Following a White House briefing on the killing of Iran’s top military commander, Republican US Senator John Kennedy said the president did the right thing by taking out Qassem Soleimani without Congress’ approval…
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But Democratic Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond says the killing of Qassem Soleimani was impulsive and what’s needed is strategic diplomacy.

Severe weather is possible beginning tomorrow night. Much of the state is under an enhanced risk for severe weather, which means the possibility of tornadoes. National Weather Service Meteorologist Brad Bryant says have a plan in place if a tornado warning is issued…
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US Cancer deaths have declined since 1991 at about a rate of 1.5 percent annually, but recent data shows a sizable increase in that dip. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Last night was a good night for Louisiana basketball teams. The Pelicans beat the Bulls 123 to 108. New Orleans has won seven of its last ten. LSU improved to 2-and-0 in the SEC with a 79-77 home win over Arkansas. Northwestern State, McNeese, Nicholls and UNO also won last night.