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.
US futures edge higher and gold hits another record as markets swoon over Greenland dispute
Asian shares have extended their losses while gold prices hit a record high as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Greenland fueled unease among investors.
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.
Lakeview home transformed into Mardi Gras float by Mount Carmel Academy students
This year's display featured 26 handcrafted, carnival-inspired purple flowers, which were created by 13 Art IV students.
Surfer bitten in 4th shark attack off Australia’s east coast in 3 days
A surfer had minor injuries from being bitten by a shark in the fourth attack off the coast of Australia’s most populous state in a period of three days.
Manning Family Children’s Hospital patient named pint-sized hero for Baskin Robbins foundation
Manning Family Children's Hospital recently celebrated two significant developments, including a $31,000 grant from Baskin-Robbins to support Walker's Imaginarium.
Westbound lanes of I-10 are shut down in Baton Rouge. Here’s where.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 10 are shut down past Essen Lane in Baton Rouge, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which did not give a reason
Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against the president’s foes is leaving post
Lindsey Halligan, who as a top Justice Department prosecutor pursued indictments against a pair of President Donald Trump's adversaries, is leaving her position.
Brown faculty, students prepare for new beginning after deadly shooting
"We will forever be a campus where a senseless attack brought devastating tragedy... But this moment alone does not define us," said the university's president.