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Trump Says Barr Resigning, Will Leave Before Christmas
Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is resigning amid lingering tension with the president.
The Supreme Court Rejects Republican Lawsuit
The Electoral College meets Monday to formally elect Biden as the next president.
Governor Edwards: Vaccine Near, Won’t be Mandatory
Gov. John Bel Edwards is seeking to convey hope about a coronavirus vaccine while stressing the imminent threat of Louisiana’s current virus surge.
US Govt, States Sue Facebook for ‘Predatory’ Conduct
The U.S. government and 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a forced spinoff the social network’s Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services.
Hunter Biden Facing Federal Investigation over ‘Tax Affairs’
President-elect Joe Biden’s son Hunter says his “tax affairs” are under federal investigation.
LSU’s Review Request Denied in Case of Frat Pledge’s Death
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned away an appeal from Louisiana State University in a lawsuit over fraternity hazing.
Louisiana COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines Relaxed for Schools
Louisiana’s health department has loosened its coronavirus quarantine guidance for schools and workplaces to match the latest recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump Lawyer Rudy Giuliani Tests Positive for COVID
President Donald Trump says his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for coronavirus.
House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana at Federal Level
The Democratic-controlled House has approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level.
Louisiana Expects 1st Coronavirus Vaccine Doses this Month
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says his state should receive its first doses of a coronavirus vaccine within weeks if the proposed drug wins federal approval as expected.
Trump Pardons Flynn, Taking Direct Aim at Russia Probe
President Donald Trump has pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Louisiana Superintendents Ask for Looser Quarantine Rules
Leaders of several Louisiana public school systems are calling on state officials to relax coronavirus quarantine rules.
Spokesman: Trump’s Eldest Son Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
Early Voting Starts Friday in Louisiana’s Runoff Elections
Louisiana voters will start casting ballots Friday as the weeklong early voting period begins in a slate of December runoffs.
Louisiana State University Hires Presidential Search Firm
The Louisiana State University committee searching for a new system leader has chosen a headhunting firm out of Atlanta to find candidates for the job leading universities, a two-year college, agriculture center and medical schools.
LSU Reportedly Mishandled Sexual Misconduct Complaints
The USA Today says at least nine LSU football players have been reported to police for sexual misconduct and dating violence since Ed Orgeron became head coach in 2016.
Judge Rejects GOP Try to Block Louisiana Virus Restrictions
A Louisiana judge has rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus restrictions.
Trump Fires Esper as Pentagon Chief after Less than 2 Years
Esper was Trump's second defense secretary, succeeding Jim Mattis, who resigned in 2018.
Ben Carson Recovering after Testing Positive for Coronavirus
Ben Carson, the Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, tests positive for coronavirus.
New Orleans’s Dixie Beer to Become Faubourg Brewing Company
The iconic Louisiana brewery, Dixie Beer, will now be known as Faubourg Brewing Company.