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"We have a profound issue — that is, an industry-wide issue, not just a Barclays issue," Robert Diamond told Parliament members Wednesday. The former head of Barclays Bank resigned Tuesday over a growing interest-rate manipulation scandal.

Peter Higgs is the name — and man — behind the Higgs boson. He and his team proposed the particle's existence back in the 1960s. Robert Siegel talks to Victoria Martin, a lecturer in physics and astronomy at the University of Edinburgh and a former student of Higgs, for more.

The fires and drought conditions in the state prompted a firework ban for the July 4 holiday. But an exception was made Tuesday night in Denver, where a giant crowd gathered to watch fireworks, and applauded the efforts of those fighting to contain the fires.

Guest host David Greene talks with NPR's Mike Pesca about his take on the baseball news of the week.

Authorities in Terrebonne Parish are on the lookout for thieves who've struck several power substations in search of copper.The Courier reports someone…

The state is preparing to spend millions of dollars repaving Interstate 10 in Kenner and the Airport Access Road.The Times-Picayune reports Barriere…

Monday is the last day this year for recreational anglers to catch red snapper.The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the recreational…

Ruston High School football players will have a new facility to work in this fall.The Daily Leader reports (http://bit.ly/NkP1ew) equipment was being…

The proposed $46 million 2013 budget for the East Baton Rouge Parish library system includes money for 12 new employees, a tracking system for books and a…

The declaration means both rebels and the Syrian government must abide by the Geneva Conventions — or face international war crimes charges.