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Ruling could reduce sniper Malvo's Va. sentence
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) - A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could lead to a sentence reduction in Virginia for Lee Boyd Malvo, the young man convicted of murder in the 2002 Washington-area sniper...
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Congress OK's spending BP fines on Gulf
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Congress has voted to set aside 80 percent of water pollution fines BP PLC is expected to pay for its 2010 oil spill and spend that money on ecosystem and economic restoration in...
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Some at Gitmo could go to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is considering a new gambit to restart peace talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan that would send several Taliban detainees from the military prison at...
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Park Vista Elementary only public school in the state to accept vouchers
Today was the deadline for applications for the state voucher program.Of the 125 schools participating statewide, only one is a public school---and it's right here in Acadiana."It's a high poverty,...
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Traffic Violations Leads to Drug Arrest
A traffic violation near North Main Street in Opelousas on Wednesday afternoon leads to a drug arrest.Malcolm Frank, 50, of Opelousas, was arrested after Opelousas Officers on patrol observed a...
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State launches defense of voucher program
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Lawyers defending Louisiana's new private school tuition voucher program against lawsuits by teacher unions and school administrators made their legal arguments public Friday, the...
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Suicide by poison suspected in Ariz. court death
PHOENIX (AP) - As the word "guilty" filled the silence of a Phoenix courtroom, defendant Michael Marin closed his eyes, put his head in his hands and appeared to put something in his mouth. He then...
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5 more states granted NCLB waivers
Five more states have been granted relief from key requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law, bringing the total to 24 states given waivers, the Education Department said Friday. Arkansas,...
View ArticleGov. Jindal says he won't implement "Obamacare"
Governor Bobby Jindal refuses to implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, although the Supreme Court ruled it to be constitutional. The governor is hoping the next Congress does away...
View ArticleMan regrets DUI charge
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, many people will be celebrating and more people are expected to be on the roads. Agencies across Acadiana will have an increased presence this holiday...
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DNC: Jindal's National Ambitions Will Deny Louisiana Businesses and Consumers...
The following is a press release from the LA Democratic Party:Â The ink was barely dry on Thursday's United States Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act before Louisiana Governor...
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USA Softball Takes Down Australia 3-1
In just the third international game of the year for the U.S. national softball team, coach Ken Eriksen already had a reason to light a fire under his players. Valerie Arioto homered, Lauren Gibson...
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LSU Product Aaron Hill Hits for 2nd Cycle in Two Weeks
Aaron Hill hit for the cycle for the second time in 12 days and Ian Kennedy pitched seven strong innings, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night....
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Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report
Name: Allenman, TerryCharge: Domestic Abuse BatteryArresting Agency: Lafayette City PdAddress: 300 Blk Casrtille STR Sunset, LaName: Andrus, CantrelleCharge: Hold For CourtArresting Agency: Lafayette...
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State Officials: Don't Mess with Whoopers
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials have launched a campaign to urge residents to safeguard the whooping crane population recently reintroduced in south Louisiana. The Advocate reports...
View ArticleShots Fired on E. Simcoe Near Funeral Home
Just before 11:00 a.m, Lafayette Police responded to a call about shots fired on East Simcoe Street, next door to Syrie Funeral Home. The suspect(s) drove by the funeral home at 12th and Simcoe and...
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Syria Conference Leaves Open Assad Question
GENEVA (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that the Syria plan agreed to by major powers "paves the way for a post-Assad" government. She said Saturday that Syrian President Bashar...
View ArticleFormer Israeli PM Shamir Dies at 96
Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir has died. Current Prime Minister Benjamin Netnayhau mourned Shamir's death, saying in a statement that Shamir "led Israel with a deep loyalty to the...
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Lafayette PD Release Information on Funeral Shooting
Lafayette Police are investigate a shooting at 12th Street and Simcoe that took place around 11:00 am Saturday. According to witnesses, the suspects drove by the funeral home and fired multiple shots...
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Wait for it: Earth adds leap second Saturday night
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Saturday night will stretch longer by a second. A leap second.International timekeepers are adding a second to the clock at midnight universal time Saturday, June 30, going into...
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