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Democrats swiftly blocked a bid by Senate Republicans to toughen immigration laws on Tuesday that would have seen a significant crackdown on cities that decline to cooperate with federal immigration officials.

Operation Blackout is a statewide sweep to make sure registered sex offenders comply with strict guidelines.

White has started six of LSU’s seven games at cornerback and has recorded 22 tackles, three pass breakups and one tackle for a 2-yard loss for the fourth-ranked and undefeated Tigers. The five interceptions are tied for the third-most in the NCAA.

Consider that these state legislators have better LABI scores than John Bel Edwards… His successor will inherit major state budget problems. The two other GOP contenders split much of the remaining vote, with Angelle polling about 19 percent and Dardenne receiving about 15...

The historic “Third Saturday In October” rivalry game between Alabama and Tennessee may have taken place on the fourth Saturday of the month this year, but that didn’t stop the Crimson Tide from continuing the celebrated tradition of smoking cigars after their...

More than 200 people have reportedly been killed after an natural disaster of 7.5 magnitude struck Afghanistan, with the effects felt hundreds of miles away.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds. Showers chances increasing late in the evening.

Chambers, a Stillwater resident, remained jailed Sunday and could make her initial court appearance today, Gibbs said.

An Avilla woman was getting ready to reposition herself during a waterfowl hunt at Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area on Saturday when she laid down her loaded 12 gauge shotgun on the ground at her feet.

“Our family’s code is to live according to the golden rule: we do unto others as we would have them do unto us.” .

It also found no relationship between the time that school districts spend on mandatory testing and how well their students do on national tests known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, which are given to a sample of students every few years. Her...

Spending would increase. The debt ceiling would be raised for two years, and there would be no government shutdowns for the next two years.

Friday will see another chance of rain which could hang around into Saturday and Sunday. For now trick-or-treaters can also expect a dry, but chilly night, with a high near 46 degrees Saturday. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Look for gusty southeasterly winds over western Kansas...

When she developed a temperature soon after arriving in Kentucky, it was unclear whether she would make the Breeders’ Cup at all. “But American Pharoah has been much more hyped in the general public”.

Tech walled up in the ever-important red zone and allowed just 13 points on four possessions where the Seminoles had a first down inside the Jackets’ 20-yard line. You probably won’t see much carelessness from Georgia Tech.