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No. 1 Gamecocks' Senior Day: Tears, a title and a trophy await: South Carolina's Senior Day ceremony on Sunday is sure to bring all the feels for a class that ...
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No. 1 Gamecocks' Senior Day: Tears, a title and a trophy await
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Her Baby Died After Hurricane Katrina. Was It a Crime?: An expansive definition of murder in Louisiana leaves many behind bars forever.
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No. 1 Gamecocks' Senior Day: Tears, a title and a trophy await: South Carolina's Senior Day ceremony on Sunday is sure to bring all the feels for a class that ...
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No. 1 Gamecocks' Senior Day: Tears, a title and a trophy await
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Her Baby Died After Hurricane Katrina. Was It a Crime?: An expansive definition of murder in Louisiana leaves many behind bars forever.
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Her Baby Died After Hurricane Katrina. Was It a Crime?
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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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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
  • LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.

  • The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.

  • The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.

  • The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
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Kim Mulkey picks up her first LSU basketball commitment for the Class of 2025: LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey picks up her first commitment for the ...
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Quick Glance: LSU, UCLA Receive Apology for Controversial Comments
  • Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times apologized for racist and sexist comments in a preview article for the NCAA women's basketball tournament matchup between UCLA and LSU.

  • Reactions to the article were strong, with LSU head coach Kim Mulkey and player Angel Reese criticizing the inappropriate terms and metaphors used.

  • LSU players were referred to as 'villains' and 'dirty debutantes,' sparking a debate on racism and sexism.

  • LSU won the Sweet 16 game against UCLA 78-69, leading to an Elite Eight matchup against Iowa.
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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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Things get heated between LSU's Angel Reese and UCLA at end of Sweet 16 battle: LSU's Angel Reese infuriated UCLA coach Cori Close by speaking to the Bruins ...
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Quick Glance: LSU Women Defeat UCLA, Secure Spot in Elite Eight
  • In the Sweet 16 game against UCLA on Saturday, the LSU women found themselves in trouble in the second half as the Bruins began sinking 3-point shots. This offensive onslaught by the Bruins posed challenges for the Tigers, leading to Angel Reese picking up her fourth foul early in the fourth quarter.

  • Nevertheless, the Tigers, seeded third, fought their way to a 78-69 victory over the Bruins in the Albany 2 Regional to keep their season alive. On Monday, the Tigers will face the winner of the game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado in the Elite Eight.

  • Throughout the third and fourth quarters, UCLA made 5 out of 15 3-point shots, overcoming a cold start and erasing an LSU lead that had climbed to 10 points. The Bruins outperformed the Tigers with six more rebounds and six more points on the fast break.

  • Despite the Bruins grabbing six more rebounds than the Tigers and scoring six more points on fast breaks, LSU managed to shoot at a higher accuracy rate, narrowly overcoming the 15-point disparity in 3-point shots.
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Quick Glance: Key Insights from Washington Post's Kim Mulkey Feature
  • The Washington Post's piece on Kim Mulkey explores her upbringing, controversial coaching moments, and commendations for her impact on women's basketball.

  • The article scrutinizes Mulkey's interactions with players and delves into her rapid success at LSU.

  • Despite Mulkey's legal threats and objections to family interviews, the Washington Post delivers a comprehensive narrative of her career.

