Sunday, May 19 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:00:18 GMT
DC Councilmember Tommy Wells announced his candidacy for Mayor on Saturday in Northeast. Wells arrived to his campaign kickoff on a Metro Bus at the intersection of H Street and Benning Road. Wells currently
DC Councilmember Tommy Wells announced his candidacy for Mayor on Saturday in Northeast.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:12:08 GMT
Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said Friday, disclosing that Obama administration officials knew there was a probe during the heat of the presidential campaign.
Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said Friday, disclosing that Obama administration officials knew there was a probe during the heat of the presidential campaign.
Investigators have charged a Harford County man with setting two fires at a woman's Bel Air apartment. Officials say 28-year-old Ryan Lawrence Spann of Joppa has been charged in the fires discovered Sunday at Calvert...
A September sentencing is set for a woman convicted of embezzling from the Virginia Angus Association. Felicia Gutshall Roberts faces up to 20 years in jail on each of five embezzlement charges. She's scheduled to be...
An emergency official says authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition.
This year's commencement at Boston College looks to be notable for who will be there, as well as who won't.
Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley has skipped Boston College's commencement because of the involvement of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who supports of a bill in his country that would allow abortion.
The Supreme Court has affirmed the authority of federal regulators to try to speed local government decisions on proposals to build or expand cell phone towers.
The Supreme Court has affirmed the authority of federal regulators to try to speed local government decisions on proposals to build or expand cell phone towers.
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community Carter had called...
Commuters who manage to make it from southwest Connecticut to New York City for work should consider staying in the Big Apple all week as crews begin rebuilding 2,000 feet of track following a commuter train...
Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:12:08 GMT
Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said Friday, disclosing that Obama administration officials knew there was a probe during the heat of the presidential campaign.
Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said Friday, disclosing that Obama administration officials knew there was a probe during the heat of the presidential campaign.
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:54:52 GMT
Habitat for Humanity spent years in a North Texas subdivision, helping build many of the 110 homes in the low-income area. But its work was largely undone during an outbreak of 13 tornadoes Wednesday night that killed six people and injured dozens.
Habitat for Humanity spent years in a North Texas subdivision, helping build many of the 110 homes in the low-income area. But its work was largely undone during an outbreak of 13 tornadoes Wednesday night that killed six people and injured dozens.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:23:18 GMT
President Barack Obama, seeking to regain his footing amid controversies hammering the White House, named a temporary chief for the scandal-marred Internal Revenue Service Thursday and pressed Congress to approve new security money to prevent another Benghazi-style terrorist attack.
President Barack Obama, seeking to regain his footing amid controversies hammering the White House, named a temporary chief for the scandal-marred Internal Revenue Service Thursday and pressed Congress to approve new security money to prevent another Benghazi-style terrorist attack.
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:05:55 GMT
The Internal Revenue Service controversy dogging President Barack Obama is hardly the first time a White House and the tax agency have been accused of political meddling and bias. Nor is it the first time that political and social advocacy groups have searched for and exploited loopholes and fine points in the federal tax code.
The Internal Revenue Service controversy dogging President Barack Obama is hardly the first time a White House and the tax agency have been accused of political meddling and bias. Nor is it the first time that political and social advocacy groups have searched for and exploited loopholes and fine points in the federal tax code.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:32 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:32:35 GMT
President Obama announced Wednesday that acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller has resigned in the wake of the agency scandal in which conservative groups were targeted.
President Obama announced Wednesday that acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller has resigned in the wake of the agency scandal in which conservative groups were targeted.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:35 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:35:17 GMT
A faulty steering apparatus may bring an early end to NASAs Kepler space telescope, a $600 million tool in the space agencys quest for life elsewhere in the universe.
A faulty steering apparatus may bring an early end to NASAs Kepler space telescope, a $600 million tool in the space agencys quest for life elsewhere in the universe.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:42 AM EDT2013-05-16 09:42:38 GMT
State Department officials repeatedly objected to -- and tried to water down -- references to Islamic extremist groups and prior security warnings in the administration's initial internal story-line on the Benghazi attack, according to dozens of emails and notes released by the White House late Wednesday.
