25,000 bags of kale chips recalled over risk of thallium contamination
A recall has been issued for kale chips sold in 2025 because they may contain elevated levels of thallium, a toxic metal found in nature.
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For the first time, a member of Congress will have been born in the 21st century
Michael Alfonso, the 26-year-old Republican son-in-law of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, will become the youngest member of Congress.
'Mistletoe Murders' stars preview Season 3 of Hallmark holiday mystery series
Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney share what fans need to know ahead of the third season of "Mistletoe Murders," which premieres Thursday, Nov. 5, on Hallmark Channel.
CVS Health to split into two publicly traded companies
CVS Health will be splitting into two companies, retaining insurance and pharmacy benefits under CVS Health and rebranding retail pharmacy as CVS Pharmacy.
House Speaker Johnson won't seek reelection as Democrats usher in new era with sweep of the House and the Senate
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek reelection as House Republican leader following the Democrats' win, according to an AP source.
Man arrested for shooting, murdering woman in Lower Ninth Ward home
39-year-old man was arrested for murder in connection to a deadly shooting that happened last month, has been booked into the Orleans Justice Center.
Investigation into the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9 could take over a year
Investigators will likely require months to put together a report detailing what went wrong with a Learjet plane that violently crashed in Florida, killing nine.
How many governor seats flipped in the midterm elections?
Here are the governor seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.
When will Mississippi's US Senate race be called? Here are the latest numbers
Check this interactive, county-by-county map to see the latest in the race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde‑Smith.
Iranian officials say midterm results show US voters have rejected President Trump's war
Iranian officials celebrated the rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump by voters in the U.S. midterm elections.
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How to watch this weekend’s NFL games | Week 9
Welcome to Week 9 of the NFL season! Here are this week's matchups, what time each kicks off and how to watch them.
Democrat Aaron Ford wins in Nevada, becoming first Black man elected governor west of the Mississippi
With his victory over Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo, Democrat Aaron Ford became the first Black person elected to governor west of the Mississippi.
How many Louisianians voted in Tuesday's midterm election? See the numbers
Preliminary results show voter turnout hovering around 49% statewide, with more than 520,000 Louisianians casting ballots before Election Day.
How many House seats did Democrats win in the 2026 election?
The House flipped out of Republican control in the 2026 election with an overwhelming sweep by Democrats.
Election 2026: These races are still too close to call
Only two U.S. Senate races had yet to be called by 7 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, as well as results for several other U.S. House and state governor races.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
Students using Google software in schools won't be allowed to access the company's search engine unless their school system also opts in to using AI.
Louisiana’s 6th House District race: Banks, Miguez head to runoff
The two candidates had less than 600 votes between them and now head to a December runoff.
2026 Elections | Democrats topple GOP control with stunning upsets across the country
Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after sweeping the midterm elections, in a stunning referendum on President Donald Trump's Republican party.
How many US Senate seats flipped in the midterm elections?
Here are the seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.
In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts
Voters decided on 145 ballot questions in more than three dozen states during the midterm elections Tuesday.
Democrats have won the Senate and House in the midterms. Here's what that means.
Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Here's what that means when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3.
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.
'Jeff Landry, you're on notice': Davis delivers fiery speech after projected loss
The U.S. Senate candidate did not concede to Julia Letlow despite a narrow projected loss to the Trump-backed candidate.
2026 election results: Joseph Cao projected to win BESE District 1
Cao leads with 63.34%, according to WWL's projections.
Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson early Wednesday, ending her race for a sixth term.
President Trump reacts after Democrats win big in midterms
President Donald Trump took to Fox News late Tuesday to congratulate the Democrats and say he would accept the results.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions $482M jackpot? Winning numbers for Tuesday, Nov. 3
Here are the winning numbers for Tuesday's $482 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Jefferson Parish School Board: See the projected winners
Seven out of nine seats for the Jefferson Parish School Board have been filled with three incumbents and two unopposed following the Nov. 3 election.
Midterm election brings wave of historic firsts for some states and the US
The 2026 midterms shaped up to be a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.
Louisiana voters limit governors to two terms total
Louisiana governors who serve more than 1½ terms won't be able to run again, even after leaving office.
Democrat Josh Turek wins election to US Senate from Iowa
Democrat Josh Turek won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Iowa, defeating Republican Ashley Hinson.
Steve Scalise projected to win Louisiana’s 1st House District race
WWL projects Steve Scalise (R) to win the race for Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District.
Pastor Adam Hamilton ousts GOP incumbent Roger Marshall, Democrats' 1st Senate win in Kansas in 94 years
Democrat Adam Hamilton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Kansas, defeating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas
Democrat Gina Hinojosa won election Tuesday as governor of Texas, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in an upset victory for Democrats.
