Pressure mounts on Israel as U.S. joins in on criticism of settlements

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The Obama administration on Monday harshly criticized its top Mideast ally, Israel, over new settlement construction plans in areas the Palestinians claim for a future state.

The State Department said the plans, notably one to begin preliminary work on an especially sensitive piece of land outside Jerusalem known as E1, are "especially damaging" to prospects for a resumption in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and run counter to longstanding U.S.

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- Despite best efforts, Landrieu administration couldn't sway judge to vacate NOPD consent decree May 24, 2013
  City invoked rogue federal prosecutor as well as labor law in its efforts
- Tulane bullpen catcher Tyler Chamberlain-Simon crunching for a big future in Major League Baseball-- just not playing May 24, 2013
  Chamberlain-Simon is foregoing his final season of eligibility to take a job with STATS, LLC, the primary feeder of statistical information to various sports organizations.
WWL Radio Twitter Feed
- LSU falls to Arkansas in SEC Tourney. Tigers will now face 'Bama again tomorrow at 3PM on WWL AM&FM 53 minutes ago
- Top of the 6th, LSU & Arkansas tied at 1 2 hours ago
- Judge won't let Orleans out of police reform pact bit.ly/16cOPdf 3 hours ago
- Heading to the 4th, LSU leads Arkansas 1-0 3 hours ago
- Heading to the top of the 3rd - #LSU & Arkansas still scoreless 3 hours ago
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WWL New Orleans
- Army Corps Of Engineers command change on eve of hurricane season May 23, 2013
  There was pomp and circumstance on the Mississippi River during a military change of command ceremony on the Army Corps of Engineers sprawling Uptown complex.
- Expert: N.O. area termite swarm was 'absolutely the worst I've seen' May 23, 2013
  Swarming termites are young kings and queens leaving their colonies -- looking to start new ones. While it's a bit scary and definitely nasty, entomologist Ed Martin calls it an opportunity for property owners.
- Brennan's restaurant building sold at sheriff's auction May 23, 2013
  A sheriff’s auction Thursday afternoon brought a new twist in the complicated family fight over the future of Brennan's Restaurant on Royal Street. The restaurant's familiar pink building at 417 Royal was sold at a sheriff's auction at Civil Court.
- City to spend $280,000 to renovate downtown Piazza d'Italia May 23, 2013
  The city will spend $280,000 to renovate the Piazza d’Italia, the downtown fountain and outdoor plaza which pays tribute to the contributions of New Orleans Italian-American community, city officials announced Thursday.
- Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season May 23, 2013
  Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.
WDSU New Orleans
- Gunman sought in Algiers shooting May 24, 2013
  Police search for a man in connection with a shooting in Algiers.
- DOTD: Causeway open in both directions May 23, 2013
  Louisiana DOTD says the southbound Causeway reopened at about 5:50 p.m. Thursday.
- Copper thieves concern Bayou St. John area residents May 23, 2013
  They aren't getting away with much, but it's what could be next that has neighbors worried.
- Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill May 23, 2013
  A week after rejecting a bill that would have prohibited employers from paying unequal wages for the same job based on gender, the Louisiana Senate reworked the proposal to apply only to state employees.
- JPSO: Former Coca-Cola employee stole nearly $9,000 from vending machines May 23, 2013
  The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a man who robbed numerous Coca-Cola vending machines.
WVUE New Orleans
- Metairie woman pours boiling water on boyfriend May 23, 2013
  Police say 20-year-old Theresa Wood poured hot water on her boyfriend while he was sleeping.
- Cleveland kidnap case hero gets burgers for life May 23, 2013
  The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown.
- Gay teen charged for underage girlfriend May 21, 2013
  An 18-year-old Florida cheerleader is facing felony charges that she had sexual contact with her underage, 14-year-old girlfriend, leading gay rights advocates to say the teen is being unfairly targeted for a common high school romance because she's gay.
- NOPD investigating murder on I-10 May 23, 2013
  New Orleans police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man. The shooting happened around 4:45 on I-10 at the Broad Street overpass.
- Bayou communities give to Oklahoma relief May 22, 2013
  Some residents and businesses mobilized their friends through social media to help gather relief supplies for tornado survivors.
WGSO
- Week In Geek May 23 May 24, 2013
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The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
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- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Man sues brother for alleged illegal takeover of family business May 24, 2013
  Breach-of-ContractGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing his brother who he alleges illegally took over their family business. John Patrick Payton filed suit against Bruce M. Payton and Audio Visual Mart Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on … Read More »
- CVS sued by former local pharmacy owners for breach of contract for withholding $1 million in funds from the sale May 24, 2013
