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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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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As climate change makes storms worse, Louisiana's cemeteries are dealing with catastrophic flooding. Now other states face similar problems.
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University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson asked the school’s four colleges to cut their budgets by 15% for the coming fiscal year.
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On Thursday, a handful of environmental groups notified the EPA of its intent to sue the agency over its failure to perform duties required by the Clean Water Act.
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A bill calling for a constitutional convention is set to be discussed in the full House next week, despite few details about what it would accomplish. Lawmakers say the homestead exemption and school funding formula would be protected.
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Military servicemembers who took part in the country's nuclear testing program are on the verge of losing federal benefits.
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After months of political turmoil, Panama has a new president who pledges to tackle a lackluster economy and close down the Darien Gap migrant route.
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Tennessee passed a bill package expanding gun access, including a measure allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools — despite calls for gun safety legislation after the Covenant school shooting.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with WNBA star Brittney Griner on her new memoir Coming Home and returning to the U.S. after being detained in Russia.
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A spacecraft built by Boeing is set to carry two astronauts to the International Space Station. Just like Boeing's airplanes, the Starliner has been beset by technical problems and safety concerns.