11-year-old boy shoots, kills ex-Louisiana town mayor and his daughter
Officials haven't said how the boy, who is in custody, was related to the victims.
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David Begnaud honors his former teacher who's retiring after decades of teaching
CBS News contributor David Begnaud surprises his former teacher and mentor, who has made an impact on countless lives through her decades in the classroom.
"On the Road with Steve Hartman: Dear Dad"
Steve Hartman hosts a special 30-minute episode, featuring stories that celebrate dads and paternal figures everywhere. In "On The Road: Dear Dad," Hartman introduces us to a group of dads who stopped violence at a Louisiana high school; a college football player who had a special surprise for his dad; a teacher who stepped into the role of dad when a student needed him the most, and more.
Mayor who resigned days ago is arrested for alleged sex with minor
Misty Roberts, 42, was booked on the charges of third degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, police said.
Louisiana energy company causes oil spill
The smell coming from the Louisiana bayou "really turns your stomach," one resident says, as officials race to clean up the oil that officials say stems from an energy company that touts "safe, reliable crude oil services."
Tulane University students design, build tiny home for man in need
For 10 months, students at Tulane University worked to design and build a tiny home for a member of their community in need. The home is just 440 square feet, but its impact is immeasurable.
Liquified natural gas worries some fishermen
Fishermen in Louisiana are concerned that liquified natural gas is affecting the shrimp and oysters they rely on for their livelihood. Venture Global, which owns several liquified natural gas facilities, says its projects don't affect fishing or shrimping in the area. Ben Tracy has more.
Oklahoma superintendent requires public schools to teach the Bible
Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters said every classroom in Oklahoma will have a Bible.
Lawsuit challenges Louisiana's Ten Commandments classroom law
The lawsuit filed Monday seeks a court declaration that the new Louisiana law violates First Amendment clauses forbidding government establishment of religion and guaranteeing religious liberty.
Trump backs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Louisiana this week passed a controversial law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom in the state.
Louisiana law requires Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms
The GOP-drafted legislation mandates that a display of the Ten Commandments in "large, easily readable font" be required in all public classrooms.
Investigation into Gaetz, and other top headlines
Here are some of the top headlines Wednesday, including the latest on the House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, a house explosion and collapse in Syracuse that left at least 13 people hurt, and a new law in Louisiana that requires all public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. Scott MacFarlane, Conor Wight and Elise Preston report.
Louisiana governor signs Ten Commandments law
Louisiana became the first state to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed the bill into law Wednesday.
Judge halts new Title IX LGBTQ student protections in 4 states
The judge called the Title IX rule expanding LGBTQ protections for students a "threat to democracy," temporarily blocking it Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho.
Ghostwriter creates an unlikely friendship through her stories
A young ghostwriter has written life stories on behalf of 50 people. CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how the Louisiana writer created a special connection with one man featured in her profile, thanks to his family.
U.S. schools in disrepair desperate for infrastructure money
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
Surgical castration option OK'd by Louisiana lawmakers for child sex offenders
Louisiana judges could order surgical castration for child sex offenders under legislation approved by lawmakers. If Gov. Jeff Landry signs the bill, the state apparently would be the first with that punishment.
6/5/2022: The Longest Running Oil Spill, Canada’s Unmarked Graves, Carnegie Heroes
Containing the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history; The dark legacy of Canada's residential schools, where thousands of children died; What's in the heads of heroes?
Storms leave outages across Texas as cleanup continues across U.S.
Storms with damaging winds and baseball-sized hail have pummeled Texas again.
Louisiana governor signs bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances
The law makes possession of the abortion-inducing medications without a prescription a crime.
Louisiana Senate passes bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances
The abortion pill legislation could be a template for other states to take aim at the medication commonly used in early-stage pregnancies.
South Carolina map case ruling: Key takeaways
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina Republicans on Thursday, saying they did not engage in illegal gerrymandering. In a 6-3 vote, the court said challengers failed to prove that race drove the redistricting process. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling.
Louisiana closer to reclassifying abortion drugs
The Louisiana Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would make it the first state in the nation to reclassify the abortion medications misoprostol and mifepristone as "controlled dangerous substances," making it illegal to possess them without a prescription. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to sign the bill into law. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Louisiana Senate passes abortion pills bill
A Louisiana bill that aims to classify abortion pills as a controlled substance passed the state's Senate on Thursday. The legislation is now headed to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle breaks down the latest.
Louisiana moves to restrict abortion pills
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would add two commonly used abortion pills to the state's list of controlled dangerous substances. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle explains how the legislation would impact reproductive rights in the state.
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