New judge to preside over murder trial for alleged Vultures gang leader
Here’s how a judge was removed from a murder case involving an alleged leader of the Vultures gang in Baton Rouge.
McGlinchey Stafford to shutter some Louisiana offices, lay off employees by Jan. 30
The move comes two weeks after the New Orleans-based law firm's equity partners voted to dissolve amid several high-profile departures and mounting cost pressures.
What Julia Letlow’s entry into the Senate race means for Bill Cassidy and other candidates
President Donald Trump’s endorsement is a potent advantage for Letlow’s campaign, analysts say.
LSU football player Javien Toviano asks to block suspension over Title IX case, records show
The previously-unreported Title IX probe ended with LSU suspending the football player after finding him responsible last fall for "sexual exploitation" of a former girlfriend, according to his lawsuit.
Israel’s Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel says he's agreed to join Trump’s Board of Peace. Netanyahu made the announcement Wednesday from his office.
UCLA’s Cronin blasts Big Ten over scheduling
UCLA's upset of No. 4 Purdue seemed to do little to ease Mick Cronin's wrath over the Big Ten's scheduling, with the Bruins coach saying, "I don't think they care about basketball."
Iran’s top diplomat issues most direct threat yet to US as crackdown over protests squeezes nation
Iran's foreign minister has issued a direct threat against the United States, warning of retaliation if attacked.
Man who assassinated former Japanese prime minister gets life in prison
A Japanese court sentenced a man who admitted to assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment, according to NHK public television.
Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the decision to return was made after takeoff when the crew aboard Air Force One identified “a minor electrical issue” and, out of an abundance of caution, decided to turn around.
NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
NASA’s Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.