They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards told mourners at the funeral of former Gov. Edwin Edwards that the late governor left his mark on every part of the state during four terms.

Louisiana is saying goodbye to Edwin Edwards.

The Louisiana governor's mansion has staged some tough acts to follow.

Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards has died.

Today is Monday, Nov. 16, the 321st day of 2020. In 1933, the United States and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations. In 2004, President George W. Bush picked National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice to be his new secretary of state, succeeding Colin Powell. 1954: Political scientist and diplomat Condoleezza Rice, who would serve as the 66th secretary of state of the United States from 2005 to 2009, is born in Birmingham, Alabama. Rock singer Siva Kaneswaran (The Wanted) is 32.