86-year-old and three sons die after contracting COVID-19
The mother and three sons all died within days of each other, the New Orleans Coroner's Office confirmed.
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Coronavirus hitting vulnerable populations in the South
Cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, has been spreading rapidly across Louisiana where the death toll doubled there in just a week.
Baby of mom with COVID-19 dies after premature birth
"Had [the mother] not been COVID-19 positive... likely she would not have gone into preterm labor and there would have been a different outcome," an official said
Louisiana pastor again holds services for 1,200 despite ban
"We derive our inalienable rights from God, not any government," Pastor Tony Spell told CBS News.
Church packed for services again despite charges against pastor
Pastor of Life Tabernacle Church, near Baton Rouge, Louisiana was already hit with misdemeanor counts for defying state gatherings ban amid pandemic. Some protesters turned out, as well.
Over 1,200 defy coronavirus ban to attend Louisiana church
"We have a constitutional right to congregate," the church's pastor told CBS News. "We will continue."
Rats swarm New Orleans' streets as coronavirus precautions leave them empty
With restaurants closed save for take-out service, far less food waste is being discarded in the city's alleyways, driving the local rodent population out into the open to search for scraps.
Louisiana governor calls on feds to send ventilators as coronavirus spreads
Edwards told "Face the Nation" that the state has also reached out to vendors and placed orders for 1,000 more ventilators.
Transcript: John Bel Edwards on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards that aired Sunday, March 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
New Orleans mayor says she was given "no red flags" about COVID before Mardi Gras
She said federal agencies gave the city "no red flags" before the famous celebration.
Governors take the lead in the fight against coronavirus
The current framework of laws reaffirms that governors and states hold the main levers of control during disasters, according to CBS News legal analyst Jonathan Turley.
New Orleans could run out of ventilators in early April, governor warns
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said that a 17-year-old is now among the dead.
Drew Brees donates $5 million to coronavirus relief
The effort by the New Orleans Saints quarterback and his wife is one of the biggest celebrity contributions so far during the deadly pandemic.
Southern states face spike in coronavirus cases
Louisiana, Florida and Georgia are facing alarming spikes, with more than 4,700 cases and 125 deaths in those states alone.
Pastor defies coronavirus ban as hundreds attend church
The Louisiana pastor said, "The virus, we believe, is politically motivated. We hold our religious rights dear and we are going to assemble no matter what someone says."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Coronavirus and the campaign trail
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a proclamation moving the state's upcoming presidential primary from April 4 to June 20 due to coronavirus.
Lawyer challenging abortion law reacts to Supreme Court arguments
Speaking from the steps of the Supreme Court immediately following the hearing, Rikelman said she "felt good."
Supreme Court justices focus on the impact of Louisiana abortion law
For abortion-rights supporters, the case is a reminder that Roe v. Wade may not need to be challenged for abortion access to be dramatically restricted.
Roe v. Wade might not matter after Supreme Court decides this case
Arguments Wednesday in June Medical Services v. Russo will be the first abortion case the Supreme Court has heard since the additions of two conservative justices.
Kennedy defends Barr's intervention in Roger Stone case
"He's mature. He's serious. He exercises power fairly and intelligently. He's cursed with a rational mind and he's tough as a boot," Kennedy said on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. John Kennedy that aired Sunday, February 16, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Louisiana passes more anti-abortion restrictions than any other state
The study, released by the Guttmacher Institute on Tuesday morning, highlights what some reproductive rights supporters say is a strategy to "regulate abortion out of existence."
Feds: Man torched black churches to promote "black metal" music
Holden Matthews pleaded guilty Monday to federal hate crimes in the burnings of historically black Louisiana churches
Mickey Smith Jr. wins Grammys' 2020 Music Educator Award
Mickey Smith Jr. leads about half of the entire student body of Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur, Louisiana in the school's band, and has been growing the number since he started there 15 years ago.
Trump welcomes LSU Tigers to the White House
LSU's victory against Clemson Monday night capped one of the greatest seasons in college football history.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning, Department of Homeland Security officials said.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.