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Rapper Lil Wayne sues song’s producer

By The Associated Press
April 28, 2009

Rapper Lil Wayne is suing the producer of a song he performed that allegedly sampled another singer's work without permission.A lawsuit filed last year against Lil Wayne accuses him of copyright infringement,...

Gov’t: Stern border enforcement not yet necessary – 8 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 28, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Tuesday staunchly defended its "passive surveillance" policy on the emerging swine flu threat, saying that its measured, cautious border monitoring makes...

Consumer confidence soars in April – 9:35 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 28, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — A private research group says that consumer confidence soared in April amid hopeful signs that the economy is starting to stabilize. The Conference Board says that its Consumer Confidence...

Chancellor’s Late Night Pancake Breakfast to be held tonight – 10:00 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 28, 2009

The Chancellor's biannual late night pancake breakfast will take place from 10 p.m. to midnight tonight at the 459 Commons and Highland Dining Hall. The event is free for all students who show their Tiger...

La. lawmaker wants higher cigarette taxes – 8:05 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 28, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A proposal to hike taxes on cigarettes is up for debate at the Louisiana Capitol. Rep. Karen Carter Peterson, a New Orleans Democrat, presents her case for adding $1 in taxes...

Lombardi appointed to Board of Directors

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 28, 2009

LSU System President John Lombardi was appointed Monday to the Board of Directors for Nabors Industries, a Bermuda-based oil and gas company. Lombardi will serve in the newly created position as the company's...

Bill would change “mega-fund” statute – 8 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 28, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Senate committee Tuesday tackles Gov. Bobby Jindal's proposal to use $50 million from an economic development fund to keep open a chicken plant in north Louisiana. The bill...

Chelsea’s forced to stop selling alcohol

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
April 28, 2009

The ban on Chelsea's Cafe's liquor license is back in effect, forcing the owner to stop selling alcohol.After a hearing Tuesday, with more than 100 Chelsea's supporters in the courtroom, Judge Trudy White...

Scheduling remains open to students through July 12

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
April 28, 2009

As the semester comes to a close, scheduling has opened for students of every priority.Scheduling, which opened March 29, generally went off without a hitch, according to Associate Registrar Patricia Beste....

La. officials take preliminary precautions against swine flu

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
April 28, 2009

As a fear of swine flu overwhelms the U.S. and countries worldwide, the LSU Emergency Operations Center, in conjunction with local and state officials, is monitoring its spread.While the seasonal flu vaccine...

University to benefit from Lombardi’s new position

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
April 28, 2009

LSU System President John Lombardi said his recent appointment to the Board of Directors for Nabors Industries, a Bermuda-based oil and gas company, will provide the University with helpful corporate links. ...

Natural gas bill proposes tax credits for some residents

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
April 28, 2009

Louisiana residents interested in purchasing natural gas vehicles or fixing their current vehicles to run on natural resources may receive tax incentives from the state if a proposed bill passes.One of...