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Governor Edwards Opposes Concealed Carry Bill
Gov. John Bel Edwards may veto a bill that would remove the requirement that gun owners have a permit to carry concealed firearms, if the proposal reaches his desk.
Former NFL Starter Kills 5 and Self
NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself
Tension Escalates in the Middle East
Iran ship serving as Red Sea troop base near Yemen attacked
Jail Uprising in St. Louis
Inmates stage uprising at St. Louis jail dogged by unrest.
No MLB All Star Game in Georgia
All-Star Game yanked from Georgia in response to voting law
Dozens Dead in Train Accident in Tawain
Train derails in eastern Taiwan, killing 48, injuring dozens
Biden Wants Infrastructure Package Approved
President Joe Biden is set to unveil the first part of his sweeping multitrillion-dollar infrastructure plan, aiming for passage over the summer.
‘Treating Us Like Robots': Amazon Workers Seek Union
Amazon workers and labor advocates are making a final push for the union vote
Louisiana Lawmakers to Outline Sports Betting Rules
State lawmakers are set to vote on measures to set the rules for sports betting in Louisiana.
New York to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
New York lawmakers have finalized an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
No Plan Set for Media to Visit Border Patrol Facilities
A group of Senators visited the border on Friday, but there are no plans to let the media see first hand what is happening.
Video of Floyd Arrest to Be Shown Early at Ex-Cop’s Trial
Opening arguments begin today in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd.
WHO Report Says Animals Likely Source of COVID
A joint WHO-China study on the origins of COVID-19 says that transmission from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario.
Deaths Blamed on Tornadoes in Alabama and Georgia
Tornado damage across Alabama and Georgia.
US Jobless Claims Fall to 684,000, Fewest Since Pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago.
Police Release info About Colorado Shooter
The suspect accused of opening fire at a crowded Colorado supermarket was a 21-year-old man who purchased an assault weapon less than a week earlier.
Actor George Segal Has Died
Actor George Segal has died. He was 87.
Teen Arrested After Shots Fired at Prom After-Party
OBERLIN, La. (AP) — Louisiana authorities say a teenager has been jailed in connection with fights that broke out at a high school prom after-party. The American Press reports that 19-year-old Collin Blake Kershaw has been charged with aggravated second-degree battery
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Why Is Biden Halting Oil and Gas Sales?
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Joe Biden shut down oil and gas sales from the nation’s vast public reserves over worries about climate change. Now the administration has to figure out what do with that multi-billion dollar program without crushing a significant sector of the U
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Complaint Filed Against Republican Leaders in Louisiana
Louisiana’s chapter of the NAACP has filed a federal complaint against the organization that state Republican legislative leaders have created to promote their agenda.