June 2023

EPA retreats on investigations that alleged Black people lived amid higher cancer risk

(AP) — The Biden administration has dropped an investigation into whether Louisiana officials put Black residents living in an industrial stretch of the state at increased cancer risk, despite finding initial evidence of racial discrimination, according to a federal court filing Tuesday.

Firefighters douse engine flames

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Jeff Davis Fire District 2 responded to a truck fire on La. 1126 recently. Firefighters, with assistance from Jennings Fire Department, worked diligently to extinguish the blaze.

Memorial service held for Ernest Sickey

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ELTON — A memorial service was held honoring the life of Ernest Sickey, father, First Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana and prominent Indian-affairs advocate. It was held at Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles on Tuesday.

Misconduct by federal jail guards led to Jeffrey Epstein's suicide

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein was left alone in his jail cell with a surplus of bed linens the night he killed himself. Nearly all the surveillance cameras on his unit didn't record. One worker was on duty for 24 hours straight. And, despite his high profile and a suicide attempt two weeks earlier, he wasn't checked on regularly as required.

Unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of different electronic cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000 since 2020, driven almost entirely by a wave of unauthorized disposable vapes from China, according to tightly controlled sales data obtained by The Associated Press.

Supreme Court rejects GOP argument that could have transformed US elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state courts can act as a check on their legislatures in redistricting and other issues affecting federal elections, rejecting arguments by North Carolina Republicans that could have transformed contests for Congress and president.

Tigers earn seventh National Championship with 18-4 thumping of Florida

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OMAHA, Neb. — LSU returned to the pinnacle of college baseball on Monday, defeating SEC rival Florida, 18-4, to win its seventh national championship and the 2023 College World Series.

AGING GRACEFULLY AT HOME

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Yellowfin Tuna and Artichoke Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray on behalf of Genova Tuna Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes with fresh artichokes (25 minutes with canned) Servings: 4 Artichokes: