Congresswoman Julia Letlow urges vaccinations after husband's death
Luke Letlow died in December just weeks before he could be sworn into his congressional seat.
Luke Letlow died in December just weeks before he could be sworn into his congressional seat.
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.
The largest children's hospital in Louisiana is seeing the COVID-19 rate among pediatric patients jump in the last week. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke with the physician-in-chief at the hospital who says the Delta variant is making children more ill and they now require higher levels of care.
Louisiana is one of five states with the highest COVID-19 case rates, according to the White House.
Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are meeting today to discuss whether COVID-19 vaccine booster shots may be necessary in the future as the Delta variant spreads. CBS News national correspondent David Begnaud reports on toll of the virus in hard-hit Louisiana, and then Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more guidance on the vaccines.
COVID cases are surging in Louisiana, where just 36% of residents are fully vaccinated. Meanwhile, health experts continue to raise red flags over the Delta variant. David Begnaud has the latest.
The hospital's chief medical officer said if people don't get vaccinated, "we are going to accept death."
Many states are facing another surge of COVID-19 cases. David Begnaud spoke with a COVID-19 patient in a Louisiana hospital who says he won't vaccinate because there are too many issues with the vaccine.
Federal prosecutors also met with his family last month, and made clear they plan to present the case to a grand jury by the summer's end.
From 1978, Morley Safer reports on the plight of migrant workers who toil in Louisiana’s sugar cane fields.
Parts of the southern U.S. are on high alert as deadly storm Claudette continues its destructive path. It is being blamed for more than a dozen deaths, including 10 children, nine in one crash. CBS News digital journalist Jessi Mitchell joins CBSN with the latest.
The storm is expended to gain strength and become a tropical storm again on Sunday night or Monday morning.
It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.
Mona Hardin, whose son, Ronald Greene, died after being beaten by Louisiana law enforcement, says change will not come until justice is served against police violence.
"They were not professional. They did not conduct themselves as a law enforcement officer should," Governor John Bel Edwards said.
The officer falsely told internal investigators that Greene was still a threat to flee after he was shackled, according to new state police documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Newly released video of the violent arrest of Ronald Greene in 2019 is sparking outrage in Louisiana. Greene is heard pleading with troopers who stunned him, dragged him and left him handcuffed. Michael George has more.
Body camera footage of the violent arrest of Ronald Greene was released two years after his death. Janet Shamlian reports.
Several people have been killed in Louisiana as heavy rains drench the region. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
The Associated Press obtained body camera video of the moments leading up to Ronald Greene's death in 2019.
Hundreds of people in Louisiana had to be rescued from the rising water, and the worst may not be over.
Parts of Louisiana are under flash flood and tornado warnings are in effect as a dangerous storm system moves through.
President Biden is campaigning for his infrastructure and jobs plan in reliably-Republican Louisiana, as GOP lawmakers move forward with plans to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from caucus leadership. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Politico Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's political news.
Mr. Biden spoke in Lake Charles, Louisiana, near the Calcasieu River Bridge before touring the Carrollton Water Plant in New Orleans.
Residents of Door County, Wisconsin, have a decades-long streak of presidential elections in which they have voted for the winning candidate.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.
Former President Donald Trump is hosting a town hall in Lancaster Sunday night, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be back in Chester County on Monday.
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
Israel has been carrying out a large-scale operation in northern Gaza for the last two weeks, saying Hamas has regrouped there.
Georgia authorities announced Sunday an investigation has been opened into the "catastrophic failure" of the dock gangway.
North Carolinians devastated by Helene are determined to stay and rebuild homes wrecked by the monster storm.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Many Cubans are waiting in anguish as electricity on much of the island has yet to be totally restored after days of blackout.
Paul Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin's first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and orchestral music, and became a fixture of American culture.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House." It's the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented siblings Keenan, Shawn, Marlon and Kim, son Michael, and nephews Damien and Craig. Damon talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his journey from working in the Paramount Studio mailroom, to creating edgy characters in movies and TV.
Keri Russell, who played a Russian spy in "The Americans," is now on the frontlines of geopolitics in "The Diplomat," playing the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Join "Sunday Morning" on the set of the hit Netflix series.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
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.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote for, despite FBI data showing reported violent crime fell in 2023. In Chicago, a group of women is trying to continue to lower crime rates end the cycle of violence in the city.
Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
U.S. officials say an investigation is underway after what appear to be top secret documents detailing Israel's plans for a military strike on Iran in response to a missile attack earlier this month were leaked online. Natalie Brand has more.
Shoppers bid farewell to the final Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, while snagging great deals before the store shut its doors for good. Shanelle Kaul has the story.
Many districts across the U.S. are facing a shortage of election workers, who typically skew older. One county in New Jersey is turning to high school students to help fill the gaps. Nick Coloway reports.
Seven people were killed when a gangway attached to a dock collapsed on Sappelo Island, about 60 miles south of Savannah, Georgia. The collapse happened during a festival celebrating the island's Gullah Geechee community. Cristian Benavides reports.
The National Ballet of Ukraine is touring several states in an effort to raise money for children stuck in the wartorn country. Nancy Chen reports.