7-year-old wows adults with his knowledge of Jan 28, 2012 | 5:32 am
He's only 7 years old, but a Longwood, Florida boy's knowledge of presidential history rivals that of many adults.read more.
Nine-year-old cold case solvedJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pm
Police say JoAnn King, 28, put her newborn baby in a dumpster on Iberia Street in 2002. Nine years later, it was DNA evidence that led Baton Rouge Police to her.
BR woman celebrates 101 birthdayJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm
A Baton Rouge woman celebrates a milestone today.
Lula Randolph turned 101-years old today.
Louisiana Association of Educators proposes iJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pm
The Louisiana Association of Educators is proposing its own education reform plan for the state.
That's because they say Governor Bobby Jindal?s plan will hurt schools and students.
Romney and Gingrich continue to lob barbs as Jan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pm
Mitt Romney has turned around the race in Florida. Over four days, from Monday night's debate to last night's, Romney regained the lead in Florida polls.
Critical Mass ride honors lost cyclist, injurJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pm
Hundreds of riders gather at LSU to remember Nathan Crowson, and protest what they call unsafe bike riding conditions.
Crowson was killed last weekend by an alleged drunk driver.
Motorcycle passenger killed in afternoon crasJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pm
Louisiana State Police Troop A is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that claimed the life of a Baton Rouge woman. The crash occurred on LA 10 west of LA 955 in East Feliciana Parish shortly after 2:00 p.
Mother accused of setting up fight between heJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pm
Police in Orlando, Florida have arrested a mother seeing video of a fight between her daughter and another teen.read more.
Latest job numbers show growth is slow, but sJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pm
The numbers are in and it's a "mixed bag" when it comes to the economy and consumer confidence.
Shoppers put a little more in their bags during the fourth quarter of last year.
SU Faculty Senate meets to consider vote of nJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pm
The Faculty Senate at Southern University is deciding whether or not to give Chancellor Llorens a vote of no confidence.read more.
7-year-old wows adults with his knowledge of Jan 28, 2012 | 5:32 am
He's only 7 years old, but a Longwood, Florida boy's knowledge of presidential history rivals that of many adults.read more.
Nine-year-old cold case solvedJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pm
Police say JoAnn King, 28, put her newborn baby in a dumpster on Iberia Street in 2002. Nine years later, it was DNA evidence that led Baton Rouge Police to her.
BR woman celebrates 101 birthdayJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm
A Baton Rouge woman celebrates a milestone today.
Lula Randolph turned 101-years old today.
Louisiana Association of Educators proposes iJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pm
The Louisiana Association of Educators is proposing its own education reform plan for the state.
That's because they say Governor Bobby Jindal?s plan will hurt schools and students.
Romney and Gingrich continue to lob barbs as Jan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pm
Mitt Romney has turned around the race in Florida. Over four days, from Monday night's debate to last night's, Romney regained the lead in Florida polls.
Critical Mass ride honors lost cyclist, injurJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pm
Hundreds of riders gather at LSU to remember Nathan Crowson, and protest what they call unsafe bike riding conditions.
Crowson was killed last weekend by an alleged drunk driver.
Motorcycle passenger killed in afternoon crasJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pm
Louisiana State Police Troop A is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that claimed the life of a Baton Rouge woman. The crash occurred on LA 10 west of LA 955 in East Feliciana Parish shortly after 2:00 p.
Mother accused of setting up fight between heJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pm
Police in Orlando, Florida have arrested a mother seeing video of a fight between her daughter and another teen.read more.
Latest job numbers show growth is slow, but sJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pm
The numbers are in and it's a "mixed bag" when it comes to the economy and consumer confidence.
Shoppers put a little more in their bags during the fourth quarter of last year.
SU Faculty Senate meets to consider vote of nJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pm
The Faculty Senate at Southern University is deciding whether or not to give Chancellor Llorens a vote of no confidence.read more.
Obama to senators: Change the way you do busiJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amPresident Barack Obama is pressing his case for changes in how the Senate does business, hoping to ease the partisan gridlock, and he wants to bar lawmakers from profiting from their service.
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops Jan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amFrance's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting domestic politics ahead of.
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops Jan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amFrance's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting his re-election campaign ahead.
Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian tiJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amVictoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.
Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana celebrate at SundJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amBradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana came to the Sundance Film Festival to promote their closing-night film, "The Words.".
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops Jan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amFrance's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting his re-election campaign ahead.
IMF chief: Some euro countries can boost growJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amThe head of the International Monetary Fund said Saturday that some countries that use the euro have the flexibility to boost growth to help shore up the ailing eurozone economy, which is widely-expected to sink back into.
Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian tiJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amVictoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.
Obama seeks government reforms in CongressJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amPresident Barack Obama, fresh from a five-state tour following his State of the Union address, is calling for government reforms to ease gridlock and bar members of Congress from profiting from their position.
Deficit focus questioned as answer to euro crJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amEurope is getting tougher on government debt. After more than two years struggling to rescue financially shaky governments, leaders of the 17 countries that use the euro are ready to agree on a treaty that will force member.
IMF chief: Some euro countries can boost growJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amThe head of the International Monetary Fund said Saturday that some countries that use the euro have the flexibility to boost growth to help shore up the ailing eurozone economy, which is widely-expected to sink back into.
Deficit focus questioned as answer to euro crJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amEurope is getting tougher on government debt. After more than two years struggling to rescue financially shaky governments, leaders of the 17 countries that use the euro are ready to agree on a treaty that will force member.
Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global fJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmTwitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself the target of global outrage Friday after unveiling plans to allow country-specific censorship of tweets that might break local laws.
Starbucks CEO paid $16 million in 2011 fiscalJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmStarbucks CEO Howard Schultz was given a pay package worth roughly $16 million in the company's 2011 fiscal year.
Viacom CEO Dauman's pay drops to $43M in 2011Jan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmViacom Inc.'s Philippe Dauman led the list of America's top-paid CEOs in 2010 but his pay package for 2011 was nearly halved, mainly because he didn't get stock bonuses for renewing his contract as he did a year.
Matson raises Hawaii fuel surchargeJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmThe largest shipping company that carries goods to Hawaii from the U.S mainland is raising its fuel surcharge after recently decreasing it three times.
Hornets end 9-game skid with 93-67 win over MJan 27, 2012 | 11:03 pmCarl Landry scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 93-67 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Demps: Hornets looking to trade C KamanJan 27, 2012 | 11:03 pmHornets general manager Dell Demps says the club has decided to pursue a trade for 7-foot veteran center Chris Kaman.
LAE picks apart Jindal's education reform plaJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmThe state's biggest group of educators has picked apart Governor Bobby Jindal's plan to fix our failing public school system. They're refuting his ideas and offering a few of their own.
Long road ahead for US home invasion survivorJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmHow does a man move on with his life after losing his wife and daughters to two ruthless home invaders who tormented, then killed them?.
Demps: Hornets still see Gordon in team's lonJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Hornets general manager Dell Demps says guard Eric Gordon remains central to the Hornets' long-term plans, even though the prolific shooting guard turned down a four-year extension offer from the club. Wednesday night was the NBA deadline for players who are due to become restricted free agents this summer to reach early contract extensions with their current teams.
Hornets C Kaman told to stay homeJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Hornets spokesman Dennis Rogers says the club has made an "organizational decision" to excuse center Chris Kaman from Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Kaman was acquired in a multiplayer trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers shortly before the regular season began, and the 7-foot center has struggled to find a consistent role in New Orleans.
Marcus Thornton sidelined with injuryJan 25, 2012 | 1:00 pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento Kings leading scorer Marcus Thornton is expected to be sidelined one to two weeks with a deep bruise in his left thigh.
Tickets not required for many Final Four evenJan 24, 2012 | 3:00 pmNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Organizers of the 2012 Final Four say fans and families throughout the region don't need tickets to the big games to take part in many of the events New Orleans will host that weekend. Jeff Hathaway, who chairs the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee, stresses that several events are free.
Hornets drop another close oneJan 23, 2012 | 10:30 pmNEW ORLEANS - Tim Duncan sank a 13-foot running hook in a lane with 1.4 seconds left to finish with a season-high 28 points, and the San Antonio Spurs sent the New Orleans Hornets to an eighth straight loss, 104-102 on Monday night.
Giants book Super Bowl rematch with PatsJan 22, 2012 | 8:00 pmSAN FRANCISCO - Lawrence Tynes booted the Giants into the Super Bowl again.Tynes kicked a winning 31-yard field goal in sudden-death overtime and New York beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in the NFC championship game Sunday night to reach its second Super Bowl in five seasons.
Patriots move on to Super BowlJan 22, 2012 | 3:31 pmFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Tom Brady has the New England Patriots back in the Super Bowl.
Joe Paterno dead at 85Jan 22, 2012 | 8:30 amSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State President Rodney Erickson says the university is grieving the death of legendary former football coach Joe Paterno and plans to honor him for his contributions to the school.
Joe Paterno's health is in "serious conditionJan 21, 2012 | 3:30 pmSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. - A family spokesman says former Penn State coach Joe Paterno, who is battling lung cancer, is in serious condition after experiencing health complications.
