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Cancer screenings are up and death rates are down: The healthiest US states ranked

The yearly report found that cancer screenings are up and premature deaths are down across the country

The Independent UK

Julia Letlow launches Trump-backed Senate primary bid against Bill Cassidy

Louisiana congresswoman is challenging Cassidy, who voted to convict the US president after 2021 Capitol attack

The Guardian - US

Letlow launches primary challenge to Cassidy with Trump’s backing

With President Donald Trump's endorsement, Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow is challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Republican primary.

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Incest Rapist Faces Life Sentence After Jury Learns Damage Could Never Be Repaired – Why It Took 20 Years

A jury convicted a Louisiana incest rapist after hearing how years of abuse caused irreversible damage. The case had stalled for decades.

International Business Times UK

Texas defends law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.

A federal appeals court heard arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.

The Texas Tribune

Official wants Louisiana parish to get permission to host cockfighting again - despite it being a felony

Cockfighting is illegal throughout the US but has been a part of Cajun culture in the region

The Independent UK

Trump exacts revenge on Bill Cassidy by backing possible Republican challenger

Trump’s support of Letlow comes after Louisiana senator voted to convict president in second impeachment trial

The Guardian - US

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Arrest of priest for indecent behavior with a child reignites scandal in Louisiana diocese

Korey LaVergne, 37, jailed Friday evening on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to officials

The Guardian - US

When Is a Corporation Also New Jersey?

A few thoughts on the oral argument in Galette v. N.J. Transit Corp.

Reason

California refuses to extradite doctor over abortion pill: ‘Not today. Not ever’

Gavin Newsom says state will reject Louisiana’s ask, citing laws protecting providers from out-of-state prosecution

The Guardian - US

Newsom gives blunt answer when Louisiana asks to extradite a California doctor charged with aiding an abortion

Louisiana has some of the strictest abortion laws in the country

The Independent UK

Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state

The Independent UK

Second Amendment Roundup: Hawaii Sticks to Its Black Code Precedent

Its Amici in Wolford v. Lopez abandon the embarrassing “analogue.”

Reason

Louisiana seeks California doctor’s extradition, testing the limits of shield laws

Louisiana is pushing to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, challenging laws that protect telehealth providers shipping these pills nationwide

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The Guardian - US

Louisiana officials seek to extradite abortion provider from California

Louisiana law enforcement officials allege California doctor mailed abortion pills to a woman in the southern state

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Louisiana woman swims nude in neighbor’s pond, creates ‘mermaid mayhem’ before attacking police

She just "wanted to go where the people are.''

International Business Times

Trump Ally Blasts Potential Greenland Invasion: 'Weapons-Grade Stupid'

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana told CNN that a U.S. military invasion of Greenland would be "weapons-grade stupid" but he doesn't believe that they will attempt it.

The Independent UK

Federal officers are leaving Louisiana immigration crackdown for Minneapolis, documents show

Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that federal border agents are pulling out of a Louisiana immigration crackdown and heading to Minneapolis

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Home Insurance Repricing Is Forcing Tough Choices in Coastal States

For homeowners in Florida, Louisiana, and California, the start of 2026 has brought a stark realization: the “insurance crisis” is no longer a temporary spike,...

The Independent UK

Louisiana mom shot her 1-year-old daughter dead before telling husband ‘I just sent our baby to God’, police say

Kristen Bass, 28, faces a murder charge

Euronews

Pipeline operator faces record fine after oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Regulators say the 2023 spill off Louisiana could have been far smaller if risks had been addressed sooner.

The Independent UK

Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Pipeline safety regulators have imposed their largest fine ever on the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast in 2023

The Mary Sue

‘How is that determined?’: Louisiana woman goes to CVS to pick up her prescription. Then she’s told they can’t because they’ve reached their limit

A CVS customer from a small town in Louisiana tries to pick up a new prescription. However, the pharmacist refuses to fill it, saying that she has to wait until the new year.

The Independent UK

Ex-ICE officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing immigrant in custody

Louisiana detention officer admits to sexual relationship with detainee as reports of abuse and neglect surge inside facilities across US

The Independent UK

What to know about Carnival season, Louisiana's biggest celebration

Louisiana is preparing for its biggest celebration, Carnival season

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