6:30 LRN Newscast May 11

A vote on legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana use in Louisiana is once again delayed on the House floor. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says there is not enough support at the moment to call for a vote.
Cut 13 (11) “…have to.”
The bill would legalize possession and use for those over the age of 21. A companion bill would set the licensing fees for the personal and commercial growth of the plant.

A radiation detection device developed in part by five LSU students will be sent to the Moon next year as part of the IM-1 lunar mission. Senior Engineering Undergrad Jacob Miller helped developed the case the iPhone-sized detection device will be housed in. He says this equipment will help keep future astronauts safe.
Cut 4 (09)“…exciting.”.

Attorney General Jeff Landy along with dozens of other attorneys general want Facebook to stop the launch of Instagram for Kids. Brooke Thorington explains.
cut 2 (28) “…reporting”

Be prepared for heavy rainfall as most of the state is under a flash flood watch into tomorrow morning.