SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Taking his defense to the airwaves rather than his impeachment trial, Gov. Rod Blagojevich lashed out at his accusers Monday and revealed he had considered naming Oprah Winfrey...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At this year's version of the National Automobile Dealers Association convention, survival has passed maximizing profits as the focus of the annual event. So as thousands of dealers...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain said Sunday the confirmation of President Barack Obama's choice for deputy defense secretary should move forward despite concerns about the nominee's role as a...

Despite the struggling economy, some industries are still seeing action, but not the ideal kind. Class action lawsuits rose in 2008, and some experts predict numbers will rise through 2009."The increase...

Hurricane season begins June 1 for the Gulf Coast, and it brings preparations with it. From stocking pantries with water and non-perishables to buying hurricane lamps, people throughout the Gulf area wonder...

The FBI probably didn't think one of their "most wanted criminals" would end up winning a Lenin Peace Prize, and she very likely thought the same.Angela Davis, former member of the Black Panther Party,...

While many students have been dissatisfied with the way Student Government spends their dollars, this semester's SG election will finally provide an opportunity for students' voices to be heard.As part...

The Lady Tigers lost their second SEC game of the season against the Mississippi State Lady Bull Dogs Thursday night at the PMAC. Giving Mississippi State a 38 to 36 victory and  their first win inBaton...

Blake Oser and his parents handed out carbon monoxide detectors to passerbys Thursday in the Northgate area, hoping to raise awareness and spur prevention. They know first hand the dangers of the highly...

Baton Rouge's murder rate is down from 2007, while New Orleans' rate remains about the same, according to the latest FBI crime statistics.The statistics, which outline crime between January 2008 and June...

Each semester, the University's ROTC passes command of the unit to a new batallion commander based on physical fitness, academics and leadership skills. This tradition takes place bi-annually, and this...

Discussions of budget cuts, the University's level of satisfaction with Moodle and the administration's continued efforts to keep accreditation filled the Atchafalaya Room on Wednesday afternoon.The Faculty...