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Lone Survivor: Drowning Victims Died 'Trying to Save Me'

Nick McMaster — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:27:49 CDT

The lone survivor of Monday's horrific multiple drowning in Shreveport, Louisiana, says the seven teenage victims were trying to save him. "It felt like the ground fell and the water was pulling me under," 15-year-old DeKendrix Warner tells the Shreveport Times . "I started yelling for help, and every time my...

States Demand Ultrasounds to Curb Abortion

Emily Rauhala — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:08:00 CDT

The latest weapon in the battle over abortion : Ultrasounds. Backed by anti-abortion groups who believe sonograms can stop women from aborting, 20 states have passed laws that require or encourage abortion providers to conduct the procedure, reports the New York Times . Ultrasounds are already mandatory in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi,...

Jindal Slams Anti-Mixed Marriage Judge

Rob Quinn — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:58:28 CDT

Gov. Bobby Jindal and other Louisiana officials say a justice of the peace who refuses to marry interracial couples should lose his job. "This is a clear violation of constitutional rights and federal and state law," Jindal said, calling for Keith Bardwell's case to be referred to a state commission....

New Orleans Again US Murder Capital

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:48:02 CDT

New Orleans is once again the US murder capital after briefly losing the title. Fresh FBI statistics show that with 64 killings per 100,000 people in 2008, New Orleans had the highest per-capita murder rate in the country, well ahead of second-place St. Louis, with 47 murders per 100,...

Jindal: Don't Trust Federal Government—Look at Katrina

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:08:19 CST

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal called President Obama's plan to fix the economy "irresponsible" and certain to increase taxes and federal debt. "The way to lead is not to raise taxes and put more money and power in hands of Washington politicians," said Jindal, who gave the Republican Party's response to...

Economy Can't Spoil Mardi Gras

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:34:01 CST

Partiers in New Orleans are taking one last chance to eat, drink, and be merry today before Lent. Tourism officials don't believe the economic downturn has dampened the mood at this year's Mardi Gras celebrations and say big crowds over the weekend and nearly full hotels bode well for the...

Jury Stuck on Britney's State

Rob Quinn — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:57:32 CDT

The jury in Britney Spear's traffic trial couldn't reach a verdict yesterday and has retired for the weekend to ponder whether the LA resident counts as a California girl, the Los Angeles Times reports. Spears' lawyer argues the singer, charged with driving without a valid California license, doesn't need one...

Gustav Remains Dangerous, Jindal Warns

Kevin Spak — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:29:44 CDT

Hurricane Gustav is a tropical depression once more but it is still a “very serious storm,” Gov. Bobby Jindal said today. “We're not quite at halftime,” he cautioned, noting the massive power outages, tornadoes, and heavy rains plaguing the state. “There is a lot, lot more work ahead of us....

How Jindal Traded Vishnu for Jesus

Kevin Spak — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:30:30 CDT

When political observers talk about Bobby Jindal’s vice presidential credentials, they often mention that his devout Christian faith might sway the base. It’s a curious advantage for the Hindu-raised son of Punjabi immigrants, but Jindal’s conversion was the sincere product of a deep spiritual quest, the Wall Street Journal reports....