$1 million in Chopard jewels stolen from Cannes hotel, police say

Jewels worth more than $1 million were stolen from a hotel in Cannes, France, police in the nearby city of Nice said Friday.

Local salons help belles get ready for the Storybook Ball

Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge is hosting the fifth annual Storybook Ball on Saturday May 18, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Baton Rouge River Center.

At Guantanamo, a costly confinement

Every day, the workers in the Guantanamo Bay kitchen cook three squares for the detainees held here. And every day, up to 100 of the 166 inmates send them back.

Survey finds nearly 40% of smartphone users don't bother to protect their personal data

A recent Consumer Reports survey of more than 1,600 adult smartphone users found nearly 40 percent don't bother to take the minimal steps to secure them with simple password protection.

Obama tries to smooth waters with a number of lawmakers on several different fronts

The IRS has a new chief this morning, appointed by the President... He's in the midst of damage control as the IRS targeting of political groups coincides with several other controversies on Capitol Hill.

SU’s Messan Folivi named Chief Student Marshal for spring graduation

Messan D. Folivi is the chief student marshal for Southern University’s spring 2013 graduating class and will lead 714 graduates into the F.G. Clark Activity Center at 10:30 a.m.

Tin Roof Brewery holding 'Food Truck Friday' to benefit Cancer Services

Cancer Services will be helping Tin Roof Brewing Co. celebrate American Craft Beer Week with a special Food Truck Friday.

Louisiana Bond Commission approves over $81.3 million for local projects, over $7 million in savings

The State Bond Commission approved over $81.3 million for projects statewide and approximately $7.3 million in savings from refinancing existing public debt at its May 16th meeting, according to State Treasurer John Kennedy.

Another massive loss for J.C. Penney

There's one great thing about J.C. Penney's last quarter: It's over. The struggling retailer lost a whopping $289 million for the three months ended on May 4, with sales plunging 16.4 percent versus a year prior.

NY attorney general investigating fast food wage theft

The New York State attorney general is investigating whether fast food restaurant owners have cheated their workers out of wages.