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School resumes camp after science experiment accident

A Covington science camp reopened a day after two students were hurt in an experiment that went wrong. Both are being treated for burns, one in Shreveport and the other in Baton Rouge. More>>

Heat is already too much for some locals

Summer officially begins on June 21. But with temperatures already soaring into the 90's, locals say they hate to see what July and August will bring.
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Push to save LA Swift Video included

There's a grassroots effort to save LA Swift, the transportation system that takes people to and from Baton Rouge for only $5 dollars. More>>

LSU Tigers eliminated from College World Series

North Carolina ousts Tigers from the College World Series with a 4-2 win. More>>

NOPD officer dismissed for violation of moral conduct

New Orleans Police Superintendent announced that an officer was dismissed for violating the Department's policy on moral conduct. More>>

Construction at Tulane's new stadium running on schedule Video included

Green Wave fans and supporters have been willing to open their wallets to ensure the university finally gets back something it hasn't had since the old Tulane Stadium closed in 1974: an on-campus football experience. More>>

Natural gas pipeline blast creates massive crater Video included

It was a blast that could be seen and heard for miles. A natural gas pipeline ruptured near Franklinton Tuesday morning, and dozens of residents were forced from their homes.
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Steve Gleason responds to offensive Atlanta radio station's actions

A day after distasteful jokes made on an Atlanta radio station about Steve Gleason Monday morning got the three hosts involved fired, the embattled former Saint has issued a response. More>>

Terrytown teen charged in murder of 5-year-old sister Video included

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office arrests a 13-year-old boy for the murder of his 5-year-old step-sister after the boy claimed he was practicing wrestling moves on the little girl. More>>

Crackdown planned on alcohol and tobacco sales

ATC plans random checks to make sure minors aren't being allowed to buy cigarettes or alcohol. More>>

Tropical depression heads toward southern Mexico

Forecasters say the depression could strengthen Wednesday nearing Mexico's Bay of Campeche. More>>

Fishers, coastal restoration advocates debate diversion plan Video included

Some came in shrimp boots, many held signs that read "Fully United STOP Diversions" and most of the speakers said dredge, not divert. More>>

A New Low: Atlanta radio station spoofs Gleason Video included

What I heard Monday morning takes the cake, the ice cream and every other prize one can offer for crassness and tastelessness. More>>

I-10 widening project to cause major changes starting Tuesday Video included

When the project is completed at the end of the year, there will be five lanes instead of three in both directions for the 162,000 drivers who navigate that section of the interstate in Metairie daily.
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Plant safety in focus after two explosions Video included

Production at CF Industries in Donaldsonville remained shut down Monday, after an incident Friday killed one person and injured seven others. That accident happened a day after a fatal chemical plant blast in Geismar.
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Atlanta radio station fires 3 for Steve Gleason comments Video included

"We suspended the three individuals involved immediately following their comments and have since terminated their employment," reads a statement from the general manager of 790 The Zone radio in Atlanta.
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Gov. Jindal begins Louisiana statewide tour

Gov. Bobby Jindal says he plans to visit all 64 Louisiana parishes in the coming months, as part of a statewide tour. More>>

Constitutional limits on oil spill money fails

Attempts to limit Gulf Coast oil spill penalty money to coastal restoration in the Louisiana Constitution failed to gain legislative passage for a second year, while disagreements continue over just how tightly the dollars should be restricted. More>>

President and S. Korea leader discuss N. Korea's proposal

The White House says President Barack Obama and South Korea's President Park Geun-hye  have discussed North Korea's proposal for high-level talks with the U.S. More>>

Lou Gehrig's disease clinic at LSU in New Orleans

The Muscular Dystrophy Association has designated the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine as Louisiana's first specialized MDA clinic for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig's disease. More>>

Former Saints quarterback helps Oklahoma tornado victims Video included

A former Saint is doing his part to help tornado victims in Oklahoma...with a little help from the Pelicans. More>>

UCLA makes most of LSU's errors in 2-1 CWS victory

Adam Plutko and two relievers limited LSU to five hits, and UCLA turned both of the Tigers' errors into runs in a tense 2-1 victory Sunday night. More>>

Runners, classic cars cross wider Huey P. Long bridge Video included

Work to widen the Huey P. Bridge is now complete. More>>

Celebrations mark reopening of Huey P. Long Bridge

A much wider Huey P. Long Bridge opened to drivers just after 1 p.m. Sunday following ceremonies and events marking completion of the project. More>>

Troop L makes arrest in fatal hit and run

Troop L has arrested a 47-year-old man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident in St. Helena Parish. More>>

Film production will involve simulated gunfire in Bywater

A production company will be filming scenes on Congress Street Monday. More>>

Man found shot in Treme overnight

Officers found the unidentified man at 2:45 a.m. at the intersection of St. Ann and North Dorgenois streets. More>>

Fire consumes abandoned building on Kerlerec

When firefighters arrived at 1608-10 Kerlerec, the double was fully engulfed, according to New Orleans Fire Department Public Information Officer Gregory Davis. More>>

End of BP cleaning crews leaves questions on Gulf

Environmental advocates and others are questioning the decision to quit using crews to look for tar balls left by the BP oil spill on Gulf Coast beaches in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. More>>

Poll: Most men aspire to be dads

A recent Associated Press-WE tv poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they have always wanted to be fathers or think they'd like to be one someday. More>>

Pope blesses hundreds of Harley-Davidsons

 

Biker culture came to the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders celebrating the manufacturer's 110th anniversary with a loud parade and plenty of leather.



