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University’s free music download service shuts down

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Contributing Writer
February 16, 2009

University-sponsored music downloading program Ruckus is no longer providing its services.Upon visiting the Ruckus Web site, users are greeted with the message, "Unfortunately, the Ruckus service will...

Mayor Nagin wants to ‘institutionalize’ recovery

By The Associated Press
February 16, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans won't part ways with controversial mayor Ray Nagin until more than a year from now, but already talk has turned to the post-Nagin era.Political analysts expect next...

Cinderella Project collects used dresses for prom

By Nichole Oden
Staff Writer
February 15, 2009

In high school, every girl dreams about one night — prom night. And the Cinderella Project of Baton Rouge is making sure every girl's dream can come true.The Cinderella Project  held a dress...

Sen. Roland Burris listens during a committee meeting Jan. 27. The Ill. GOP leaderhas asked Burris to resign from Congress.

Ill. GOP leader calls on Sen. Burris to resign

By The Associated Press
February 15, 2009

CHICAGO (AP) — Just as Illinois was moving past the agony and embarrassment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's ousting, the fellow Democrat whom Blagojevich appointed to the U.S. Senate was hearing...

Plane that crashed near Buffalo was on autopilot

By The Associated Press
February 15, 2009

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The commuter plane that crashed near Buffalo was on autopilot when it went down in icy weather, indicating that the pilot may have violated federal safety recommendations and...

National Highway deaths decrease by 10.7 percent

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
February 15, 2009

A lower number of people dying in car accidents could be related to a slower economy, according to recent government report.The national death rate of people killed in roadway crashes decreased in 2008...

Axelrod: Stem cell order coming soon from Obama

By The Associated Press
February 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Expect an executive order soon from President Barack Obama on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. That's the word from White House adviser David Axelrod. Under President...

La’s share of stimulus pegged at $3.8 billion — Saturday, Feb. 14

By Melinda Deslatte
The Associated Press
February 14, 2009

Louisiana stands to receive an estimated $3.8 billion for education, health care and other services from the $787 billion economic stimulus bill that passed Congress on Friday.Among the largest pools of...

Continental Connection plane crash in Buffalo kills 49

By The Associated Press
February 13, 2009

CLARENCE, N.Y. (AP) — A commuter plane crashed into a suburban Buffalo home and erupted in flames late Thursday, killing all 48 people aboard and one person on the ground, authorities said.Flames...

University among most popular colleges

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
February 13, 2009

High school students think being an LSU Tiger is more popular than being a Texas Longhorn, a Georgia Bulldog or part of Alabama's Crimson Tide.LSU is listed as the 16th most popular university in the country...

LSU freshman Gloria Johnson performs on the beam during the Tigers’ 196.800-195.825 victory against Florida. LSU will face No. 5 Alabama tonight.

Gymnastics garners first win in Tuscaloosa since 1976

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
February 13, 2009

The LSU gymnastics team had walked out of Coleman Coliseum a winner only once in school history before this season.That changed Friday night when the No. 11 Tigers defeated Alabama, 196.625-195.750, their...

Men’s Basketball: Latest tourney projections have Tigers as No. 8 seed — 1:29 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 13, 2009

The LSU's men's basketball team's postseason hopes are looking good.ESPN's Joe Lunardi projects the Tigers (20-4) will be a No. 8 seed, and their stock is rising.LSU hosts Ole Miss on Saturday at 6 p.m.The...