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More Random Screenings at US Airports
New screening rules were not a factor in a security scare last night in Newark after a man walked the wrong way through a checkpoint and disappeared.
Baton Rouge Police Chief Injured in Motorcycle Crash
Saturday afternoon, State Police investigated a motorcycle crash involving BRPD Chief Jeff LeDuff.
Healthcare 'Tea Party' in DC
Today's planned protest outside the Capitol comes hours after Democrats' latest health care shift.
Obama Warns Bankers not to Stand in the way of Financial Reform
"In their face" at the White House Monday, President Obama warned bankers not to stand in the way of financial reforms and to do more, immediately, to get more out more loans and speed the recovery.
Survey: Teen Drug Use Down
The National Institutes of Health reports fewer kids are using methamphetamines one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there.
EBR Government Offices Open Friday
BATON ROUGE (WVLA) - EBR Parish Government offices are open Friday.
AP: Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu to Run for New Orleans Mayor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Will the third time be the charm for Mitch Landrieu? Five months after saying he had no plans to run for New Orleans' mayor and one day before qualifying opens for the Feb.
Hospital: Pay Up or Stay Out
A Florida hospital is demanding payment from a critically ill patient before they'll admit her for treatment.
President Turns from Diplomacy to Jobs
With Turkey's Prime Minister, President Obama turned from diplomacy to jobs.
Amanda Knox Sentenced to 26 Years in Italy
A jury in Italy found American college student Amanda Knox and her Italian boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito guilty of murdering Knox's British roommate Meredith Kercher.
Latest on Healthcare Debate
"We're likely to come to a vote on the abortion question maybe by tomorrow," said Senator Dick Durbin ahead of a rare Sunday session: only the thirtieth since 1861! As early as today, Democrat Ben Nelson will try to amend his own party's health care reform measure.
Mammogram Fallout
Today, an attempt to clarify new recommendations on mammograms from the U.
Obama to Attend Jobs Summit
With 15 million Americans out of work, President Obama couldn't talk war this week and ignore it.
Families React to Obama's War Plan
"Most of all, I know that this decision asks even more of you," said President Obama speaking directly to cadets.
Obama to Address Nation on Afghanistan
Even before taking his battle plan to Americans tonight, President Obama has issued the orders: some 34-thousand troops will deploy to Afghanistan starting next month.
DC Party Crashers 'Invited' to Congressional Hearing
The reality TV wanna-bes who got crashed Friday's White House dinner without being on the guest list are likely headed back to Washington, DC to answer for their actions.
New 'App' Helps People Cross US Border
A San Diego research team is close to releasing a smart phone application to help illegal immigrants navigate safely across the border.
