The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the murder of a Baton Rouge couple found dead at a truck stop in Hammond. Authorities say Denis and Suzanne Duplantier had been kidnapped and strangled. Police Spokesperson Lt. Johnny Dunham says they are unsure where the murders took place and are searching for others who could be involved…:
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There’s a report out indicating a large amount of money had been taken from the Duplantier’s home. Ernesto Alonso is charged with two counts each of first degree murder and second degree kidnapping.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says the K-9 who was stabbed during a robbery is out of surgery and is expected to recover. They say they are not sure if Thor will be able to return to duty, but they are taking it day by day. Officials say the suspected robber was shot and killed by deputies when he began stabbing Thor with a 4-6 inch switch blade.

Vice President Joe Biden announced today that he will not seek the Democratic presidential nomination. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Democrats, especially Hillary Clinton, are breathing easier now that Biden has decided not to run…:
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In his announcement, Biden said he didn’t think there was sufficient time to mount a winning campaign.

Tonight at LSU in Baton Rouge, three candidates for governor will take part in a debate. Republicans Scott Angelle and Jay Dardenne and Democrat John Bel Edwards will participate. LSU Reveille Editor Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez says even though the campus is Republican leaning, some are throwing their support behind Edwards…:
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She says Dardenne has a slight home field advantage on campus as he is a former student body president at LSU.