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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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First Severe U.S. Bird Flu Case, California Declares Emergency Over Dairy Outbreak

A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions is hospitalized in critical condition due to bird flu, marking the first severe U.S. case linked to backyard birds; California declares a state of emergency due to a widespread bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, leading to a raw milk rec...

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First US H5N1 Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Flock

A Louisiana resident is hospitalized with the first US H5N1 bird flu case linked to a backyard flock, prompting the CDC to reiterate the importance of avoiding exposure to sick or dead birds while emphasizing low public health risk.

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Hecker's Conviction Uncovers Potential Sex-Trafficking Ring in New Orleans Archdiocese

Two Catholic priests, Lawrence Hecker and Gilbert Gauthe, repeatedly molested the same altar boy in New Orleans in the early 1970s; Hecker was recently convicted of child rape, prompting a Louisiana state police inquiry into a possible archdiocesan sex-trafficking ring.

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Fleming Challenges Cassidy in 2026 Louisiana Senate Race

Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming, a Republican and Trump appointee, announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy in the 2026 election, citing Cassidy's vote to convict Trump during impeachment as a key reason.

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Louisiana's 6th District: A Key Race

Democrats aim to flip the Louisiana 6th Congressional District, redrawn to favor Black voters, in a key election year.

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Bird Flu Virus Mutation Found in Severe Louisiana Case

A genetic analysis revealed a bird flu virus mutation in a Louisiana patient, the nation's first severe case, raising concerns about potential human-to-human transmission, although the risk remains low.

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New Orleans Priest Receives Life Sentence for Child Rape; Archbishop Criticized for Absence at Sentencing

Retired Roman Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker received a life sentence for the 1975 rape of a teenager at St. John Vianney High School in New Orleans; the survivor and advocates criticized Archbishop Gregory Aymond for not attending the sentencing, highlighting the Archdiocese's role in concealing t...

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First US Backyard Flock-Linked H5N1 Bird Flu Case Results in Critical Illness

A Louisiana resident, over 65 with underlying health conditions, is hospitalized in critical condition with H5N1 bird flu, the first US case linked to a backyard flock, raising concerns about broader community exposure.

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Louisiana Implements Sweeping Tax Reform: $1.3 Billion in Cuts, Sales Tax Hike

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bipartisan tax reform package into law, cutting income and corporate taxes while raising the state sales tax to fund the changes and redirecting $280 million from infrastructure projects. The plan will provide $1.3 billion in income tax cuts but has drawn crit...

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Fleming Challenges Cassidy in Louisiana Senate Race

Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming announced a Republican primary challenge against incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy, citing Cassidy's vote to convict former President Trump and pledging loyalty to Trump's "America First" agenda.

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