A federal judge issued a ruling that Louisiana doctors can continue to perform abortions while they seek newly-mandated admitting privileges from hospitals. Michelle Southern gets reaction…

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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed overnight over the Bay of Campeche off of Mexico’s coast. Dolly is the fourth named storm of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center says Dolly will move inland along Mexico’s coast by morning and poses no threat to Louisiana.

Former Senate hopeful Paul Hollis has filed a lawsuit against Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu claiming she cannot represent Louisiana because she does not live in the state. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley doesn’t think the lawsuit will have any long-term effect on Landrieu’s campaign, but feels it can be a temporary issue…

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The US Constitution states that in order to qualify you have to be a registered voter in the state where you are running and an “inhabitant” of that state. The Secretary of State’s office says Landrieu is a registered Louisiana voter.

Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says a guide with information about how to avoid fraud that targets the elderly is now available. AG Office spokesperson Amanda Larkins says the guide is 40 pages and talks about scams from telemarketers, mortgage lenders, contractors, and fake charities…

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She says research shows that Americans aged 65 and older are prime targets of scams.