  Gregory S. LaCour GRETNA – The owners of a pair of Baton Rouge pharmacies are suing a nationwide pharmacy corporation they claim breached a contract to purchase them. C’s Discount Pharmacy Inc. and Ciolino Pharmacy Inc. filed suit against Louisiana CVS Pharmacy LLC … Read More »
- Bonefish Grill sued by customer who claims disability after falling off bench May 23, 2013
  Bonefish_Grill_signGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local restaurant after she allegedly broke her wrist and a rib in a fall off a bench on their premises. Cynthia Dewhirst filed suit against Bonefish Grill and Wells Fargo Insurance … Read More »
- Student’s mother sues Jefferson Parish school for recess injury involving trip over hose May 23, 2013
  James B. GuestGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local school district for injuries she alleges her son received when we tripped over a hose at recess. Latoya D. Cooper, individually and as administrator and natural tutrix of her minor … Read More »
- New Orleans Marriot sued by guest who fell in pool area May 23, 2013
  Adam H. Weintraub NEW ORLEANS – An Ohio woman is suing a New Orleans location of a international hotel chain for damages she supposedly sustained an injury in the hotel’s pool area. Gretna Noakes filed a lawsuit against Marriot International Inc., New Orleans … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
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Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- Rep. Richard has money-saving bill: cut state spending on professional, personal, consulting contracts by 10 percent
- Reports surface that DOE Superintendent John White is out the door for Washington to further validate Peter Principle
- Pylant bill would only guarantee constant revenue stream for shady Course Choice providers already circling like vultures
- In the aftermath of killer tornadoes, perhaps it’s time for another reminder to Jindal that teachers are true heroes
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
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- **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
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- lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
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National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 24, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 25, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 23, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- It's Day 6 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Thunderstorm Safety. 1.usa.gov/MsNnFT #lawx #txwx 13 hours ago
- RT @stevecaparotta: Overturned RV in Morgan City from Police Chief Travis Crouch. #LAwx http://t.co/Qw0mU9gvMw 1 day ago
- 1133am Flood advisory for St Martin Parish. 1-3 Inches of rain has fallen and with more possible. #lawx http://t.co/ww0cXFpBIY 1 day ago
- In light of today's weather we are postponing today's NOAA Weather Radio Routine Weekly Test. #NWR #lawx #txwx 1 day ago
- 816am Nasty storm off the coast of the LA/TX border. Special Marine Warning in effect for possible strong winds. http://t.co/fJqXEIurT2 1 day ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 8:21PM CDT until May 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS May 24, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... CENTRAL CONCORDIA PARISH IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF MONTEREY... SOUTHWESTERN ADAMS COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI... * UNTIL 900 PM CDT
- Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 8:09PM CDT by NWS May 24, 2013
  ...CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS MOVING EAST AFFECTING ASCENSION PARISH...EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH...LIVINGSTON PARISH...IBERVILLE PARISH... AT 806 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS NEAR DENHAM SPRINGS...OR ABOUT 4 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DENHAM SPRINGS...MOVING EAST AT 5 MPH.
- Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 8:07PM CDT by NWS May 24, 2013
  SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS 807 PM CDT THU MAY 23 2013 A STRONG THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING PENNY TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL AND 40 TO 50 MPH WINDS WAS LOCATED 4 MILES NORTH OF SLOCUM AT 807 PM CDT...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 15 MPH.
- Flood Warning issued May 23 at 11:25AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY AFFECTING ST. MARY PARISH THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
- Flood Warning issued May 23 at 11:11AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL... ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
AMBER Alert
- ACTIVE AMBER Alert: Luke Towner – Houston,TX May 22, 2013
  Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Amber Alert for missing 18-month-old, Luke Towner. The baby is a white male, approximately 2 feet tall and weighs 26 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. The biological father assaulted the mother and took the child, making threats to kill both himself and the child. They were last seen on Monday, May 20 at t […]
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Forest Park,GA May 22, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Tolleson,AZ May 21, 2013
  Victim found safe, suspect deceased
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Braintree,MA May 21, 2013
  Victims found safe, suspect in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
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