Politics Jan 02 In Texas case, federal appeals panel says emergency abortions not required by 1986 law The administration had issued guidance saying hospitals "must" provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, citing a 1986 law that requires hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment for anyone who arrives at the emergency room.
Politics Nov 02 Sale of federal oil and gas leases in Gulf of Mexico on hold pending hearings on whale protections Bidding on the leases had been set for next Wednesday. President Joe Biden's administration announced the sale earlier this year. But it was scaled back by millions of acres as part of an agreement to protect the endangered Rice's whale.
Economy Aug 30 $5.6 million bid for one offshore location marks modest start for Gulf of Mexico wind energy Analysts cited a variety of factors behind the current low interest in federal Gulf waters, including inflation and technical challenges in the Gulf. Still, they noted a growing interest in the region for wind power.
Politics Aug 22 Biden reinstates stricter offshore safety rules, reverses Trump era policies The Biden administration has tightened offshore oil drilling safety regulations, including rules regarding the use of "blowout preventer" devices on offshore oil and gas drilling rigs.
Science Aug 10 A billion-dollar coastal restoration project begins in Louisiana. Will it work as sea levels rise? If the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project works as intended, solids in the river water will settle out in the basin and gradually restore land that has been steadily eroding for decades.
Nation Jul 19 Louisiana youths held in an old death row building suffer heat, isolation, advocates say Advocates for juveniles held in a former death row building at a Louisiana prison say the youths are suffering through dangerous heat and psychologically damaging isolation in their prison cells with little or no mental health care, schooling or water.
Politics Jul 10 Judge refuses to put hold on order limiting Biden administration contact with social media companies The judge's order came from a lawsuit filed by Republican attorneys general claiming the Biden administration censored free speech by pressuring companies to remove what it deemed misinformation on COVID-19.
Politics Jun 13 ‘Obamacare’ will still cover prevention for HIV, other illnesses amid court case An agreement approved Tuesday by federal appellate judges means the coverage mandates can stay in place, for now. The coverage was thrown into question in March by a federal judge in Texas.
Nation May 17 Mifepristone case moves to federal appeals court with history of supporting abortion restrictions A federal appeals court in New Orleans hears arguments Wednesday on whether a drug used in the most common method of abortion was properly approved by a government agency more than two decades ago.
Nation Feb 21 Mardi Gras celebrations spread both joy and worry over crime The violence appeared to have little effect on Monday night crowds. St. Charles Avenue, including the area where gunfire broke out, was again lined with people dancing, drinking and eating in a football tailgate atmosphere as they awaited the evening's…