State Department officials repeatedly objected to -- and tried to water down -- references to Islamic extremist groups and prior security warnings in the administration's initial internal story-line on the Benghazi attack, according to dozens of emails and notes released by the White House late Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:06 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:06:40 GMT
Randy Jackson isn't sure which budding diva will take the crown on "American Idol." The veteran judge of the Fox talent competition declared Wednesday's final performance round at the Nokia Theatre a dead heat after finalists Kree Harrison and Candice Glover each performed three songs.
Randy Jackson isn't sure which budding diva will take the crown on "American Idol." The veteran judge of the Fox talent competition declared Wednesday's final performance round at the Nokia Theatre a dead heat after finalists Kree Harrison and Candice Glover each performed three songs.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:11:45 GMT
The "John Doe" child pornography suspect sought by federal authorities was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a tip from the public was called in to the ICE tip line.
The "John Doe" child pornography suspect sought by federal authorities was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a tip from the public was called in to the ICE tip line.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:58:09 GMT
Congressional Republicans and Democrats on Wednesday challenged Attorney General Eric Holder over the Justice Department's handling of the investigation of national security leaks and its failure to talk to The Associated Press before issuing subpoenas for the news service's telephone records.
Congressional Republicans and Democrats on Wednesday challenged Attorney General Eric Holder over the Justice Department's handling of the investigation of national security leaks and its failure to talk to The Associated Press before issuing subpoenas for the news service's telephone records.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:00:35 GMT
The latest drawing for the Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $360 million, making it the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot ever.
The latest drawing for the Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $360 million, making it the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot ever.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:46:30 GMT
The president of Virginia Tech announced his retirement Tuesday, satisfied he had elevated the university's reputation and acknowledging that the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history on his campus would be a part of his legacy.
The president of Virginia Tech announced his retirement Tuesday, satisfied he had elevated the university's reputation and acknowledging that the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history on his campus would be a part of his legacy.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:55:43 GMT
Despite a wave of criticism from journalists' organizations (and from members of both parties on Capitol Hill), the U.S. Attorney General and the White House are defending the gathering of phone records of Associated Press reporters.
Despite a wave of criticism from journalists' organizations (and from members of both parties on Capitol Hill), the U.S. Attorney General and the White House are defending the gathering of phone records of Associated Press reporters.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:40:48 GMT
States should cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half-- from .08 blood alcohol level to .05--matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries, a federal safety board recommended Tuesday. That's about one drink for a woman weighing less than 120 pounds, two for a 160-pound man.
States should cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half-- from .08 blood alcohol level to .05--matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries, a federal safety board recommended Tuesday. That's about one drink for a woman weighing less than 120 pounds, two for a 160-pound man.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-14 00:43:22 GMT
Joyce Brothers, the pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and television and film personality, has died. She was 85.
Joyce Brothers, the pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and television and film personality, has died. She was 85.
Monday, May 13 2013 9:25 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:25:03 GMT
Washington Republicans on Sunday characterized the IRS targeting Tea Party groups and other conservative political organizations as “chilling” and intimidating acts that heighten Americans' mistrust in government.
Washington Republicans on Sunday characterized the IRS targeting Tea Party groups and other conservative political organizations as “chilling” and intimidating acts that heighten Americans' mistrust in government.
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:56:51 GMT
Randy Jackson out. The 56-year-old "American Idol" judge says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition after serving 12 seasons on the show's judging panel.
Randy Jackson out. The 56-year-old "American Idol" judge says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition after serving 12 seasons on the show's judging panel.
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-09 22:15:52 GMT
Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys.They're just a little behind Major, the boy's name that jumped the most spots on the Social Security Administration's annual list of popular baby names.
Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys.They're just a little behind Major, the boy's name that jumped the most spots on the Social Security Administration's annual list of popular baby names.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:39:01 GMT
Famous kidnapping survivors Jaycee Dugard and Elizabeth Smart have words of wisdom for the three women found this week in Cleveland years after their disappearance.
Famous kidnapping survivors Jaycee Dugard and Elizabeth Smart have words of wisdom for the three women found this week in Cleveland years after their disappearance.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-07 13:54:33 GMT
Here's your chance to meet the First Lady! Michelle Obama will sign copies of her book American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Garden Across America at the Politics & Prose bookstore in northwest Washington, D.C.
Here's your chance to meet the First Lady! Michelle Obama will sign copies of her book American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Garden Across America at the Politics & Prose bookstore in northwest Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-05-07 06:01:00 GMT
Three women who went missing separately about a decade ago were found Monday in a home just south of downtown and likely had been tied up during years of captivity, said police, who arrested three brothers. One of the women said she had been abducted and told a 911 dispatcher in a frantic call, "I'm free now."
Three women who went missing separately about a decade ago were found Monday in a home just south of downtown and likely had been tied up during years of captivity, said police, who arrested three brothers. One of the women said she had been abducted and told a 911 dispatcher in a frantic call, "I'm free now."
Monday, May 6 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:37:38 GMT
The Senate aimed to help traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping -- for many a largely tax-free frontier -- to state sales taxes.
The Senate aimed to help traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping -- for many a largely tax-free frontier -- to state sales taxes.
Friday, May 3 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-03 19:49:36 GMT
The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans climbed a startling 28 percent in a decade, a period that included the recession and the mortgage crisis, the government reported Thursday.
The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans climbed a startling 28 percent in a decade, a period that included the recession and the mortgage crisis, the government reported Thursday.
Friday, May 3 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-05-03 15:43:43 GMT
The Pentagon has reportedly upgraded its "bunker buster bomb" in what officials say is a critical step in convincing Israel the U.S. has the ability to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons if diplomacy fails.
The Pentagon has reportedly upgraded its "bunker buster bomb" in what officials say is a critical step in convincing Israel the U.S. has the ability to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons if diplomacy fails.
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:48:08 GMT
President Barack Obama says he's comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.
President Barack Obama says he's comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:36:07 GMT
Acknowledging uncertainty ahead, President Barack Obama said Thursday the U.S. will cooperate with Mexico in fighting drug-trafficking and organized crime in any way Mexico's government deems appropriate. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto emphasized that the security relationship must be expanded to focus on trade and commerce.
Acknowledging uncertainty ahead, President Barack Obama said Thursday the U.S. will cooperate with Mexico in fighting drug-trafficking and organized crime in any way Mexico's government deems appropriate. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto emphasized that the security relationship must be expanded to focus on trade and commerce.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-02 01:07:39 GMT
The Obama administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.
The Obama administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 3:58 PM EDT2013-05-01 19:58:24 GMT
An Idaho man charged with attempting to assassinate President Barack Obama by shooting at the White House practiced with his weapon for six months and may have been upset about the country's marijuana policy, prosecutors said in a newly filed court document.
An Idaho man charged with attempting to assassinate President Barack Obama by shooting at the White House practiced with his weapon for six months and may have been upset about the country's marijuana policy, prosecutors said in a newly filed court document.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:30:00 GMT
The government on Tuesday lowered to 15 the age at which girls can buy the morning-after pill without a prescription and said the emergency contraception no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters.
The government on Tuesday lowered to 15 the age at which girls can buy the morning-after pill without a prescription and said the emergency contraception no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:11:44 GMT
Ricin was found in the former martial arts studio of the man suspected of sending poison letters to President Barack Obama and other public officials, and was also discovered on a dust mask and other items he threw in the trash, federal prosecutors said in a court document made public Tuesday.
Ricin was found in the former martial arts studio of the man suspected of sending poison letters to President Barack Obama and other public officials, and was also discovered on a dust mask and other items he threw in the trash, federal prosecutors said in a court document made public Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-04-30 21:27:51 GMT
For people seeking an energy boost, companies are increasing their offerings of foods with added caffeine. A new caffeinated gum may have gone too far. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it will investigate the safety of added caffeine and its effects on children and adolescents.