Test might predict risk of lung cancer's retuJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amA new industry-funded study suggests that a molecular test can provide insight into whether patients are at high risk of a relapse after surgical treatment for a form of lung cancer.
Acupuncture may boost pregnancy success ratesJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amWhen a couple is trying to have a baby and can't, it can be emotionally and financially draining. But help may be available in an unexpected form: acupuncture.
People may lie more when textingJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amFolks might fib more frequently when text messaging, a new study suggests.
Health tip: Preparing for a stress testJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amA cardiac stress test gives doctors an idea of how your heart functions at rest and when it's under "stress" from activities such as treadmill exercise.
Health tip: Preparing for a stress testJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amA cardiac stress test gives doctors an idea of how your heart functions at rest and when it's under "stress" from activities such as treadmill exercise.
Health highlights: Jan. 26, 2012Jan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:.
More U.S. babies born at homeJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amThe rate of home births in the United States has made a dramatic upturn since 2004, reversing a trend of decline throughout the 1990s, government health officials said Thursday.
Too few Americans getting screened for commonJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amThe number of Americans being screened for colon, breast and cervical cancers still fall below national targets, federal health officials said Thursday.
Test might predict risk of lung cancer's retuJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amA new industry-funded study suggests that a molecular test can provide insight into whether patients are at high risk of a relapse after surgical treatment for a form of lung cancer.
Acupuncture may boost pregnancy success ratesJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amWhen a couple is trying to have a baby and can't, it can be emotionally and financially draining. But help may be available in an unexpected form: acupuncture.
Tornado Watch until 9 PMJan 25, 2012 | 12:30 pmSPC has issued a Tornado Watch until 9 PM for all of the WBRZ Viewing area. Severe storms are possible tonight with damaging winds and a few tornadoes.
Dense Fog AdvisoryJan 6, 2012 | 4:30 amWatch out for the dense fog this morning! Visibilities will be less than 1/4 mile at times. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area.
Dense Fog AdvisoryDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 6:00 AM for the following Parishes in the WBRZ Viewing area: Ascension, Livingston, Assumption, St. James and Southern Tangipahoa.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 PMDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire WBRZ viewing area until 8 PM.A cold front combined with a disturbance coming from Oklahoma toward Louisiana will help to set off scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Irene still causing headaches for New YorkersDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmNEW YORK - Residents of a New York City apartment complex are still trying to get back into their homes, nearly a month after they had to evacuate due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene.The episode is playing out at the Villa Charlotte Bronte, a striking, castle-like place that sits on the edge of a cliff high above the Hudson River in the Bronx.
Dense Fog AdvisoryDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 8 AM for East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Ascension, Livingston, St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parishes as well as Amite and Pike Counties in Mississippi.
Dense Fog AdvisoryDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pmThe National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM Tuesday for the following Parishes: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville and St.
Freeze Warning Until 8 a.m.Dec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pmThe NWS in Slidell has issued a Freeze Warning in effect until 8 AM for: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, East & West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, Ascension, Livingston, Assumption, St. James & St.
Police cast doubt on 'puppy patrol' pitchDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmWEST MONROE- West Monroe police are warning Ouachita Parish residents to disregard calls asking them to donate to an organization claiming to raise money to pay for police dogs.People identifying their organization as "Puppy Patrol" have been calling local residents, asking them to donate to an address in Baton Rouge.
1 killed, 3 injured in Natchitoches Parish wrDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmNATCHITOCHES, La.- State police in Natchitoches Parish say one person was killed and three others injured in an accident on Louisiana Highway 6.
State rep. trying to evict Carnival kreweDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmMETAIRIE, La.- It's a less than festive complication for a state lawmaker and a Carnival club as the height of Louisiana's parade season nears: state Rep.
Deputy accused of waving gun on school busDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmNEW ORLEANS- An Orleans Parish sheriff's deputy has been booked with aggravated assault for allegedly boarding a school bus and brandishing a gun at her 16-year-old son.Police spokeswoman Shereese Harper said the deputy was in uniform when she boarded the bus Thursday morning.
Ejected from car, victim found in canalDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmMETAIRIE- The body of a man who was apparently ejected from a car that rolled over several times after the driver lost control was found in a suburban New Orleans drainage canal.The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office says the accident happened early Saturday as a Honda Civic driven by 29-year-old Kerry Farnsworth of Johnson City, Tenn.
Bossier bakers take their wares to cable TVDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmBOSSIER CITY, La.- On a normal day, Kim Wood bakes and sells sweet confections at Buttercups Cupcakes, the company she opened in Bossier City last year.
