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The Two-Way
5:14 pm
Wed April 24, 2013

Judge Throws Out 3 Murder Charges Against Philly Abortion Doctor

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Originally published on Tue April 23, 2013 6:39 pm

A Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday threw out three out of seven murder charges against Dr. Kermit Gosnell, a Philadelphia abortion doctor being tried for "killing viable fetuses while performing abortions," The New York Times reports.

The Times adds:

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WRKF
9:50 am
Wed April 24, 2013

On Tobacco Taxes, Medicaid, State Lawmakers Clutch Purse Strings

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Originally published on Thu April 25, 2013 9:46 am

Polls show that the people of Louisiana and the legislature are at odds. Tuesday a constitutional amendment to raise the cigarette tax failed in committee – though recent polls by the American Cancer Society show 73 percent of Louisianians would approve of a tobacco tax increase.

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Tulane University
7:00 am
Wed April 24, 2013

Major Civil War Collection Now Permanent At Tulane Library

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A major collection of Civil War documents is now part of the permanent collection entrusted to Tulane University. The papers include those written by Confederate President Jefferson Davis as well as the diaries of soldiers.

Tulane University spokesman Leon Miller of the Louisiana Research Collection.

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Development
4:55 pm
Tue April 23, 2013

The Lens Reporting: Riverfront Development Proposals

Credit Ernest N. Morial Convention Center via The Lens
A presentation by the Convention Center depicts a giant sculpture on the site of the World Trade Center. It appears to be what Mayor Mitch Landrieu referred to when he told The Lens that one possibility for the site would be to create a monumental attraction, on par with the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
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This week state lawmakers and New Orleans city officials got a look at some proposals for riverfront development.

Tyler Bridges over at The Lens has been following the issue, which involves decisions about what to do with the World Trade Center, at the foot of Canal Street.

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WRKF
1:25 pm
Tue April 23, 2013

Report: La. Could Save With Medicaid Expansion

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Originally published on Thu April 25, 2013 9:47 am

The Legislative Fiscal Office estimates Louisiana could save up to $554.9 million over five years and between $185.2 million to almost $511 million over 10 years by expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

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Red River Radio
9:52 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Military Affairs Council Helps Barksdale AFB Weather Sequestration

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The liaison organization between Barksdale Air Force Base and the Shreveport-Bossier community is preparing to roll out a $100,000 scholarship program for Barksdale airmen enrolled in college programs. The Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council raised the dollars in haste when it learned that the military tuition assistance program would be cut due to automatic spending cuts by Congress. The tuition assistance has since been reinstated.

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WRKF
9:02 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Budget Restructuring Flies Through Committee; Tobacco Bills Up in Smoke

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Originally published on Thu April 25, 2013 9:48 am

House committees took up two big ticket items Monday: budget reform and tobacco taxes.  Bills that would makeover the process of building the state’s budget passed favorably in the House Appropriations committee. A packed Ways and Means committee did not vote on tobacco taxes; representatives deferred their bills.

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Port of New Orleans
7:00 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Port of New Orleans Expects Normal Operations During High Water Levels

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The Port of New Orleans.
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Port President Gary LaGrange says high water levels aren't expected to hit flood stage.

Communities to the north are dealing with flooding from the swollen Mississippi River. But the Port of New Orleans is not expecting any interruption of shipping traffic.

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Sports
6:02 pm
Mon April 22, 2013

From Hornets to Pelicans: Animal Behavior Experts on New Orleans' New NBA Mascot

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Hugo had the wiggle, says expert from the Audubon Nature Institute.
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Immature Brown Pelicans, recupertating after the Gulf Oil Spill. The zoo says Hugo's replacement should come by for some Pelican lessons.
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The Hornets have played their last game under that team name. Next season they become the Pelicans. The change is meant to tie the team more closely to New Orleans, but it also means the team has a whole new brand, and a new feel to it.

WWNO’s Eve Troeh sat down with two animal experts to take a literal approach to the change from Hornets to Pelicans. Carolyn Atherton is assistant curator of birds at Audubon Zoo. Zach Lemann directs programs at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.

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WRKF
4:21 pm
Mon April 22, 2013

Democrats Win One in Tiger Stadium

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By Kayla Reed

Originally published on Fri April 26, 2013 9:03 am

Democratic lawmakers claimed a small victory Sunday. But it wasn’t on the House floor, but at the first annual Truce for the Troops Bowl.


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