Synthetic rubber plant in focus amid Louisiana community's high cancer risk
According to the EPA, cancer risk in the community of Reserve is about 50 times the national average.
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Last of 4 escaped Mississippi jail inmates captured
The inmate was arrested along with a woman now charged with aiding and abetting the escape.
Woman accused of killing boyfriend's young daughter, leaving body in bucket
Surveillance video from a home in the neighborhood showed a woman, who authorities say is Landon, pulling the bucket in a wagon on the street.
Appeals court preserves access to abortion pill for now but tightens rules
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
Florida girls who stole a parent's car to meet somebody online are safe at home
The girls traveled more than 400 miles to meet who they believed to be a teenager, though their identity is still unknown.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Louisiana man on death row
A confession from a fellow inmate supported David Brown's contention that he was not involved in the killing of a prison guard.
2 officers killed when police helicopter crashes into sugarcane field
The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the crash.
Storm brings severe weather risk to the South
A strong storm front was hitting the southern U.S. Friday, bringing high winds, hail and possible tornadoes. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reported from Greenville, Mississippi.
DNA leads to couple's arrest over 30 years after newborn girl's death
An autopsy showed the baby "lived a few minutes before being smothered," authorities said.
Severe storms sweep through southern U.S.
The storm system that slammed California made its way to the southern U.S., with severe weather and tornadoes damaging homes and buildings in Texas and Louisiana. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined us from Shreveport, Louisiana, with the latest on how residents are responding.
Tornadoes rip through Texas, Louisiana
Tornadoes destroyed businesses and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands in Texas and Louisiana. Officials are assessing the damage in both states. Janet Shamlian reports.
Vinyl chloride's potential impact goes beyond Ohio train derailment
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
Restoration project turns trash into treasure
Louisiana's lakes and marshes provide protection from storms and hurricanes, but have seen significant erosion in recent years. Two students found a way to turn everyday waste into a solution. Michelle Miller reports.
Louisiana officer charged with negligent homicide for killing Black man
Authorities say a White Louisiana police officer has been arrested for fatally shooting an unarmed Black man who was trying to flee police responding to a domestic disturbance call earlier this month.
U.S. states are flush with cash. It's sparking "tax cut fever."
Some state officials want to eliminate their income tax entirely. But experts warn of risks from a slowing economy.
Suspect in Dallas Zoo monkey theft says he'll do it again if released, docs allege
Davion Irvin, who remained jailed Tuesday on $25,000 bond, was arrested last week after asking questions at a downtown Dallas aquarium about animals there.
12 monkeys stolen from Louisiana zoo, officials say
On Monday, Zoosiana, a zoo in Broussard, Louisiana, confirmed that the Squirrel Monkey exhibit was broken into shortly before midnight on Jan. 28, and that 12 squirrel monkeys were stolen.
Louisiana "routinely" detains inmates past scheduled release dates, Justice Department finds
Nearly 27% of people were held past their release dates during one three-month period, the investigation found, and of those, about a quarter were held for three months.
12 hurt in Baton Rouge shooting
Police say 12 people were injured in a shooting at a nightclub in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, over the weekend. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
12 injured in shooting at Louisiana nightclub
No arrests have been made, but police believe the early morning attack was "targeted."
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 22, 2023
Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim Kaine and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Winter storms move across Midwest and New England
Six states and 14 million Americans are on alert as winter storms move across the Midwest and toward New England, while the West faces another cross-country storm. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Severe weather threatens millions across U.S.
Severe weather is posing a threat for millions of Americans from the Western states to the South. In Colorado, the biggest January snowstorm in decades has brought about a foot of snow, while parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas are under tornado watch. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Louisiana mother fatally shoots intruder armed with shovel, police say
The woman got into a scuffle with the suspect during the home invasion, then fatally shot him, police said.
Tropical Storm Cristobal eyes Louisiana
Tropical Storm Cristobal is nearing Louisiana's Gulf Coast and nearly 9 million people are under tropical storm warnings. A state of emergency has been declared in the state. Cristobal could drop up to a foot of rain.
Trump again appears to threaten sending troops to Chicago
President Trump has targeted Chicago and other Democrat-led cities for expanded federal intervention.
Millions of students use these pouches to lock up their cellphones
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
Biden chooses Delaware as site for presidential library
The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation, this past week, approved a 13-person governance board that is charged with steering the project.
Winning numbers announced for estimated $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
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Venezuela flies military aircraft near U.S. Navy ship for a second time
For the second time in two days, Venezuela flew military aircraft in the vicinity of the USS Jason Dunham in international waters, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Israel expands Gaza City operations; residents told to move to safe zone
Israel's army has urged Palestinians in Gaza City to move to a designated humanitarian area in the south. Meanwhile, an ailing Palestinian toddler recovers in Italy.
LGBTQ+ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome
LGBTQ+ Catholics and their families participated in a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome on Saturday, celebrating a new level of acceptance in the Catholic Church.
Baby, children among 11 missing after hippo capsizes boat
Three people survived the incident and were rescued, and "a search is ongoing in the hope of finding the missing victims," an official said.
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova, winning U.S. Open women's final
Aryna Sabalenka has won her fourth Grand Slam title overall and second straight at the U.S. Open after defeating Amanda Anisimova on Saturday.