Vital records office reopens in New OrleansDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmNEW ORLEANS- An office for vital records is reopening in New Orleans, more than five years after it was closed because of Hurricane Katrina.A new office of vital records will open on Monday in downtown New Orleans.
'Gossip Girl' star Crawford arrested on pot cJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amPLANO, Texas (AP) - Texas authorities say "Gossip Girl" heartthrob Chace Crawford faces a marijuana possession charge after being arrested in the Dallas suburb of Plano.
Police spokesman Rick McDonald says Crawford was arrested in a parked vehicle early Friday morning.
Colorado theater says Sheen lawyers asked aboJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Attorneys for Charlie Sheen have approached a Colorado nonprofit theater about having the actor do public service work as part of a plea deal in his domestic violence case, the theater's artistic director said Friday.
Gulf oil spill's threat to wildlife turns reaJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amON BARATARIA BAY, La. (AP) - The wildlife apocalypse along the Gulf Coast that everyone has feared for weeks is fast becoming a terrible reality.
Shaq and controversy on finals day at SpellinJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amWASHINGTON (AP) - Even Shaquille O'Neal got overshadowed by a bit of controversy at the spelling bee.
O'Neal walked onstage Friday at the Scripps National Spelling Bee and challenged last year's winner to a spell-off, but the presence of the NBA great didn't generate anywhere near the passion created by a decision to suspend the semifinals so that there would be enough spellers left for ABC's primetime broadcast Friday night.
McDonald's pulls 12M cadmium-tainted Shrek glJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amLOS ANGELES (AP) - Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant to recall 12 million of the cheap U.S.
We Are the Fallen Hear the Rafters RattleJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amCHICAGO (AP) - Former "American Idol" contestant and current We Are The Fallen singer Carly Smithson has a favorite pastime: listening to guitarist Ben Moody snore.
When asked about the highlights and lowlights of the We Are The Fallen tour, Smithson said a highlight is Moody's snoring, which she says sounds "like he's killing a small animal.
No Doubt to sell memorabilia for charityJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amLOS ANGELES (AP) - For the right price, you could be prancing around in No Doubt drummer Adrian Young's pink tutu and checkered stockings.
No Doubt are clearing out their storage areas and selling off their stuff for charity on eBay.
'Gossip Girl' star Crawford arrested on pot cJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amPLANO, Texas (AP) - Texas authorities say "Gossip Girl" heartthrob Chace Crawford faces a marijuana possession charge after being arrested in the Dallas suburb of Plano.
Police spokesman Rick McDonald says Crawford was arrested in a parked vehicle early Friday morning.
Colorado theater says Sheen lawyers asked aboJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Attorneys for Charlie Sheen have approached a Colorado nonprofit theater about having the actor do public service work as part of a plea deal in his domestic violence case, the theater's artistic director said Friday.
Gulf oil spill's threat to wildlife turns reaJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amON BARATARIA BAY, La. (AP) - The wildlife apocalypse along the Gulf Coast that everyone has feared for weeks is fast becoming a terrible reality.
Shaq and controversy on finals day at SpellinJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amWASHINGTON (AP) - Even Shaquille O'Neal got overshadowed by a bit of controversy at the spelling bee.
O'Neal walked onstage Friday at the Scripps National Spelling Bee and challenged last year's winner to a spell-off, but the presence of the NBA great didn't generate anywhere near the passion created by a decision to suspend the semifinals so that there would be enough spellers left for ABC's primetime broadcast Friday night.
McDonald's pulls 12M cadmium-tainted Shrek glJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amLOS ANGELES (AP) - Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant to recall 12 million of the cheap U.S.
We Are the Fallen Hear the Rafters RattleJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amCHICAGO (AP) - Former "American Idol" contestant and current We Are The Fallen singer Carly Smithson has a favorite pastime: listening to guitarist Ben Moody snore.
When asked about the highlights and lowlights of the We Are The Fallen tour, Smithson said a highlight is Moody's snoring, which she says sounds "like he's killing a small animal.
No Doubt to sell memorabilia for charityJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amLOS ANGELES (AP) - For the right price, you could be prancing around in No Doubt drummer Adrian Young's pink tutu and checkered stockings.
No Doubt are clearing out their storage areas and selling off their stuff for charity on eBay.
Louisiana Makes Repeated Requests to BP with Jan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amBATON ROUGE (June 4, 2010) - The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) and Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC), along with the Louisiana Attorney General's office, are requesting that BP allow the state access to the oil giant's claims database and procedures for approving or denying claims, paying claimants and closing cases related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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At MTV award shows, party matters more than pJan 14, 2012 | 2:06 amLOS ANGELES (AP) - Katy Perry dripping with green slime. Jack Black, in his underpants, shooting fireworks from his crotch.
