| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Execution back on: Jessie Hoffman Jr.'s scheduled execution by nitrogen gas next week is back on after an appeals court reversed a lower court ruling that halted it to determine if the method amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. You'll find our report on the ruling here. Tulane investigated: The Department of Education is investigating Tulane University for alleged racial discrimination against Whites and Asians because its graduate programs partnered with a group that promotes diversity. Patrick Wall has the story. Storm ready: A dangerous weather system capable of spawning supercell tornadoes will pass through the New Orleans area today. Justin Mitchell has the details. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. | 