University of Alabama freshman killed in New Orleans attack
The University of Alabama has announced that a freshman student was among those killed in the attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day morning.
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Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack
The College Football Playoff game at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed.
The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in “act of terrorism”
The driver of a pickup truck slammed into a crowd of New Orleans revelers early on New Year’s Day, killing 14 people and injuring dozens of others in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as U.S. House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week.
Court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Trump
A federal appears court has issued a written opinion upholding the $5 million award that a jury granted to E. Jean Carroll for defamation and sexual abuse against President-elect Donald Trump.
Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
Including this latest announcement, the U.S. has provided more than $65 billion in security assistance to Ukraine to help it fight Russia.
Big Lots gets lifeline to possibly keep some stores open
The discount chain Big Lots says it has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open.
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in TV sitcom “Alice,” dies at 87
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working class icon as a waitress on the CBS TV sitcom “Alice,” has died. She was 87.
Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at 100 years old.
Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday.
