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.
Louisiana Considered
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Legislators revised the bill that would authorize the convention, putting limits on which parts of the constitution could be changed.
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Lawmakers voted Wednesday to advance a bill calling for a constitutional convention. Several bills also advanced that would expand the powers of the governor.
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As Louisiana's fishing communities struggle to stay afloat, the bill aims to promote locally caught harvests by making it clear to consumers which products are imported.
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Leaders of the City Park Conservancy plan to put a road through the beloved youth farm. The community has other ideas for how the park should be redeveloped.
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The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report shows some metro areas in the Gulf States continue to have poor air quality.
Arts & Culture
NPR News
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While some colleges resort to arrests and suspensions to clear protests, Brown University has struck a deal with its students. NPR's Juana Summers talks with a student who was in the negotiating room.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with White House senior advisor Tom Perez about the impending end of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidized internet costs for millions of households.
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Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Nice Guys, Vanessa Williams' song "Legs," Arooj Aftab's album Night Reign, and the game Planet Zoo.
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U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April. That's the smallest number in six months. A gradual cooling of the job market may help to ease concerns about inflation.
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The African country of Chad goes holds its presidential election in the next few days — one of the first military led governments in the region to do so. Will the vote bring stability or more chaos?