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Louisiana Couple Accused of Stealing $1,000 Worth of Beer
Authorities in Louisiana say a couple accused of swiping more than $1,000 worth of beer from the shelves of Target stores has been arrested.
Louisiana Education Board Splits with Governor on Financing
Louisiana's top school board is backing a nearly $4 billion financing plan for public schools.
Louisiana: Number of Patients with New Coronavirus up to 3
The number of Louisiana residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus has grown to three.
Asylum-Seekers, Coronavirus Collide With Complicated Results
No entry, says Hungary. Not all at once, says Greece. Watch out, says Croatia: They might have the coronavirus.
Loyola-New Orleans Adds Environmental, Health Law Degrees
The College of Law at Loyola University New Orleans is adding new master's degree programs in environmental and health law.
Royal Farewell: Harry, Meghan on Final Duty Before New Life
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are fulfilling their last royal commitment this week when they appear at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.
Cruise Ship Passengers to be Quarantined at Texas Base
Texas' governor says numerous Americans on a cruise ship off the California coast will be transferred to a military base in San Antonio for testing for the coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness it causes.
Police: 1 Killed, 17 Wounded in Cleveland Party Shooting
Police say gunfire that followed a fight at a Cleveland party attended by multiple motorcycle clubs killed one man and wounded 17 other people.
US Sending Military Police to Two Border Crossings
The U.S. government says it's sending 160 military police and engineers to two official border crossings to deal with asylum seekers in case a federal appeals court strikes down one of the Trump administration's key policies.
After Parkland Tragedy, Florida Senate OK’s Panic Buttons
Two years after the Parkland school shootings, Florida lawmakers are close to sending Gov. Ron DeSantis legislation requiring panic buttons at schools.
Louisiana’s Three-Month Legislative Session Opening Monday
A Louisiana Legislature packed with dozens of new members starts its first lawmaking session of the term Monday.
Nursing Home Showed Few Signs it Prepared for Virus Outbreak
There were few signs the facility was girding against an illness spreading around the world.
Warren Ends 2020 Presidential Bid After Super Tuesday Rout
Elizabeth Warren has ended her Democratic presidential bid after a disappointing finish in Super Tuesday states.
Man Gets 5+ Years’ Prison for Harassing Parkland Victims
A California man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for cyberstalking the families of Parkland, Florida, school shooting victims.
Court Considers Whether Men-Only Draft is Constitutional
Federal appeals court judges in New Orleans have questioned whether they can rule that the United States' men-only military draft registration is unconstitutional.
Louisiana Lawmakers Question Edwards’ $1M Pay Raise Plan
Gov. John Bel Edwards' plan to give nearly $1 million in pay raises to top-level political appointees is running into questions from state lawmakers.
Open Education Superintendent Post Draws 21 Applicants
Louisiana education officials say more than 20 people from across the country have applied to be the next State Superintendent of Education.
Dow Surges 5% on Hopes for Central Bank Help on the Economy
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged nearly 1,300 points, or 5%, on hopes that central banks will take action to shelter the global economy from the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
Some States Make it Harder for College Students to Vote
Democrats' efforts to engage young voters this year is being made more difficult in some states that have made it harder for college students to register and vote.
Louisiana State University Fundraising Board Has New Leader
The fundraising arm of Louisiana State University has hired its interim leader for the permanent role.