Algiers Residence Consider Installing PrivateJan 27, 2012 | 11:03 pmThe murder of Mike Ainsworth has prompted many in the area to consider additional security measures like installing crime cameras in their neighborhood.
Guardian Angels Assist In Hunt For KillerJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 pmThe gunman wanted in connection with the death of a good Samaritan who was shot in front of his two children is still on the loose, and one group has stepped up to help bring the person to justice.
Suspect Claims Police Stole Thousands During Jan 27, 2012 | 10:30 pmA drug suspect arrested last year claims the officers who searched his home stole several thousand dollars from him, and the WDSU I-Team has obtained a key piece of evidence attorneys are using to support that charge. Read Story.
LaPlace Couple Arrested On Accusations Child Jan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmFour children were removed from their home by the state for living in what investigators call "deplorable conditions.".
911 Call: Demi Moore 'Smoked Something'Jan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmIn a 911 call, dispatchers are told actress Demi Moore "smoked something" before collapsing this week.
Lawyers Of Alabama Man Speak Out In BCS CaseJan 27, 2012 | 12:00 pmLawyers of Brian Downing, the man accused of exposing himself and placing his genitals on an unconscious LSU fan after the BCS championship game in early January, contest the charges against him, citing that his crime may have been misjudged.
Exploding Churro Victims Awarded $180KJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amThe Supreme Court in Chile has awarded $180,000 to 13 people who were injured after they tried to make a popular dessert.
It Pays To Be PresidentJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amBeing president of the United States is job that keeps on paying -- even after you're out of the White House.
It Pays To Be PresidentJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amBeing president of the United States is job that keeps on paying -- even after you're out of the White House.
Algiers Residence Consider Installing PrivateJan 27, 2012 | 11:03 pmThe murder of Mike Ainsworth has prompted many in the area to consider additional security measures like installing crime cameras in their neighborhood.
Guardian Angels Assist In Hunt For KillerJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmThe gunman wanted in connection with the death of a good Samaritan who was shot in front of his two children is still on the loose, and one group has stepped up to help bring the person to justice.
Suspect Claims Police Stole Thousands During Jan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmA drug suspect arrested last year claims the officers who searched his home stole several thousand dollars from him, and the WDSU I-Team has obtained a key piece of evidence attorneys are using to support that charge. Read Story.
LaPlace Couple Arrested On Accusations Child Jan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmFour children were removed from their home by the state for living in what investigators call "deplorable conditions.".
Lawyers Of Alabama Man Speak Out In BCS CaseJan 27, 2012 | 12:00 pmLawyers of Brian Downing, the man accused of exposing himself and placing his genitals on an unconscious LSU fan after the BCS championship game in early January, contest the charges against him, citing that his crime may have been misjudged.
New Orleans Residents Want National Guard HelJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amWith more than 20 dead less than one month into 2012, the streets of New Orleans have become a war zone of sorts, and some citizens now want to see people in their community who are prepared for battle. Read Story.
Treme shooting leaves one man deadJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 am
NEW ORLEANS - Police responded to a shooting in the 1900 block of St. Ann Street shortly after 1:00 a.
N.O. residents are frustrated with crime-murdJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pm
New Orleans -- Frustrations over the recent murder of a Good Samaritan in Algiers echo across the city. Residents are fed up with crime and want answers from the NOPD.
Offbeat Magazine celebrates the "Best of the Jan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pm
New Orleans -- The annual awards show celebrated Louisiana music with a night of performances and fun. FOX 8's Rob Masson and Liz Reyes hosted the event.
NOPD reassigns several commandersJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pm
New Orleans -- Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas has?announced a major shake-up of high-ranking members in his department.Chief Serpas reassigned three commanders out of districts that have recently seen high-profile crimes.
Hornets break losing streak against Magic, 93Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pm
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Carl 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.Marco Belinelli added 15 points and Jason Smith 14 for New Orleans, which won for only the fourth time this season against 15 losses.
Revealing BP emails released in federal courtJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pm
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - On the same day that the Deepwater Horizon sank in the Gulf of Mexico, BP officials were warning in an internal email conversation that if the well was not protected by the blow-out preventer at the drill site crude oil could burst into the Gulf of Mexico at a rate of 3.4 million gallons a day.
Hornets look to trade KamanJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pm
New Orleans -- The Hornets are looking to deal veteran center Chris Kaman, prior to the March 15 trade deadline. Both parties agree it is the best thing to do.
Teacher groups offer thier own education refoJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pm
Vocal critics of Governor Jindal's education reforms lay out their own plan to fix the state's failing schools. .
"Trombone Shorty" surprises his alma materJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pm
Students at Warren Easton receive a surprise visit during a rally to celebrate those on the honor roll. ?Mayor Landrieu and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews came to speak with the students about staying in school.
First African-American to reign as monarch ofJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pm
Carnival season gets moving with news of an Endymion celebration that will make history. George Lafargue will reign as Endymion 46 -- the first African-American monarch of the krewe.
21-year-old shot to death in 7th wardJan 28, 2012 | 1:03 amThe New Orleans Police Department is working a homicide in the 1900 block of St. Ann Street.
