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Eagles of Death Metal performs in Paris for attack survivors

February 16, 2016 12:00 AM
A crowd waits outside the Olympia music hall the Eagles of Death Metal's concert, in Paris, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. Survivors of November's deadly Paris attacks opened up to a French terrorism commission ahead of a highly charged Paris concert by Eagles of Death Metal , the U.S. rock band that was performing in the Bataclan concert hall the night extremist suicide bombers targeted sites around the French capital. (Associated Press)
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Paris cafe reopens after attacks as wounded city revives

January 15, 2016 12:00 AM
A customer kisses a waiter of the Carillon cafe during the re-opening exactly two months after the November attacks, in Paris, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. With the blood and bullets now swept away, the Carillon cafe has reopened its doors for the first time since it was among the Paris sites targeted by Islamic extremists in November. (Associated Press)
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Terrorist attacks affect travel around the world and at BYU

January 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Recent terrorist attacks have claimed hundreds of lives. Twelve lives were taken in the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris in 2015. One hundred and thirty people were killed in November in the most recent Paris attacks, and 14 lives were claimed in San Bernardino, California. These attacks have taken a toll on the travel industry.
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Mostafa Al-Jadani: A faithful Muslim's Provo experience

January 06, 2016 12:00 AM
Living in a predominately Mormon community with Mormon roommates isn't a common occurrence for many Muslims, but for Mustafa Al-Jadani, it is a reality. Al-Jadani, 21, is a citizen of Saudi Arabia, from the city of Jeddah. He has a dream of getting a bachelors degree in electrical engineering in the United States, and he is currently a student at PACE international school learning English.
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The biggest Internet moments of 2015

December 04, 2015 12:00 AM
The Internet has long been a source of entertainment and information, and the World Wide Web in 2015 was no different. While there were many hilarious memes and controversial hashtags created, some stood out above the rest.
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Thanksgiving travels set to be more congested in 2015

November 24, 2015 12:00 AM
Travelers check in their luggage as they prepare to travel at Miami International Airport in Miami. A stronger economy and lower gas prices means Thanksgiving travelers can expect more highway congestions in 2015. (Associated Press)
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News Briefs 11/23/15

November 23, 2015 12:00 AM
France makes first strikes from aircraft carrier
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Buzzfeed employee addresses BYU students about current political issues

November 19, 2015 12:00 AM
Mckay Coppins lectures students about several political issues facing the country at this time. Coppins is a senior political writer at Buzzfeed. (Maddi Driggs)
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2 dead, 7 arrested in raid targeting Paris attack mastermind

November 18, 2015 12:00 AM
Police forces prepare in St. Denis, a northern suburb of Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Authorities in the Paris suburb of St. Denis are telling residents to stay inside during a large police operation near France's national stadium that two officials say is linked to last week's deadly attacks. (Associated Press)
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Opinion Outpost: Nov. 17

November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
The Opinion Outpost features opinions and commentary on the latest hot topics from national news sources. As much as you love hearing from The Universe, we thought you might like to hear from journalists around the nation.
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Paris attacks hit close to home for BYU students and faculty

November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
News outlets and social media platforms directed the world's attention to Paris on Friday, Nov. 13, as terrorists opened fire and detonated suicide bombs in six public places, including restaurants, a stadium and a concert hall. About 129 people lost their lives in the ISIS-led attacks.
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Utah governor yet to decide on Syrian refugees, 31 peers say no

November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Herbert is ordering a review of security checks for refugees coming to Utah on the heels of the attacks in Paris. (Associated Press)
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Names, details of more victims emerge from Paris attacks

November 16, 2015 12:00 AM
People pay their respect to the victims at the site of the attacks on restaurant Le Petit Cambodge (Little Cambodia) and the Carillon Hotel on the first of three days of national mourning in Paris, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. Thousands of French troops deployed around Paris on Sunday and tourist sites stood shuttered in one of the most visited cities on Earth while investigators questioned the relatives of a suspected suicide bomber involved in the country's deadliest violence since World War II. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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Some governors halt, question plan to accept Syrian refugees

November 16, 2015 12:00 AM
DETROIT — Several U.S. governors are threatening to halt efforts to allow Syrian refugees into their states in the aftermath of the coordinated attacks in Paris, though an immigration expert says they have no legal authority to do so.
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BYU Paris study abroad students safe after terror attack

November 14, 2015 12:00 AM
All 17 students and a faculty member in Paris on a BYU study abroad program have been accounted for and are safe following Friday's terrorist attacks, according to BYU spokeswoman Carri Jenkins.
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Police: Around 100 hostages taken at Paris theater; 35 dead.

November 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Victims lay on the pavement outside a Paris restaurant, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. Police officials in France on Friday report multiple terror incidents, leaving many dead. It was unclear at this stage if the events are linked. (Associated Press)
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Veterans are being commemorated around the nation and world

November 11, 2015 12:00 AM
Army Lt. Col. Luta C. McGrath, 107, the oldest known female World War II veteran, is greeted as she is recognized by President Barack Obama during Veterans Day ceremonies, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington. (Associated Press)
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Study abroad programs see record enrollment

September 07, 2015 12:00 AM
Danielle Cronquist stands in front of the Eiffel Tower during a Winter 2012 study abroad in Paris.
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