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• Man hospitalized after shots fired near Mall of Louisiana

  26-02-2017 21:38
  
  BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old man was hospitalized after he was shot near the Mall of Louisiana Saturday.According to an official, it is believed he was hit by gunshots which were reported in the area of the mall Saturday night. The man did not suffer any life-threatening injuries.Details are limited. We will update this story as more information becomes available. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Trump's pick for Navy secretary withdraws

  26-02-2017 20:11
  
  WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Navy is withdrawing from consideration for the post, citing concerns about privacy and separating himself from his business interests.The nominee, Philip Bilden, is a businessman and former military intelligence officer in the Army Reserve.In a statement Bilden says he has determined that he will not be able to satisfy the Office of Government Ethics requirements without what he calls "undue disruption and materially adverse div
  
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• LSP: One dead, eight injured in deadly crash on I-10 west

  26-02-2017 17:59
  
  GROSS TETE - One woman was killed and eight others were hurt in a deadly crash caused by an impaired driver Sunday morning.State police say 33-year-old Kevin Dickens was traveling westbound on I-10 in his 2007 Lexus E35 when he attempted to pass another vehicle, a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer with 6 passengers, in the westbound lanes. Dickens was impaired and struck the rear of the Mountaineer as he attempted to overtake it, causing both vehicles to lose control.Dickens and his passenger, 3
  
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• Doctor-to-doctor donation: Kidney saves sick colleague

  26-02-2017 15:57
  
  NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - A California doctor has a colleague to thank for giving him the gift of life.The Orange County Register reported Sunday that Dr. Brian Dunn got a kidney from Dr. Colleen Coleman.The two have been friendly more than a decade while working together. Coleman is a surgeon and Dunn is an anesthesiologist at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.Dunn's kidneys failed from complications due to chemotherapy from a stomach tumor he had as a teen.Coleman almost didn't end up as his donor whe
  
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• Woman and dog spend night trapped in crashed car in California creek

  26-02-2017 14:57
  
  SANTA ROSA, Calif. - A woman who drove off a highway into a swollen Northern California creek was rescued after spending a chilly night in the backseat with her dog.The Press Democrat reported Sunday that Victoria Trautvetter was rescued after an eight-hour ordeal when someone spotted the car in Austin Creek.Trautvetter drove her Subaru off Cazadero Highway late Friday night. The car rolled once and ended upright in the middle of the stream.The 67-year-old climbed into the backseat where she and
  
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• Mississippi substitute teacher arrested for inappropriate comments

  26-02-2017 14:25
  
  HERNANDO, Miss. - A DeSoto County substitute teacher is under arrest for allegedly making inappropriate remarks.WREG-TV reports that the teacher was working at Hernando Middle School when he wrote a sexually explicit note to a student. A parent and student filed a complaint with the Hernando Police Department.The parents told authorities Hudson wrote a note to the student asking to meet for the purpose of "engaging in sexually-explicit conduct."Officials with the DeSoto County school district sa
  
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• Son says Joseph Wapner, unlikely TV star, dead at 97

  26-02-2017 14:14
  
  LOS ANGELES - A family member says Joseph Wapner, who presided over "The People's Court" with steady force during the heyday of the reality courtroom show, has died. He was 97.David Wapner said his father died Sunday at home in his sleep. He said his father was hospitalized a week ago with breathing problems and had been under home hospice care."The People's Court" was one of the granddaddies of the syndicated reality shows of today.Wapner decided real small-claims cases on the show from 1981 to
  
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• Joseph Wapner, star of 'The People's Court,' dead at 97

  26-02-2017 14:14
  
  LOS ANGELES - Joseph Wapner, the retired Los Angeles judge who presided over "The People's Court" with steady force during the heyday of the reality courtroom show, died Sunday at age 97.Son David Wapner told The Associated Press that his father died at home in his sleep. Joseph Wapner was hospitalized a week ago with breathing problems and had been under home hospice care."The People's Court," on which Wapner decided real small-claims from 1981 to 1993, was one of the granddaddies of the syndic
  
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• Wendy's plans self-ordering kiosks at 1,000 locations

