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Amtrak is making it easier for travelers to get from the Capital City to the Crescent City.
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Two new Louisiana abortion restriction laws took effect Friday, including one that allows Louisianians to sue out-of-state providers of abortion-inducing medications. -
The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development. -
The herbal supplement kratom, known for its stimulant and opioid-like effects, will be illegal in Louisiana starting Friday, Aug. 1. -
Gov. Jeff Landry announced on social media that his father, St. Martin Parish architect and business owner Al James Landry, died Wednesday. In his remembrance, the governor lamented his loss while noting the death of his mother, Edna Bienvenu Landry, in 2019. -
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Baton Rouge) is urging members of Congress to address the exorbitant costs of flood insurance. -
Immigration arrests in Louisiana since President Donald Trump took office are on pace to exceed the state’s count from full-year 2024, according to an analysis of federal data. -
WWNO/WRKF learned of Carubba's dismissal on Tuesday after reporter Eva Tesfaye showed up to his office for an interview.
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She recorded a magical debut album on Blue Note and was later named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts. -
EU foreign ministers meet ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin talks in Alaska, with Brussels insisting any peace deal must include Ukraine.
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A big, new study shows women who are victims of stalking are at significantly higher risk of heart disease.
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After the U.S. early famine warning systems went dark earlier in 2025, the lights are back on. But questions remain about whether it will be as effective as before and whether it will be politicized.
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Jack Corbett, best known as the Planet Money TikTok guy, makes his film debut in Boys Go To Jupiter this summer. The animated feature's lead role, Billy 5000, was written specifically for Corbett.
