Sims' promise came to fruition after the Bears defeated Bishop to advance to the UIL state semifinals for the first time since 2008.

Japan's cabinet approved a bill Friday allowing hunters to shoot bears in populated areas at their own discretion after human encounters with the wild animals hit record levels.

Take the “Cajun Crawfish” pizza, for example. It’s a beautiful marriage of Louisiana’s favorite crustacean and Italy’s greatest culinary export. The first bite transports you to a backyard crawfish ...