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The jury has reportedly reached a verdict in the trial of former N.O. mayor Ray Nagin. It has not been announced.

The U.S. Senate has approved legislation to raise debt ceiling and reopen federal government. House set to begin debate soon.

The Democratic and Republican Senate leaders indicate they will reach a deal in days to reopen federal government and handle debt ceiling.

RT @GMA: #BREAKING: Source says female suspect reported dead on scene at U.S. Capitol

A tropical storm is brewing in the Gulf. It could turn into a hurricane tomorrow. http://t.co/VWgZzBO43p

Pres. Obama just said he's still looking at wide range of military options against Syria. It would not include American troops on the ground

Pilot killed in the crash of a small plane in Baker, a suburb of Baton Rouge.

Tropical Storm Andrea is expected to move into the west coast of Florida later today.

There are reports that at least one of the letters laced with ricin addressed to N.Y. mayor Bloomberg was mailed from Shreveport, LA.

A 20-year-old native of Tickfaw, LA was killed in Afghanistan over the Memorial Day weekend.

RT @WWLTV: Boy Scouts of America vote to allow gays as members but bar gay scout leaders. http://t.co/abvjP94R5L

RT @BreakingNews: Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell found guilty on 3 counts of first-degree murder - @NBCPhiladelphia http://t.c…

RT @mitchtc: I've gotten so many compliments on the way i dress this school year. Many seem to think my wife picks my clothes out.

RT @nbcnightlynews: BREAKING: Ariel Castro charged with 4 counts of kidnapping & 3 counts of rape in Cleveland kidnapping case

Jodi Arias has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Travis Alexander. Jury must now decide yes or no to death penalty.

RT @nbcnightlynews: Jeanne Cooper, star of 'The Young and the Restless,' dies at 84. Family statement: http://t.co/zJh56xn7GC

A verdict will be announced at 3:30 central time in Jodi Arias murder case in Phoenix. She is accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend.