Heavy rains and winds battered Louisiana Thursday morning as a weakening Hurricane Laura roared northward, threatening to spread further damage well inland after slamming the Lake Charles area.The historic Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday in Cameron, about 45 miles south of Lake Charles, as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph."This…
A new study has explored an experimental COVID-19 vaccine for intranasal administration. The scientists show that just one dose may protect against infection in mice susceptible to the novel coronavirus.Share on PinterestThe findings of a recent study may be promising for researchers working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.The race to develop a safe and effective…
Vice President Mike Pence accepted renomination Wednesday night in a “Star-Spangled” address to the Republican National Convention, calling for an end to violent street protests and warning that Democrats would destroy the economic gains from President Trump’s proven formula of slashing taxes and red tape. “The choice in this election has never been clearer, and…
CLOSE As winds from Hurricane Laura increase in southeast Texas, Greg Becker takes wind measurements in Port Arthur. USA TODAYPORT ARTHUR, TEXAS — Hurricane Laura roared ashore on the border of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4 storm early Thursday morning, ripping apart buildings, severing power lines and clogging streets with debris as a dangerous…