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Four Ex-cops Indicted on US Civil Rights Charges in Floyd Death
A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the Black man’s constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement and gasping for air.
Louisiana’s Second Medical Marijuana Grower Releases Product
Louisiana’s second medical marijuana grower announced it has started making its products to the state’s dispensaries for sale to patients.
One Baton Rouge Officer Shot Dead; Another Injured
The identities of the officers have not been made public.
New XFL Kicks Off With Entertaining Debut In DC
The new XFL debuted with an entertaining game the D.C. Defenders won 31-19 over the Seattle Dragons.
Former LSU Student Drops Appeal in Frat Hazing Death Case
Matthew Naquin was convicted in July 2019 of negligent homicide in the hazing death of 18-year-old Max Gruver.
Rescue Efforts Continue On 4th Day At Hard Rock Hotel
It is day four of rescue operations at the Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans and officials remain hopeful that a missing construction worker may be found still alive.
AG Files Suit Over Removal Of Vermilion Teacher From Meeting
Attorney General Jeff Landry's lawsuit accuses the Vermilion Parish School Board and its members of violating the state's Open Meetings Law by stifling public debate
Man Sought In Cleveland Facebook Killing Is Dead
Pennsylvania State Police say the suspect in the random killing of a Cleveland retiree posted on Facebook has shot and killed himself after a brief pursuit.
Hurricane Matthew Downgraded To Post-Tropical Cyclone
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says hurricane-force wind gusts are battering North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Police: Asst. Principal Arrested After Woman Disappears
Police suspect foul play in the disappearance of the 40-year-old Baton Rouge woman.
Gas Prices Jump By 9 Cents Over Past 2 Weeks
Yet again, the nation's lowest price per gallon can be found in Louisiana.
Kentucky Derby Winner Nyquist Retains Perfect Record
Ridden by Mario Gutierrez, Nyquist improved to 8-0 with today's Kentucky Derby victory.