Potential Tropical Cyclone One could become the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season while bringing heavy rain and dangerous flooding from Texas to the Southeast. Flood watches and warnings covered more than 40 million people across the region.
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Louisiana authorities said Victor Rivas, 40, was attacked by an alligator after fleeing a DWI investigation into a swamp near New Orleans. He was treated for non-life-threatening arm injuries and booked on impaired driving and resisting charges.
President Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks host the Spurs. The visit is expected to bring heightened security to the Midtown arena above Penn Station.
The Supreme Court extends a temporary order maintaining mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone while reviewing a case that could limit its availability nationwide.
A federal appeals court has blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide, requiring in-person dispensing and limiting access through telehealth. The ruling supports Louisiana's abortion restrictions and challenges FDA regulations established during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Louisiana suspends its May 16 U.S. House primaries after the Supreme Court invalidates the state's congressional map for racial gerrymandering. Other races, including Senate primaries, will proceed as scheduled.
A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge injures 10 people after an argument between two groups escalates. Authorities say suspects remain at large as investigations continue.
Gregory Bovino, a senior U.S. Border Patrol official known for leading aggressive immigration raids in major cities, is retiring at the end of this month amid controversy. His tenure included criticized operations in Los Angeles and other cities, culminating in backlash after fatal shootings during an enforcement action in Minneapolis and legal challenges over his tactics. Bovino’s retirement coincides with leadership changes at the Department of Homeland Security and marks the conclusion of a contentious period in Trump-era immigration enforcement.