NY Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Telemedicine Abortion
A New York doctor, Dr. Margaret Carpenter, was indicted in Louisiana on Friday for allegedly using telemedicine to prescribe abortion medication, marking the first such criminal charge since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. The charges stem from Louisiana's prohibition on using telemedicine t...
NY Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Telemedicine Abortion
A New York doctor, Dr. Margaret Carpenter, was indicted in Louisiana on Friday for allegedly using telemedicine to prescribe abortion medication, marking the first such criminal charge since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. The charges stem from Louisiana's prohibition on using telemedicine t...
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64% Bias Score
Louisiana Wildfire Losses Projected to Double by 2050
A Louisiana State University study predicts the state's wildfire monetary losses will more than double to \$11 million by 2050, compared to \$5.6 million in 2010, due to increased lightning strikes and unseasonal droughts, coupled with hurricane-caused debris.
Louisiana Wildfire Losses Projected to Double by 2050
A Louisiana State University study predicts the state's wildfire monetary losses will more than double to \$11 million by 2050, compared to \$5.6 million in 2010, due to increased lightning strikes and unseasonal droughts, coupled with hurricane-caused debris.
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48% Bias Score
Louisiana State Police Accused of Systemic Excessive Force
A Justice Department report reveals a pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police, citing numerous instances of troopers using force against individuals posing no threat, often before warnings or attempts at compliance, and systemic failures in supervision and underreporting.
Louisiana State Police Accused of Systemic Excessive Force
A Justice Department report reveals a pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police, citing numerous instances of troopers using force against individuals posing no threat, often before warnings or attempts at compliance, and systemic failures in supervision and underreporting.
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28% Bias Score
Louisiana Clears Homeless Encampments Before Super Bowl, Sparking Criticism
Louisiana authorities cleared homeless encampments near the Superdome before the Super Bowl, relocating residents to a costly temporary warehouse, despite criticism from city officials and community groups who advocate for long-term housing solutions. The action, justified by Gov. Jeff Landry as a s...
Louisiana Clears Homeless Encampments Before Super Bowl, Sparking Criticism
Louisiana authorities cleared homeless encampments near the Superdome before the Super Bowl, relocating residents to a costly temporary warehouse, despite criticism from city officials and community groups who advocate for long-term housing solutions. The action, justified by Gov. Jeff Landry as a s...
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60% Bias Score
Louisiana Redistricting Case Could Weaken Voting Rights
A federal appeals court is hearing a case challenging Louisiana's legislative maps, which a lower court ruled diluted Black voters' power, potentially setting a precedent impacting the Voting Rights Act's enforcement and minority representation nationwide.
Louisiana Redistricting Case Could Weaken Voting Rights
A federal appeals court is hearing a case challenging Louisiana's legislative maps, which a lower court ruled diluted Black voters' power, potentially setting a precedent impacting the Voting Rights Act's enforcement and minority representation nationwide.
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40% Bias Score
First US Avian Flu Death Confirmed in Louisiana
Avian flu claimed its first US life in Louisiana; a person over 65 with underlying conditions and exposure to sick birds died from the virus, which genetic analysis suggests mutated within the patient.
First US Avian Flu Death Confirmed in Louisiana
Avian flu claimed its first US life in Louisiana; a person over 65 with underlying conditions and exposure to sick birds died from the virus, which genetic analysis suggests mutated within the patient.
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36% Bias Score
Louisiana Grandmother Shot Dead by Teen Car Thief
In Louisiana, a 48-year-old grandmother, La'Tasha Thomas, was shot dead on January 19 by a 14-year-old attempting to steal her daughter's car; the incident occurred in front of her eight-year-old grandson, who witnessed the murder; the teenager has been charged with second-degree murder.
Louisiana Grandmother Shot Dead by Teen Car Thief
In Louisiana, a 48-year-old grandmother, La'Tasha Thomas, was shot dead on January 19 by a 14-year-old attempting to steal her daughter's car; the incident occurred in front of her eight-year-old grandson, who witnessed the murder; the teenager has been charged with second-degree murder.
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36% Bias Score
New Orleans Map Addresses Restricted Access to Misoprostol in Louisiana
The New Orleans Health Department created a map to help residents find pharmacies with misoprostol, a medication restricted in Louisiana since last fall, causing access problems for patients managing miscarriages or postpartum bleeding.
New Orleans Map Addresses Restricted Access to Misoprostol in Louisiana
The New Orleans Health Department created a map to help residents find pharmacies with misoprostol, a medication restricted in Louisiana since last fall, causing access problems for patients managing miscarriages or postpartum bleeding.
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44% Bias Score
Louisiana State Police Accused of Pattern of Excessive Force
A US Justice Department report found Louisiana State Police engaged in a pattern of excessive force, including using stun guns on those posing no threat, leading to injuries and death; systemic failures in supervision and underreporting of force were also identified.
Louisiana State Police Accused of Pattern of Excessive Force
A US Justice Department report found Louisiana State Police engaged in a pattern of excessive force, including using stun guns on those posing no threat, leading to injuries and death; systemic failures in supervision and underreporting of force were also identified.
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44% Bias Score
Louisiana Clears Homeless Encampments Before Super Bowl, Sparking Controversy
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Louisiana cleared homeless encampments near the New Orleans Superdome, relocating over 100 people to a \$16.2 million temporary warehouse, clashing with the city's long-term housing plans and raising concerns about effectiveness and cost.
Louisiana Clears Homeless Encampments Before Super Bowl, Sparking Controversy
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Louisiana cleared homeless encampments near the New Orleans Superdome, relocating over 100 people to a \$16.2 million temporary warehouse, clashing with the city's long-term housing plans and raising concerns about effectiveness and cost.
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52% Bias Score
Louisiana Mayor Arrested in Drug Trafficking Investigation
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong, 25, was arrested Tuesday for alleged involvement in a drug trafficking operation alongside six others; the multi-agency investigation uncovered the organization's use of social media for drug distribution and acquisition of firearms.
Louisiana Mayor Arrested in Drug Trafficking Investigation
Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong, 25, was arrested Tuesday for alleged involvement in a drug trafficking operation alongside six others; the multi-agency investigation uncovered the organization's use of social media for drug distribution and acquisition of firearms.
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48% Bias Score
First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
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36% Bias Score