Police reports say the LSU fraternity pledge who died last month may have been forced to drink an excessive amount of alcohol as part of an initiation ritual called “Bible Study.” Phi Delta Theta pledges who gave incorrect answers to questions about the frat were forced to drink. Officials believe 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver’s death is a possible hazing incident.

The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of low pressure in the southwestern Caribbean Sea, which has a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression as it moves toward the Gulf of Mexico. Senior hurricane specialist Stacy Stewart says atmospheric winds can hinder growth…:
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Stewart says sea surface temperatures are still warm, which can help develop this system in a named storm.

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it’s sending Norwegian Breakaway to sail from New Orleans beginning November 2018. Michael Farrar reports..:
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