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Jury Duty Scam Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:17:17 CDT
Identity thieves trick the unwary into revealing their personal details by telling them they've failed to report for jury duty and warrants for their arrest are being issued.

Officer stopped car 30 minutes prior to accident Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:15:31 CDT
Six people, including a six-month-old boy, were injured Thursday when a car and a tractor trailer were involved in an accident. Baton Rouge police say an officer had stopped the car just 30 minutes prior to the accident.

Census: BR population declines Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:44:21 CDT
It may not look like it, but new U.S. Census figures show the population in Baton Rouge is declining at one of the fastest rates in the country. The data was collected from July 2006 to July 2007 and says Baton Rouge lost more than 3,600 people.

FEMA trailer fallout continues Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:44:19 CDT
Fallout continues over the manufacturing and sales of FEMA trailers nearly three years after Hurricane Katrina. New jobs in one state office may be on the line.

Denham considers red light cameras Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:44:18 CDT
Denham Springs police officers could soon partner with pairs of electronic eyes to watch the roadways. City officials are studying the possibility of using red light cameras along Range Avenue.

Funeral for 5-year-old held Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:14:12 CDT
A boy from Denham Springs who was killed by a suspected drunk driver was buried on Thursday. The crash happened last week near Walker. Two days later, 5-year-old Logan Woodruff died from his injuries.

Good Samaritan helps at crash scene Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:05:51 CDT
A good Samaritan stopped to help at a crash scene and saved the day in Baton Rouge. The accident, which happened overnight on Florida Boulevard near O'Neal Lane, sent five people to the hospital. Alcohol is suspected.

WBRZ weather forecast for July 10 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:55:51 CDT
Pop-up storms are expected until your weekend arrives. Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.

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Today in History for July 11th Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:25:01 GMT
Highlights of this day in history: America normalizes diplomatic ties with Vietnam; Aaron Burr mortally wounds Alexander Hamilton in a duel; Skylab makes a fiery return to Earth; Babe Ruth's major league debut; Laurence Olivier dies. (July 11)

Two U.S. Soldiers Missing Since '07 Found Dead Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:22:11 GMT
Families say the bodies of two U.S. soldiers missing in Iraq for more than a year have been found. Army Sgt. Alex Jimenez, and Private Byron Fouty were kidnapped in May of 2007. (July 11)

Raw Video: Skaters Carry Olympic Torch Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:41:48 GMT
More than 200 torch bearers carried the Olympic flame more than nine miles Friday, with China's top pair skaters running the first and last leg of the day. (July 11)

UN to Investigate Bhutto Killing Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:17:36 GMT
The U.N. chief has agreed to Pakistan's request to establish an independent commission that will investigate the killing of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. (July 11)

Obama: 'America Already Has One Dr. Phil' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:23:48 GMT
Sen. Barack Obama blasted remarks made by former Sen. Phil Gramm, Sen. John McCain's top adviser on the economy, that America has become a nation of whiners. Obama said the economic woes are not just in people's head. (July 11)

Residents in Northern Calif. Flee Wildfires Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:05:09 GMT
Firefighters are working to save homes from an out-of-control wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills ahead of an expected wind change that could further complicate efforts to corral the blaze. (July 10)

Mo. Authorities Charge Ex-Con in Killing Rampage Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:59:29 GMT
New charges have been filed against a 28-year-old ex-con accused of killing eight people in a two-state killing spree last month. Authorities in Jefferson County, Missouri have filed first-degree murder charges against Nicholas Sheley. (July 10)

Teen Cleared of Giving Cops Drug-laced Cookies Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:08:46 GMT
A teenager accused of delivering drug-laced cookies to about a dozen police stations in North Texas has been released. Authorities say testing showed no drugs in the goodies. (July 10)

Courthouse Shooting Trials Opens in Atlanta Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:44:03 GMT
The man accused of a courthouse shooting rampage that left four people dead pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity Thursday as his trial began amid high security, more than three years after prosecutors say he confessed in the killings. (July 10)

List of Potential Salmonella Culprits Grows Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:39 GMT
Think of your favorite recipe for salsa. Three common ingredients now are suspects in the salmonella poisonings that have become the nation's largest foodborne outbreak in at least a decade. (July 10)

Dallas Wants Speeders to Pay for City's Gas Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:39:01 GMT
With gas prices soaring to record levels, the city of Dallas has a novel idea: Put a surcharge on tickets, so speeders and other violators help cover the cost of filling up the police department's vehicles. (July 10)

National Guard to Fight Calif. Wildfires Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:32:52 GMT
Members of the California National Guard are joining the fight against wildfires. This is the first time in more than 3 decades that the troops have been called on to help out Cal Fire and the state's first responders. (July 10)

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