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On facebook, we asked what issue do you want president obama and congress to address this year . President upon is expected to announce plans for federal contractors to pay employees at least 10. 10 an hour. House speaker john potter was asked about the issue when he spoke with reporters today. Heres a look. What do you think about these actions by congress . Do you have any support . The president has the authority to raise the minimum wage for the federal contracts. That understands the game. ...

The Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St., is holding a benefit concert and blood drive Saturday (May 28) in support of Joe Cooper, who was shot four times while protecting his wife and his home in Gentilly. The Emergency Medical Service gave him a blood transfusion on the way to University Medical Center, which helped […]

“I love this city with all my heart ... But stuff like this makes it really hard to justify staying here and making a life here.”

Joe Cooper remains hospitalized but in stable condition.

reaction, clearly concern. no question. when those asian markets opened, there were deep dives. things seriously plummeted and the nikkei was down more than 4% at one point. things kind of clawed its way back but ended up in an area where everyone said they remain incredibly concerned. european marketed did open higher but its been up and down ever since. and at last check, theres a whole lot of down going on there and then with the u.s. futures, they are jumping around a little bit as...

no question. when those asian markets opened, there were deep dives. things seriously plummeted and the nikkei was down more than 4% at one point. things kind of clawed its way back but ended up in an area where everyone said they remain incredibly concerned. european marketed did open higher but its been up and down ever since. and at last check, theres a whole lot of down going on there and then with the u.s. futures, they are jumping around a little bit as well. they look a little o...

and arounded it world. im wolf blitzer. youre in "the situation room." its an unprecedented move that could have an affect on personal finances. the long-term effect of standard & poors decision to downgrade aaa to aa plus is not known but there are growing concerns about the potential for serious consequences in washington. indeed, across the nation. christi christine romans has been analyzing the impact. first of all, why did s&p do this? >> because america faces an unknown financi...

cars, the man even offered the woman cash, not to call police, when she dialed 911. >> police say she pleaded for her life, as he dragged her toward the tree line, threatening her the entire time. >> she got free. ran across the lanes, begging for help. and was able to get to the car and escape. >> unfortunately, you hear about these road rage incidents all the time. i always find it amazing how angry people get when driving. >> i instructed my 30-year-old daughter not to get out of he...