The Interior Department withdrew St. John the Baptist Parish’s eligibility for becoming a National Historic Landmark to boost economic development. But it might not work.

If you’re planning to either ride in or attend Mardi Gras parades this year, here's what you should know.
Louisiana Considered
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Louisiana senators are pressing state officials for information about the leadership of a controversial juvenile justice facility the state is using as its youth girls prison again.
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LSU is ahead of the curve on compliance; other universities watching, waiting.
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If you want to join in on the fun, here’s a parade schedule with a few routes to help you plan ahead.
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“ It seems that if you're young, if you're Black, if you're outspoken, you got to do whatever the white man tells you to do,” Lewis said.
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A group of Louisiana voters filed suit against Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry on Monday, seeking to halt a vote on a state constitutional amendment scheduled for next month that would drastically change state tax law.
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Students in an elementary school broadcasting club in California are among the youngest winners of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.
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The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.
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An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.
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These simple post-workout activities can help reduce pain and even improve athletic performance. But many people don't prioritize recovery and self-care after exercise.
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Hamas to release the last six live hostages whose freedom they agreed to under the current ceasefire deal.