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Carney: Senior White House staff knew of IRS probe

The White House says White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was first informed about an audit of the IRS' inappropriate targeting of conservative groups on April 24 and that she notified senior staff, including Denis...

Man wanted for bar fight death

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Baton Rouge Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly killed a man in a fight.

Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports

Foreigners leaving the country through any of the nation's 30 busiest airports would undergo mandatory fingerprinting under an amendment senators added Monday to a sweeping immigration bill.

Raph Rhymes named SEC Player of the Week

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Rhymes batted .455 in four games with one double, two homers and six RBI.

Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner

It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.

Officials advise residents on reducing storm risks

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The Army Corps of Engineers will meet with some Louisiana residents on how to better reduce risks from hurricane and storm surge.

Will Smith moving to outside linebacker

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After taking a huge pay cut to stay with the New Orleans Saints, Will Smith will now have to make a position change.

High court to weigh in on legislative prayers

The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.

Deputies: Man shot and killed while sitting in car

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Detectives are looking for a killer after a deadly shooting late Sunday night. The sheriff said it is believed this was a drive-by shooting.

Hurricane tax free shopping event happens this weekend

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This Saturday and Sunday, shoppers can take advantage of the Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday and save a little money while stocking up on supplies.

Tornadoes hit 5 states; 2 dead Video included

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A tornado outbreak in the Midwest caused heavy damage to homes and businesses. Two deaths has been reported in Oklahoma.

Firefighter dies in Dallas condo complex blaze

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Dallas firefighters have recovered the body of a comrade who reported by radio being trapped while battling a condominium complex blaze.

Police arrest suspect in gas station shooting that left 2 hurt

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Police said the man accused of opening fire into crowds standing outside a gas station early Sunday morning turned himself in to authorities early Monday morning.

Family of missing teacher asks FBI to take over search

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Family members of a missing teacher say they hope the FBI will take over the search for her. Terrilynn Monette disappeared in March.

Soldier surprised with wife 150 pounds lighter

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A soldier from Wilmington returns from Afghanistan to a big surprise: a new wife, a new house and a different child.

12-year-old accused of shooting younger brother

Updated: May 18, 2013 08:39 PM

Investigators said a 12-year-old boy faces charges after accidentally shooting his 8-year-old brother Saturday. The injury is not considered life-threatening.

Officials believe Louisiana boy drowned in Florida

Updated: May 20, 2013 04:36 AM

Authorities in Florida are investigating the death of an 8-year-old Louisiana boy. Officials said it is believed he drowned, but an investigation is ongoing.

EBRSO investigates park shooting

Updated: May 18, 2013 10:59 PM

Authorities said a man was shot in the leg inside a park Saturday night. The injury is not considered life-threatening.

Young boy seriously injured after being hit by truck

Updated: May 19, 2013 09:37 PM

An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was hit by a truck Sunday morning. Investigators said the boy was trying to cross the road and stepped directly in front of a pickup.

Candlelight vigil held in solidarity for those affect by AIDS

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Dozens marched downtown Sunday to raise awareness for AIDS at the 30th Annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.

LSU softball drops 1-0 decision to No. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette

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The No. 9 national seed LSU softball team was unable to climb out of the loser's bracket at the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional as No. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette picked up a 1-0 victory over the Tigers.

New Orleans teen sets home on fire while playing with a lighter

A 13-year-old who said he was playing with a lighter, started a fire that destroyed his home Saturday afternoon.

White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS

A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the...

Immigrants to the U.S. face red tape, paperwork

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A lot has changed since the days of journeying across the ocean to Ellis Island. Instead of a long journey by ship, immigrants to this country have to navigate a sea of red tape.

Military dog, Marine reunited after tour

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A reunion between a special dog and a special man happened in Iowa Friday.

Man shot in potential hate crime

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New York City Police are investigating the killing of a 32-year-old man in the Greenwich Village neighborhood as a hate crime.

LSU Softball advances through loser's bracket

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After losing to Louisiana-Lafayette 3-0, the Lady Tigers eliminated Central Connecticut State 11-0 and advanced through the loser's bracket to face ULL again in Sunday's regional final.

Off-duty Lafayette Police officer killed in motorcycle crash

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An off-duty Lafayette Police lieutenant was killed Saturday afternoon after his motorcycle crashed in Iberville Parish.

Louisiana jobless rate rises for fourth month

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Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.

Federal report documents inmate sex abuse in US

Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at U.S. jails.

Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade

An elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Saturday parade in a small Virginia mountain town and investigators were looking into whether he suffered a medical emergency before the accident.

Louisiana State Police Colonel Edmonson receives national award

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State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson made a round trip Saturday to Adamsville, Tennessee where he was presented with the Buford Pusser National Law Enforcement Award.

EBR Chamber of Commerce holds gun safety course

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The East Baton Rouge Parish Chamber of Commerce sponsored a free gun training course in Baker on Saturday morning that provided a wealth of knowledge about firearm use in Louisiana.

Ole Miss wins Game 3 of series over LSU, 11-9

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No. 2 LSU (48-8, 23-7 SEC) fell to No. 14 Ole Miss (36-20, 15-15 SEC) by a score of 11-9 in Game 3 of the series Saturday at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field to end the regular season.

LSU men's golf team advances to NCAA Championships

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No. 3-seeded LSU men's golf team certainly took advantage of their opportunity to host the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional as they qualified for the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships.

French president signs gay marriage into law

France will see its first gay weddings within days, after French President Francois Hollande signed a law Saturday authorizing marriage and adoption by same-sex couples and ending months of nationwide protests and wrenching...

Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on

Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...

New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines'

New Orleans officials and cultural advocates say the Mother's Day parade shootings that left 20 people injured won't spell the end of second-line parades, the local tradition that celebrates the city and its people.

Two dead in separate shootings in N.O.

Police are investigating two fatal shootings that left a 37-year-old man dead in Central City and a 20 -year-old man dead in the Florida area.

Bodies removed from funeral home after waiting families complain Video included

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Authorities said they removed 17 bodies from a funeral home after hearing complaints from family members.

Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr

Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.

Rhymes homer lifts LSU to 5-4 win over Ole Miss

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 A two-run eighth-inning homer by senior leftfielder Raph Rhymes lifted No. 2 LSU to a thrilling 5-4 victory over No. 14 Ole Miss Friday night at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

 

Czechner's 15 strikeouts fuels LSU softball past CCSU

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Ashley Czechner racked up a career-best 15 strikeouts to spark the No. 9 LSU softball team to a 3-2 triumph over Central Connecticut State to open the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional.

Trained Assassins, new Louisiana reality show Video included

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The reality TV bug bites Louisiana residents again. This time it's a show that will feature a group of hunters from the Baton Rouge area.

Couple arrested on drug charges

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A Gonzales couple was arrested Friday on a long list of drug-related charges.

Southern holds commencement ceremonies Video included

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Hundred gathered Friday to celebrate the newest Southern graduates.

Arrest made in 1962 death

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Mary Horton Vail was found dead in the Calcasieu River in October 1962. Her husband, Felix Vail, claimed she was the victim of a boating accident.

Chief: Officers made a mistake in 'wrong neighborhood' attack Video included

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Five days after a family was attacked for being in the "wrong neighborhood," Baton Rouge Interim Police Chief Carl Dabadie issued statement saying officers made a mistake and an error of judgement.