Tulane University officials called in police early Wednesday to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment on the school’s campus, less than 48 hours after it was established.
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The carbon dioxide pipeline network is undergoing rapid expansion. With this growth come worries that communities may not be prepared for tdangerous leaks.
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Lawmakers on a House committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would require public schools and universities to report on programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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New Orleans ranked 39 out of 75 cities on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s recent scorecard, passing dozens of other cities.
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A federal court has blocked Louisiana's new congressional map in a case that could determine the balance of power in the next Congress and set up another Supreme Court test of the Voting Rights Act.
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A portion of Tulane University’s campus is closed after roughly 200 people protesting Israel’s war in Gaza set up a tent encampment across from Audubon Park.
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A member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission wants the state to create a tax on all foreign and offshore oil processed or refined in Louisiana and use the revenue to offset an elimination of the state income tax.
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Bumble, known for allowing women to message men first, has unveiled new features that allow men to make the first move. Will the change breathe new life into online dating, and the company's stock?
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Israelis mark Holocaust Memorial Day amid a spike in antisemitic incidents, pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses worldwide and an impasse in Gaza cease-fire talks.
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There's a Republican effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson but Democrats plan to protect him. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with House Democratic Minority Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts.
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The concert was the final stop of Madonna's "Celebration Tour, and tickets were free. It was on Saturday at Brazil's Copacabana Beach. About 1.6 million people were there to cherish the event.