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White House says Obama supports women in combat
January 24, 2013 3:50 PM
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says allowing women to serve in combat marks another step toward the country's founding ideals of fairness and equality. Obama says in a written statement he expressed strong support for the decision to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who lifted the combat ban Thursday. Obama says... more » -
Judge hears arguments on Sandusky trial fairness
January 10, 2013 10:48 AM
BELLEFONTE, Pa. - A judge has heard arguments from Jerry Sandusky's attorneys about the fairness of his trial but did not issue a ruling. The proceeding Thursday in central Pennsylvania related to Sandusky's claim that his lawyers didn't have enough time to prepare for his molestation trial. Sandusky's post-sentencing motions... more »
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Court filing: New jail won't fix old problems
May 24, 2013
NEW ORLEANS - Inmates' lawyers and the U.S. Justice Department say the current design of a $145 million jail under construction in New Orleans won't... more » -
La. ranks high in gun violence, low in gun safety
May 24, 2013
BATON ROUGE - A recent national study says Louisiana has the highest rate of gun violence in the nation and the weakest gun safety laws.... more » -
18 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport
May 24, 2013
ATLANTA - Authorities say 18 people have been taken to the hospital following a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlanta's... more » -
New effort to restore Lincoln Theater begins
May 24, 2013
BATON ROUGE - A new effort to restore the Lincoln Theater in Baton Rouge kicks off with a fundraising reception tonight. The Lincoln Theater... more » -
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge
May 24, 2013
MIAMI - During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings... more »
