Raw oysters linked to 2 deaths in Florida
A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters.
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World's most endangered sea turtle returns to Louisiana coast
Louisiana was once "largely written off" as a place for sea turtles to nest. That might now be changing – and helping Kemp's ridley sea turtles survive in the process.
Police say officer critically hurt after being run over, dragged by suspect
The driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.
New Orleans renews search for remains of 4 victims of 1973 gay bar fire
Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people at the UpStairs Lounge, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims — three of them never identified.
Florida power utility crews deploying to Louisiana
As all eyes are on Hurricane Ida's looming landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast, crews from Florida are heading out to help with power restoration efforts after the storm hits. CBS affiliate WKMG-TV's Amanda Castro reports.
Team helps evacuate animals ahead of Hurricane Ida
An emergency flight out of Louisiana carrying dozens of adoptable dogs and cats landed in San Diego on Saturday as Hurricane Ida looms near the Gulf Coast. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Ariana Cohen reports. Read more here.
Sen. Cassidy on COVID aid, Greene's comments
Senate Democrats are moving forward with steps to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, even without Republican support, while the White House continues negotiating with GOP senators who favor a smaller package. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the negotiations, plus why he thinks Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is "bad for the conservative movement."
Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," dies at 95
Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles, saying that she saw the character as an "ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars."
Dashcam captures fireball streaking across sky
Dashcam footage from a Tesla shows a fireball streaking through the sky, as seen from a freeway in Houston on Sunday. The American Meteor Society says it received more than 580 reports of sightings in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma that night.
Rapper JayDaYoungan, 24, shot and killed in Louisiana hometown
The "23 Island" rapper was killed in a shooting that also wounded a close relative.
Near-total abortion ban put on hold in Louisiana for second time
It's temporarily sidelined due to a clinic's suit seeking to block the bank, which was to take effect in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court blocks 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022
The Supreme Court has put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
Louisiana nursing home owner arrested over botched hurricane evacuation
Bob Dean is charged with multiple counts of cruelty persons with infirmities, Medicaid fraud and obstruction of justice after last year's fatal evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ida.
New Orleans mayor talks abortion, gun rights
Gun rights and abortion rights are taking center stage across the U.S. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste with more on how those issues are affecting her city and the state of Louisiana.
Judge blocks Louisiana Congress map with one Black district
Louisiana's Democratic governor says he'll call the state's Republican-dominated Legislature into special session to draw up new congressional districts.
The oil spill that's lasted since 2004
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.
Stanching the longest-running oil spill you've likely never heard of
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.
Louisiana security guard accused of helping 3 incarcerated teens escape
Video footage showed the 21-year-old security guard taking the trio off the premises, the Red River Parish Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Murder charge vs. women who have abortions yanked from Louisiana bill
House members voted 65-26 to totally revamp the legislation, which would have been the strictest anti-abortion rights measure in the nation. Its sponsor then withdrew it from consideration.
Louisiana state troopers charged in beating of Black man
The troopers also exchanged 14 text messages in which they boasted about the beating and mocked Harris.
The return of New Orleans' Jazz Festival
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, New Orleans' beloved Jazz & Heritage Festival is back. Louisiana native Jamie Wax has been attending the festival since he was a teenager. He went back for its much-anticipated return and wrote a love note honoring the festival.
Woman spared jail time now runs nonprofit
After receiving several second chances in life, Gabrielle Perry of Louisiana has made it her mission to help others receive their own. David Begnaud has her story.
"American Idol" winner accused of putting recorder in ex-girlfriend's dorm
Police allege Hardy placed a recording device in his ex-girlfriend's dorm room.
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Hurricane Isaias now a Category 3 storm as it threatens northern Gulf Coast
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