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McNeese President Wade Rousse has been named the new president of Louisiana State University.

DO NOT PUBLISH: McNeese President Wade Rousse named next president of LSU

McNeese President Wade Rousse has been named the new president of Louisiana State University.

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Diane Ladd, the three-time Academy Award nominee whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” to the protective mother in “Wild at Heart,” has died at 89.

Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

Diane Ladd, the three-time Academy Award nominee whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” to the protective mother in “Wild at Heart,” has died at 89.

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Investigators are asking families who received any inappropriate items during the event to contact the police department.

Woman accused of handing out inappropriate comics to children at Halloween event

Investigators are asking families who received any inappropriate items during the event to contact the police department.

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Cartoonist Scott Adams, who has metastatic prostate cancer, is trying to get a potentially lifesaving treatment.

‘Dilbert’ creator asks Trump to save his life by helping with cancer treatment

Cartoonist Scott Adams, who has metastatic prostate cancer, is trying to get a potentially lifesaving treatment.

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The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday to honor and celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones by welcoming their spirits back to the living world.

Día De Los Muertos Festival returns to Lake Charles

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday to honor and celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones by welcoming their spirits back to the living world.

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Authorities say the teenager picked up a piece of lumber during a chase and charged at the deputy who shot him.

Deputy fatally shoots 13-year-old boy wanted for grandmother’s killing

Authorities say the teenager picked up a piece of lumber during a chase and charged at the deputy who shot him.

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With Will Smith's homer in the 11th inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7.

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 to repeat as World Series champions

With Will Smith's homer in the 11th inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7.

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A father of two was facing a second battle with leukemia when his 9-year-old son stepped up to help by donating his stem cells.

‘My hero’: 9-year-old boy helps father fight cancer with stem cell donation

A father of two was facing a second battle with leukemia when his 9-year-old son stepped up to help by donating his stem cells.

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The Rams (5-2) are second in the league with 26 sacks

Rookie QB Tyler Shough faces Rams’ tough pass rush in his first start for Saints

The Rams (5-2) are second in the league with 26 sacks

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Millions of low-income families may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

Millions of low-income families may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Two people have been arrested in connection with the stabbings, according to British Transport Police.

Police rule out terrorism in stabbing attack on UK train after 2 men are arrested

Two people have been arrested in connection with the stabbings, according to British Transport Police.

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A former sheriff is apologizing after pleading guilty to several federal charges connected to his misuse of taxpayer money.

Former sheriff apologizes after revelations he spent taxpayer money on cigarettes, Chick-fil-A

A former sheriff is apologizing after pleading guilty to several federal charges connected to his misuse of taxpayer money.

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The United States economy could lose $15 billion from the government shutdown.

US economy could lose $15 billion from government shutdown

The United States economy could lose $15 billion from the government shutdown.

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Police in a Chicago suburb are gathering evidence after a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle crash led to a violent arrest caught on video.

Video shows immigration agent punching restrained man after car collision turns into confrontation

Police in a Chicago suburb are gathering evidence after a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle crash led to a violent arrest caught on video.

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Actor Jesse Eisenberg is preparing to donate one of his kidneys to a complete stranger.

Actor Jesse Eisenberg says he is donating a kidney to a stranger

Actor Jesse Eisenberg is preparing to donate one of his kidneys to a complete stranger.

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Unorthodox arrest Saturday praised by Slidell Police chief

Video shows Slidell police officer jumping into civilian’s SUV to pursue alleged shoplifter

Unorthodox arrest Saturday praised by Slidell Police chief

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The government shutdown continues while voters in several states head to the polls. Washington Correspondent Caitrin Assaf has your Week Ahead in Washington.

Week Ahead in Washington: November 2

The government shutdown continues while voters in several states head to the polls. Washington Correspondent Caitrin Assaf has your Week Ahead in Washington.

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Authorities in California searched the home of a missing 9-year-old girl Thursday.

Police search home of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard

Authorities in California searched the home of a missing 9-year-old girl Thursday.

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Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with millions of Americans starting to lose food aid benefits.

Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rules

Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with millions of Americans starting to lose food aid benefits.

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Officials in South Carolina identified the body of a man found floating in a lake Friday.

Body found floating in lake by fishermen identified, officials say

Officials in South Carolina identified the body of a man found floating in a lake Friday.

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A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico killed at least 23 people, including children.

Fire and explosion at store in Mexico leave at least 23 dead and a dozen injured

A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico killed at least 23 people, including children.

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A father in Atlanta is accused of killing his son after a late-night argument escalated.

‘Disheartening’: Father accused of killing son after late-night argument, police say

A father in Atlanta is accused of killing his son after a late-night argument escalated.

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A Department of Homeland Security official is downplaying photos taken of ICE agents wearing Halloween masks during operations in Los Angeles.

Homeland Security official responds to images of ICE agents wearing Halloween masks

A Department of Homeland Security official is downplaying photos taken of ICE agents wearing Halloween masks during operations in Los Angeles.

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Two girls remain hospitalized after being thrown from a ferris wheel at the New Roads Harvest Festival Saturday, sources said.

Two girls remain hospitalized after ferris wheel accident at New Roads festival

Two girls remain hospitalized after being thrown from a ferris wheel at the New Roads Harvest Festival Saturday, sources said.

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One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi roadway was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for the safety of her children.

‘What any other mother would do’: Woman kills escaped monkey fearing for her children’s safety

One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi roadway was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for the safety of her children.

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