Law & Society

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, who led the city during Hurricane Katrina, was indicted on 21 felony counts, including wire fraud, bribery and money laundering.

President Barack Obama unveiled new gun-control proposals on Wednesday that includes universal background checks on all gun buyers and a renewed ban on assault rifle weapons.

In response to gun violence, President Barack Obama will unveil on Wednesday a series of "concrete proposals" that will include a push for an assault weapons ban and measures to strengthen background checks for gun buyers.