Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund…
Mississippi homeowner shoots escaped monkey
One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi roadway was shot…
LSU athletic director ousted in wake of football coach firing
LSU athletic director Scott Woodward resigned under pressure from the post he’s held for six years on Thursday…
Louisiana and Virginia take steps toward US House redistricting
Republican lawmakers in Louisiana and Democrats in Virginia pressed ahead Wednesday with plans that could allow mid-decade redistricting…
Searchers looking for 3 monkey on the loose after truck crash in Mississippi
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (AP) — Three monkeys remained on the loose Wednesday as searchers in masks, face shields and…
Monkeys escape after truck overturns in Mississippi
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (AP) — Monkeys being transported on a Mississippi highway escaped captivity Tuesday after the truck carrying…
Lawyers say Alabama father deported to Laos despite court order blocking removal
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Immigration officials have deported a father living in Alabama to Laos despite a federal…
LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth…
Judge lifts travel restrictions within US for Mahmoud Khalil
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has lifted travel restrictions for Mahmoud Khalil, allowing the Palestinian activist…
Supreme Court hears Republican-led challenge to Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act,…
Supreme Court hears voting rights case over minority representation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that is designed…
New Orleans voters to choose new mayor amid corruption charges
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans city councilmember Helena Moreno was elected mayor Saturday in the race to…