World's most endangered sea turtle returns to Louisiana coast
Louisiana was once "largely written off" as a place for sea turtles to nest. That might now be changing – and helping Kemp's ridley sea turtles survive in the process.
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Police say officer critically hurt after being run over, dragged by suspect
The driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.
New Orleans renews search for remains of 4 victims of 1973 gay bar fire
Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people at the UpStairs Lounge, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims — three of them never identified.
Oil Leak Caught on Tape
"Caught on Tape": Oil and gas stream from the larger of the two existing leaks on the riser of the Deepwater Horizon well. The leak is at approximately a depth of 5,000 feet.
Oil Spill Containment Dome On Tape
"Caught on Tape": Technicians lower the 100-ton containment dome to the sea bed as part of an effort to contain the leak from the Deepwater Horizon well.
Bernie Sanders picked up projected victories in Nebraska and Kansas on Super Saturday
Bernie Sanders picked up projected victories in Nebraska and Kansas on Super Saturday. He addressed his supporters in Michigan, which will be up for grabs early next week.
Florida power utility crews deploying to Louisiana
As all eyes are on Hurricane Ida's looming landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast, crews from Florida are heading out to help with power restoration efforts after the storm hits. CBS affiliate WKMG-TV's Amanda Castro reports.
Team helps evacuate animals ahead of Hurricane Ida
An emergency flight out of Louisiana carrying dozens of adoptable dogs and cats landed in San Diego on Saturday as Hurricane Ida looms near the Gulf Coast. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Ariana Cohen reports. Read more here.
Hillary Clinton jabbed the Republicans as she delivered a victory speech to supporters following a projected win in the Louisiana Democratic primary
Hillary Clinton jabbed the Republicans as she delivered a victory speech to supporters following a projected win in the Louisiana Democratic primary. Clinton spoke in Michigan where a large number of delegates will come into play early next week.
Sen. Cassidy on COVID aid, Greene's comments
Senate Democrats are moving forward with steps to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, even without Republican support, while the White House continues negotiating with GOP senators who favor a smaller package. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the negotiations, plus why he thinks Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is "bad for the conservative movement."
Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," dies at 95
Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles, saying that she saw the character as an "ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars."
Dashcam captures fireball streaking across sky
Dashcam footage from a Tesla shows a fireball streaking through the sky, as seen from a freeway in Houston on Sunday. The American Meteor Society says it received more than 580 reports of sightings in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma that night.
Rapper JayDaYoungan, 24, shot and killed in Louisiana hometown
The "23 Island" rapper was killed in a shooting that also wounded a close relative.
Near-total abortion ban put on hold in Louisiana for second time
It's temporarily sidelined due to a clinic's suit seeking to block the bank, which was to take effect in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court blocks 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022
The Supreme Court has put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
The full episode of 60 Minutes Overtime from March 16, 2014
Jon Stewart talks with 60 Minutes about Bassem Youssef, a comedian in Cairo whose TV show has landed him in trouble with the Egyptian government; then, Sanjay Gupta travels "back in time" to the Tabasco company's private island in the bayous of Louisiana; and, In 1992, Anita Hill told Ed Bradley why she brought a sexual harassment charge against Clarence Thomas.
Louisiana nursing home owner arrested over botched hurricane evacuation
Bob Dean is charged with multiple counts of cruelty persons with infirmities, Medicaid fraud and obstruction of justice after last year's fatal evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ida.
New Orleans mayor talks abortion, gun rights
Gun rights and abortion rights are taking center stage across the U.S. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste with more on how those issues are affecting her city and the state of Louisiana.
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.
The oil spill that's lasted since 2004
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.
Stanching the longest-running oil spill you've likely never heard of
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.
Louisiana security guard accused of helping 3 incarcerated teens escape
Video footage showed the 21-year-old security guard taking the trio off the premises, the Red River Parish Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Murder charge vs. women who have abortions yanked from Louisiana bill
House members voted 65-26 to totally revamp the legislation, which would have been the strictest anti-abortion rights measure in the nation. Its sponsor then withdrew it from consideration.
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House panel releases more records from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
The new records include a birthday letter to Epstein allegedly written by President Trump, which he has denied writing.
Supreme Court allows sweeping immigration stops in Los Angeles area
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
Barrett defends Roe v. Wade reversal, and more from her first TV interview
Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020.
Florida's decision to end vaccine rules wasn't based on data, surgeon general says
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said his department did not do any data analysis on how a change in vaccine rules could affect outbreaks of diseases like measles, polio or whooping cough.
Americans' confidence in finding a new job is crumbling, survey finds
Americans' confidence in finding a new job fell to the lowest measure on record, a survey from the New York Fed shows.
Man charged in retired Auburn professor's murder in Alabama
A retired Auburn University professor was stabbed to death in a public park near the school in Alabama on Saturday, according to police and the university.
Economists expect a major downward jobs revision from BLS tomorrow
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to revise its jobs data downward for the year ended in March 2025. Here's why.
Deadly kissing bug disease has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know.
Chagas disease is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the non-endemic label in the U.S., the CDC says.
DHS announces "Operation Midway Blitz" amid ICE operations in Chicago
President Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from "Apocalypse Now" featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom over the nation's third-largest city.