A civil district judge in New Orleans declares that New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson is legally competent to run the teams. His estranged heirs tried to prove the 87 year-old Benson was mentally unsound when he made the decision to transfer ownership to his wife Gayle, upon his death. Legal analysts say today is a victory for Benson, but his legal battles are not over.

The US Supreme Court has barred Louisiana from executing a man convicted of the 1993 killing an off-duty Baton Rouge Police officer because his mental disability. Kevan Brumfield was convicted in the shooting death of Cpl. Betty Smothers. Legal analyst Tim Meche says this decision could be a game changer…
CUT 11 (10) Q: “significant decision”
Because an IQ of 75 qualifies as mentally retarded.
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How much rain associated with Tropical Storm Bill will determine the extent of the next round of flooding of the Red River at Shreveport and Bossier. Officials say they will have a better idea within the next 24 to 36 hours, and Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator hopes its a more accurate forecast this time around…
CUT 14 (10) Q: “37 foot river”

Father’s Day is Sunday, and there’s a study out showing the best states for working dads, and Louisiana is near the bottom of the list. According to Wallet-Hub-dot-com, Louisiana is 47th, having the lowest child care costs in the nation, but is the third worst in day care…
CUT 7 (08) Q: “and care”
That’s Wallethub spokesperson Jill Gonzales.