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Louisiana Receives Poor Mental Health Ranking
A new report finds Louisiana is one of the states with the highest prevalence of mental illness and lowest rates of access to care.
Louisiana Resumes 2015 Tax Amnesty Program
The program, which gives individuals and businesses that have fallen behind on their taxes an opportunity to make a fresh start, will run through Dec. 31.
US Expanding Special Operations Force In Iraq
The U.S. is expanding its special operations force in Iraq and Syria to help fight Islamic State militants, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday.
Baltimore Officers Involved In Arrest Of Freddie Gray Charged
The prosecutor announced today that Gray's death in police custody was a homicide.
Aaron Hernandez Guilty Of First-Degree Murder
The conviction carries a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Darren Sharper Drug, Sexual Assault Case Moves To La.
Former New orleans Saint returning to Louisiana to complete a plea deal on sexual assault charges.
Missing Baby Found
No information has been given as to whether or not someone has been arrested in the case.
Ex-NFL Player Sharper Gets 9 Years In Arizona Sex Assault
Former NFL All-Pro Darren Sharper has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and attempted sexual assault in a plea deal with Arizona prosecutors and was immediately sentenced to nine years in prison.
7 Marines, 4 Soldiers Presumed Dead After Helicopter Crashes
Seven Marines and four soldiers were missing early Wednesday after an Army helicopter crashed during a night training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle.
Major Health Insurer Hacked, Are you affected?
Anthem runs Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in more than a dozen states.
Ax Falls On NFL Coaches After Final Week of 2014 Regular Season
The axe has fallen on more NFL head coaches as the 2014 regular season has come to an end.
Funeral Set For DC’s ‘Mayor For Life’ Barry
He served six months in prison but was later elected to his fourth term.
Former Titans Kicker Bironas Killed In Accident
Former Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas has died after a car accident near his home, according to police
Oklahoma Sooners Talking National Title
Oklahoma believes this could be a special season.
Donald Sterling Wants To Appeal Judge’s OK To Sell Clippers
The Los Angeles Superior Court judge sided with Sterling's estranged wife Shelly, who negotiated the $2 billion sale to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer after Sterling made offensive remarks about blacks and was banned for life form the NBA.
LeBron Apologizes To Neighbors, Sends Cupcakes
LeBron James has sent cupcakes to his neighbors to apologize for the ruckus caused by the announcement of his homecoming earlier this month.
Owner Forced To Step Aside Because Of Alzheimer’s
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen is giving up control of the team to deal with Alzheimer's disease.
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl To Become Cactus Bowl
The bowl formerly known as the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl will now be the Cactus Bowl.
FIFA Rejects Suarez Appeal Against Ban For Biting
FIFA says it has rejected Luis Suarez's appeal against his four-month ban from all football for biting an opponent in a World Cup match.
Weary Dutch Have No Interest In 3rd Place Game
The Netherlands squad must stay at the World Cup when coach Louis van Gaal dearly wishes they could just go home. Next up? The game no one wants to play.