Plaquemines Parish president race heads to runoff, WWL projects
WWL projects incumbent Keith Hinkley (R) to head into a runoff with Benny Rousselle (R) in the race for Plaquemines Parish president.
Sherrod Brown flips Senate seat in Ohio for Democrats by ousting Sen. Jon Husted
Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican incumbent Jon Husted in Ohio on Tuesday, flipping the seat for the Democrats.
Bogalusa mayor's race headed to runoff, WWL projects
WWL projects incumbent Tyrin Truong (D) to head to a runoff with Michael O'Ree (NP) in the race for Bogalusa mayor.
Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas
Democrat James Talarico won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
Louisiana Public Service Commission: Stephanie Hilferty wins District 1 seat
Hilferty led the vote with 59.25%.
New Orleans judicial races: See the projected winners
See which candidates came out on top in Orleans Parish's judicial races.
Troy Carter projected to win Louisiana’s 2nd House Congressional District race
WWL projects Troy Carter (D) to win the race for Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District over Peter Williams (R) with 74.9% of early returns.
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
Democrat Amy Acton won election Tuesday for governor of Ohio, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
Democrat Annie Andrews wins election to US Senate from South Carolina
Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican incumbent Darline Graham for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
2026 Alaska US Senate election results: Dan Sullivan vs. Mary Peltola
Track the results of the Alaska U.S. Senate race between Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola using the county-by-county map.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history by winning Georgia governor's race
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first Black woman to be elected governor of Georgia, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson.
Florida US Senate live election night results: Who won between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon?
Track the results of the Florida U.S. Senate race in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Republican Ashley Moody wins reelection to US Senate from Florida
Republican Ashley Moody won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Florida, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon.
Florida US Senate live election night results: Who won between Ashley Moody and Angie Dixon?
Track the results of the Florida U.S. Senate race in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Democrat Roy Cooper wins election to US Senate from North Carolina, flips Republican seat
Democrat Roy Cooper won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, the Associated Press called.
Chris Pappas defeats John E. Sununu to keep New Hampshire US Senate seat in Democratic hands
Democrat Chris Pappas won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing New Hampshire, defeating Republican John Sununu.
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to US Senate from Georgia
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has won reelection from Georgia. Holding his seat was critical to his party's hopes of flipping control of the Senate.
Iowa US Senate race election results: Who won between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek?
Track the results of the Iowa U.S. Senate race between Rep. Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Miami, Georgia, Utah and Indiana are the top 4 teams in the initial College Football Playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff rankings have been revealed, with an undefeated Miami Hurricanes topping the list. Here's which teams made the bracket.
Live 2026 election night results: House and Senate maps by state and district
Follow live 2026 U.S. House and Senate election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 435 House races and 35 Senate races nationwide.
2026 Texas Governor race election results: Who won between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa?
Gov. Greg Abbott has conceded to Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the race for Texas governor. Track the results using this interactive map.
Live election night results: Who won the Texas Senate race 2026 between Ken Paxton and James Talarico?
Who won the Senate race in Texas? See a breakdown of votes and live results as Ken Paxton faced James Talarico.
2026 Kansas US Senate live election night results | Roger Marshall vs. Adam Hamilton
In a pivotal race for U.S. Senate control, Sen. Roger Marshall, endorsed by President Trump, faces Adam Hamilton, a pastor and "independent-minded Democrat."
Michigan Senate live election results: Who won between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed?
Track the results of the Michigan U.S. Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Live 2026 Senate election results: state-by-state map
Follow live 2026 U.S. Senate election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 35 races across the country.
South Carolina US Senate race live election results | Who won between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews?
Track the results of the South Carolina U.S. Senate race between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Live 2026 governor election results: map by state
Follow live 2026 governor election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 36 races nationwide.
Suspect arrested in 2024 Kentwood murder case
Jerroy Brumfield, 37, was booked with one count of first-degree murder on Tuesday.
Scalise heavily favored in 1st District race as GOP defends House majority
“Historically, the party in the White House loses seats in midterms,” Scalise told WWL Louisiana. “We are trying to defy history."
2026 North Carolina US Senate election night results | Who won between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley?
Track the results of the North Carolina U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 House midterms election results: Live map with all 435 districts
Follow live 2026 U.S. House election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in all 435 congressional districts.
2026 Maine Senate race election results: Who won between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson?
Track the results for the key U.S. Senate race in Maine in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 New Hampshire US Senate election results | Who won between Chris Pappas and John E. Sununu?
Track the results of the New Hampshire U.S. Senate race between Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican John E. Sununu in real-time using this interactive map.
2026 Georgia governor race election results: Who won between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 Georgia US Senate election results: Who won between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Ohio governor's race live election results: Who won between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy?
