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Photos: LSU gymnastics returns to campus after securing national title in Dallas: Members of the LSU gymnastics team return to campus Sunday, April 21, 2024 ...
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Dolphin dead after being repeatedly shot in Louisiana; $20,000 reward offered for info
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Quick Glance: Dead Dolphin Found with Bullets in Brain, Spinal Cord, Heart
  • A dead dolphin with multiple bullets lodged in its body was discovered on a beach in Louisiana.

  • NOAA is offering a $20,000 reward for information regarding the incident.

  • Bottlenose dolphins are social animals living in tight-knit groups and are protected.

  • Similar incidents involving other endangered species have also led to investigations and rewards.
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New restaurant with live entertainment coming to the Mall of Louisiana: A new restaurant that will offer Southern cuisine and live entertainment in a “grown and ...
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New restaurant with live entertainment coming to the Mall of Louisiana
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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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Biden: I almost wanted to buy Trump Bible ‘just to see what the hell’s in it’: President Biden mocked former President Trump on Tuesday for hawking Bibles last ...
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Biden: I almost wanted to buy Trump Bible ‘just to see what the hell’s in ...
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Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade: More young adults opted for vasectomies and tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade
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FBI arrests Plaquemines Parish man in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot: The FBI arrested a Buras man Thursday in connection with the Jan. 6 ...
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FBI arrests Plaquemines Parish man in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot
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Noem says abortion laws should be determined by the state: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) sided with former President Trump on the abortion issue Sunday ...
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Noem says abortion laws should be determined by the state
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Can LSU baseball still make the NCAA tournament? Here's how it's still possible: Here's how LSU baseball can make the NCAA Tournament, including where it is in ...
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Can LSU baseball still make the NCAA tournament? Here's how it's still ...
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Good Samaritans, a smashed window and CPR: How a life was saved on the Causeway: Shortly after the van rolled to a stop in the left lane of the Lake ...
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Good Samaritans, a smashed window and CPR: How a life was saved on the ...
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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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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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Trump says federal abortion ban is not needed ‘because we broke Roe v. Wade’: Former President Trump on Friday said there was no need for a federal law limiting ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
  • Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

  • The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

  • Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

  • The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court
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Drive time for abortions are longest in low-income, diverse areas across U.S.: Out-of-state travel for abortion surged after Roe was overturned.
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Drive time for abortions are longest in low-income, diverse areas across U ...
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They've got a heralded LSU commitment, but there is much more to No. 1 Lutcher: Marshall Louque celebrated a significant milestone when he received his senior ...
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They've got a heralded LSU commitment, but there is much more to No ...
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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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New Orleans leaders call for gun control reform after mass shooting: Twelve people were shot outside a New Orleans nightclub.
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New Orleans leaders call for gun control reform after mass shooting
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Photos: Eucharistic Procession in Diversion Canal: The First Annual Eucharistic Procession in Diversion Canal in Ascension/Livingston Parish on April 20, 2024.
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Photos: Eucharistic Procession in Diversion Canal
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200 Rights Groups Call On Biden to End 'Cruel' Expansion of Immigrant Detention: "This suffering does not advance any rational policy goal ...
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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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Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national limit: His announcement is likely to disappoint anti-abortion groups after his campaign ...
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Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national ...
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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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US Supreme Court faces fight over emergency abortions after toppling Roe: The idea of a doctor in the United States having to consider the risk of imprisonment ...
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US Supreme Court faces fight over emergency abortions after toppling Roe
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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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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Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability
  • Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.

  • The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.

  • Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.

  • Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.
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Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.