For people seeking an energy boost, companies are increasing their offerings of foods with added caffeine. A new caffeinated gum may have gone too far. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it will investigate the safety of added caffeine and its effects on children and adolescents.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-04-30 15:20:50 GMT
Elderly Holocaust survivors and the veterans who helped liberate them gathered for what could be their last big reunion Monday at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Elderly Holocaust survivors and the veterans who helped liberate them gathered for what could be their last big reunion Monday at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:14:58 GMT
Reaction from NBA veteran Jason Collins' first-person account published in Sports Illustrated, as he came out as the first gay male player in the four major American professional sports.
Reaction from NBA veteran Jason Collins' first-person account published in Sports Illustrated, as he came out as the first gay male player in the four major American professional sports.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:14:15 GMT
A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins -- "I'm gay" -- reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama.
A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins -- "I'm gay" -- reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama.
Monday, April 29 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-04-29 21:20:11 GMT
A Mississippi man charged with making a deadly poison sent to President Barack Obama and others was ordered held without bond until a hearing later this week when prosecutors are expected to describe what evidence they have against him.
A Mississippi man charged with making a deadly poison sent to President Barack Obama and others was ordered held without bond until a hearing later this week when prosecutors are expected to describe what evidence they have against him.
Monday, April 29 2013 7:11 AM EDT2013-04-29 11:11:41 GMT
Syria's prime minister escaped an assassination attempt Monday when a bomb went off near his convoy in Damascus, state media reported, the latest attack targeting a top official in President Bashar Assad's regime.
Syria's prime minister escaped an assassination attempt Monday when a bomb went off near his convoy in Damascus, state media reported, the latest attack targeting a top official in President Bashar Assad's regime.
Friday, April 26 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-04-26 22:06:39 GMT
Furloughed air traffic controllers will soon be heading back to work, ending a week of coast-to-coast flight delays that left thousands of travelers frustrated and furious.
Furloughed air traffic controllers will soon be heading back to work, ending a week of coast-to-coast flight delays that left thousands of travelers frustrated and furious.
Thursday, April 25 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-04-25 20:28:45 GMT
U.S. intelligence has concluded with "varying degrees of confidence," that the Syrian government has twice used chemical weapons in its fierce civil war, the White House and other top administration officials said Thursday.
U.S. intelligence has concluded with "varying degrees of confidence," that the Syrian government has twice used chemical weapons in its fierce civil war, the White House and other top administration officials said Thursday.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-04-24 02:02:42 GMT
The Defense Intelligence Agency says it is investigating the possible presence of biological toxins at the Joint Base Anacostia/Bolling in the District.
The Defense Intelligence Agency says it is investigating the possible presence of biological toxins at the Joint Base Anacostia/Bolling in the District.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-04-24 00:55:44 GMT
Charges of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others were dropped Tuesday against an Elvis impersonator from Mississippi who has said since his arrest last week that he had nothing to do with the case.
Charges of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others were dropped Tuesday against an Elvis impersonator from Mississippi who has said since his arrest last week that he had nothing to do with the case.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-04-23 20:23:28 GMT
Tax-free shopping on the Internet could be in jeopardy under a bill making its way through the Senate. The bill would empower states to require online retailers to collect state and local sales taxes for purchases made over the Internet. The sales taxes would be sent to the states where a shopper lives.
Tax-free shopping on the Internet could be in jeopardy under a bill making its way through the Senate. The bill would empower states to require online retailers to collect state and local sales taxes for purchases made over the Internet. The sales taxes would be sent to the states where a shopper lives.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-04-23 15:33:55 GMT
The brothers suspected of planting deadly bombs at the Boston Marathon may have gotten their ideas -- and even instructions on how to make explosives from household items -- from an English-language website that Al Qaeda uses to radicalize and recruit Westerners.
