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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — International climate talks turned into a power game as dozens of world leaders including the Saudi crown prince and India’s prime minister were to speak, though two of the world’s most powerful men — President Joe Biden of the U.S. and China's President Xi Jinping — were glaringly absent. Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India were among more than 130 world leaders set to address the U.N. climate conference in Dubai that wants to keep the planet from heating too much because of mankind’s actions.

(The Center Square) – A U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee highlighted how the U.S. oil and natural gas industry is a global leader in clean energy production at a Wednesday hearing.

ELTON — State fire officials are currently investigating a house fire here that claimed the life of a resident and his pet.

WELSH — The town is busy making preparations for the third annual Christmas event that boasts a variety of different activities in which the community can be involved.

LAKE ARTHUR — LeJeune’s House of Lights is set up and ready to dance to the music for the surrounding community to enjoy.