  • The story addresses Mulkey's coaching style, fans' reception, and the growth of women's basketball under her influence.
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LSU suffers embarrassing defeat to Southern, suffering a fourth consecutive loss: LSU baseball suffered an embarrassing defeat to Southern at Alex Box Stadium on ...
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LSU suffers embarrassing defeat to Southern, suffering a fourth ...
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LSU's Angel Reese explains why she decided to enter the WNBA Draft: LSU's Angel Reese explains why she has decided to enter the WNBA Draft after two years with ...
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LSU's Angel Reese explains why she decided to enter the WNBA Draft
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More student loans could be canceled under new Biden administration plan: The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 206 ...
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More student loans could be canceled under new Biden administration plan
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Bill advances that would let Louisiana teachers reject students’ gender pronouns: The House Education Committee approved a bill that would allow teachers to ...
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Bill advances that would let Louisiana teachers reject students’ gender ...
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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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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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No Nabers, no Thomas, but maybe no problem? How LSU is replacing its star WRs.: On top of everything else they did last season, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas ...
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No Nabers, no Thomas, but maybe no problem? How LSU is replacing its star ...
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Jennifer and James Crumbley and the Trend of Legal Consequences for Parents: Experts warn about a wave of legal consequences for parents like the Crumbleys ...
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How Travis Kelce played a role in this Chiefs running back returning to Kansas City
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Little girl, 5, seriously injured after being mauled by XL bully: A 28-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control ...
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Little girl, 5, seriously injured after being mauled by XL bully
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The Supreme Court abolishes the right to mass protest in three US states: It is no longer safe to organize a protest in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas.
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The Supreme Court abolishes the right to mass protest in three US states
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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LSU men's basketball picks up another player from the transfer portal: LSU men's basketball coach Matt McMahon continued to bolster the guard position for next ...
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LSU men's basketball picks up another player from the transfer portal
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Louisiana’s transgender ‘bathroom bill’ clears first hurdle: A bill that that would effectively bar transgender people in Louisiana from using restrooms ...
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Louisiana’s transgender ‘bathroom bill’ clears first hurdle
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Destructive storms are sweeping the South, producing tornadoes and flooding: Storms with hurricane-force winds have cut power to about 230,000 customers from ...
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Destructive storms are sweeping the South, producing tornadoes and ...
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How 2 teenagers plotted their best friend's murder: "20/20" explores the 2012 killing of 16-year-old Skylar Neese.
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How 2 teenagers plotted their best friend's murder
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Donald Trump calls Sen. Bill Cassidy 'disloyal' and a 'total flake': WASHINGTON – Donald Trump called Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy "disloyal" and ...
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Donald Trump calls Sen. Bill Cassidy 'disloyal' and a 'total flake'
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Louisiana proposes bill similar to Texas’ migrant arrest law: Louisiana’s Republican-controlled Senate has advanced a bill that would empower state and local law ...
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Louisiana proposes bill similar to Texas’ migrant arrest law
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The Nation’s Only Black Catholic HBCU Raised More Than $100M: Xavier University fundraising efforts stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Black institutions including ...
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The Nation’s Only Black Catholic HBCU Raised More Than $100M
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Clancy DuBos: Tell lawmakers not to gut Louisiana public records laws: If the price of liberty is eternal vigilance, Louisiana citizens may soon have neither ...
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Clancy DuBos: Tell lawmakers not to gut Louisiana public records laws
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The home insurance market is crumbling. These owners are paying the price: The home insurance market is crumbling in New Orleans, leaving Alfredo Herrera with ...
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The home insurance market is crumbling. These owners are paying the price
Quick Glance: Rising Premiums: Challenges in the Home Insurance Market
  • The home insurance market in New Orleans is crumbling, leading to rising premiums. Alfredo Herrera, a local bank employee, faced difficulties after his insurer canceled his coverage. This situation is attributed to climate change and the more frequent and severe weather extremes it causes.

  • Many homeowners in Louisiana and other vulnerable areas have had similar experiences. The increasing insurance costs are due to higher expenses for insurers, including severe storms and higher replacement costs. This results in even homeowners in less risky areas paying higher premiums.

  • In some areas, insurers have stopped issuing policies due to climate change, resulting in limited options for homeowners. Additionally, rising costs for home replacements and challenges in obtaining insurance have led some homeowners to forgo insurance coverage.

  • Rising premiums are burdening homeowners like Diana Troxell in California, who are struggling to cope with significant premium increases. The situation has led to financial difficulties for some homeowners, forcing them to resort to state-supported insurance plans to obtain coverage.
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LSU defensive depth chart: Do Tigers have the pieces for a quick turnaround?: The word energy comes up often in conversations about new LSU defensive coordinator ...
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Baton Rouge misses total eclipse thanks to rain, clouds: 'Typical Louisiana.': In locations across Baton Rouge, thousands of people gathered Monday afternoon to ...
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Baton Rouge misses total eclipse thanks to rain, clouds: 'Typical ...
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
  • At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.

  • Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.

  • His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.

  • As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
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Louisiana’s dominating Latter & Blum sells to country’s largest brokerage: The century-old New Orleans company that has dominated the commercial and residential ...
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Louisiana’s dominating Latter & Blum sells to country’s largest brokerage
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Here are 4 festivals happening in south Louisiana this month: Spring isn't just baseball season in south Louisiana, it's also festival time.
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Here are 4 festivals happening in south Louisiana this month
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Jay Johnson says MLB Draft has sucked up LSU's left-handed hitting depth. Here's how.
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Jay Johnson says MLB Draft has sucked up LSU's left-handed hitting depth ...
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Here’s how LSU plans to feature 'one of the best tight ends in the country': LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan called junior Mason Taylor "one of the best ...
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Here’s how LSU plans to feature 'one of the best tight ends in the ...