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From Iran, More Missiles With Israel Threat Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:32:09 GMT
Iran tests more missiles it says are capable of hitting Israel. But Iran's president sees no conflict with Israel, which is worried about Iran's nuclear complex and its bomb-making potential. (July 10)

Raw Video: Olympic Torch Relay in Inner Mongolia Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:47:54 GMT
The Olympic torch runners are carrying the flame through Inner Mongolia where colorful festivities greet them along the way. (July 10)

Betancourt: Freedom Is 'incredible Sensation' Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:30:24 GMT
For former hostage Ingrid Betancourt, everyday experiences that many people take for granted, like taking a hot shower, are potent symbols of her new freedom after more than six years in captivity in the hands of Colombian leftist rebels. (July 10)

Men Detained for Consulate Attack Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:58:57 GMT
Just hours after an attack on the U.S. consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, police arrested two men for questioning about possible ties to the attackers. (July 10)

3-month-old Locked in Car Dies Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:14:50 GMT
Police in Clarksville, Tennessee have arrested a woman in the death of her infant daughter in a hot car. Police said Courtni Lee Nichols of Palmyra left her baby in her car, parked at a restaurant while she went next door. (July 10)

Obama, Clinton Show Unity Again in New York Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:02:19 GMT
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama appeared on-stage with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton again Thursday morning at a fundraiser in New York. (July 10)

Person Connected to Polygamist Raid in Court Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:30:52 GMT
A woman who authorities say is linked to a phone number used to call a crisis center that may have triggered a raid on a Texas polygamist compound has entered a not guilty plea in an unrelated case. (July 10)

Obama: Sen. Hillary Clinton Inspired Young Women Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:05:44 GMT
During a campaign event in New York, Sen. Barack Obama applauded the Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Obama said that Clinton inspired millions of people and her campaign helped moved the Democratic party forward. (July 10)

Cable Car Over Zoo Derails Stranding Dozens Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:49:00 GMT
Dozens of Bronx Zoo visitors have been rescued unharmed after being stuck in cable cars 100 feet above zoo animals for five hours. (July 10)

Rice: U.S. Will Defend Its Allies Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:22:03 GMT
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Iran that the United States will not back down in the face of Iranian threats against Israel. (July 10)

Officers With Access to Killed Inmate Identified Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:19:53 GMT
Authorities in suburban Washington have now identified the three corrections officers who had access to an inmate found dead in his prison cell. That inmate was accused of killing a police officer. (July 10)

Hawaiian Volcano Still Spews Hot Lava Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:03:46 GMT
Red-hot lava continues to flow from a fountain and through tubes at Kilauea volcano. The current eruption, which started 25 years ago, has already destroyed 66 homes and other structures. (July 10)

25 euthanized daily: Surrendered pets push shelter to limit Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:08:00 EST
Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter Director Hack Tull has noticed a disturbing trend in the types and numbers of animals brought to the shelter.

Incumbent judges seek re-election Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:55:00 EST
Local elected officials turned out in numbers Wednesday to qualify for the Nov. 4 general election.

Alexander qualifies for race Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:53:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander was among the candidates for Congress flocking to the Secretary of State's Office to qualify for the Sept. 6 party primaries, but the two announced candidates for U.S. Senate say they will wait until Friday.

State endorses Union for retirees Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana communities are working to make our state the country's next prime retirement location, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu said, and grants awarded Wednesday will help spread the word.

More than $100,000 granted for Sparta Aquifer education Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded more than $100,000 in grant funding to the Center for Rural Development in Ruston.

Kennedy kicks off Senate run Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:54:00 EST
Louisiana Treasurer John Kennedy, saying that "change is carrying the day" in the state, kicked off his U.S. Senate campaign against incumbent Mary Landrieu in West Monroe and other cities Wednesday.

Self-defense claimed in man's attempted murder trial Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:33:00 EST
Fred Kidd Sr. is on trial for attempted second-degree murder, but he is claiming self-defense, saying his former girlfriend stalked, harassed and abused him before he shot her in the stomach with a .357-caliber Colt revolver.

No arrests made in killing of black bear Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:50:00 EST
A few leads have not led to any arrests in the killing of a 350-pound black bear in West Carroll Parish last month.

