6:30 LRN Newscast Jan 3

The price of oil surged Friday as uncertainty grows over potential repercussions after the U-S killed Iran’s top general. News that Gen. Qassem Soleimani, was assassinated prompted expectations of Iranian retaliation against U.S. and Israeli targets. The international benchmark for crude oil jumped 4.1%, or $2.70, to $68.95 a barrel in London trading.

What will Louisiana’s impact be on DC with the 2020 elections?

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Select retailers in Louisiana are offering a keto diet-friendly king cake for those who want to enjoy carnival season confections while watching their weight. The low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy-free king cake from Unrefined Bakery is endorsed by Eat Fit Oschner. Oschner Dietician Vanessa Richard says it’s filling and healthy.

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She adds the lack of sugar and carbs means you won’t have an insulin spike from eating it, which means no crashing out a few hours later.