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UPDATE: Portion of bridge collapses after tow boat accident

Engineers with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have started their inspection of the Eggner's Ferry Bridge after a main span of the bridge was struck by a large cargo vessel.

Public viewing of Etta James held Friday

Mourners are expected to gather Friday in Southern California to pay their respects to legendary singer Etta James.

Costa Concordia offers compensation to passengers

Source: (CNN)

The Italian Association of Tour Operators announced Friday that passengers of the Costa Concordia are likely to receive compensation of $14,460 each.

SLIDESHOW: Casino collapse

Pictures from the Cincinnati Horseshoe Casino Collapse.

Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate

An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors...

Mother faces murder charge in newborn's 2002 death

Police have arrested the mother of a newborn found dead in a garbage truck in 2002. The coroner determined the baby was alive at birth, but died of trauma.

Driver crashes into pole, listed in critical condition

Police said a man was badly injured when his car slammed into a utility pole Thursday night. He is listed in critical condition at the hospital.

Officers wrangle runaway pony in neighborhood

Source: (CNN/ KOVR)

Police spent the day wrangling a pony.

The mandatory Timeline update is upon us, says Facebook

You've had months to optionally switch to the Timeline redesign, and now Facebook is ready to usher in the next era of the profile - by force, if necessary.

Council sues parish president's office over checks

The Livingston Parish Council voted Thursday night to sue Parish President Layton Ricks' office over checks he signed since taking office.

Man sentenced to 25 years after drug plea

A 33-year-old man will spend the next 25 years in prison for dealing drugs while he was out on bond for other drug charges.

SLIDESHOW: New Orleans - Rudest people or the nicest?

WAFB now offers FREE iPad app

Our FREE 9News app is now available, fully designed and optimized for the iPad.

WAFB's Mardi Gras 2012

Mardi Gras is finally here! Check out the parade schedules and other links to the fun, including parade cameras from New Orleans. Send in your pics & vids.