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north korea

US says N. Korean troops headed to Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are moving toward Ukraine, in what he called ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 2:55 pm

Election Day

What to expect in Louisiana on Election Day

Louisiana voters will decide which presidential candidates will receive their eight electoral votes in the Nov. 5 election. Also on the ballot are races for ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, October 28, 2024 10:15 am

Local News

Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

A judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans — stalling a push that came ahead of ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, October 26, 2024 3:10 pm

homeless

Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to move

In anticipation of three Taylor Swift concerts, which could draw around 150,000 visitors to New Orleans’ Superdome this weekend, state authorities on Wednesday began clearing a nearby ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, October 25, 2024 10:32 am

Lake Pontchartrain

Woman killed and dumped in Lake Pontchartrain in 1986 is finally identified

It’s taken 38 years, but Louisiana authorities have finally identified a woman whose body was found floating in Lake Pontchartrain. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, October 25, 2024 3:31 am

Assassination attempt

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’

An independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally says the Secret Service needs fundamental reform” and new leadership, and that “another Butler can ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, October 21, 2024 11:45 am

economy

Poll: Most voters think economy is poor, but split on who can fix it

Voters remain largely divided over whether they prefer Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris to handle key economic issues, although Harris earns slightly better marks on elements such ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, October 21, 2024 11:10 am

10 Commandments

Judge will hear arguments to block Louisiana’s Ten Commandments display requirement in schools

A federal judge on Monday will hear arguments on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, October 21, 2024 6:52 am

lsu

No. 8 LSU beats Arkansas 34-10 behind Durham’s three touchdowns, Ramos’ four field goals

Caden Durham ran for 101 yards and three touchdowns, Damian Ramos made a career-best four field goals, and No. 4 LSU handled Arkansas 34-10 on ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, October 20, 2024 4:25 am

postal service

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes pay raises, air-conditioned trucks

Some 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated pay raises and a promise to provide ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, October 19, 2024 4:20 pm

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