McDonald cleared by Board of Ethics, DA Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Former state Rep. Charles McDonald has been cleared by both the Louisiana Board of Ethics and the 5th District Attorney of allegations made against him during a nasty campaign for a state Senate seat last fall.

Masur Museum doors closed for routine maintenance projects Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The doors at Monroe's Masur Museum are temporarily closed as the museum gets a bit of a facelift.

Youngest Jena 6 defendant freed from house arrest Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:31:00 EST
JENA — The youngest "Jena Six" defendant has been released from house arrest in the central Louisiana town to live with an attorney in New York State and spend the rest of the summer getting ready for his junior year in high school.

Judge to hear case against La. lawmaker Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge is weighing whether a Louisiana lawmaker should be tried alongside the woman he allegedly helped launder money.

Troopers investigate salt-water truck wreck Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:52:00 EST
Louisiana state police Troop G is investigating an overnight accident between a 1995 Saturn sedan and a tractor-trailer rig loaded with salt water.

THREE NEW PHOTO GALLERIES Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:43:00 EST
Cheap Gas, Sports vs. St. Paul and Louisiana's Special Olympics' Camp Shriver in Minden.

Police search for suspect in weekend shooting Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:39:00 EST
Shreveport police are looking for the man accused of shooting an 18-year-old in the Cedar Grove neighborhood on Saturday.

REMINDER: Road construction, closures announced Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:29:00 EST
Shreveport announces streets that could cause inconveniences for motorists this week.

Oil and gas meeting today Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:26:00 EST
An oil and gas meeting for property owners will be held 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum Auditorium.

Qualifying continues today for fall election Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:11:00 EST
Qualifying for federal, state and local offices in the fall election continues today and ends Friday, with candidates filing through their clerk of court offices.

Bossier sheriff's office holds open house Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:04:00 EST
The Bossier Parish sheriff's office is holding an open house today at its new substation.

Woman arrested for filing false report against husband Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:56:00 EST
A Shreveport woman was booked into City Jail on Wednesday for fabricating a story about her husband assaulting her.

Police investigate robbery of elderly woman Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:49:00 EST
Shreveport police are looking for the man who robbed an elderly woman at knife point on Wednesday.

Brinkley settles divorce case Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:47:00 EST
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- A settlement has ended Christie Brinkley's nasty Long Island divorce trial.

Back on track: Delhomme's recovery is complete; check out photos now Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:47:00 EST
If signing autographs was the final hurdle to Jake Delhomme's return as starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, consider Wednesday morning a success.

City-parish employees dispute back-pay deal; share your opinion now Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:25:00 EST
District judge to review settlement to determine whether pact is fair

Ladies offer assistance, comfort to patients' families Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:20:00 EST
They sit behind the desk in the lobby and direct you to patients' rooms. These volunteers in pink jackets staff waiting rooms where families anxiously await news of their loved ones. They sometimes act as liaisons, relaying messages from doctors in the operating rooms. They work the desk in the front lobby and deliver flowers to patients' rooms and distribute mail.

Oil rises on U.S. data Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
NEW YORK - Oil prices finished about where they began Wednesday after jumping more than $2 earlier on reports of lower U.S. oil stockpiles and an Iranian missile test.

Confirm Bourque as poet laureate Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
It can't be called a veto, but Gov. Bobby Jindal's failure to submit the name of Darrell Bourque for confirmation as Louisiana's poet laureate has had the same effect.

STORY TIME: Check out photos from Story Castle at the library Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:07:00 EST
Click on the link at right to see more photos.

Fight for the Top 28: Possible TV deal has Cajundome execs reconsidering bid Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:51:00 EST
Cajundome Director Greg Davis said Lafayette's interest in resubmitting a bid for the Top 28 boys basketball tournament for the next two years could be jeopardized after learning Wednesday of the LHSAA's plan to televise state finals live.

Definitive Beauty: Acadiana woman brings intensity to competition; see photos Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:24:00 EST
TV fitness guru Dextria Sapp to compete in bodybuilding tournament at Heymann Center

N.O. population climbs Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans was the fastest-growing large city in the nation last year, but its population is still about half what it was before Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday.

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