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Investigation begins in plane’s NYC splash landing – 1 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 16, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators brought in a giant crane, divers and a barge Friday to help pull a US Airways jetliner from the Hudson River, as many of the 155 people aboard recounted survivor stories...

Miles introduces new defensive coaches

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
January 16, 2009

LSU coach Les Miles welcomed his new defensive staff in a press conference today, and he said he was very excited to have such well-respected and experienced coaches to work with next season."I looked...

US Airways plane goes down in Hudson River – 3:14 p.m.

By David Caruso
The Associated Press
January 15, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters.Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Laura Brown says the US...

Saints hire Williams as defensive coordinator – 11:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints hired Gregg Williams to fill their vacant defensive coordinator's post and revive a defense that allowed 339.5 yards per game. Coach Sean Payton announced...

Enrollment Services: In-state applicants decrease – 1:50 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Enrollment Services: In-state applicants decreaseAccording to Jim McCoy, vice provost of enrollment services, in-state applicants for the incoming freshmen class are down 3 percent for this time of year.McCoy...

Looking back, looking forward: Bush says goodbye – 11:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President George W. Bush's farewell speech is more than a goodbye to the nation that elected him twice. It is his last chance in office to define his tumultuous presidency in his...

Company creates new LSU inspired fragrance

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

The stately oaks that grace campus, the luring glow of purple and gold and the strength of the "Fighting Tigers" are being bottled up into two high-end fragrances for students, alumni and die-hard fans...

Temperatures expected to be ‘considerably below freezing’

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Louisiana natives are used to extremes. From blistering heat and humidity during the summer months to extrodinarily spicy food, Louisiana residents have become accustomed to experiencing the extremes....

Senate panel backs Clinton as secretary of state – 11: 50 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted overwhelmingly on Thursday for Hillary Rodham Clinton to become the next secretary of state, with lawmakers saying they were hopeful...

First SG Senate meeting held

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Though they did not meet in the Student Union's new and unfinished Senate chambers as planned, the Student Government Senate called its first session of the Spring Semester to order Wednesday night.The...

Peanut butter recall in effect

By The Associated Press
January 15, 2009

ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A peanut butter maker that sells bulk supplies to institutions issued a nationwide recall as officials on Wednesday reported two more deaths associated with a salmonella outbreak.Lynchburg-based...

BESE approves 10 public school takeovers – 12 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Ten public schools in Baton Rouge and Shreveport will be taken over by the state in July because of their poor performance. A sharply-divided state education board gave final...