It turns out an 84-year-old found dead in a Metairie retirement home died of natural causes. Yesterday authorities announced Pauline Ballon was strangled, because of some initial physical findings. But after looking at all of the information the coroner says Balloon’s death was not a homicide.

Arizona Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Don Molino spoke with a Louisiana doctor on what this means for the former Republican Presidential candidate…
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Education Superintendent John White’s job status is under scrutiny, because he was not confirmed by the state senate during the legislative session. State law says Louisiana’s top public education leader must be conferred by the Senate. The governor could take legal action to have him removed. White says he’d rather focus on the students, not on politics….
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A two-thirds from BESE could also remove White as education superintendent.

A strong ridge of high pressure is producing the hottest temperatures of the year. Michael Berry with the National Weather Service advises individuals working outside to take frequent breaks to avoid heat stroke….
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The forecast calls for more hot temperatures tomorrow and then a slight break on Saturday as rain chances go up for the weekend.