Vacant house catches fire

SHREVEPORT — Shreveport firefighters are investigating the cause of an early morning fire damaging a vacant house near downtown. The fire was reported just before 6:15 a.m.

U.N. Refugee Budget Explodes, Costing U.S. Millions

The United Nations' refugee agency is seeing a booming budget — mostly covered by the U.S. — as the number of refugees stays the same.

Northwest Jet That Missed Airport Out of Touch for 3 Hours

The Northwest Airlines plane that flew 150 miles past the Minneapolis airport was out of contact with air traffic control for about three hours, not an hour as originally reported, sources told Fox News.

Space Tourism a Reality by 2012

The latest trend in eco-tourism is completely out of this world ... and right around the corner

Patients Sue for Right to Buy Life-Saving Bone Marrow

Thousands of Americans are on waiting lists for bone marrow donations, and some are willing to pay for the life-saving substance. But under federal law, trying to pay for bone marrow is illegal, and punishable by up to five years in jail.

Yankees Win 27th World Series Crown

The New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.

Sex Offender Supervision Blasted in Dugard Case

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation failed to properly supervise convicted rapist Phillip Garrido and missed opportunities to discover the alleged kidnapping victim, Jaycee Dugard, held for 18 years.

Flooding continues in Bossier

SHREVEPORT — The rain may be over,but northern Louisiana residents are still cleaning up the mess. Those in south Bossier Parish still have high water and it is causing concerns for residents in the Elm Grover area on Highway 71. Official

A 'Fine' Health Care Fix?

Despite claims reform will make health insurance affordable, House plan assumes millions would rather pay $167B in fines than buy coverage

Judge resigns amid controversy

LOUISIANA — Louisiana judge Keith Bardwell has resigned Tuesday, after refusing to perform a marriage ceremony for an interracial couple. The Shreveport Times reports the judge said he believed the relationship would cause too much harm to t