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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
  • Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.

  • From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.

  • After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.

  • With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
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Dad runs Boston Marathon in memory of 3 slain children: Patrick Clancy's wife is charged in connection with their children's deaths.
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Dad runs Boston Marathon in memory of 3 slain children
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Los Angeles Lakers edge past the New Orleans Pelicans in ‘gritty’ win to punch NBA Playoffs ticket
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Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
  • After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.

  • The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.

  • Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.

  • The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
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Zion Williamson was visibly frustrated as he headed into the locker room late in the 4th quarter.
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Breaking: Zion Williamson is out for Friday’s play-in tournament elimination game vs. Sacramento with a left hamstring injury and will be evaluated again in ... Show more
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Photos: Firefighters descend with Old Glory during training exercise Thursday: Firefighters with the Baton Rouge Fire Department secure a 12’ x 8’ American Flag ...
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Photos: Firefighters descend with Old Glory during training exercise ...
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Republicans Want to Take Away Child Workers' Lunch Breaks: A bill being considered in the Louisiana legislature was proposed by a local Republican lawmaker.
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Republicans Want to Take Away Child Workers' Lunch Breaks
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is eager to return home before Game 1 starts. The Nuggets will host the winner of Tuesday's play-in game between the Los ... Show more
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Study links petrochemical plants in Louisiana to premature and low-weight births: About a fifth of America’s petrochemical production is concentrated on a ...
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Study links petrochemical plants in Louisiana to premature and low-weight ...
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The Supreme Court Made It Almost Impossible to Organize Protests in Three States: The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a lawsuit pertaining to protest ...
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The Supreme Court Made It Almost Impossible to Organize Protests in Three ...
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
  • The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.

  • DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.

  • The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.

  • The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
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Jeff Landry: Here's what my position on LSU and the national anthem really means: Recently, many have misconstrued my comments in the media regarding the ...
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Jeff Landry: Here's what my position on LSU and the national anthem really ...
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Climate Change Is Already Forcing People From Their Homes: The complex, contradictory and heartbreaking process of American climate migration is underway.
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Climate Change Is Already Forcing People From Their Homes
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A long-time coming, Tsunami at Highland is open: Here's a first look: After a long way, the new Tsunami restaurant at Highland is finally open ...
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A long-time coming, Tsunami at Highland is open: Here's a first look
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See what business is relocating to the I-10, Siegen Lane intersection: M&L Industries is expanding its Baton Rouge operations and moving to a higher profile ...
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See what business is relocating to the I-10, Siegen Lane intersection
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Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence: After halting a Feb. 29 deportation flight to Haiti after armed violence broke ...
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Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing ...
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Footage captures the aftermath of tornadoes in the South after a storm system brought a severe weather outbreak to the region ... Show more   abcnews.go.com/US/schools-close-louisiana-severe-weather-tornadoes-threaten-south/story
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The Los Angeles Lakers defeat the New Orleans Pelicans and secure a spot in the NBA playoffs ✨
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Mass shooting outside New Orleans nightclub leaves 1 dead, 11 injured: A mass shooting near a nightclub in New Orleans on Sunday night left one woman dead and 11 ...
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Mass shooting outside New Orleans nightclub leaves 1 dead, 11 injured
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Payback time: Kings beat Warriors in play-in tournament to set up showdown with Pelicans
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Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
  • Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.

  • The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.

  • The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.

  • Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
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Kurtenbach: The Warriors ran into a big man and their biggest problem: The Dubs can't beat top teams and that seems like a pretty significant problem ...
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Kurtenbach: The Warriors ran into a big man and their biggest problem
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LSU beats UNO after home runs from Brady Neal, Hayden Travinski and Jared Jones: LSU baseball took down New Orleans at Alex Box Stadium on Tuesday ahead of its ...
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LSU beats UNO after home runs from Brady Neal, Hayden Travinski and Jared ...
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Mike Johnson Warns Marjorie Taylor Greene May Cause 'Chaos': The Louisiana Republican responds to Greene's threats of a motion to vacate and says it could harm ...
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Mike Johnson Warns Marjorie Taylor Greene May Cause 'Chaos'
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

  • Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

  • In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

  • Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
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Republican AGs attack Biden’s EPA for pursuing environmental discrimination cases
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Man arrested in Sycamore Street shooting that left one dead, girl injured: Baton Rouge police have arrested Terrell Walker, 21, in connection to Friday's ...
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Man arrested in Sycamore Street shooting that left one dead, girl injured
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An LSU tight end has decided to enter the transfer portal after one season: LSU football tight end Connor Gilbreath has decided to enter the transfer portal.
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An LSU tight end has decided to enter the transfer portal after one season
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LeBron James and the Lakers sneak into NBA playoffs with win over New Orleans: The Los Angeles team will face the defending champion Denver Nuggets on Saturday ...
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GOP State AGs Ask EPA to 'Eviscerate' Crucial Environmental Justice Tool: "Many of the states that have signed the petition have historically allowed these ...
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GOP State AGs Ask EPA to 'Eviscerate' Crucial Environmental Justice Tool