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French firm: 7 kidnapped sailors freed in Nigeria

November 1, 2012 6:25 AM

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Kidnappers freed six Russian sailors and an Estonian who had been abducted from a ship off Nigeria's southern delta, a French oil and gas services company and the military said Thursday. Paris-based Bourbon SA said in a statement that the sailors were in good health despite... more »
Relief Task Force Finishes Mission in Haiti

September 16, 2010 11:06 AM

An earthquake relief task force led by the Louisiana National Guard has wound up its mission in Haiti. Sgt. Rebekah Malone says a closing ceremony was held Wednesday in Port au Prince, and the 72 guardsmen who have run the operation since May are expected back in Alexandria this weekend.... more »
Landrieu Commemorates Veterans Day

November 11, 2009 1:52 PM

WASHINGTON - On Veterans Day, United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., commemorated the brave men and women who served their country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Sen. Landrieu said: "Throughout our nation's history, our soldiers, sailors and airmen have stood up and beaten back the advances of tyranny... more »