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Prison Visits Are Back in Louisiana
Louisiana will let family and friends begin seeing inmates in-person again at the state's prisons
US Jobless Claims Climb to 745,000
More people are out of work in Louisiana.
Biden Names Former FDA Chief Kessler to Lead Vaccine Science
President-elect Joe Biden has picked a former Food and Drug commissioner to lead vaccine science in his drive to put 100 million shots into the arms of Americans in his administration’s first 100 days and stem the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccines on the Way from Michigan
Trucks carrying the Pfizer vaccine have rolled out from Michigan to transport the supply across the country.
Biden Picks Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense
President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense.
GM Recalls Millions of Pickup Trucks and SUV’s
The U.S. is making General Motors recall and repair nearly 6 million big pickup trucks and SUVs equipped with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
Detailed Info and Charts on Covid Deaths and Cases
Here are detailed charts on cases across the United States and details on locations of deaths.
Sainthood Possible for French Priests Who Served Louisiana
Sainthood Possible for French Priests Who Served in the Shreveport Bossier area.
Gas Tax Increase Is Pitched to Louisiana Lawmakers
A Louisiana coalition of contractors and others intends to push a $300 million annual state gasoline tax hike in next year’s legislative session
White House Suggests Tougher Rules in Louisiana
The White House’s coronavirus advisers are urging Louisiana to step up its restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19.
More Good News on the Vaccine Front
Promising news on another COVID-19 vaccine.
Tropical Storm Eta Dumps Blustery Rain on Florida
Tropical Storm Eta bringing heavy rains to western coast of Florida.
Texas 1st State to Surpass 1 Million Cases
Texas has become the first U.S. state with more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases.
Battle Over Health Care Is On
Battle over Obamacare heats up in a big way.
Job Growth Slows Down in U.S.
U.S. employers may have slowed their hiring in October for a fourth straight month with confirmed viral cases reaching record levels and the loss of government aid deepening the hardships for many.
Trump Threatens to Fire Fauci
President Donald Trump is suggesting he'll fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election, as his rift with the nation’s top infectious disease expert widens.
Attack on Afghan University Leaves 19 Dead
A brazen attack by gunmen who stormed the Kabul University has left at least 19 dead and 22 wounded in the Afghan capital.
2 Girls Pulled from Rubble in Turkey after Quake
Rescue teams in Turkey have brought two girls out alive from the wreck of their collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir, three days after a strong earthquake centered in the Aegean Sea hit Turkey and Greece.
Louisiana Officials Feud Over Generators for Polling Places
New Orleans’ Democratic mayor and Louisiana’s Republican secretary of state are arguing over generators for polling places on Election Day
US Sets Coronavirus Infection Record; Deaths Near 224,000
US Sets Coronavirus Infection Record; Deaths Near 224,000