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.
Louisiana's Democratic governor says he'll call the state's Republican-dominated Legislature into special session to draw up new congressional districts.
And for first time, John Bel Edwards called actions of troopers involved in Greene's 2019 arrest racist. Edwards denied political motivations for his actions at the time.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed a posthumous pardon for Homer Plessy, the New Orleans man whose 1892 arrest for sitting in a Whites-only railroad car led to a notorious Supreme Court decision upholding segregation laws. Watch the governor's remarks at the signing ceremony.
Hurricane Ida wiped out power for about a million customers in Louisiana.
The hurricane will reach Louisiana's shores on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and government officials have already declared a state of emergency in the state.
Louisiana reported 139 deaths on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record which was set last year.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said at a press conference Friday that he is "seriously considering" the reinstatement of a statewide face mask mandate as his state leads the country for new COVID-19 case grown per capita and is among the least vaccinated states in the nation. Watch his remarks here.
Health officials say the surge is being spurred by the highly-contagious delta variant.
It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.
"They were not professional. They did not conduct themselves as a law enforcement officer should," Governor John Bel Edwards said.
The storm poses a "very significant threat" when it hits land this week, bringing "life-threatening" storm surge from Louisiana to the Mississippi/Alabama border.
Tropical Storm Sally is headed toward Louisiana, where it is expected to make landfall as a hurricane and could produce "life-threatening" storm surge, according to the National Hurricane Center. Watch Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and New Orleans National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Schott give the latest update.
State Republican lawmakers criticized Governor John Bel Edwards' decision to extend his stay-at-home order through May 15.
Governor John Bel Edwards said it was a "grim milestone."
Governor John Bel Edwards told "Face the Nation" that the current supply of ventilators is "inadequate to the task."
Edwards told "Face the Nation" that the state has also reached out to vendors and placed orders for 1,000 more ventilators.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards that aired Sunday, March 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
The four states involved in next Tuesday's primaries have been signaling all week how they would approach coronavirus.
Democratic Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards secured his re-election on Saturday night. Edwards defeated Republican challenger Eddie Rispone.
The race was closely watched by political observers, as it could be a bellwether for President Trump's electoral chances in 2020
It's election day in Louisiana and voters across the state are making their way to the polls to participate in the tight runoff race for governor. Associate producer for the CBS News political unit Sarah Ewall-Wice spoke with incumbent Governor John Bel Edwards and his Republican challenger Eddie Rispone before the vote. She has more from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
On Saturday, the final governor's race of the year is the next test of how much Trump's clout can lift a candidate. In Kentucky, the GOP candidate lost, but in Mississippi, the Republican won
Louisiana's runoff race for governor is the last U.S. election of the year. Voters head to the polls Saturday, and the race is a dead heat. Elizabeth Crisp, a political reporter for The Advocate, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what issues are important for voters.
President Trump railed against Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards, the South's only Democratic governor, in a fiery rally Wednesday night for Edwards' opponent, Eddie Rispone. Weijia Jiang reports from the rally in Monroe, Louisiana.
Louisiana voters will decide on their next governor next month. The state held a "jungle primary" Saturday; incumbent Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards will run against Republican businessman Eddie Rispone in the runoff November 16.
Stormy Daniels was called to the stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
An Israeli tank unit has rolled in to take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the crucial Rafah border crossing amid talks for a truce.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.
A tornado destroyed homes and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small northeast Oklahoma city, one of several twisters that erupted in the central United States amid a series of powerful storms.
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
Oprah Winfrey has selected "Long Island" by author Colm Tóibín as her newest book club pick.
Follow live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York.
Approximately 450 planes potentially could be involved, a source told CBS News.
"It's sad that I'm trying to raise my children in such a cruel world," said Hernandez' partner and mother of his only child.
President Biden is delivering the keynote address at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Annual Day of Remembrance Celebration.
Tiffany Smiley is challenging Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last two Republicans in the House who voted to impeach Trump.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
College protesters are demanding divestment as a way to deliver change, although its effectiveness isn't clear cut.
A new membership from luxury fitness chain Equinox includes a battery of tests normally reserved for professional athletes.
Follow live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York.
President Biden is delivering the keynote address at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Annual Day of Remembrance Celebration.
Tiffany Smiley is challenging Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last two Republicans in the House who voted to impeach Trump.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
South African rescuers are "actually hearing people through the rubble" after a building collapsed in the city of George.
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
Ukraine's national weightlifting coach said Oleksandr Pielieshenko "died a hero defending" his country from Russian forces.
Stars were in full bloom at the Met Gala Monday night. The dress code was "Garden of Time." Rachel Smith from "Entertainment Tonight" breaks down fashion's biggest night.
Five-time Grammy winner Brittany Howard talks about how her latest album was born from a period of intense soul-searching and solitude in Nashville.
Gayle King gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation and journey to the Met Gala.
Oprah Winfrey unveils "Long Island" as her latest book club pick on "CBS Mornings." The sequel to Colm Tóibín's best-selling novel "Brooklyn," "Long Island" continues the story of Eilis Lacey more than two decades later now as a mother and wife in America.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
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.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
Jake and Callum Robinson from Australia and American Jack Carter Rhoad were shot in the head, their bodies dumped in a covered well miles away.
A man has confessed to killing a woman at her apartment near Oklahoma City in 2016. He is being held on a first-degree murder charge.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
A relentless string of tornadoes tore through Oklahoma Monday night, with Barnsdall, Oklahoma, getting hit by its second twister in two months. At least one person was killed there. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
President Biden is set to condemn antisemitism Tuesday when he delivers the keynote address at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Days of Remembrance ceremony. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Monday, protesters against the war in Gaza broke through barricades and retook their encampment. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
The long-anticipated testimony of Stormy Daniels has begun in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Stars were in full bloom at the Met Gala Monday night. The dress code was "Garden of Time." Rachel Smith from "Entertainment Tonight" breaks down fashion's biggest night.