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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 3:44pm

5,000-acre blaze in Arizona caused by human; fire still out of control

 The Arizona fire that has engulfed more than 5,000 acres was caused by a human, officials said.

Actor James Gandolfini dead at age 51

  James Gandolfini, who gained fame playing a memorable mafia boss on HBO's "The Sopranos" by giving the role a contemporary twist of visiting a therapist for middle-age anxieties, died after suffering a possible heart attack

Louisiana teen charged in 'wrestling' death of half sister, 5

 The 13-year-old boy told them he knew wrestling on TV was fake, sheriff's officials in a New Orleans suburb said.

Feds: International gambling ring known as 'Macho Sports' busted

 Federal authorities announced Wednesday that 18 individuals have been charged for their alleged involvement in an international gambling organization known as "Macho Sports."

Dow sinks 200 points after Fed hints at stimulus easing

  Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke tried to carefully explain how the central bank will figure out when it's the right time to pull back on its monthly bond purchases, but investors didn't have any of it.

Red Cross app offers hurricane preparedness tips

With hurricane season in full swing, it’s time to start thinking ahead and getting prepared at home.

Governor Jindal signs legislation to protect hunting game donations and combat hunger across Louisiana

Governor Bobby Jindal signed legislation that encourages and protects charitable giving of hunting game at a bill signing ceremony with representatives from the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission and Hunters for the Hungry.

Oops! Purse snatcher drops spoils of crime, picks up time behind bars

An accused purse snatcher did not get the chance to benefit from the spoils of the crime before she ended up behind bars.

Keep your pet safe during an emergency; what to do if disaster strikes

If an emergency or bad weather forces you and your pets from your home, Will you know what to do and what to bring?

Autopsy reveals Shreveport toddler died from blunt force trauma; woman arrested

A Shreveport woman was arrested for the death of a 3-year-old child after an autopsy revealed the toddler died from trauma.