Rappler's latest stories on Louisiana
Louisiana reelects Democratic governor in setback for Trump
Governor John Bel Edwards wins by a narrow margin against Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
Tropical Storm Barry pelts Louisiana, millions brace for flooding
(UPDATED) For many, the storm and the potential for large-scale flooding conjures up memories of deadly Hurricane Katrina in 2005
Louisiana lawmakers pass fetal heartbeat abortion ban
Supporters hope the bill will lead to the long-sought conservative goal of overturning the landmark 1973 ruling known as Roe v Wade, which recognized women's right to abortion
2 dead in Louisiana university shooting
The victims are identified as Earl Andrews and Monquiarius Caldwell, both 23
Deadly tropical storm Nate kills 22 in Central America, heads for U.S.
(3rd UPDATE) Forecasters predict it will strengthen into a hurricane headed for Mexico and the United States
Southern hospitality shines through storm Harvey
Perfect strangers up and down the state have leapt off sofas to pluck people to safety make donations and volunteer help
Texas flood toll mounts amid chemical blast fears
UPDATED So far officials believe at least 33 people to have been killed in the storm and there is little doubt the toll will rise further
Harvey makes second landfall, hitting Louisiana
UPDATED Now a tropical storm Harvey made landfall just west of the town of Cameron the National Hurricane Center says
Harvey floodwaters climb as Texas rescuers scramble to find survivors
UPDATED The full scale of the catastrophe s impact – including the number of deaths and the extent of destruction – remains difficult for authorities to gauge as rescue efforts are ongoing and the storm is expected to strike once more
On Katrina anniversary, New Orleans braces for Harvey
Forecasters predict flash flooding in the city famous for its jazz music and cuisine where Katrina caused widespread devastation in 2005
Houston races to rescue flood victims before storm's return
Officials warn that the danger has not yet passed with more families still stranded or packed into emergency shelters and the tropical storm once more gathering strength on the Gulf coast
Truck plows into New Orleans Mardi Gras parade, 28 injured
The vehicle driver is under investigation for drunk driving and of course hitting all the people who were injured
Obama defends Louisiana flood response
Obama has been lampooned for not cutting short a two week vacation on Martha s Vineyard to visit the Gulf Coast state
Louisiana residents clean up as flood waters recede
Residents are cleaning up and trying to assess the scope of the devastation left by unrelenting rains that overwhelmed rivers and sent them flooding into residential areas
7 dead, 30,000 rescued in record Louisiana floods
UPDATED Some areas have received more than 20 inches 50 centimeters of rain since late Thursday August 11 submerging vast swaths of southern Louisiana in muddy waters
3 polisi AS kembali tewas ditembak, Obama kecam serangan
Insiden ini terjadi hampir dua pekan setelah seorang pria melancarkan penembakan hingga menewaskan 5 personel kepolisian di Dallas
3 police officers killed in Baton Rouge shooting
5th UPDATE This is an unspeakable and unjustified attack on all of us at a time when we need unity and healing says Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards
Snoop Dogg, The Game protest outside LA police HQ
The two Los Angeles area natives say their aim is to engage in a dialogue with police in the aftermath of two police shootings of black men one in Louisiana and one in Minnesota
Obama to head to Dallas as shooting rocks US race relations
US President Barack Obama who has ordered all flags on government buildings lowered to half mast for 5 days has made it clear that violence against police had no possible justification
Protests after police fatally shoot black man in Louisiana
Police in the state s capital Baton Rouge identify the man as Alton Sterling saying two officers made contact with him in the parking lot of the convenience store
US states sue federal government over transgender bathroom use
Texas and 10 other states accuse the Obama administration of running roughshod over commonsense policies protecting children and basic privacy rights
Trump, Cruz in two-way Republican race
On the other hand Hillary Clinton extends her frontrunner status in the Democratic contests but Senator Bernie Sanders shows he is still in the race with a pair of victories
Race for the White House: Cruz, Sanders score wins
3rd UPDATE Meanwhile Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton dominate the delegate rich state of Louisiana
5 more US states vote in presidential primary race
Donald Trump is ahead in the delegate count for the Republicans while Hillary Clinton is well ahead of rival Bernie Sanders on the Democratic side Will the next primaries be a game changer?
