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NASA astronaut Frank Rubio lands on Earth after being stuck in space for a year

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Astronaut Frank Rubio returns to earth after getting stuck in space for a year

A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after being stuck in space for just over a year.
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How often does a full moon happen? And other questions about the harvest moon supermoon this week

This year's harvest moon is extra special because it coincides with a supermoon, when the moon is closest to the earth, appearing brighter and larger than normal.
Saltwater Intrusion

Gov. Edwards says state days away from requesting a state of emergency due to saltwater intrusion

Gov. John Bel Edwards holds a press conference in New Orleans to talk about saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River.
Orleans

WWL-TV: Addressing concerns of the saltwater wedge encroaching on New Orleans

WWL-TV with the latest update on the saltwater intrusion emergency in Southeast Louisiana as seen on Eyewitness News at noon on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
Saltwater Intrusion

Locals rush to stock up on bottled water with state of emergency looming in Louisiana

News of saltwater threatening drinking water has people rushing to the stores to stock up on bottled water, but Louisiana officials are saying there is no need.
Saltwater Intrusion

Officials brace for impact of saltwater intrusion in Plaquemines Parish

Crews working for the Army Corps of Engineers spent the day on the Mississippi River, south of Jesuit Bend, prepping dredge lines.
Politics

Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species

The new order restores the original plan.
Local News

New study says everyone's health at risk from Louisiana wildfires

This year we've seen dangerous air quality from wildfires and all of that pollution is especially concerning now that a new study suggests it's bad for brain health.
Nation World

Bipartisan effort from states, White House looks to quadruple efficient AC, heating by 2030

Washington Governor Jay Inslee called heat pumps “almost a miraculous solution” to temperature problems made worse by climate change.
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When is the harvest moon supermoon this month?

You don't want to miss the upcoming supermoon because we won't get another chance to see another one until next year.
Saltwater Intrusion

New Orleans water still safe to drink and use as SWBNO prepares for potential impacts of saltwater intrusion

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans says it's taking a proactive approach to keeping local water safe to drink and use with the threat of saltwater looming.