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New study shows early childhood education funding could run out in a couple years
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A recent study from Leaders for a Better Louisiana warns that the State’s early childhood education fund will dry up in the coming years. nothing is shocking “It is so vitally important, but nothing is shocking about the...
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DHS Is Funneling $10 Billion to the Navy to Build a Network of Immigration Jails
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is calling for federal agents to pause immigration enforcement in the Chicago area until after...
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How many Race to Dubai titles has Rory McIlroy won and what is the all-time record?
Rory McIlroy is closing in on yet another Race to Dubai title as he looks to cement his legacy as the greatest European golfer ever. McIlroy has enjoyed a stunning year, winning The Masters in April to become a Grand Slam champion. 4 McIlroy won...
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Early voting begins Saturday in New Orleans runoff election. Here's what to know.
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Nola - Louisiana
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Early voting begins Saturday with two New Orleans City Council seats and a surprising runoff for clerk of Criminal District court. There are also a slew of propositions on the Nov. 15 ballot in New Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard and...
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Senate probe finds ‘systemic neglect’ in US immigration detention
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Morning Star
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A SENATE investigation has uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centres across the United States. Detainees have been denied insulin, left without medical attention for days and...
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DoD to send more military lawyers to Justice Department as some begin serving as temporary immigration judges
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is detailing military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as special assistant U.S. attorneys in offices handling immigration enforcement. The new memo, first reported by the Associated Press, comes as nearly...
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Louisiana named America's top tourism state by international magazine
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Louisiana was named the top tourism state at the 2025 JRNY America Awards in London. New Orleans won awards for America's Best Food City and Best New Tourism Initiative. In 2024, Louisiana's tourism industry generated a $24.8 billion economic...
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Louisiana’s zombie legacy: 15 years since ‘The Walking Dead’ premiere
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"The Walking Dead" franchise, which premiered in October 2010, remains culturally significant, especially in the Deep South. While initially set in Georgia, the show's universe expanded to include Louisiana as a key location. Louisiana's landscape...
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Race for icebreakers heats up amid Arctic power struggle
The Arctic has long ceased to be a remote, inhospitable and virtually inaccessible region. In fact, it has become quite tangible for ordinary mortals. Far from that image of a distant place, the area is now a hotbed on the economic front — with...
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'Hope of every Christian': Indian-origin MAGA activist supports JD Vance's statement on Usha's religion; 'Unlike Hinduism...'
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JD Vance gets support from Indian-origin MAGA activist Dinesh D'Souza on his controversial comment on Usha Vance's religion. Indian-origin MAGA commentator Dinesh D'souza endorsed Vice President JD Vance's statement on Second Lady Usha Vance's...
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Louisiana Father Wanted in Infant Death Investigation
OPELOUSAS, LA (KPEL) — A manhunt is underway for a father wanted in the death of a two-month-old infant in Opelousas, while the mother remains in police custody. According to a press release from the Opelousas Police Department, officers responded...
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Why ICE and Border Patrol are fighting over which should arrest illegal immigrants
This week, the fight devolved into a public blame game that has gotten uglier every day. Border Patrol agents who spoke with the Washington Examiner earlier this week had criticized ICE officers for being unable to meet the moment and arrest more...
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Senate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in immigration detention centers
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A U.S. Senate investigation uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide — with detainees denied insulin, left without medical attention for days and forced to compete for...
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The beautiful city known for its paranormal history and culture of magic
A beautiful city in America is a popular tourist spot - but it's also among the spookiest places to visit. New Orleans is a city located along the Mississippi River in the US state of Louisiana. It is renowned for its distinctive music, Creole...
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30 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in November 2025 — and where to watch them
30 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in November 2025 — and where to watch themNetflix; Universal Pictures; Hulu Fall is fully underway, and it shows! This month is positivelyy packed with exciting LGBTQ+ movies and TV shows headed our way. Get...
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United Way of Northeast Louisiana Continues Heirship Project to Help Families Protect Property Rights
MONROE, La. (October 27, 2025) – United Way of Northeast Louisiana (UWNELA), in partnership with the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation, is proud to continue The Heirship Project, an ongoing initiative addressing the challenges of heir property...
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Federal appeals court will hear arguments in Texas’ and Louisiana’s Ten Commandments cases in January
Several parents of various religious backgrounds are suing Texas to block a new state law requiring that public schools display the Ten Commandments, as seen on a monument at the state Capitol in Austin, on a poster in classrooms. Bob...
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Chicago’s Militarized Immigration Raids “Coming to Other Cities” as Trump Plans 10,000-Bed Jails
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Democracy Now!
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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is calling for federal agents to pause their immigration enforcement in Chicago until after Halloween, amidst widespread condemnation of...
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Federal agents rounded up immigrants and held them on Coast Guard Island — in the 1980s
Undocumented immigrants wait to be deported on Coast Guard Island, then called Government Island, on April 27, 1982. Credit: Steve Ringman for the SF Chronicle/Newspapers.com Last week was not the first time Coast Guard Island in the Oakland...
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These 11 elementary schools are the best in Louisiana says U.S. News
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Plaquemine Post South
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When it comes to primary education, it's important to choose a school that's the right fit and offers educational opportunities. U.S. News & World Report analyzed 103,391 Pre-Kindergarten, elementary and middle schools in order to determine which...
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