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• US Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup

  27-11-2022 21:57 via wbrz.com
  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying the move supported protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday.Iran’s government reacted by accusing America of removing the name of God from its national flag.The USSF decision added yet-another political firestorm to the Middle East’s first World Cup, one organizers had
  
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• LSU basketball beats Wofford 78-75

  27-11-2022 19:03 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU basketball team improves to 6-1 on the season after beating Wofford on Sunday 78-75. Adam Miller lead all Tigers with 26 points, and 4 rebounds.LSU will play UT Arlington next Friday 7pm. Permalink| Comments
  
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• NFL free agent Odell Beckham Jr. taken off plane in Miami; lawyer releases statement

  27-11-2022 17:30 via wbrz.com
  MIAMI (AP) — NFL free agent Odell Beckham Jr. was removed by police from an aircraft before takeoff at Miami International Airport after officials said he failed to respond to requests to buckle his seatbelt and appeared to be unconscious, police and airline officials said Sunday.A statement from Daniel Davilier — Odell Beckham Jr’s Attorney: pic.twitter.com/2ofpyHGJ5A— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 27, 2022“Fearing that Mr. Beckham was seri
  
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• NFL free agent Odell Beckham Jr. taken off plane in Miami

  27-11-2022 17:30 via wbrz.com
  MIAMI (AP) — NFL free agent Odell Beckham Jr. was removed by police from an aircraft before takeoff at Miami International Airport after officials said he failed to respond to requests to buckle his seatbelt and appeared to be unconscious, police and airline officials said Sunday.“Fearing that Mr. Beckham was seriously ill, and that his condition would worsen through the expected 5 hour flight, (aircraft crew members) called for police and fire rescue,” Miami Dade
  
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• The San Francisco 49ers shut-out the New Orleans Saints 13-0

  27-11-2022 16:52 via wbrz.com
  SANTA CLARA, CA - The San Francisco 49ers dominated the New Orleans Saints on Sunday 13-0. New Orleans had 5 trips inside the 40 yard line, and came away with 0 points. Running back Alvin Kamara had two costly fumbles, one on the opening drive that lead to 3 49ers points, then in the 4th quarter on the 2 yard line. This is the first time the Saints have been shut out since 2002. That is 332 straight games. Andy Dalton had 204 yards through the air. Chris Olave lead the team wi
  
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• Halftime: Saints trailing the 49ers 10-0

  27-11-2022 16:52 via wbrz.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The New Orleans Saints currently trail the San Francisco 49ers 10-0 at the half. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Person hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex off Sherwood Forest Boulevard on Saturday

  27-11-2022 16:04 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE - One person is hospitalized after they were reportedly shot Saturday at an apartment complex off Sherwood Forest Boulevard.The Baton Rouge Police Department said they believe the shooting happened Saturday at The Villas at Stone Creek apartment complex on Longridge Avenue, just off South Sherwood Forest Boulevard.Sunday afternoon, police said one victim showed up at a hospital with wounds from the shooting and that officers were responding to the incident around 3:40 p.m. It's uncl
  
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• Man hurt in Baton Rouge shooting Sunday afternoon, deputies say

  27-11-2022 13:46 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE - A man was hurt in a shooting Sunday afternoon.The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said it was alerted of the shooting when a man, driven by his girlfriend, showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound. His injuries are reportedly non-life-threatening.It's unclear where the shooting itself took place, but a large law enforcement presence was seen gathered outside the Audubon Self Storage Service on Florida Boulevard as of 1:48 p.m.This is a developing story.Permalink| Comm
  
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• Large law enforcement response at storage facility after reported shooting on Florida Boulevard

  27-11-2022 13:46 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE - A large law enforcement response was spotted outside a storage facility on Florida Boulevard Sunday afternoon as deputies investigate a reported shooting.The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said it was alerted of the shooting when a man, driven by his girlfriend, showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound. His injuries are reportedly non-life-threatening.It's unclear where the shooting itself took place, but a large law enforcement presence was gathered outside Audubon
  
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• Macron to become first French president to visit New Orleans in more than 45 years

  27-11-2022 13:16 via wbrz.com
  NEW ORLEANS - French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to New Orleans on Dec. 2 as part of his state visit to the U.S., becoming the first French leader to make the visit since 1976.The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported the trip is expected to highlight the historic connection between his country and its former colony while also touching on pressing issues such as climate change.It will be the first visit to the city by a French president in more than 45 years and only the th
  
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• Trump faulted for dinner with white nationalist, rapper Ye

  27-11-2022 12:14 via wbrz.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is renewing attention to his long history of turning a blind eye to bigotry after dining with a Holocaust-denying white nationalist and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West just days into his third campaign for the White House.Trump had dinner Tuesday at his Mar-a-Lago club with West, who is now known as Ye, as well as Nick Fuentes, a far-right activist who has used his online platform to spew antisemitic and white nationalist rhetoric.
  
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• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: The Saints must rely on their young talent to have any chance at the red hot 49ers

  27-11-2022 11:05 via wbrz.com
  The New Orleans Saints (4-7) are back on the road this week taking on the San Francisco 49ers (6-4). For the Saints, this could very well be the toughest opponent they face all season. The 49ers have proven to be one of the best teams in pro football, loaded with top tier talent on both sides of the ball. But despite being heavy underdogs today, the Saints’ young talent perhaps gives them a puncher's chance to pull off a stunning upset.OBSERVATIONS OF THE WEEK
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• 5 people shot on Bourbon Street early Sunday morning

  27-11-2022 09:08 via wbrz.com
  NEW ORLEANS - Five people were shot on Bourbon Street early Sunday morning as people celebrated Bayou Classic weekend, according to New Orleans Police.Authorities say gunfire erupted shortly before 2 AM on Bourbon Street. Several victims were wounded near the French Quarter. NOPD says three men and two women were injured in the fire. No names or ages were disclosed.The victims' injuries are not considered to be life-threatening. Two suspects have been taken in for questioning with authorities c
  
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