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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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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The carbon dioxide pipeline network is undergoing rapid expansion. With this growth come worries that communities may not be prepared for tdangerous leaks.
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While most buildings in Israel are required to have bomb shelters, a zoning catch-22 has left Bedouin villagers unprotected.
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A driver died after a vehicle crashed into a gate at the White House Saturday night, but the fatal collision is being investigated "only as a traffic crash", law enforcement authorities said.
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In a close finish, Mystik Dan won the 150th running of the race on Saturday.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Larry Demeritte, the first Black trainer to participate in the Kentucky Derby since 1989.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Elise Pepple, the host of Marfa for Beginners, a podcast that tells the story of daily life in that romantic west Texas art town.