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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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Shooting at Baton Rouge convenience store leaves one dead; here's what we know: A man who was shot outside a Circle K store Sunday night has died in the hospital ...
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Shooting at Baton Rouge convenience store leaves one dead; here's what we ...
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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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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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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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A quarter-century after Columbine killings, survivors and community members gather to process their grief and ‘never forget’
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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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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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Here are five Class of 2025 standout prep football recruits in Baton Rouge: List of five high school football recruits to watch in Baton Rouge area that have ...
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Here are five Class of 2025 standout prep football recruits in Baton Rouge
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Biden to close ‘gun-show loophole’ and expand background checks for firearms: New rule comes under legislation passed after Uvalde, Texas, shooting.
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
  • A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.

  • President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.

  • The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.

  • Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
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Photos: Nussmeier Shines In LSU's National L Club Spring Game: Garrett Nussmeier threw two touchdowns and Kaleb Jackson rushed for one during LSU's National L ...
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Photos: Nussmeier Shines In LSU's National L Club Spring Game
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Exclusive: Using AI, Steve Gleason creates art for first time since ALS diagnosis
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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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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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When it comes to the Blues Fest, new director already 'knew the lay of the land': It's showtime for Lauren Lambert-Tompkins.
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When it comes to the Blues Fest, new director already 'knew the lay of the ...
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Maine Republican blames mass shooting on law expanding abortion access: Maine State Rep. Michael Lemelin (R) on Wednesday said the Lewiston mass shooting in ...
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Maine Republican blames mass shooting on law expanding abortion access
Quick Glance: Maine Republicans Censured Over Connecting Mass Shooting to God's Wrath on Abortion Law
  • Two Maine Republican lawmakers faced censure on Thursday for linking the state's deadliest mass shooting to God's anger over a bill expanding abortion access.

  • Following discussions on a new legislative proposal, Michael Lemelin and Shelley Rudnicki were formally reprimanded by the chamber.

  • Initial remarks triggered swift bipartisan condemnation in Maine's Democrat-led House of Representatives.

  • A censure vote by the House resulted in both legislators being barred from speaking or voting until issuing apologies.
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Man kills wife, 3 kids in murder-suicide mass shooting; 4th child survives unharmed: Police
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At least 2 killed, 6 others injured in shooting at Memphis block party, police say
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GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’ 
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GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want ...
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In latest attack on ‘critical race theory,' Louisiana GOP tries to limit school lessons on racism
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In latest attack on ‘critical race theory,' Louisiana GOP tries to limit ...
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The solar eclipse is coming to Louisiana. What time can you see it in your city?: The United States has been eagerly awaiting Monday's solar eclipse ...
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The solar eclipse is coming to Louisiana. What time can you see it in your ...
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
  • An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

  • Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

  • A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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LSU basketball coach Matt McMahon hires new strength coach, a Baton Rouge native: LSU men's basketball coach Matt McMahon announced Thursday the hiring of Baton ...
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LSU basketball coach Matt McMahon hires new strength coach ...
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Covington man pleads guilty to a felony charge in connection with Jan. 6 riots: Colby Purkel, 27, of Covington pleaded guilty to a felony charge in connection ...
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Covington man pleads guilty to a felony charge in connection with Jan ...
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Republican AGs attack Biden’s EPA for pursuing environmental discrimination cases
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Republican AGs attack Biden’s EPA for pursuing environmental ...
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Baton Rouge man sentenced to 30 years in beating death of 3-month-old son: A Baton Rouge man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for the beating death ...
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Baton Rouge man sentenced to 30 years in beating death of 3-month-old son
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Go ahead, take the Baton Rouge Nature Challenge. There's a new app to help you.: Remember when Pokémon Go mania had people exploring the outdoors in search of ...
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Go ahead, take the Baton Rouge Nature Challenge. There's a new app to help ...