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Familiar coaches, similar seasons, Gonzaga women take on Colorado in WBIT second round
Mar. 22—The Colorado and Gonzaga women's basketball teams share several similarities. Coming into the season, both teams had big roster restructures. Colorado brought in 10 new players, Gonzaga ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cara Consuegra's first season as Marquette women's coach ends in second round of WBIT
Cara Consuegra had a better-than-expected first season and has building blocks in Skylar Forbes and Halle Vice.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Gonzaga women march on, beat Colorado 64-55 to reach WBIT Sweet 16
Mar. 23—The 34th game of the season Sunday for the Gonzaga women's basketball team played out like a microcosm of the year. The Zags struggled early, but once they got going, especially on defense, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during an alleged off-campus hazing incident in Baton Rouge, police said.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
2 more Louisiana fraternity members arrested in alleged hazing death
Baton Rouge police on Tuesday announced the arrests of 25-year-old Kyle Thurman and 28-year-old Isaiah Smith. They were both charged with criminal hazing.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Judge hears arguments on if Mahmoud Khalil should remain detained in Louisiana
A federal judge will weigh the challenge to the arrest and detention of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, who is a green card holder.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Louisiana voters in Speaker Johnson’s district react to Medicaid cut threats
Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Survivor who ignited US Catholic church’s reckoning with abuse killed in Louisiana
Scott Anthony Gastal, who at age 11 had testified in court in the 1980s that his priest had raped him, was beaten to death. The clergy abuse survivor who effectively ignited the US Catholic ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Judge orders Mahmoud Khalil case to be moved from Louisiana to New Jersey
New York judge denies Trump administration attempt to dismiss legal challenge and rules on jurisdiction. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...The Guardian - 5d -
Higgins turns down run for Cassidy's Louisiana Senate seat
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) will not run for Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) seat next year after raising speculation that he might, he announced Thursday. Higgins noted several polls from the GOP ...The Hill - 4d -
Tiztastic wins the $1 million Louisiana Derby and qualifies for the Kentucky Derby
Going off at 9-1 from the third post, Tiztastic cruised just behind a tight pack of six frontrunners before picking up the pace in the final turn.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hyundai says it will build $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana
President Trump touts Korean automaker's pledge to invest billions in the U.S., saying tariff threats are working.CBS News - 16h -
2 more arrests made in hazing death of Louisiana college student repeatedly punched in chest
Two more people were arrested in connection with the hazing death of a Baton Rouge college student who was repeatedly punched in the chest while pledging.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
How to watch the 2025 Louisiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks: Schedule, TV/stream info for weekend horse racing
100 Road to the Kentucky points will go to the winners of the Lousiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Saints free agent pickup, Louisiana native eager to embrace the pregame 'Who Dat' chant
The "Who Dat" chant has become a staple at Saints home games, and big-time free agent pickup Justin Reid says he's eager to experience it himself.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Senate Republicans push Trump for debt ceiling plan
The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.Politico - Mar. 11 -
Mahmoud Khalil Has Not Been Allowed to Speak Privately With Lawyers
Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident who the Trump administration has claimed is a national security threat, is in immigration detention in Louisiana.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
3/24: America Decides
Reporter says Trump administration accidentally texted him war plans; Supreme Court hears Louisiana redistricting caseCBS News - 6h -
Mahmoud Khalil Was Public Face of Protest Against Israel at Columbia
Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident of the United States, was arrested in his Manhattan apartment and sent to Louisiana. His detention sets up a fight over free speech.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Source: Ex-Chiefs S Reid to Saints on 3-year deal
Safety Justin Reid is returning home to Louisiana after agreeing to a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Saints, a source told ESPN.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
The U.S. Is Trying to Deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Legal Resident. Here’s What to Know.