Track the results of the Ohio governor's race between Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in real-time using the interactive, county-by-county map.
Maine Shaker Sister June Carpenter, one of the last in the U.S., dies at 88
Sister June Carpenter's death at 88 marks a loss for the last active Shaker community in the U.S.
Election Results - Nov. 3, 2026
See results from races across Louisiana.
Pedestrian struck, killed on River Road in St. John the Baptist Parish
State Police say the man was walking in the westbound lane wearing dark clothing when he was hit.
Live results: Ohio US Senate special election | Sherrod Brown vs. Jon Husted
Track the results of the Ohio U.S. Senate race between Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted using the county-by-county map.
Bethesda Game Studios unveils 'Sentinel' as title for 'The Elder Scrolls VI' in 40th anniversary video
Bethesda reveals "The Elder Scrolls VI" will be titled "Sentinel," marking a new chapter in the video game series.
JPSO sergeant accused of driving drunk in marked patrol car
A 19-year veteran of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office was arrested in Kenner on an impaired driving charge and resigned after his arrest.
24-year-old woman running New York City Marathon for charity dies after collapsing nearly 2 miles from the finish
A Pennsylvania woman running the New York City Marathon for the first time to raise money for charity collapsed, nearly 2 miles from the finish line, and later died.
Justice Department sends 1,000 election monitors across 50 states
The Justice Department is sending 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states in a move it calls the "largest monitoring effort in history."
Plane parts found as far as 3.8 miles from crash site in South Florida, NTSB official says
Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in South Florida more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact.
Daily Dose: Health insurance scam alerts, a surprise billing standoff and possible changes to pregnant worker protections
From warnings about misleading health insurance ads to a growing dispute over unpaid medical bills, here's your daily dose of health news.
Julia Letlow defeats Jamie Davis to win U.S. Senate race, keeping Louisiana seat in Republican hands
Letlow to become first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in the U.S. Senate, WWL projects.
Louisiana U.S. House election results 2026
Scalise and Democrat Troy Carter have won re-election to represent Louisiana's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts, respectively, in the 2026 midterm elections.
St. Tammany Parish sheriff race: Seuzeneau, Hodges head to runoff
Former interim Slidell police chief and former Louisiana State Police Superintendent have advanced to a December runoff.
Louisiana voters approve 7 of 10 constitutional amendments: See what passed, failed
The proposals cover property taxes, the governor’s term limits, bail for certain crimes against children and more.
Escaped Tennessee prisoner captured in Missouri after 9-day manhunt
Officers took Tennessee escaped prisoner Jacob Morley into custody after a nine-day manhunt that spanned multiple states.
Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials.
Man arrested after woman found shot inside car in Algiers
Police say 27-year-old Tyree Jones was found Tuesday morning, two days after a 23-year-old woman was shot and killed while sitting in her car.
Why are there no NBA games on Election Day?
The NBA encourages fans to vote by not scheduling games on Election Day, with its "Get in the Game. VOTE." campaign.
Election Day | Discounts on rideshares and transportation to the polls
Need to get to a polling place to cast your ballot? Here are discounts to get you where you need to go.
Nicole Taylor, country singer in triplet trio Taylor Red, dies at 35
Nicole Taylor, a member of the country music trio Taylor Red, has died at age 35 after a battle with breast cancer, her sisters announced on social media.
'Dancing with the Stars' winner, 'Bachelor' alum arrested on second DWI charge in 13 months
Melissa Rycroft Strickland, who was a contestant on "The Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars," was arrested for the second time in 13 months.
Houma man accused of attempted murder in Halloween robbery
Police say the man fired a shot at someone inside a home during an argument over a robbery. The victim escaped without being hurt.
US will halt $4B in aid to Israel as the Mideast ally shifts to buying military hardware, President Trump says
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East.
Spanish soccer player dies after on-field collision
Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a 30-year-old Tenerife soccer player died following an on-field collision.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by pickup truck in Lacombe
The man was walking along a dark stretch of Jackson Street on Monday night when he was struck by an eastbound truck, authorities say.
Will mail be delivered on Election Day?
Is mail delivered on Election Day? Here's what you need to know about deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx and Amazon on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
LIVE UPDATES: Midterm election results as Democrats take control of Congress
Election Day will determine the balance of power in Congress and a host of other issues across the U.S. Here's the latest from across the country.
Democrats win the US House and take unified control of Congress
Democrats won the U.S. Senate and were on the brink of winning the House on Tuesday. Here's the latest.
Louisiana's midterm elections: Watch highlights from WWL's live coverage
Political analysts Clancy DuBos, Silas Lee and Ron Faucheux joined the coverage to break down the results and what they mean for the state.