| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
More abortion ban fallout: Long before Louisiana's abortion ban kicked in earlier this year, hospitals have sent pregnant women with an “incompatible with life” diagnosis to abortion clinics. But now, without clinics to handle “medically futile” abortions, women in dire need medical care at a crucial time face a cloud of uncertainty. Emily Woodruff has the story. Suit filed: A 28-year-old man died late last year in police custody in Bogalusa in December. Now, a new federal lawsuit accuses local police and Washington Parish deputies of violating his civil rights. John Simerman and James Finn have the story. All that dressing: Thanksgiving Day in New Orleans means a big, colorful, creative day at the Fair Grounds Race Course. Photographer Sophia Germer was there (and got some pics of an unusual race in the process). Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, and thank you for joining us this morning. If you're headed out shopping, here's some info about what's open. And catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. Chad | 