8:30AM LRN Newscast May 23

President Trump’s meeting with Congressional democratic leaders fell apart and then Trump told the public he will not work with Democrats unless they stop their investigations into his administration, US Senator John Kennedy stated if House leadership wants to impeach the President then do it

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It was a heartbreaking loss last night as the LSU Tigers fought for 6 hours and 43 mins in a 17 inning game to lose to Mississippi State 6-5. It was the longest recorded game for the SEC Tournament and LSU baseball. The game ended at 3:03 this morning. Coach Paul Mainieri

Cut 20 (:03) … Wanted to lose

The Tigers are forced now to take a quick nap and rally to face Auburn at 1 o’clock today.

Government and law enforcement officials say they are dealing with an opioid crisis, because the addiction to pain killers is leading to an increase in suicides and overdose deaths. But promising research out of Tulane and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System with the development of a new pain pill could change things. Senior Study author Dr. James Zadina says the opioid their could reduce addiction.

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The Water Quality and Health Council’s Healthy Pools survey reveals things aren’t as clean as you think they are at the local pool. Public Health Expert for the council Chris Wiant (we-ant) says the risk of waterborne illness is a problem when almost a quarter of swimmers surveyed would swim within an hour of having diarrhea.

Cut 9 (11) “…time.″