Obama pays tribute to LSU basketball star Ben Simmons
LSU standout Ben Simmons projected to be among the top NBA draft picks next year receives an endorsement from US President Barack Obama
'Resilient' New Orleans can bear another Katrina – mayor
Mayor Mitch Landrieu: You can t ever guarantee that you re not going to get hurt but today New Orleans is much better prepared and we re much stronger
Theater shooter bought gun legally – police
The motive of John Houser – a 59 year old white man with a criminal record – remains unclear
Gunman opens fire in US movie theater killing two
5th UPDATE The shooter opens fire randomly on fellow movie goers about 30 minutes into a showing of Trainwreck at the Grand 16 theater in Lafayette Louisiana
Deadly bacteria released from US high-security lab
The extent of the contamination remains unknown after the safety breach at the Tulane National Primate Research Center
#USvote 2014: Democratic disaster as Republicans win US Senate
UPDATED Riding a wave of public frustration Republicans seize at least 7 seats from Senate Democrats to claim the majority in both chambers of Congress for the first time since 2006
Where Obama could lose it all: Senate races to watch
Republicans must gain six seats to take over the US Senate and many analysts say that goal is within reach
Violent weather in US kills at least 29
Some 75 million people were at risk from storms that could unleash hail winds and twisters on the affected regions according to the National Weather Service
New tornadoes tear through US South
Death counts are being revised with at least 17 killed so far from the deadly tornadoes
Missing Pinoy oil rig worker found dead
The US Coast Guard recovers the body of missing Filipino welder Peter Jorge E Voces
US chemical plant blast kills one, injures 73
Authorities say it is too early to speculate on what caused the explosion
Ravens survive 49ers' charge to win Super Bowl XLVII
UPDATED The Baltimore Ravens fended off a second half onslaught by the San Francisco 49ers 34 31 to emerge as champions of Super Bowl XLVII
3rd Filipino fatality in oil rig accident identified
A third Filipino fatality in the November 16 explosion on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico has been confirmed by the Philippine Embassy in Washington
DFA searching for missing Pinoy in oil rig blast
Four more Pinoys were injured in the blast and two are in critical condition
Filipino fatality in blast identified
Contract worker Elroy Corporal 42 has been identified as the fatality in the explosion the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC said in a statement Monday November 19
Filipino confirmed dead in US oil rig fire
One Filipino has been confirmed dead after the fire in an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico last Friday November 17 the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC said Sunday
INFOGRAPHIC: 2012 U.S. Electoral Map
UPDATED Here is the 2012 US Election Map showing the distribution of the electoral votes as of Saturday November 10
#USvote: Electoral College tally
UPDATED Nov 11 Here is the Electoral College tally for the 2012 US presidential election based on projections from the major US networks ABC NBC CBS CNN FOX and the New York Times
LIVE: Obama wins, say U.S. media
LIVE COVERAGE of the 2012 US presidential election November 6 2012
Voters in full force for U.S. poll finale
Freezing temperatures in the northeast light drizzle in Chicago and a threat of thunderstorms in Florida did little to deter citizens from lining up at polling stations
Obama, Romney end tumultuous White House campaign
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney made their final cases to Americans on election eve Monday November 5 capping a grueling negative multi billion dollar campaign and handing their fates to voters
Families face grim wait in the dark as 'Isaac' grinds on
Storm weary residents hunkered down for a hot wet and windy wait as Hurricane Isaac slowed to storm force but looked set to linger over southern Louisiana
Hurricane Isaac makes landfall, New Orleans braces
Hurricane Isaac made landfall in Louisiana and barreled towards New Orleans seven years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Big Easy
'Isaac' near hurricane force, New Orleans prepares
UPDATED New Orleans braced for another major storm Monday Tuesday in Manila seven years after Hurricane Katrina swamped the fabled US city of jazz
