Brazilian star Neymar out of World Cup due to injury

Brazil is into the World Cup semifinals. But its brightest star is out.

Arthur, no longer a hurricane, keeps losing strength

Arthur was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm early Saturday, as its sustained winds dropped to 70 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.

Video emerges of purported ISIS leader

In a purported video released online by the militant group ISIS on Saturday, a man believed to be the group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is shown leading a sermon inside a mosque and is calling for all Muslims to obey him.

Fire damages north Shreveport home

The Shreveport Fire Department responded to the 400 block of Mayfair Dr. shortly after 3 p.m. to a reported house fire. Fire crews arrived on scene to heavy smoke and flames coming from the attic.

Oh say can you...sing?

As you catch a ball game or fireworks display this 4th of July weekend you're probably going to hear the Star Spangled Banner, a song that can be inspiring when sung well but when it's sung poorly... ouch!

Sportspectrum firecracker 5k run draws thousands

Over 3000 runners came out to the Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k run as they celebrate their 30th anniversary.

Preacher killed with own gun in home invasion

A preacher was killed in Houston after confronting a burglar. Investigators said the murder weapon was the homeowner's gun.

Insurance company drops lawsuit against E. Texas widow

ACE Insurance, the company suing an East Texas woman who recently lost her husband, bowed out of their lawsuit Thursday evening. 

Convicted killer Joran van der Sloot marries girlfriend in prison

Joran van der Sloot has been tied to the disappearance of one woman and been convicted of murdering another. Now, he's a taken man.

Hot dog! Reigning champ gets engaged, chows down on 61 franks

Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, reigning king of the world's most famous hot dog eating contest, may have had an extra boost of confidence Friday. With a hug and kiss, his girlfriend of three years accepted his marriage proposal.