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Francine weakens and moves inland after battering Louisiana
New Orleans awoke to widespread power outages and debris-covered streets.
Hurricane Francine to weaken with flood warnings still in place in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as quarter of a million left without power
Heavy rain and flash flooding still a risk as Francine weakens
Thousands without power as Hurricane Francine strikes Louisiana
Widespread flooding is threatened after the Category 2 storm made landfall.
Challenge to requirement for Louisiana classrooms to display Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments has long been at the centre of lawsuits across the nation.
Law requires Louisiana public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments
The legislation requires a poster of the Ten Commandments in ‘large, easily readable font’ from kindergarten to university.
US state’s legislators approve surgical castration option for paedophiles
Louisiana would apparently be the first US state with such a punishment if Republican governor Jeff Landry signs it into law.
Crews clear wreckage after ‘superfog’ pile-ups leave at least seven dead
An estimated 158 vehicles were involved and 25 people injured, according to Louisiana State Police.
Rap artist Hurricane Chris acquitted over man’s death
The 34-year-old, whose real name is Christopher Dooley, is best known for his 2007 album 51/50 Ratchet, which includes his hit single A Bay Bay.
Jerry Lee Lewis funeral details announced by family
The US musician, as well known for his controversial private life as his music, died on Friday aged 87.
Apple TV+ confirm release of Will Smith’s runaway slave drama Emancipation
The film will debut on Apple TV+ on December 9.