The brothers suspected of planting deadly bombs at the Boston Marathon may have gotten their ideas -- and even instructions on how to make explosives from household items -- from an English-language website that Al Qaeda uses to radicalize and recruit Westerners.
Monday, April 22 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-04-23 01:49:50 GMT
The two brothers suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon appear to have been motivated by a radical brand of Islam but do not seem connected to any Muslim terrorist groups, U.S. officials said Monday after interrogating and charging Dzhokhar Tsarnaev with crimes that could bring the death penalty.
The two brothers suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon appear to have been motivated by a radical brand of Islam but do not seem connected to any Muslim terrorist groups, U.S. officials said Monday after interrogating and charging Dzhokhar Tsarnaev with crimes that could bring the death penalty.
Monday, April 22 2013 9:37 PM EDT2013-04-23 01:37:41 GMT
Two men were arrested and charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Canadian passenger train with support from al-Qaida elements in Iran, police said Monday. The case bolstered allegations by some governments and experts of a relationship of convenience between Shiite-led Iran and the predominantly Sunni Arab terrorist network.
Two men were arrested and charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Canadian passenger train with support from al-Qaida elements in Iran, police said Monday. The case bolstered allegations by some governments and experts of a relationship of convenience between Shiite-led Iran and the predominantly Sunni Arab terrorist network.
Monday, April 22 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-04-22 22:37:03 GMT
Flight delays piled up all across the country Monday as thousands of air traffic controllers were forced to take an unpaid day off because of federal budget cuts, providing the most visible impact yet of Congress and the White House's failure to agree on a long-term deficit-reduction plan.
Flight delays piled up all across the country Monday as thousands of air traffic controllers were forced to take an unpaid day off because of federal budget cuts, providing the most visible impact yet of Congress and the White House's failure to agree on a long-term deficit-reduction plan.
Monday, April 22 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-04-22 20:54:43 GMT
Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led to hospitalizations and a surge in calls to U.S. poison centers.
Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led to hospitalizations and a surge in calls to U.S. poison centers.
Sunday, April 21 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-04-22 03:38:01 GMT
It has been a harrowing ordeal. For two weeks police conducted a nationwide search for 5-year-old Cameron Serafin, after his father reported him missing and expressed concern for his welfare.
It has been a harrowing ordeal. For two weeks police conducted a nationwide search for 5-year-old Cameron Serafin, after his father reported him missing and expressed concern for his welfare.
Sunday, April 21 2013 7:10 AM EDT2013-04-21 11:10:19 GMT
As the lone surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing lay hospitalized under heavy guard Saturday, the American Civil Liberties Union and a federal public defender raised concerns about investigators' plan to question Dzhokhar Tsarnaev without reading him his Miranda rights.
As the lone surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing lay hospitalized under heavy guard Saturday, the American Civil Liberties Union and a federal public defender raised concerns about investigators' plan to question Dzhokhar Tsarnaev without reading him his Miranda rights.
Friday, April 19 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-04-20 03:39:31 GMT
Lifting days of anxiety for a city and a nation on edge, police captured the surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect, found bloodied in a backyard boat Friday night less than 24 hours after a wild car chase and gun battle that left his older brother dead and Boston and its suburbs sealed in an extraordinary dragnet.
Lifting days of anxiety for a city and a nation on edge, police captured the surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect, found bloodied in a backyard boat Friday night less than 24 hours after a wild car chase and gun battle that left his older brother dead and Boston and its suburbs sealed in an extraordinary dragnet.
Friday, April 19 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-04-20 03:15:04 GMT
President Barack Obama declared Friday night that the capture of a second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings "closed an important chapter in this tragedy." But he acknowledged that many unanswered questions remain about the motivations of the two men accused of perpetrating the attacks that unnerved the nation.
President Barack Obama declared Friday night that the capture of a second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings "closed an important chapter in this tragedy." But he acknowledged that many unanswered questions remain about the motivations of the two men accused of perpetrating the attacks that unnerved the nation.
