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A crackdown on wild animals in private homes in Louisiana has left one couple so terrified they've fled to Texas with their four Capuchin monkeys.

Jim and Donita Clark say they won't go back home to Louisiana until they're assured the monkey's won't be taken.

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The government in Syria says it has the upper hand in the crackdown on protesters. The government has used tanks and troops to put down demonstrations in cities across the country.

Anthony Shadid, of The New York Times, talks to Renee Montagne about what he witnessed Monday when he was allowed into Syria for a few hours.

One of the top stories in 78745 this year was the Fairview code violation crackdown on garage conversions and carports...

(via So South Austin)