Louisiana is shrinking. Some tribes are fighting to protect what’s left of their communities
POINTE-AU-CHIEN, La. — Cherie Matherne looked out into Bayou Pointe au Chien, wide enough for several boats to pass through….
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The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing…
Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
KERRVILLE, Texas — Many of the voices were frantic and desperate. A few were steady and calm amid mounting, frightening…
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 34-38-42-44-69, Mega Ball: 8, Megaplier:
Florida kicks off first black bear hunt in a decade, despite pushback
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — For the first time in a decade, hunters armed with rifles and crossbows are fanning out across…
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 3 months in prison for violating probation in gang case
NEW YORK — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to three more months in prison Friday for violating the terms of…
High school student charged with arson in fire that burned subway passenger
NEW YORK — A New York City high school senior was jailed Friday on a federal arson charge after authorities…
Louisiana inmates on the run after escaping by breaking through degrading jail wall
OPELOUSAS, Louisiana — Two inmates accused of violent crimes, including second-degree attempted murder, are on the run after escaping from…
Railroads will be allowed to reduce inspections, rely more on technology
The nation’s freight railroads are going to be able to try relying more on technology and inspect their tracks in…
Social Security Admin plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it means for you
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration is hoping to cut visits to its field offices in half next year, a…