A federal judge has temporarily halted Louisiana’s planned execution of death row inmate Jessie Hoffman, ruling that the state’s use of nitrogen hypoxia poses a substantial risk of extreme psychological suffering.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced Monday that the state will begin using nitrogen gas as an execution method, following Alabama’s implementation of the practice last year.
Health officials in Philadelphia announced Wednesday that a snow goose found ill in the city tested positive for bird flu, or avian influenza. The discovery comes as the United States faces a bird flu outbreak that has sickened more than 60 people nationwide.
State officials have issued urgent warnings as south Louisiana braces for potentially record-breaking snowfall and extended sub-freezing temperatures. Residents may need to shelter in place for at least two days until conditions improve.
Southeast Louisiana is preparing for an unusual winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures next week, as an Arctic blast threatens to bring icy roads, freezing rain, and possibly snow. State and local officials are taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact and ensure safety on the roads.
Attorneys General from 20 states are calling on the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm three nominees proposed by President-elect Donald Trump for key national security positions. The nominees include Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) for Secretary of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi for Attorney General, and Kash Patel for FBI Director. The officials emphasize the urgency of assembling a strong national security team given current challenges.
