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Report Showed “Major Damage” Before Florida Condo Collapsed
The report said there were systemic issues that needed to be fixed.
New York Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani’s Law License
An appeals court has suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York because they say he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the presidential race.
Lawyer: Family Surprised After Antivirus Pioneer John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison
John McAfee, creator of McAfee antivirus software, was found dead in his jail cell near Barcelona in an apparent suicide.
Miami-Area Condo Collapses; 1 Dead; Rescue Mission Underway
Some residents remain trapped in the rubble.
Bill Author Reacts to Governor Edwards’ Veto of Transgender Sports Ban Proposal
Governor Edwards vetoed legislation that would have blocked transgender athletes from participating in girl’s and women’s sports teams in Louisiana K-12 and post-secondary schools.
Harris to Visit US-Mexico Border Area Regarding Migration
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S. Mexico border since taking office.
Tropical Storm Claudette Brings Rain, Floods to Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Claudette is dumping heavy rain along the U.S. Gulf Coast, bringing a risk of flash floods and tornados to areas of Mississippi and Alabama.
‘Obamacare’ Survives: Supreme Court Dismisses Big Challenge
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
Louisiana Will Give Child Victims More Time to File Lawsuits
Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed legislation removing deadlines for Louisiana’s child sex abuse victims to pursue damages in civil court.
Face to Face: Biden, Putin Meet for Long-Anticipated Summit
It's a moment of consequential diplomacy at a time when both leaders agree that relations between their countries are at an all-time low.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s Pause on New Oil, Gas Leases
A Lafayette federal judge ordered that plans for lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska be resumed.
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Warns of Phishing Texts
Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles is warning state residents that scammers are trying to get personal information with text messages. It says those messages claim that people can collect money from the office through an internet link.
Tax Swap Bill Passes as Louisiana Session Ends in Flurry of Tax and Financial Votes
Louisiana lawmakers have completed a nine-week legislative session.
Lawmakers Pass Final Piece of Sports Betting Puzzle
Lawmakers have given final passage to rules that will allow the wagering through sports book sites, mobile apps and kiosk locations in parishes where voters supported the activity. The bill essentially sets the rules and regulations for legalized sports betting.
Many Websites Disrupted; Outage at Cloud Company Fastly
Many users got error messages.
Supreme Court Rules Against Immigrants With Temporary Status
A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons are ineligible to apply to become permanent residents.
Suspect Surrenders; Man Killed, 2nd Man Wounded in Gunfire at Graduation Party in Eunice
Authorities say that someone opened fire at a graduation party in Eunice, killing one man and wounding another.
Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to End Jail Time for Marijuana Use, In Some Cases
Louisiana lawmakers have agreed that people caught with small amounts of marijuana for recreational use shouldn’t go to jail, sending the bill to the governor's desk.
Seacor Power Oil Boat to be Pulled From Sea After Capsizing
Authorities say they're preparing to move a capsized oil industry boat from the site of the deadly April accident.
Disaster Declaration for Lafayette Approved Following May Floods
Lafayette is one of five parishes whose residents are now eligible to apply for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.