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CDC: Half of overweight teens have heart risk

Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says.

Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast

Tropical Storm Alberto hovered off the South Carolina and Georgia coasts on Sunday, canceling tourist cruises, producing showers and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner.

SLIDESHOW: Ring of Fire Eclipse

A rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed the Texas South Plains skies on Sunday. During an annular eclipse, the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges.

Protesters march through Chicago to NATO summit

Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday in one of the city's largest demonstrations in years, airing grievances about war, climate change and a wide range of other complaints as world leaders...

Obama sees 'emerging consensus' on economic fix

Confronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the...

Bee Gees' Robin Gibb has died

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Robin Gibb, whose vibrato comprised one-third of the harmony behind the legendary group the Bee Gees is dead after a long period of ill health.

3 charged in carjacking of pastor Marvin Winans

Three young men were arraigned Sunday in the assault and carjacking of popular Detroit pastor and gospel singing icon Marvin Winans.

Convicted Lockerbie bomber dies of cancer in Libya

He was the embodiment of one of modern Libya's darkest chapters - a man synonymous with horrifying scenes of wreckage, broken families and a plane that fell out of the sky a generation ago. His name, Abdel Baset...

Burning text books could be cause of frat house fire Video included

Updated: May 20, 2012 07:37 AM CDT

Three firefighters have been injured responding to a fire and explosion that destroyed a Louisiana Tech fraternity house Saturday afternoon.

2 more activists charged related to NATO summit

Prosecutors charged two more activists Sunday with crimes tied to the two-day NATO summit, accusing one of saying he wanted to blow up a downtown Chicago bridge and a second with seeking to build pipe bombs.

Obama wants new banking rules put in place soon

President Barack Obama says the big trading loss at JPMorgan Chase shows the need to finally put in place banking rules he signed into law two years ago. He also is calling on Congress to stop trying to weaken the...

Mary Kennedy is mourned at private funeral in NY

Family and friends gathered Saturday at a modest stone church in a hamlet north of New York City for the funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy, the latest member of that charmed and cursed family to fall victim to tragedy and...

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds on day after IPO

A day after the historic Facebook IPO, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status Saturday to "married."

I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next

I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, a shot at the Triple Crown hanging in the balance.

18-wheeler travels wrong way on I-10 Friday night

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The driver of an 18-wheeler managed to drive 25 miles in the wrong direction on I-10 over the Atchafalaya basin before being stopped Friday night, according to Louisiana State Police.

SEC CHAMPS! – LSU earns thrilling 10-Inning win over South Carolina

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Pinch hitter Jackson Slaid delivered a two-out RBI single in the top of the 10th inning for the go-ahead run Saturday as fourth-ranked LSU posted a 3-2 victory over top-ranked South Carolina.

SLIDESHOW: WAFB Amite Road Trip

The 9News This Morning crew made a stop in Amite on this week's road trip. Click here to see pictures!

SLIDESHOW: Great Grads 2012

9News Neighborhoods is celebrating "Great Grads" of 2012 by featuring graduate photos on our website as well as our newscasts.

9News This Morning: ROAD TRIP 2012

9News This Morning is back in Baton Rouge at the Bayou Country Superfest for finale of ROAD TRIP 2012. We are streaming the entire show right here. We've even got slideshows and video of our adventures, including behind-the-scenes with our special "Graham Cam."

9NEWS LOOK-ALIKES

WAFB has quite the line-up of characters on air and we know you love each and every one of them. But do you LOOK like one of them? Do you have any friends or family who do? Find out what to do here.

LIVE: Nesting Eagle Cam

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Some things you just can't take your eyes off of... like this LIVE eagle cam in Decorah, Iowa that's streaming on the internet 24 hours a day.

SLIDESHOW: Street Beat Mugshots

We've gathered a bevy of mug shots from law enforcement for you to peruse. New photos added every day!

  • Entertainment News

  • Sunday, May 20 2012 8:39 PM EDT2012-05-21 00:39:15 GMT
    (RNN) - Robin Gibb, whose vibrato comprised one-third of the harmony behind the legendary group the Bee Gees, has died. ???? Gibb suffered a number of health ailments in recent months, including colorectal
    Robin Gibb, whose vibrato comprised one-third of the harmony behind the legendary group the Bee Gees is dead after a long period of ill health.

  • Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career.
    Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career.

  • The Associated Press has discovered documents that show country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe.
    Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The...

  • Friday, May 18 2012 9:41 AM EDT2012-05-18 13:41:23 GMT
    (CNN) – Classic rockers Van Halen on Thursday abruptly postponed more than 30 tour dates, following their June 26 concert in New Orleans, representative Anna Loynes said. No explanation was given and
    Classic rockers Van Halen on Thursday abruptly postponed more than 30 tour dates, following their June 26 concert in New Orleans, representative Anna Loynes said.

  • Everyone in Hollywood wants to be a multi-hyphenate, right? Everyone wants to show they can do it all. A key figure in that tradition is the model-turned-actor.
    Everyone in Hollywood wants to be a multi-hyphenate, right? Everyone wants to show they can do it all. A key figure in that tradition is the model-turned-actor. Maybe they wanted to act but had to take modeling gigs first;...

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  • 9News This Morning is back in Baton Rouge at the Bayou Country Superfest for finale of ROAD TRIP 2012. We are streaming the entire show right here. We've even got slideshows and video of our adventures, including behind-the-scenes with our special "Graham Cam."

  • 1. Promotion Description. This promotion "Put Your Knowledge to the Text" is sponsored by WAFB-TV, 844 Government St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 and Goodwood Hardware and Outdoors, Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge,
    1. Promotion Description. This promotion "Put Your Knowledge to the Text" is sponsored by WAFB-TV, 844 Government St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 and Goodwood Hardware and Outdoors, Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge,

  • Five Cars, Five Winners! Purchase your $50 ticket for your chance to be one of the Five Winners!  Proceeds benefit the Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. The more tickets that you purchase, the better your chances to win! Click on the red button to view the five vehicles!

  • Live After Five is in full swing in renovated Town Square ... downtown Baton Rouge.
    Live After Five is in full swing! Next concert is Friday, May 18th with R&B/Soul group the One More Time Band.

  • Spring is a great time of year to consider sprucing up your home, garden, or even your closet. The experts at our featured stores can help make the planning and execution fun, easy, and elegant. Watch Louisiana Living, Thursday night at 6:30pm on WAFB Channel 9.

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