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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.

Stocks fall for third day

2:15 p.m. – NEW YORK (AP) -- The stock market lost ground for a third straight day as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt. Read more →

Dems moving ahead on crucial vote

11:55 p.m. – WASHINGTON (AP) -- With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democratic leaders pushed ahead Friday toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill amid indications the rank-and-file would stand together on President Barack Obama's signature issue. Read more →

Today's Sports Feed

Chat Reel: Randy Rosetta

Brandon LaFell hopes to help LSU win at Ole Miss for the fifth consecutive time.

Two games remain in the regular season, and a 10-win season is still in sight for LSU. The Advocate's Randy Rosetta answered your questions about the Tigers' chances Saturday and about other issues in an online chat today. Read more →

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Hornets | LSU | Preps | Saints | SU

Police & Fire News Feed

Police and Fire Briefs for Nov. 20, 2009

A man wanted in the fatal shooting of Quincy Demond Gaines, 26, surrendered to authorities on Thursday, a Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman said. Brandon Charles Warner, 23, 400 Evergreen St., is accused of shooting Gaines, 158 S. 11th St., at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, Sgt. Don Kelly said. Read more →

Politics & Elections Feed

Strain: State still waiting for funds

The state agriculture department should have nearly all of $44.5 million in disaster recovery grants and loans in farmers’ hands by Christmas, the head of the agency told legislators Thursday. Read more →

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Business Feed

Moret: No steel mill decision until 2010

2:02 p.m. – Despite strides in U.S. steel production, Nucor Corp. isn’t yet ready to pull the trigger on a more than $2 billion pig iron mill that could come to St. James Parish, a state official said. Read more →

Education Feed

EBR rehears proposal for charter schools

Organizers of two technology-focused high schools proposed for downtown urged a surprisingly cordial East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on Thursday to reverse its August denial of their proposal. Board members discussed the proposal Thursday but plans to vote yes or no at a special meeting Dec. 3. Read more →

Entertainment Feed

UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2

Forrest Griffin

The highly anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bout between Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin is no more. Due to a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract, Lesnar is unable to fight. In fact, it is still in question whether he will be able to fight again. Read more →

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2 the Movies Feed

'Precious' is great American cinema

In this film publicity image released by Lionsgate films, Gabourey Sidibe is shown in a scene from Precious.

As Hollywood closed specialty divisions that aimed for quality and personal stories, as studios focus more and more on superhero sagas and action blockbusters, cinema fans have rightly wondered, who's left to make great American movies? Read more →

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People and Features Feed

LSU grads help animals in need

Dr. Arlene Gardsbane, right, is pictured with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Both women are LSU graduates and spent some time together during Gardsbane’s trip to Liberia this summer.

Two LSU alumni brought their veterinary skills to a country recovering from years of civil war, dealing with an epidemic rabies problem and doing so with no veterinarians of its own. Read more →

Food Feed

A few basic facts make roasting turkey simple

A roasted turkey may seem intimidating to the inexperienced cook, but it’s one of the easiest and most economical entrees to prepare.

Here are some basic facts you need to know when roasting a turkey: Before you roast turkey: In general, a 12- to-14-pound range is preferable. Read more →

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