Host Karl Lengel presents the top local news stories as aired by New Orleans Public Radio during All Things Considered.
- Hard Rock Hotel construction sight will be imploded
- GOP leaders tapped for Louisiana Senate's budget, tax panels
- Starbucks, home of the $4 latte, is moving into poor areas
- BESE has named a working group
- LSU-- football championship make-up days on 2 Saturdays
- Baylor hires LSU's Aranda as head coach