A major abortion case based on a 2014 law passed in Louisiana will be heard by the U-S Supreme Court today. The law which has yet to take effect calls for abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Supporters say it ensures the health and safety of the mother. But Center for Reproductive Rights Senior Counsel TJ Tu says most doctors don’t need or have admitting privileges…
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A ruling is expected in June.

Will there be a coronavirus vaccine soon? Doctor Gus Kousoulas with the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is working with Tulane to produce and test coronavirus vaccines…
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The Tulane National Primate Research Center has secure facilities for handling this and other high containment pathogens.

According to the career resource website Zippia, Louisiana ranks as the least happy state in the nation. Among the metrics considered, depression rates, employment, and marriage rates. Zippia spokesperson Kathy Morris says married couples often report being happier than single people.
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Morris says the state’s high unemployment rate also contributes to the unhappiness.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says the Storm Prediction Center has the entire state south of I-20 in the slight risk category for severe weather.
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A severe thunderstorm watch is already in effect until noon today for Monroe, Alexandria, Natchitoches, Opelousas, Leesville, and Marksville.