A Florida death row inmate is scheduled to be killed by lethal injection on Tuesday after a failed appeal citing concerns about his weight.

The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

Fat Tuesday is the culmination of the Carnival season and the day before the start of Lent. It’s marked with parades, balls and celebrations. Get top local stories in Southern California ...