  26-02-2017 14:11
  
  DUBLIN, Ohio - Wendy's says it plans to install self-ordering kiosks at about 1,000 locations by the end of the year.Wendy's chief information officer, David Trimm, says the kiosks are intended to appeal to younger customers and reduce labor costs. Kiosks also allow customers of the fast food giant to circumvent long lines during peak dining hours while increasing kitchen production.Kiosks are also valued by the Dublin, Ohio-based company for their ability to provide data about customers.The Col
  
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• US gas price rises 2 cents over 2 weeks, to $2.33 a gallon

  26-02-2017 14:08
  
  CAMARILLO, Calif. - The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 2 cents nationally during the past two weeks, to $2.33.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that the slight rise was due to small increases in crude oil and wholesale gas prices.Lundberg says she expects modest increases in the near-term.The national average is up 56 cents per gallon over the price a year ago.Gas in Los Angeles was the highest in the contiguous United States at an average of $2.94 a gallon F
  
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• 6-year-old dies after vehicle struck by intoxicated driver

  26-02-2017 13:43
  
  GONZALES - A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 resulted in the death of a 6-year-old girl Saturday evening.According to State Police, the crash occurred on I-10 eastbound, east of LA 44 in Ascension Parish on Feb. 25 around 10:00 p.m.The crash claimed the life of Samantha Keating of Paulina. The crash also resulted in the arrest of 29-year-old Kenneth Lewis of Geismar, State police said.Through the initial investigation, State Police discovered the crash occurred as Lewis was driving a 2011 For
  
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• Man arrested for pointing gun at victim during argument

  26-02-2017 13:28
  
  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly threatened someone with a gun during an argument.According to arrest records, deputies were called to the 10000 block of Clearview Ave on Feb. 25 in reference to a disturbance.The victim said that he and the mother of his child were in an argument when the mother left and came back with another man and woman.The victim said that as he, the mother and the other woman were arguing, the other man, Reginald Hawkins, 36, pulled a gun out
  
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• Will 'La La' have another day of sun at Sunday's Oscars?

  26-02-2017 13:13
  
  LOS ANGELES - Will the 89th Academy Awards be a parade of political speeches or landslide for "La La Land"? Probably both.Sunday night's Oscars are shaping up to be one of the most turbulent and politically charged ceremonies in recent memory. The telecast, which begins at 8:30 p.m. on ABC, is expected to resemble one very glitzy protest against President Donald Trump, whom award-winners - like Meryl Streep at the Golden Globes - have railed against throughout Hollywood's awards season.An unusua
  
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• Officials: Trump isn't cutting Medicare, Social Security

  26-02-2017 13:08
  
  WASHINGTON - Administration officials say President Donald Trump has no plans to cut Social Security or Medicare.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Fox News Channel's "Sunday Morning Futures" that "we are not touching those now." He says people should not "expect to see that as part" of the administration's first budget.Mnuchin says Trump's priority was passing legislation to reduce middle-class and corporate taxes.Asked about potential cuts to the programs on ABC's "This Week," Deputy White
  
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• Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' scares up big $30.5 million debut

  26-02-2017 13:04
  
  LOS ANGELES - Comedian Jordan Peele's directorial debut "Get Out" has made a splash atop the box office in its opening weekend.Studio estimates Sunday show the thriller earned $30.5 million to take first place. The well-reviewed film only cost a reported $4.5 million to produce."Get Out" pushed "The Lego Batman Movie" into second place. The animated family picture added $19 million this weekend and is now up to $133 million after only three weeks in theaters."John Wick: Chapter Two" took third p
  
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• 'Moonlight' wins best picture after wrong winner mistakenly announced at Oscars

  26-02-2017 12:41
  
  The coming-of-age drama "Moonlight" is the winner of the best picture Academy Award.The film won after the end of the awards ceremony was plunged into chaos after "La La Land" was mistakenly announced as the best picture winner.BREAKING UPDATE: Following incorrect announcement, 'Moonlight' has won 'Best Picture' at the #Oscars. https://t.co/o8KUR4ZHUm pic.twitter.com/euLTgShYlN— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 27, 2017
  Presenter Warren Beatty says he paused so long before the name
  
