Severe weather warning: Louisiana school closures announced
Flash flood warnings are also in place for some areas of the Pelican State.
Flood death warning issued as heavy storms hit 3 states
Up to 9 inches of rain had already fallen in one city.
Shelter does something special for "depressed" dog struggling in kennel
Grady was surrendered by his owner and found the adjustment to life inside a kennel difficult—so the staff did something about it.
US map shows "hazard zones" for rising sea levels, tsunamis
"Sea level rises will create a profound shift in coastal flooding over the next 30 years," says NOAA.
Dead dolphin discovered with bullets "lodged" in brain, spinal cord, heart
NOAA is offering a $20,000 reward for information regarding the dolphin's shooting, including the identity of anyone involved.
Louisiana map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has created an interactive tool showing how the state's coastline could change if the sea rises by 6 feet.
SNAP update as new benefits made available in one state
Residents affected by major storms in Louisiana can now get additional benefits.
Louisiana tornado live stream shows storm tear through Slidell
Wednesday's storm was part of a two-day tornado outbreak occurring in the Gulf Coast states.
Weather alert warns city about 10 inches of rainfall
A moisture-laden spring storm is bringing torrential rain to several Gulf Coast states.
Tucker Carlson comments go viral as Kid Rock's opening act
"Can you put a price on living free in the last free country?" Carlson told the crowd at Kid Rock's Louisiana tour stop.
Map shows states where Pornhub is blocked
Access to Pornhub has been blocked in eight states due to age identification laws.
Home insurance rules could change as state grapples with crisis
Amid skyrocketing premiums, Louisiana's insurance commissioner proposes reforms to entice more insurers, targeting an overhaul.
Tough on Crime Made Louisiana Less Safe—And Cost Taxpayers Way More Money
Taking a different approach has tremendous benefits.
Social Security demanding woman pay back $40,000 sparks fury
The woman's story is one of many who have been asked to pay back large sums to the government agency.
Louisiana residents told to boil water after main hit by worker
Residents of Slidell have been urged to boil their water or use bottled water.
IRS update: Disaster victims in these states must file 2022 taxes today
For victims of Hurricanes Idalia and Lee, Tropical Storm Bolaven, Hawaii's wildfires, the seawater intrusion in Louisiana and storms in Illinois.
Another state considers sending National Guard to Texas
Louisiana is looking at sending troops to Texas to support Greg Abbott's border control efforts, according to its Governor Jeff Landry.
Watch as dog defies physics to squeeze through cat flap: "Contortionist"
Mia Piazza told Newsweek she thought the door would prevent her dog, Charlie Pebbles, from stealing the cat's food. She was wrong.
MAGA turns on Speaker Mike Johnson
The speaker of the House of Representatives is facing criticism for negotiating a spending deal to fund the government.
Labrador retriever dumped by owner because "she's deaf" finds new family
Echo the 5-month-old puppy was abandoned outside a Louisiana SPCA, with little known about her life before.
Freezing weather alerts in nine southern states for New Year's Eve
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory warnings as freezing temperatures are expected over New Year's.
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Storms colliding spark increased risk for three states
An incoming storm from the Gulf of Mexico will merge with another system before causing severe weather threats.
What it's like aboard America's most iconic bomber, the B-52
Newsweek Unconventional host Naveed Jamali takes flight on a Cold War-era aircraft still at the core of U.S. strategic deterrence.
Democrat election win declared void after voter fraud discovered
A Louisiana sheriff election in which a candidate win by one vote has been declared void after some votes were found to have been cast twice.
Republican senator rebuked in home state newspaper column: "Embarrassment"
Senator John Kennedy was criticized over his comments about gun violence and Joe Biden in his home state newspaper on Saturday.
Learning the Truth and Reconciling the Past in the Deep South
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Video shows panic after Southwest passenger jumps out emergency door
The man who was apprehended at Louis Armstrong International Airport on Monday is not expected to face criminal charges.
Louisiana oil leak: Potential impact to animals, coast
A spill in the Gulf of Mexico has leaked roughly 1.1 million gallons, and experts worry that it could move toward the shoreline.
Louisiana oil leak map as toxic spill spreads in Gulf of Mexico
A cleanup effort is underway after an estimated 1.1 million gallons of oil leaked into the sea off the coast of Louisiana.