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US battered by climate change, climate refugees, acidic seawater

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

May 04, 2016 11:38 PM EDT

For the first time in its history, the federal government has approved a grant to resettle climate refugees.

Man Stabs Parents Over Fast Food

Joy Anne Labarite |

Nov 27, 2015 11:05 AM EST

A simple day for a family turned into a nightmare as a young man stabbed his parents over fast food on Wednesday, killing his father.

Six Year Old Boy Murdered by Two Police Officers

2 Louisiana Police Officers Arrested Due to Murder of 6-Year-Old Boy

Cybelle Go |

Nov 07, 2015 06:53 AM EST

Two Louisiana police officers have been arrested for second degree attempted murder after shooting and killing a six years old child while pursuing his father in an SUV on Tuesday, according to Washington Times.

Brain-Eating Amoeba Naegleria Fowleri Resurfaces In Louisiana Water Supply

Quadey Humile |

Jul 25, 2015 12:17 PM EDT

A brain-eating amoeba has once again contaminated the water of St. Bernard parish, health officials in Louisiana confirmed.

Robert Durst Attends His Arraignment in Louisiana, Says "Oh, I am not guilty, your honor"

JM Javelosa |

Apr 09, 2015 11:51 PM EDT

The alleged killer of three, Robert Durst, looked confused and obviously frail, and even needed assistance getting to the courtroom podium, but once he was settled, he made a clear proclamation of his innocence.

Gay Easter Parade Rolled Out In Streets Of New Orleans To Raise Funds For Charity

Geann Pineda |

Apr 07, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

Carriages, trolleys and wagons took to the streets of the historic French Quarter, New Orleans in the state of Louisiana, for the annual Gay Easter Parade.

Louisiana Principal Disallows Lesbian Student From Wearing Tuxedo At Prom

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 06, 2015 12:45 AM EDT

Claudettia Love, a lesbian senior high school student, said she would no longer attend the school prom because the principal did not allow her to wear a tuxedo. It is not just Adore but also her close friends from the Carroll High in Monroe are boycotting the prom because of the school's policy.

Travis Trice Overcome with Emotion at Michigan State's OT Win Over Louisiana

Dino Lirios |

Mar 30, 2015 10:53 AM EDT

Emotions run high as Michigan State guard Travis Trice is overwhelmed with tears by their overtime win against Louisville (76-70). The win brings Trice and his team to the Final Four of the National College Athletics Association (NCAA) tournament.

GOP Leader Spoke To White Supremacists In 2002

Jose Mario Fuderanan |

Dec 30, 2014 05:56 AM EST

Rep. Steve Scalise, the Majority Whip in the House, in hot water after revelation he had spoken to white supremacists in 2002

Louisiana Infant Rescued After Days of Being Trapped Under Father's Dead Body

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 13, 2014 04:02 AM EDT

A 10-month-old Louisiana baby was trapped under the decomposing body of her father for three days but was rescued by authorities and is now being monitored at a hospital in the area, officials confirmed on Saturday.

Louisiana Freight Train Collision Topples 17 Cars, Leaves Two People Injured

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 06, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

Two people, including a train conductor and an engineer, were wounded in Louisiana after a freight train and a truck collided on Sunday causing several cars and two engines to be derailed.

Eric Holder Reaps Mocking Comments From Republicans As He Resigns

Bianca Ortega |

Sep 26, 2014 08:33 AM EDT

The announcement of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's resignation prompted Republican lawmakers, who have not always agreed with his policies, to post mocking comments on Twitter.

Louisiana Gov. Jindall Uses Taxpayers Money For Legal Counsel

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 04, 2014 08:36 AM EDT

Louisiana Rep. Bobby Jindal (R) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Common Core program, and is using taxpayers money to pay for his legal aid for which he is being criticized.

Federal Judge Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Ban In Louisiana

Mitch de Leon |

Sep 03, 2014 11:54 PM EDT

A federal judge in Louisiana became the first to break the streak of victories achieved by same-sex marriage advocates since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act in June 2013. In a decision laid down on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman upheld the state's ban on same-sex marriage.