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• Family representative: 'Titanic' actor Bill Paxton has died

  26-02-2017 12:19
  
  LOS ANGELES - A family representative says prolific and charismatic actor Bill Paxton, who played an astronaut in "Apollo 13" and a treasure hunter in "Titanic," has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61.The family representative issued a statement Sunday on the death. Further details were not provided.Paxton, a Texas native, got his start in films in the art department on Roger Corman movies in the '70s before getting a chance to go in front of the camera.He quickly became a favorit
  
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• New Orleans' criminal court house closing for lead abatement

  26-02-2017 12:16
  
  NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans' criminal courthouse will be closed until March 6 as crews remove dangerous lead-based paint from the building's first floor.Judicial Administrator Robert Kazik told NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune the building was scheduled to be closed Monday through Wednesday for the Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday holidays. But he says contractors were given the rest of the week to work on the project.The abatement work is part of a large-scale construction and makeover project underway at
  
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• Louisiana state park entrance fees, cabin costs edging up

  26-02-2017 12:12
  
  BATON ROUGE - The cost to enjoy Louisiana's state parks is going up a bit.The Office of State Parks announced it is raising entrance fees and camping and cabin charges on March 1. Also, sales taxes now will be charged on the fees.Among the changes, the entrance charge for state parks will increase from $2 per person to $3. Entrance will remain free for anyone 62 years or older and children 3 years old and under.Increases for cabin, lodge and camping site rentals vary depending on type and day. T
  
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• Mississippi teacher charged with sexual battery

  26-02-2017 12:09
  
  PURVIS, Miss. - A teacher is behind bars in Forrest County for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a high school student.WDAM-TV reports that Amy Gore was arrested Friday for an incident that allegedly occurred when the 41-year-old worked last year at Hattiesburg High School. Gore is charged with one count of sexual battery.Gore was teaching this year in Lamar County before that district's officials there became aware of the Hattiesburg allegation. Lamar County Superintendent Tess Smith
  
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• Lamar County teacher charged with sexual battery

  26-02-2017 12:09
  
  PURVIS, Miss. - A teacher is behind bars in Forrest County for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a high school student.WDAM-TV reports that Amy Gore was arrested Friday for an incident that allegedly occurred when the 41-year-old worked last year at Hattiesburg High School. Gore is charged with one count of sexual battery.Gore was teaching this year in Lamar County before that district's officials there became aware of the Hattiesburg allegation. Lamar County Superintendent Tess Smith
  
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• New LG phone influenced by Samsung's Note 7 troubles

  26-02-2017 12:05
  
  NEW YORK - Samsung's fiasco with its fire-prone Note 7 phone has pushed its rival LG to take additional precautions with its next smartphone.LG says it hasn't had the types of failures that Samsung has had with the Note 7 batteries, yet wireless carriers are seeking greater safety assurances for all phones they sell. Samsung recalled millions of Note 7 phones after dozens overheated and caught on fire.LG unveiled its next phone, the G6, on Sunday. The changes are under-the-hood and meant to redu
  
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• Vehicle crashes into Donaldsonville home, starts house fire

  26-02-2017 11:15
  
  DONALDSONVILLE- A home is reportedly on fire after a vehicle crashed into it Sunday night.According to the Ascesnion Parish Sheriff's Office, firefighters are responding to the scene of the fire on Christy Drive.It is not yet known if anyone has been injured as a result of the crash or fire.Details are limited. We will update this story as more information becomes available.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Car crashes into Donaldsonville home, starts house fire

  26-02-2017 11:15
  
  DONALDSONVILLE- A home is reportedly on fire after a vehicle crashed into it Sunday night.Firefighters are responding to the scene of the fire on Christy Drive.It is not yet known if anyone has been injured as a result of the crash or fire.Details are limited. We will update this story as more information becomes available.Permalink| Comments
  
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• One injured in Baton Rouge house fire

  26-02-2017 11:08
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person has been transported to an area hospital after a home caught fire.Sources say the person suffered minor injuries in the fire on Bard Avenue at Sherwood Forest Drive.Details are limited at this time. We will update this story when more information is available.Permalink| Comments
  
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