. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant reports on the newest details. Plus, CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from the suspect's Houston neighborhood.
CBS News has learned the Biden administration and the Trump transition team have been in close contact after a man used a car early Wednesday to kill 14 and injure dozens of others on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane report.
As the investigation into the deadly New Orleans truck attack gets underway, one Louisiana congressman is vowing that "no stone will be left unturned." Democratic Rep. Troy Carter, whose district encompasses parts of the Big Easy, joins "America Decides" to discuss the aftermath of the incident.
Officials in New Orleans gave an update Thursday on the deadly New Year's Day Bourbon Street truck attack, with the FBI saying it now believes the attacker acted alone with no accomplices. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
At least 15 people are dead after a man drove a truck into a Bourbon Street crowd early on New Year's Day in New Orleans. President Biden said the attacker was inspired by ISIS and the FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. CBS News reporter Nicole Valdes has more.
Former U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond of Louisiana joined CBS News to discuss the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people.
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said the two had met on a gaming platform.
A person in Louisiana has contracted the nation's first severe case of bird flu after the virus mutated inside their body, allowing it to more easily infect their upper respiratory system. Dr. Celine Gounder explains.
Just hours after multiple tornadoes struck Texas and powerful storms slammed parts of Louisiana, several states are now facing a threat of severe weather this weekend. All of this comes amid busy holiday travel. CBS News national reporter Kati Weiss has more.
At least seven reported tornadoes were confirmed in Texas and Louisiana and more severe weather is expected in the South. CBS News' Kati Weis reports from Houston, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
The wave of storms put a damper on travel plans after the Christmas holiday and contributed to hundreds of flight cancellations nationwide.
The CDC says a person in Louisiana has the first severe bird flu case in the U.S. with officials saying the patient had exposure to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks. CBS News investigative reporter Kati Weis has more.
The federal judge lifted a previous order pausing the program. Soon afterward, the Office of Personnel Management announced the program was closed.
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to he World Governments Summit in Dubai.
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed his national security team to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Mr. Trump has long teased the possibility of closing the Department of Education.
Dr. Lawrence Tabak was the health research agency's second-in-command.
The bird flu is still wiping out poultry flocks, leading to supply shortages. Here's when egg prices could come down, experts say.
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed they've scrapped merger talks announced in December, ending a tie-up that would have created the world's third-largest automaker.
The social media platform X will pay President Trump $10 million to settle a lawsuit over the suspension of his account in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
This is Bondi's first major announcement as attorney general.
Mr. Trump has long teased the possibility of closing the Department of Education.
The social media platform X will pay President Trump $10 million to settle a lawsuit over the suspension of his account in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Only 30% of eighth graders across the U.S. are proficient in reading, according to new data. But in the Diocese of Brooklyn, almost 70% of students currently in eighth grade are thriving in both English and math.
Coverage of the recent mid-air collision brought up painful memories for John and Marilyn Kausner, whose daughter Elly was among those killed in the last major U.S. air disaster.
Dr. Lawrence Tabak was the health research agency's second-in-command.
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed they've scrapped merger talks announced in December, ending a potential combination that would have created the world's third-largest automaker.
The bird flu is still wiping out poultry flocks, leading to supply shortages. Here's when egg prices could come down, experts say.
Although President Trump can't overturn the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, experts say he can change how it is enforced.
President Trump and other critics of the agency say it needs to be shut down. Supporters of the agency point to its record of protecting consumers.
The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to he World Governments Summit in Dubai.
Mr. Trump has long teased the possibility of closing the Department of Education.
The social media platform X will pay President Trump $10 million to settle a lawsuit over the suspension of his account in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Dr. Lawrence Tabak was the health research agency's second-in-command.
A federal judge lifted a previous order pausing the program Wednesday. Soon afterward, the Office of Personnel Management announced the program was closed.
As Gaines County, Texas, deals with a measles outbreak, experts are reminding Americans that outbreaks like these can be avoided with available safe and effective vaccines.
Pain MD, which once ran as many as 20 clinics across three states, gave chronic-pain patients about 700,000 total injections near their spines, according to court documents. Last year, federal prosecutors proved at trial that the shots were medically unnecessary and part of an extensive fraud scheme.
Influenza trends have reached record highs in recent weeks.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
Certain tuna products may have defective lids that could lead to "a potentially fatal form of food poisoning," FDA notice states.
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to he World Governments Summit in Dubai.
Of the 124 journalists and media workers who were killed in 2024, 82 were killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.
It took forensics police almost a week to extract all the packages stashed inside the crusher's three rollers, officials said.
Adam Boehler, the U.S. envoy for hostages, disclosed the release Wednesday.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. will no longer be the "primary guarantor of security in Europe," which he said must step up to secure Ukraine.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Actor Lucy Boynton talks about the true crime miniseries that she stars in, "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story." The drama series is about Ruth Ellis, a nightclub manager in 1950s Britain. Ellis is convicted of shooting and killing her abusive boyfriend. As part of her sentence, she became the last woman to receive the death penalty in the U.K.
After decades in the industry, actress Demi Moore is now a first-time Oscar nominee for her role in the horror film, "The Substance." She spoke to CBS News' Natalie Morales about her 40-plus year career and what this moment means for her.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.
During this week's artificial intelligence summit in Paris, arguments were made that advanced AI is critical in the world's current threat landscape. Many militaries are exploring how advanced AI technology can be integrated into weapons systems, including nuclear missiles. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
This week's Paris summit on artificial intelligence ended with the United States and the United Kingdom refusing to sign on to a declaration that calls on the development of AI to be inclusive and sustainable. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Vice President JD Vance warned foreign leaders on Tuesday against placing excessive regulations on artificial intelligence in Paris. He highlighted U.S. advancements in AI and vowed to safeguard the technology from people trying to weaponize it. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Endangered Mexican long-nosed bats are now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva.
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
It took forensics police almost a week to extract all the packages stashed inside the crusher's three rollers, officials said.
Florida investigators teamed up with a forensic genetic genealogy company to make a DNA profile that led to the identification.
The two latest cases include the alleged killing of a 25-year-old woman in her apartment in 2021 and the alleged murder of a 57-year-old woman in 2024.
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
Warrants were issued against a total of 183 people, 36 of whom were already in custody, for crimes including attempted murder, extortion and drug trafficking, police said.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
Starliner astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Butch Wilmore have not been "abandoned" in space, as NASA considers plans to speed their return.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
A key question behind Elon Musk's remake of the federal government is whether he's moving so fast the baby might get thrown out with the bathwater. John Dickerson discusses.
Another American being held in Russia was released as part of negotiations to free her and two others from Belarus, according to the White House. This comes after the release of American teacher Marc Fogel, who touched down on U.S. soil after being in a Russian prison for nearly four years for possession of marijuana. These negotiations are a diplomatic tightrope, which can often take years of back-channel conversations. Roger Carstens, President Biden's chief hostage negotiator, joins to explain.
The city of Miami Beach has announced new measures aimed at reducing spring break violence and chaos. But as Manny Bojorquez reports, not everyone is happy about the changes.
Health officials are investigating a measles outbreak among 24 patients in West Texas. Vanderbilt University infectious disease professor Dr. William Schaffner joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the outbreak.
There are troubling signs that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is coming apart amid concerns that the remaining hostages will not be released and military action in Gaza could return. Chris Livesay has details.