Handwerger: Hornets pick up win that franchisJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmJarrett Jack looked towards his great-grandfather Friday night and saw proof of something good finally happening in the New Orleans Arena after so many tough nights.
Upset judge calls for mistrial in final DanziJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmGerard Dugue had little to say as he walked out of federal court with his family Friday night. He had been on the stand for hours, starting at 8:55 Friday morning, when a judge declared a mistrial.
Tuskegee Airman honored with keys to cityJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmMembers of the community helped pay for and arrange a special screening Friday of "Red Tails," the new movie about World War II's Tuskegee Airmen, for one of the heroes in it - New Orleanian Calvin Moret. He was also honored by the mayor Friday.
Loss prevention manager charged with stealingJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmA Covington man has been charged with stealing more than $50,000 from the Naval Support Activity in Algiers during a seven-month period in 2010.
Serpas names new commanders for three NOPD diJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmSupt. Ronal Serpas is making changes in the top leadership of three police districts, naming new commanders for the 3rd, 4th and 7th districts, covering New Orleans East, Algiers and the Lakeview/Lakefront and Gentilly areas.
Suspect in gruesome Angie murder is arrestedJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmA suspect is now in custody for the murder of Tilly McCain. It happened back in November at McCain's home in Angie, in Washington Parish.
5,000 street lights broken in New OrleansJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmBroken street lights are a common complaint in the city, from Algiers Point to New Orleans East. Friday, city officials told City Council members at a Public Works Committee meeting that 10 percent of the city's 50,000 or so street lights are out.
Kaman Done As A HornetJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmChris Kaman's short tenure as a New Orleans Hornet is coming to an end, team officials confirmed on Friday.
NOPD Superintendent Announces Promotions, NewJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmNew Orleans Police Department Superintendent Ronal Serpas announces several promotions within the department, as well as new police commander appointments, which will become effective on Sunday.
Mistrial Declared In Danziger Shootings CoverJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmA mistrial was declared Friday afternoon in the case against a retired police sergeant charged with helping cover up deadly shootings of unarmed residents on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina.
Guardian Angels Assist In Hunt For KillerJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmThe gunman wanted in connection with the death of a good Samaritan who was shot in front of his two children is still on the loose, and one group has stepped up to help bring the person to justice.
Suspect Claims Police Stole Thousands During Jan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmA drug suspect arrested last year claims the officers who searched his home stole several thousand dollars from him, and the WDSU I-Team has obtained a key piece of evidence attorneys are using to support that charge.
Woman Prays For End To ViolenceJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmSo far in 2012, 23 people have been slain in New Orleans, and one group hopes prayer is the answer to end the violence.
'Downton Abbey' Creates Tourism BoomJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amLots of sexy, glamorous and irresistible characters make their way through "Downton Abbey" -- the television drama that's got audiences around the world fascinated by the intrigue inside an English manor house. .
4-Year-Old Brings 9 Bags Of Pot To SchoolJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amPolice are investigating after they say a 4-year-old special needs student brought nine bags of marijuana to school and offered it to his friends during snack time.
Potty Bandits Looting Auto FlushersJan 26, 2012 | 1:00 pmThe new wave of automatic flushing public toilets may offer the next level of convenience for potty connoisseurs, but it's also quite popular with intrepid thieves.
Cat In Cockpit Delays FlightJan 26, 2012 | 7:30 amAn escaped cat grounded at Air Canada flight for several hours on Wednesday.
Misspelled 'SHCOOL X-NG' Street Sign ReplacedJan 26, 2012 | 7:30 amTypos aren't so bad when they're in a text or an email, but a misspelled crossing sign outside a New York City school has taken more than a year and a few ironic chuckles to correct.
Dentist Admits To Paper Clip Root CanalsJan 25, 2012 | 8:00 amA former dentist pleads guilty to fraud for using paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals.
3-Inch Nail Removed From Man's BrainJan 24, 2012 | 8:30 amAn Illinois man is recovering after having a nail removed from his brain, and he didn't even know it was there.
Man Weds Dead GirlfriendJan 23, 2012 | 8:00 amA Thai man may be taking the promise "till death do us part" too far when he marries his dead girlfriend -- at her funeral.
Kangaroo crazyJan 17, 2012 | 7:30 pm
An Oklahoma?woman?who treats her pet kangaroo like a child has been forced to move?because she is terrified authorities may take her beloved companion away.Christie Carr, who suffers from depression,?says she can no longer trust city officials to leave the disabled pet who wears human clothes and a diaper in her care.
Bottom for saleJan 17, 2012 | 12:00 pm
A New Zealand woman is auctioning off space on her backside to be tattooed.Tina Beznec has set up an auction titled "Your tattoo on my Bum" on an eBay-like website with the winning bidder getting the chance to select any of their choice to be tattooed to fit a 9 X 9 centimeter space on the bottom of one cheek.
Museum angry over lingerie stuntJan 17, 2012 | 12:00 pm
Officials at Paris' Musee D'Orsay are threatening to sue a lingerie company after three models paraded around the museum in only bras and underwear.French lingerie company Etam had the models walk into the gallery with trench coats on and wearing stilettos.
