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Labor Day 2010: “No Refusal Weekend” in Troop D

Louisiana State Police Troop D will have additional troopers on patrol this Labor Day holiday.  


Thursday, September 02, 2010 9:10 PM
Governor Jindal Visits Mariner Energy Workers in Terrebonne Hospital, Following Their Rescue After Platform Fire

Governor Jindal visited Terrebonne General Hospital this afternoon before his scheduled speech to the Houma Chamber of Commerce to check on workers being evaluated there.


Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:57 PM
Vitter Demands Melancon Apologize to Tea Party Voters in Louisiana

U.S. Senator David Vitter today called on Charlie Melancon to apologize to the large number of tea party members and voters in Louisiana for comparing them to the fringe, far-left activist group MoveOn.org.


Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:45 PM
Senator Vitter Issues Statement on Oil Platform Explosion

U.S. Sen. David Vitter issued the following statement after an oil production platform exploded off Louisiana’s coast this morning. 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:39 PM
Thirteen Oil Rig Workers Survive Explosion

An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months.


Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:32 PM
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Second Suspect in Baton Rouge Murder Arrested

Authorities believe they now have in custody the triggerman in a late July murder that occurred during an argument involving three men in Baton Rouge. 


Wednesday, September 01, 2010 3:29 PM
Suspect In Off-Duty Cop Killing Surrenders

The search ended today for a man suspected of murdering an off-duty cop on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.


Wednesday, September 01, 2010 3:26 PM
Two Arrested At Student Protest In New Orleans

Two students at the University of New Orleans were arrested Wednesday morning as they scuffled with campus police during a protest over more than 14-million-dollars in state budget cuts to the university. 


Wednesday, September 01, 2010 3:24 PM
Ex-New Orleans Broadcaster Appeals Murder Conviction

A three-member appellate court based in Lake Charles is weighing whether former New Orleans broadcaster Vince Marinello should be granted a new trial. 


Wednesday, September 01, 2010 2:07 PM
New Orleans Man Dead, Shot In Head

A late Monday night shooting in eastern New Orleans left a man fatally shot in the head.


Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:47 PM
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 National News
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Marlins Outslug Nationals Amid Brawl

A bench-clearing brawl in Miami made news as the Marlins outslugged the Nationals 16-10 Wednesday night. 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 7:25 PM
Would-Be "Dancing With The Stars" Contestants Revealed

HollywoodReporter.com's "Live Feed" blog is now revealing the list of "could have beens" on this season of "Dancing With The Stars." 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 7:21 PM
Department Of Justice Sues Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Arizona's controversial Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.


Thursday, September 02, 2010 7:17 PM
White House: No New Stimulus Expected

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says a new economic stimulus package is "not in the offing." 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 6:59 PM
"Productive Talks" Held Between Israel, Palestinians

 

Israelis and Palestinians have now planned to meet for peace talks every two weeks. 


Thursday, September 02, 2010 6:55 PM
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