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Radio operators plan hurricane season drill

Amateur radio operators in southwest Louisiana will prepare for emergency work during a hurricane season drill June 22-23. More>>

FOX 8 wins five first-place Louisiana AP awards

The awards were handed out Saturday afternoon More>>

Authorities arrest man wanted for robbing Hammond bank

Police took the man into custody late Saturday night More>>

Hundreds turn out for final farewell to Fr. Michael Jacques Video included

Hundreds gathered in the historic Treme neighborhood for a final farewell to beloved priest and pastor, Father Michael Jacques. More>>

Police: 1 killed, 7 injured in Donaldsonville plant blast

A second blast in two days killed a worker at a chemical plant in Donaldsonville Friday, just miles from the site where two workers were killed a day earlier. More>>

Manning, Harbaugh learn from sons, too

The patriarchs of the NFL's first families of quarterbacks and coaches are anything but interfering dads. In fact, Archie Manning and Jack Harbaugh are just as influenced by their successful sons as their boys are by them. More>>

Police: OSHA to join Donaldsonville blast investigation

Federal investigators are expected in south Louisiana over the weekend at the site of an explosion that killed one worker a chemical plant in Donaldsville. More>>

Data: Louisiana public defenders running deficits

Nearly 70 percent of Louisiana's public defenders offices ran deficits last year, requiring them to dip heavily into fund balances to keep operations afloat as they struggle to represent clients who can't afford attorneys. More>>

Mandeville's fishing pier set to reopen June 15

For the first time in months, people are being invited back to enjoy the Mandeville Fishing Pier. More>>

Police search for man wanted in 9th Ward shooting

The New Orleans Police Department is looking for 27-year-old Willie Brumfield for attempted murder and illegal discharge of a weapon. More>>

Second victim dies after blast at Geismar plant Video included

An explosion and fire at a Louisiana chemical plant claimed a second victim Friday as federal authorities were piecing together the cause of the blast that injured dozens more.
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Explosion a painful reminder of plants' inherent risks

By some measures, chemical plants like the one where a fatal explosion happened Thursday in Louisiana are among the safest manufacturing workplaces in America. But in the "chemical corridor" that lines the Mississippi River from New Orleans north to Baton Rouge, the density of the facilities keeps residents and emergency responders watchful. More>>

Reaction cool to US arms plan for Syrian rebels

The Obama administration hopes its decision to give lethal aid to Syrian rebels will prompt other nations to beef up assistance, now that the U.S. has cited evidence that the Syrian government used chemical weapons against its people. But the international reaction Friday ranged from flat-out disbelief of the U.S. intelligence assessments to calls for negotiation before more weapons pour into the vicious civil war. More>>

Early morning murder in Lower Garden District baffles residents Video included

Police said they were called to the 2000 block of Prytania Street shortly before 1:00 a.m. They found a man inside an apartment bleeding from the head. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
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8 constitutional changes backed by lawmakers

Louisiana lawmakers are proposing eight new changes to the state constitution following their regular session. More>>

Geismar plant fatality: "He'd do anything for you" Video included

Zach Green's friends and family say life will never be the same without him, but they're vowing to ensure his legacy lives on. More>>

20 safe after vessel hits platform, sinks in Gulf

Officials say an offshore supply boat struck a production platform in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday and sank after all 20 people aboard were transferred safely to another boat. More>>

Jindal signs salt dome bills tied to sinkhole

Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed into law three bills tightening regulations on salt domes, a response to the 15-acre Assumption Parish sinkhole that caused evacuation orders for 150 homes. More>>

Plaquemines Parish police arrest two 'most wanted' burglary suspects

Police arrested David Kellum, Jr. and Thomas Parks who were wanted for the Belle Chasse Metropolitan Developmental Center burglary on June 5.
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IMF: US economy improving but tax increases a drag

The International Monetary Fund says the U.S. economy is on sounder footing than it was a year ago but is still being restrained by government spending cuts and tax increases. More>>

Elephants getting new home at Audubon Zoo

The Audubon Zoo's elephants will be moving to new stomping grounds this summer. More>>

Armed robbers target popular Uptown tavern

Two armed robbers held employees of Cooter Brown's at gunpoint Thursday morning and stole a large amount of cash from the bar's safe. More>>

New trial date set in 2007 killing of LSU students

Four months after requesting a speedy trial, an attorney for one of two men accused in the 2007 slaying of two LSU graduate students from India asked a judge to delay the scheduled June 24 trial. More>>

LSU Lake Charles hospital ends inpatient services

LSU's public hospital in Lake Charles is ending inpatient admissions, as it readies to shut down as part of a privatization deal structured by Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration. More>>

Man found shot to death in Garden District home

New Orleans police are investigating a shooting that took the life of a man in the city's Garden District. More>>

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