WASHINGTON (AP) — Schools should be ready with hard-copy packets and online lessons to keep learning going even if swine flu sickens large numbers of students, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan...

An advisory group for a state commission looking for ways to cut costs in state government is suggesting all higher education systems in Louisiana should fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents,...

GOHEUNG, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has sent its first rocket into space from a launch pad in the south — about four months after rival North Korea drew international sanctions for its...

(AP) — The Jindal administration won't be asking to keep the Louisiana Recovery Authority around any longer than its expiration date of July 2010. LRA Executive Director Paul Rainwater says Gov....

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide and a combination of drugs was the cause, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Bill moved out into the Atlantic, forecasters said Monday, a day after the storm's powerful winds churned up waves that were blamed in the deaths...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Now comes the hard part for the auto industry — luring customers without big Cash for Clunkers discounts.The popular government rebates gave auto sales a jolt, but it was...

More than 500 University students, faculty and staff joined Chancellor Michael Martin in Community Bound, a wave of volunteer work in the Greater Baton Rouge community on Saturday. The team tackled community...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal...

(AP) — Cut 15,000 state jobs over three years, consolidate higher education management to one central board and pool purchasing and service contracts with Arkansas and Mississippi. Those are among...

The awards ceremony for the New Orleans stop of the 48 Hour Film Project will be held today at Bacchanal Fine Wine and Spirits in New Orleans, concluding the area's participation in the international festival. The...

Sorority recruitment numbers barely fluctuated this year despite tough economic times.Angela Guillory, Greek Life director, said 869 students were involved in sorority recruitment, a mere 16 participants...