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A woman, who was accidentally shot by her roommate Monday, has died, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. The roommate has been arrested on negligent homicide.   

Baton Rouge Police initially responded to reports of drag racing and shots fired at about 2 a.m. Sunday morning.   

Cheney was a uniquely influential vice president in the Bush Administration, earning admirers and detractors.   

In late September, the U.S. Department of Education awarded Helix a $7.1 million charter school expansion grant. Helix is one of 22 charter schools awarded money this grant cycle and the only one from Louisiana.   

The LSU Board of Supervisors is to decide among three candidates to lead the system, one from Louisiana and two from out of state. Each has presented a different vision.   

The health system, which includes Our Lady of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes, is rebranding to FMOL Health   

Without additional state dollars, thousands of La. children could lose access to affordable child care by 2030, a report by Better Louisiana found.   

The defendant sent text messages that suggested his family was acquainted with the judge and "she knows to help us."   

The dilemma is a consequence of the ongoing federal government shutdown.   

An uncontrolled gas leak near Golden Meadow has prompted a Coast Guard response. Crews have deployed booms and are monitoring air and water quality.