NOFD battles 5-alarm Algiers blaze
A spokesman for the New Orleans Fire Department says that 70 firefighters fought a massive blaze Saturday night in Algiers.
Firefighter Michael Willaims says the crews responded to a fire that spread to four homes near the intersection of Slidell andFreret streets on the Westbank ...Read More
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Cosby draws crowd to Essence town hall on family
Hundreds packed a huge hall at the Morial Convention Center to hear from comedian, activist and educator Bill Cosby, a featured speaker at the Essence Music Festival's annual gathering of leaders charged with finding solutions to problems facing urban America ...Read More
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Federer wins Wimbeldon title
Roger Federer has won his record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title and sixth Wimbledon championship by beating Andy Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6,
16-14.
Federer finished with 50 aces Sunday and converted his only break of the match in the final game ...Read More
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What's next for Palin?
Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early.
Supporters and critics alike say the former GOP vice presidential candidate's resignation, announced Friday afternoon and effective July 26, is an inexplicable move for a high profile Republican widely seen as a contender for a White House run in 2012 ...Read More
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Kristian: Family Matters!
The Williams sisters facing off in the Wimbledon finals over the weekend had me pondering the question, who are the greatest sports families of all time? There have been many great sports families: Venus and Serena Williams, the DiMaggio brothers, Ken Griffey Jr. and dad Ken Sr. and of course the Mannings - just to name a few...
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Deke: McNair one of the greatest MS athletes
As police work to unravel the deaths of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a woman at his Nashville condo, the Alcorn State standout is being remembered as one of the greatest Mississippi athletes of all time ...Read More
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Mandeville Seafood Fest in 3rd day
The 31st annual Mandeville Seafood Festival rolls into a third day on Sunday, featuring two stages of music and two dozen food vendors.
Festival spokesman Jim Richardson says the food selection is designed the whet the appetite of hungry fest-goers ...Read More
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Former NFL QB Steve McNair dead in double homicide
Former Tennessee Titans and Houston Oilers quarterback Steve McNair is dead, according to a spokesman for the Nashville Police Department. The spokesman said that McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville. Nashville police spokesperson Don Aaron said that a female victim was also found dead.
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Record crowds and tributes to MJ at Essence Fest
Organizers say this year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans is on track to surpass even last year's huge crowds.
The weekend-long celebration features performances by artists like Al Green, Anita Baker, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke ...Read More
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4 held after bombs planted in La. churches
Bonds of $90,000 have been set for each of four men accused of planting bombs in two churches in the DeRidder area.
Authorities have booked the four with aggravated burglary, theft, possessing a bomb, simple arson and criminal conspiracy ...Read More
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Serena beats Venus for Wimbledon title
Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title, beating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final.
The second-seeded Serena also beat Venus in the 2002 and '03 Wimbledon finals, but lost to her older sibling in last year's championship match at the All England Club ...Read More
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Double shooting leaves man dead in Jefferson
Jefferson Parish Sheriff investigators say a 28-yearly man is dead after being shot in the head.
Spokesman Colonel John Fortunado says deputies responded to 4448 Orleans Avenue this morning just before 4 a ...Read More
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Complete list of 4th of July events
Celebrations throughout the metro area will mark America's 233rd birthday today.
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Deke: College Football "Pre-Season Top 15"
WWL's Deke Bellavia has compiled his top 15 teams in college football. Here is the list followed by his reasons for the rankings. 1. Florida 2. Texas 3. USC 4. Oklahoma 5 ...Read More
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