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What Happened to Julia Letlow's Late Husband, Luke Letlow, and Who Is Her Fiancé Kevin Ainsworth?

Julia Letlow wins Louisiana's Republican primary runoff for the US Senate, marking a significant milestone in her political career shaped by personal tragedy and resilience.

International Business Times UK

Trump-backed Julia Letlow wins GOP Senate runoff in Louisiana

Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow locked up the Republican nomination on Saturday, defeating state Treasurer and former Rep. John Fleming in a primary runoff and putting herself on a path to becoming the first GOP woman to represent the state in the chamber. Letlow, who had President Donald Trump’s endorsement, was leading Fleming…

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At the Races: Runoff, Set, Geaux!

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari Louisiana Republicans…

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Why a Supreme Court case over a haircut could be a setback for religious liberty

For more than two decades, the Supreme Court has issued a long series of wins for plaintiffs seeking to protect their religious practices. On June 23, 2026, though, the majority delivered an uncommon defeat in this contentious area.

The Conversation

Raw Milk Sickened More Than 80 People in Six Months: Here's What Pasteurization Actually Prevents

Over 80 people became ill from raw milk outbreaks in 2026 in Idaho, Louisiana, and California. Here's what pasteurization does and doesn't do, based on the evidence.

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'I'll R*pe Your Grandchildren': Louisiana Pastor Charged After Beating Neighbour Who Allegedly Threatened His Family

Louisiana pastor Tony Spell was arrested after a violent altercation with a neighbour's son, following alleged threats against his family. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and past controversies.

International Business Times UK

Louisiana woman says her son’s seatbelt locked around him with a noise like a rifle shot, days before she got a Ford recall notice

She made the video for Ford.

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Low-Tax States For Middle-Class Families Ranked by Childcare Affordability

If you prioritize low state taxes, here's how early childhood costs stack up across the country in 2026.

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Louisiana sheriff retires after pleading guilty to beating podcaster who often criticized him

Randy Smith’s resignation was part of plea deal after attack on podcaster Bobby Couvillion at a Madisonville restaurant

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Who Is Senator Bill Cassidy? Career, Wife, Net Worth and His Alleged Screaming Match with Trump

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who clashed with Donald Trump in a heated Iran war powers row, is using his final months in office to push an ambitious, and risky, plan to shore up Social Security.

International Business Times UK

Tartan Army boat parties throw beers to locals to share in World Cup celebrations

SOCIAL media from across Miami has shown thousands of Scots marching, singing and drinking in the Louisiana city while they await the national…

The National (Scotland)

Louisiana man becomes first in region functionally cured of sickle cell disease

Daniel Cressy, 23, says path leading to completion of curative gene therapy is his ‘greatest blessing’

The Guardian - US

US supreme court blocks Rastafarian man’s lawsuit over forced head-shaving in prison

In a 6-3 opinion, the court says Louisiana prisoner cannot sue guards after he grew his hair for more than 20 years

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Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks, Supreme Court rules

The Rastafari faith is rooted in 1930s Jamaica, growing as a response by Black people to white colonial oppression

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Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks

The Supreme Court has barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs

The Conversation

Medication abortion: Decisions from federal courts, the FDA or Trump’s Department of Justice could try to end access via telehealth

Roughly two-thirds of Americans end their pregnancies by taking two abortion medications – misoprostol and mifepristone. Because these safe, effective medications can be prescribed via telehealth, without an in-office visit, they are how most patients terminate pregnancies in states that ban abortion.

The Independent UK

These are the worst (and best) states for your summer road trip

Most Americans plan to take at least one vacation this summer — here’s where experts say they should go

The Times of India

10 longest bridges in the US: From the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway to the Seven Mile Bridge

Most bridges are forgotten almost as soon as they are crossed. A few seconds over a river, a glance through the window, and the journey continues. The longest bridges in the United States belong to a different category altogether. These are structures that stretch for miles across open water, wetlands,…

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This family sold its business for $1.7 billion and rewarded 540 factory workers with a $240 million gift

A Louisiana-based company, Fibrebond, has made headlines after its sale for $1.7 billion, with former owner Graham Walker gifting a staggering $240 million to 540 employees. This unprecedented payout, a condition of the sale, saw each full-time worker receive an average of $443,000, transforming lives and rewarding decades of dedication.…

International Business Times UK

Who is Caroline Burns? US Open Star Sam Burns' Wife Opens Up On Their Childhood Romance And Marriage

Sam Burns and his wife Caroline share a deep-rooted connection from Shreveport, Louisiana, supporting each other through his PGA Tour career and family life.

The Independent UK

51-year-old man accused of beating missing Louisiana teen to death in argument over treatment of a girl, cops say

The 15-year-old victim’s body still hasn’t been found, police said

International Business Times UK

Storm Arthur Danger: NWS Warns Just Six Inches Of Water Can Knock You Over

As the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur drench the US Deep South, the National Weather Service is warning that just six inches of fast‑moving water can knock an adult off their feet.

The Independent UK

Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast

The Guardian - US

Tropical Storm Arthur downgraded from cyclone as it makes landfall in Texas

Several inches of rain expected in south-eastern US as forecasters expect storm to cause life-threatening flooding

Texas Observer

From the Plantation to the Thicket: Juneteenth, Black Freedom, and ‘Marronage’ in Texas

Freedom in Texas was achieved both after—and before—formal emancipation.

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