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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, US official says

President Donald Trump rejected a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ... Read more

State News

Landry wants special session to revive controversial legislation that died

With just minutes to spare, Louisiana lawmakers concluded the 2025 legislative session on Thursday — but, per usual, ... Read more

World News

Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites and kills its top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrage

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear and military structure ... Read more

Local News

Army restores the names of seven bases — including Fort Polk

Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back ... Read more

State News

Tulane scientist resigns citing university censorship of pollution, racial disparity research

A Tulane University researcher resigned Wednesday, citing censorship from university leaders who had warned that her advocacy and ... Read more

State News

Trump officials are vowing to end school desegregation orders. Some parents say they’re still needed

Even at a glance, the differences are obvious. The walls of Ferriday High School are old and worn, ... Read more

State News

Ethical dilemma for Landry: Governor faces charges while his lawyer seeks changes for future claims

Louisiana is poised to adopt new measures that watchdogs warn raise barriers to holding public officials accountable via ... Read more

World News

Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site

Israeli forces fired on people as they headed toward an aid distribution site in Gaza on Tuesday, killing at ... Read more

National News

FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free Palestine’

A man with a makeshift flamethrower yelled “Free Palestine” and hurled an incendiary device into a group that ... Read more

State News

‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies

Phil Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman’s paradise of northern Louisiana into a ... Read more