LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana issued the following news release: United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown, along with FBI Special Agent in Charge Lyonel Myrthil, and Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber have joined together to announce that three defendants who were involved in a conspiracy to kidnap have been convicted and sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana. United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on Aug. 30, 2024, honoring National Wilderness Month: * * * America's beautiful natural landscapes are part of our Nation's identity, history, and heritage. One century ago, the Gila Wilderness was established as our country's first designated wilderness area, protecting this national treasure and beginning a new era of Federal conservation. Across our Nation, designated wilderness areas protect some of our most precious   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Aug. 30, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Secretary Blinken has no public appointments. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY KURT M. CAMPBELL Deputy Secretary Campbell is on travel to Tonga, Vanuatu, and New Zealand from August 28-31, 2024. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES RICHARD R. VERMA Deputy Secretary Verma is on travel to California and Mexico from August 28-30, 2024. * * * UNDER  more