Mr. Khalil, who helped lead protests at Columbia University against civilian casualties in Gaza, was arrested by immigration officers and sent to a detention center in Louisiana.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
What to know about pro-Palestinian activist's deportation case
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Louisiana for now. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks it down.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
How MTSU men's basketball reached Conference USA semifinals with double overtime win
Middle Tennessee State men's basketball won an overtime thriller over Louisiana Tech Thursday to reach the Conference USA Tournament semifinals.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Seattle Sonics legend Slick Watts dies at 73
Watts played six seasons in the NBA, including the first four and a half with the Seattle SuperSonics, who he signed with as a free agent out of Xavier University of Louisiana.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
What’s Next for Mahmoud Khalil? A Fight to Keep His Case in New York.
The Trump administration’s effort to have his case heard in Louisiana could let some of America’s most conservative judges set a precedent on deportations.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
What channel is UL-South Alabama baseball game on? Time, TV, and live score updates
It's Louisiana baseball vs South Alabama in a three-game Sun Belt Conference series. Here's how to watch the weekend series and live scoring updates:Yahoo Sports - 3d -
South Korea's Hyundai announces $21 billion U.S. investment
South Korean conglomerate Hyundai on Monday announced a roughly $21 billion investment in U.S. onshoring that includes a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana.NBC News - 15h -
3/24: CBS Evening News Plus
Supreme Court wrestles with dispute over majority-Black districts in Louisiana; Reporter's Notebook: A Founding Father's fears about presidential tyrannyCBS News - 5h -
A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy
After voting to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican of Louisiana, is embracing the “gestalt” of Kennedy’s measles response.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Protests continue for detained pro-Palestinian activist
Protestors are demanding the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate and green card holder, who was arrested by federal immigration agents and is being held at an ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Government seeks to move Khalil case
The U.S. government is seeking to move Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s case from New York, where a hearing into his status happened Wednesday, to Louisiana or New Jersey. Khalil is a ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Federal judge hears arguments on Mahmoud Khalil's detention
Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident and prominent leader of pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University currently facing deportation by the Trump administration, will remain in detention ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Former Columbia University student, who led pro-Palestinian protests, remains detained
On Monday, a judge issued a temporary order blocking Mahmoud Khalil's deportation. A former Columbia University student, Khalil led pro-Palestinian protests on campus. He was detained Saturday by ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Mahmoud Khalil ‘felt as though he was being kidnapped’, lawyers say
Lawyers demand in updated lawsuit that Columbia University graduate be released from custody. Mahmoud Khalil felt as though he was being kidnapped when he was handcuffed and shackled and rushed ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Woman linked to death of Telemundo Super Bowl reporter to be charged with murder
The Louisiana woman accused of theft and fraud in connection with the death of a Super Bowl reporter near New Orleans last month will also be charged with second-degree murder, authorities said ...NBC News - 6d -
‘I am a political prisoner’: Mahmoud Khalil says he’s being targeted for political beliefs
Exclusive: Palestinian activist and green card holder speaks out from Louisiana immigration detention for first time. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - 6d -
Eye on America: NIL’s impact on college sports, and a movement inspires Black med students
In Michigan, we report on how student-athletes’ newfound ability to profit off their name, image and likeness has profoundly changed the economics of college sports. And in Louisiana, we introduce ...CBS News - 2d -
Another day in the life of viral McNeese manager: Chatting with Spike Lee, and his own T-shirt
Amir Khan and his sponsored boombox went viral heading into the tournament as the unlikely hype man for the even more unlikely tournament darlings from Lake Charles, Louisiana.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
McNeese State lost, but it had the biggest winner of the NCAA Tournament
McNeese State’s magical moment in the NCAA Tournament may be over after the underdog 12-seed from Lake Charles, Louisiana — fresh off a huge upset of No. 5 Clemson — fell to No. 4 Purdue on ...NBC News - 2d -
Woman accused in death of Telemundo reporter should not have been free when he died, AG says
Other men have accused the Louisiana woman linked to the death of a Super Bowl reporter of drugging and robbing them — and she shouldn’t have been on probation when the reporter was found dead last ...NBC News - Mar. 11
