LRN Newscast 14:30 09-03-14

Louisiana’s ban on same sex marriages is upheld in a ruling by a federal judge in New Orleans. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Natchitoches teen accused of fatally punching a student at Natchitoches Central High School was in court this morning for arraignment and a bond hearing. Sixteen year-old Timmy Robinson is charged with manslaughter connected to the death of 18 year-old Johnquaries Smith. Robinson is charged with one count of manslaughter.

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Authorities say a 4-year-old child is in critical condition after being injured in a house fire last night in Mansfield. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says they believe the blaze started in the living room of the home just after the family went to bed…:

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That toddler was airlifted to University Hospital in Shreveport.
With the beheading of two American journalists, President Obama says the US will not be intimidated by Islmic extremists, but stopped short on details on how to handle them. But Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson is being more specific on his wishes…

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Robertson made his comments with Sean Hannity on Fox News.