Live News of Louisiana April 21, 2024

Oklahoma City Thunder To Face New Orleans Pelicans In Playoffs

On March 26, the New Orleans Pelicans faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pelicans secured the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference after defeating...Read More

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Virginia Governor Signs Law Allowing College Athlete Compensation

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a groundbreaking measure into law that permits state colleges and universities to directly pay their athletes through name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation deals. This law, seRead More

GOP Pushes To Raise Threshold For Ousting Speaker Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly being urged by GOP members to raise the threshold required to trigger the motion to vacate the chair procedure. This move would potentially allow the Louisiana Republican to pass foRead More

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GOP Pushes To Raise Threshold For Speaker Ouster Procedure

Speaker Mike Johnson is currently facing pressure from his fellow GOP members to raise the threshold required to trigger the procedure to oust the speaker. This move is aimed at ensuring that the Louisiana Republican can...Read More

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Exploring America's Top 10 Archaeological Sites

Mesa Verde is home to some of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in the United States, showcasing the ancient Puebloan culture that thrived in the region over 700 years ago.2. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, IllinoisRead More

Republican Attorneys General Challenge EPA's Environmental Justice Efforts

Republican attorneys general have criticized the Biden administration's focus on environmental justice, labeling it as a form of 'racial engineering.' They have urged the EPA to cease using civil rights laws to investigateRead More

Sen. Kennedy Criticizes Biden's Middle East Policy, Israel Left Unsupported

Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana has criticized the Biden administration's foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly regarding the recent attacks on Israel by Iran. Kennedy expressed concerns that Israel may not rRead More

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House GOP Leadership Shake-Up Looms

Recent developments within the House GOP conference have sparked delicate internal discussions regarding the potential replacement of Speaker Mike Johnson. While there is no direct challenge to the Louisiana Republican's lRead More

House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Threats To Speakership

House Speaker Mike Johnson is standing firm in the face of growing threats to his speakership, dismissing calls for his resignation as 'absurd.' The Louisiana Republican, labeled a 'wartime speaker' by himself, is under fiRead More

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Republican Hardliners Angry At Speaker Johnson's Foreign Aid Plan

Republican hardliners are voicing their discontent with House Speaker Mike Johnson's intricate strategy to advance billions in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This development underscores the likelihood that DeRead More

Supreme Court Allows Idaho Ban On Gender-Affirming Care

The Supreme Court has granted Idaho the authority to implement its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while legal challenges are ongoing, overturning decisions made by lower courts. This decision permits thRead More

Jamie Lynn Spears' Daughter Maddie Stuns At Prom

Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter Maddie recently made headlines as she attended her prom, looking stunning in a pink sequined floor-length gown with a thigh-high slit. The 15-year-old completed her prom look with sparkly silverRead More

Severe Storms To Impact US With Tornadoes, Hail, And Flooding

Two separate systems are set to bring severe storms to various parts of the United States over the next few days, posing threats such as tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and potential flooding. Beginning Sunday afternoon,Read More

Severe Storms Cause Widespread Flooding And Power Outages

Emergency crews in parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania worked tirelessly to rescue residents as severe storms caused widespread flooding on Thursday night. The storms were part of a larger weather system that had alreaRead More

Rep. Mike Johnson To Speak With Former President Trump

Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who played a significant role in aiding former President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the 2020 election results, is scheduled to deliver remarks alongside Trump on the topiRead More

Speaker Johnson Seeks Trump's Support Amid Leadership Challenge

Speaker Mike Johnson is taking steps to solidify his ties with former President Donald Trump as he faces a potential vote to be stripped of the speaker's gavel. The Louisiana Republican is scheduled to join Trump...Read More

Severe Storms Cause Damage And Disruption Across Southeast

Severe storms have battered parts of the U.S. Southeast, triggering tornado warnings, flash flooding, and power outages. The storm system, responsible for one fatality in Mississippi, wreaked havoc in the New Orleans area,Read More

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US B-52 Stratofortress Successfully Completes Longest Mission Despite Engine Issue

During a recent mission, a US B-52 bomber faced engine trouble while flying over the East China Sea. The crew, on a 13,000-mile journey from Louisiana to Japan and back, encountered challenges such as communication issuesRead More

EF-1 Tornado Hits Slidell, Louisiana With 110Mph Winds

A tornado that swept through Slidell, Louisiana, on Wednesday morning has been preliminarily rated as an EF-1 by the National Weather Service. The NWS Survey Crews in Slidell reported damage near Old Spanish Trail that isRead More

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