Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham says he won’t seek another term in Congress representing northeast Louisiana’s 5th District.The Republican who ran unsuccessfully for governor says he’s sticking to a campaign pledge to serve only three terms in the U.S. House.Abraham announced his decision Wednesday in a statement that touted President Donald Trump’s tenure in office…… MORE
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Watch again: New Orleans leaders talk coronavirus readiness
Coronavirus readiness was the topic of a news conference Wednesday in New Orleans.City officials talked about staying ahead of the virus as other health officials warn the public about the dangers of coronavirus.Health leaders in New Orleans said they are working closely with state and federal officials monitoring cases of coronavirus in the country. They…… MORE
A hospital organized a wedding for a terminally ill patient
A hospital in Delaware helped organize a wedding for one of its terminally ill patients and his fiancée. Doctors in August had found a small lump on Gus Jiménez’s lung, his wife told CNN affiliate WABC this week. He was diagnosed with NUT carcinoma, a rare and fast-growing cancer that cannot be cured, according to…… MORE
Milwaukee police investigating ‘critical incident’ near Molson Coors complex
Milwaukee police said Wednesday afternoon they are investigating a “critical incident” in the area near the 4000 block of W. State Street and are asking the public to stay away from the area. The incident is near the Molson Coors complex, according to CNN affiliate WTMJ. This is a developing story. Return for updates Click…… MORE
Unlikely everyone will have a REAL ID by October deadline, acting Homeland Security secretary says
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on Wednesday raised concerns that not all states will meet the October 1 deadline to issue REAL ID driver’s licenses to residents, telling lawmakers that he may request a legislative fix to assist the process. All 50 states are compliant with the REAL ID Act security requirements, but some…… MORE
Earth has a new mini-moon — but it’s only temporary
It’s not the moon, but you can call it mini-moon. Earth has captured a tiny object and pulled it into orbit. The asteroid, known as 2020 CD3, is only the second asteroid known to orbit Earth. And while it won’t last, this asteroid acts as a temporary mini-moon whirling around our planet. The discovery was…… MORE
4 men arrested; guns, ammunition, drugs seized in New Orleans East, police say
Assault rifles, handguns, ammunition, cocaine and marijuana were seized from a New Orleans East residence, where four men were arrested Monday, police said.Terrance Lange, James Tate, Terrance Marco and Corey Samuel were arrested after detectives from the New Orleans Police Department’s 7th District obtained evidence on the suspects that ended in them being taken into…… MORE
Oil and energy stocks are getting crushed by coronavirus fears
The spread of the coronavirus around the world is sending shockwaves through an oil market ill-prepared for a serious blow to energy demand. Oil prices plunged deeper into a bear market Wednesday, reflecting fears about the economic repercussions of the rapidly-spreading health crisis. Economists are warning the coronavirus could spark a severe economic slowdown or…… MORE
Analysis: Trump’s war on truth takes a dangerous turn as he attacks the media’s coronavirus coverage
Since the dawn of the Trump presidency, countless experts have warned that the president’s lack of credibility would imperil the country in the event of an emergency. With the worsening coronavirus outbreak, those fears may be coming true. President Trump’s political allies have made overly optimistic statements only to be contradicted by the government’s top…… MORE
Trump campaign files libel lawsuit against The New York Times over 2019 opinion piece on Russia
President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign on Wednesday escalated its feud with the news media to new heights, filing a libel lawsuit against The New York Times in which it alleged the newspaper “knowingly published false and defamatory statements” in a March 2019 opinion piece. In a statement, a spokesperson for The Times said, “The Trump…… MORE
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