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Public viewing of Etta James held Friday

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Mourners are expected to gather Friday in Southern California to pay their respects to legendary singer Etta James.

Costa Concordia offers compensation to passengers

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The Italian Association of Tour Operators announced Friday that passengers of the Costa Concordia are likely to receive compensation of $14,460 each.

Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate

An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors...

Driver crashes into pole, listed in critical condition

Updated: Jan 27, 2012 05:21 AM

Police said a man was badly injured when his car slammed into a utility pole Thursday night. He is listed in critical condition at the hospital.

Officers wrangle runaway pony in neighborhood Video included

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Police spent the day wrangling a pony.

Transocean not liable for some damages in BP oil case

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Transocean cannot be held liable for compensatory damages sought by third parties in connection with the deadly explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

The mandatory Timeline update is upon us, says Facebook

You've had months to optionally switch to the Timeline redesign, and now Facebook is ready to usher in the next era of the profile - by force, if necessary.

Council sues parish president's office over checks Video included

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 10:48 PM

The Livingston Parish Council voted Thursday night to sue Parish President Layton Ricks' office over checks he signed since taking office.

Man sentenced to 25 years after drug plea

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 10:15 PM

A 33-year-old man will spend the next 25 years in prison for dealing drugs while he was out on bond for other drug charges.

The Southern University family is in shock over the sudden death of its longtime assistant band director.

WAFB now offers FREE iPad app Video included

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Our FREE 9News app is now available, fully designed and optimized for the iPad.

WAFB's Mardi Gras 2012

Mardi Gras is finally here! Check out the parade schedules and other links to the fun, including parade cameras from New Orleans. Send in your pics & vids.

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