12:30 LRN Newscast

The December 7 election has four amendments that Louisiana voters will vote on.  Amendment 1 proposes adding five appointees to the Judiciary Commission, expanding its current nine-member structure. It would also give the Supreme Court authority to initiate investigations and discipline judges for misconduct, including malfeasance. Public Affairs Research Council President Dr. Steven Procopio explains that the Judiciary Commission investigates judges…

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Researchers at LSU are developing a hand-held device to better detect cancer cells during surgery. It’s called SafeMargin, and it was invented by LSU electrical engineering associate professor Dr. Jian Xu (JAN ZHOO). He says the purpose of the device is to quickly detect a clean margin during cancer surgeries.

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A Louisiana congressman will be sleeping outside tonight to shed light on a growing problem. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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