Mouse displayJan 16, 2012 | 4:30 pm
A dead mouse that was taped to a firework rocket during New Year festivities in Holland and later died of its burn injuries is now going on display in a museum. The mouse's name was Astromuis.
Lavish looDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pm
Japanese toilet makers have created the world's most valuable loo, studded with more than 72,000 Swarovski crystals.Toilet manufacturer INAX teamed up with the Austrian jeweler to create the ornate fixture, which is on display in a showroom in the posh Ginza shopping district.
Staying blueDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pm
A village in Spain that was painted blue for The Smurfs movie is to keep the color after an unexpected tourism boom.Juzcar was chosen six months ago as the world's first official Smurfs Village and Sony, which made the film, had promised to return the village to its original state with homes painted in dazzling white.
Occupy coloring bookDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pm
A group of New York artists has created a 48-page coloring book inspired by reports of police violence against Occupy Wall Street activists.The book is called Police Brutality Coloring Book and its creator, Joe "Heaps" Nelson, says in an interview with Wired.
London lemurDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
A lemur, an animal usually found swinging from the trees of warm Madagascar, was?found freezing in London.Vets were stunned when one of the animals was admitted to a?hospital suffering from hypothermia because lemurs are usually found on the east African tropical island.
The great corn robberyDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
Brazilian thieves put?grease on a train track in an attempt to steal 50 tons of corn.Police reports say the thieves greased the train track, causing the 54-wagon vehicle to slow down due to uneasy controls.
Baton Rouge man wins $1.25 million Lotto jackJan 3, 2012 | 1:00 pm
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A 58-year-old Baton Rouge man's Christmas holiday came with a little something extra - a lottery ticket worth $1.
More Louisiana families turning to food stampDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pm
LIVINGSTON, La. (AP) ? The face of Louisianians on food stamps has changed and broadened with the worsened economy in a state mired in poverty and repeatedly hit by disasters.
Irish lawmaker Lowry loses libel case againstJan 25, 2012 | 7:00 pmDUBLIN (AP) ? An Irish lawmaker at the heart of Ireland's first major corruption scandal has lost a libel judgment against the journalist who broke the story of his illicit gifts. Monday's Dublin High Court ruling found that journalist Sam Smyth had reasonable grounds of evidence to describe lawmaker Michael Lowry as "a liar and a tax cheat.
Leftist party heads to apparent win in key guJan 25, 2012 | 7:00 pmACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) ? A gubernatorial candidate for Mexico's main leftist party appears headed for victory in Guerrero state, the drug- and violence-plagued home to the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco. Election officials say that with 98.
Elections raise hopes in Niger, a country sadJan 25, 2012 | 7:00 pmNIAMEY, Niger (AP) ? This impoverished country on the edge of the Sahara took another stab at democracy Monday when it voted for a new president and parliament that are expected to take over leadership from the military. Gen.
UK's defense minister says West should assumeJan 25, 2012 | 7:00 pmLONDON (AP) ? Britain's defense secretary says it's possible that Iran could develop a nuclear weapon by next year. Liam Fox told lawmakers on Monday he disagrees with Israel's newly retired spy chief, Meir Dagan, who said this month that Iran would not be able to build a nuclear bomb before 2015.
With Israel's agreement, some Egyptian troopsJan 25, 2012 | 7:00 pmJERUSALEM (AP) ? Israeli officials said Monday that they have agreed to let Egypt move several hundred troops into the Sinai peninsula for the first time since the countries reached peace three decades ago. With street protests threatening the Egyptian regime, the officials say that Israel allowed the Egyptian army to move two battalions ? about 800 soldiers ? into Sinai on Sunday.
Hundreds protest against Putin in Moscow, incJan 25, 2012 | 7:00 pmMOSCOW (AP) ? Several hundred people are demonstrating on a central Moscow square to call for the ouster of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The protest is being led by several prominent opposition figures, including Boris Nemtsov, who was arrested and jailed for 15 days following a similar demonstration a month ago.
Egyptian soldiers arrest 50 men attempting toJan 25, 2012 | 7:00 pmCAIRO (AP) ? Soldiers detained about 50 men trying to break into the Egyptian National Museum in a fresh attempt to loot some of the country's archaeological treasures, the military said Monday. Snipers were stationed on the roof of the building, and dozens of troops patrolled the grounds of the famed antiquities museum amid fears that the chaos sweeping Cairo could engulf the nation's heritage.
Cairo airport a scene of chaos, confusion, asJan 25, 2012 | 7:00 pmCAIRO (AP) ? Cairo's international airport was a scene of chaos and confusion Monday as thousands of foreigners sought to flee the unrest in Egypt and countries around the world scrambled to send in planes to fly their citizens out. Nerves frayed, shouting matches erupted and some passengers even had a fistfight as thousands crammed into Cairo airport's new Terminal 3 seeking a flight home.
African Union appoints 6 African leaders to mJan 25, 2012 | 7:00 pmADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) ? The African Union has named a panel of six African presidents to mediate Ivory Coast's political crisis. The list announced Monday at the AU summit includes two leaders who came to power through elections ? the presidents of South Africa and Tanzania.