Friday, April 19 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-04-20 00:38:24 GMT
A federal law enforcement official says the FBI interviewed the older Boston Marathon bombing suspect at the request of a foreign government in 2011 and that nothing derogatory was found.
A federal law enforcement official says the FBI interviewed the older Boston Marathon bombing suspect at the request of a foreign government in 2011 and that nothing derogatory was found.
Thursday, April 18 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:40:22 GMT
Rescuers searched the smoking remnants of a Texas farm town Thursday for survivors of a thunderous fertilizer plant explosion, gingerly checking smashed houses and apartments for anyone still trapped in debris while the community awaited word on the number of dead.
Rescuers searched the smoking remnants of a Texas farm town Thursday for survivors of a thunderous fertilizer plant explosion, gingerly checking smashed houses and apartments for anyone still trapped in debris while the community awaited word on the number of dead.
Thursday, April 18 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-04-18 21:08:09 GMT
Using futuristic photo-analysis tools, federal agents on the Boston Marathon case pressed the search Thursday for one or more potential suspects seen on video and considered releasing the images to enlist the public's help in hunting down the bombers.
Using futuristic photo-analysis tools, federal agents on the Boston Marathon case pressed the search Thursday for one or more potential suspects seen on video and considered releasing the images to enlist the public's help in hunting down the bombers.
Thursday, April 18 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-04-18 19:22:43 GMT
President Barack Obama sought to inspire a stricken city and comfort an unnerved nation Thursday, declaring that Boston "will run again" and vowing to hunt down the perpetrator of the twin blasts that brought mayhem and death to the Boston Marathon.
President Barack Obama sought to inspire a stricken city and comfort an unnerved nation Thursday, declaring that Boston "will run again" and vowing to hunt down the perpetrator of the twin blasts that brought mayhem and death to the Boston Marathon.
Thursday, April 18 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-04-18 13:56:07 GMT
When Debbie Taylors 18-year-old son, Casey, died of alcohol poisoning following a night of drinking at a party, she was blindsided. Casey was an honor roll student; he was very smart, he was very responsible, Taylor told FoxNews.com.
When Debbie Taylors 18-year-old son, Casey, died of alcohol poisoning following a night of drinking at a party, she was blindsided. Casey was an honor roll student; he was very smart, he was very responsible, Taylor told FoxNews.com.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 9:23 PM EDT2013-04-18 01:23:59 GMT
Senate Republicans backed by a small band of rural-state Democrats scuttled the most far-reaching gun control legislation in two decades Wednesday, rejecting tighter background checks for buyers and a ban on assault weapons as they spurned pleas from families of victims of last winter's school massacre in Newtown, Conn.
Senate Republicans backed by a small band of rural-state Democrats scuttled the most far-reaching gun control legislation in two decades Wednesday, rejecting tighter background checks for buyers and a ban on assault weapons as they spurned pleas from families of victims of last winter's school massacre in Newtown, Conn.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:45:14 GMT
A visibly infuriated President Barack Obama surrounded himself with tear-stained parents of Connecticut school shooting victims Wednesday after the Senate voted down a measure designed to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and declared it a "pretty shameful day for Washington."
A visibly infuriated President Barack Obama surrounded himself with tear-stained parents of Connecticut school shooting victims Wednesday after the Senate voted down a measure designed to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and declared it a "pretty shameful day for Washington."
Wednesday, April 17 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-04-17 19:39:18 GMT
Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest Wednesday with prayers and ceremony, plus cheers and occasional jeers, as Britain paused to remember a leader who transformed the country -- for the better according to many, but in some eyes for the worse.
Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest Wednesday with prayers and ceremony, plus cheers and occasional jeers, as Britain paused to remember a leader who transformed the country -- for the better according to many, but in some eyes for the worse.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 9:52 AM EDT2013-04-17 13:52:00 GMT
Authorities investigating the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon have recovered a piece of circuit board that they believe was part of one of the explosive devices, and also found the lid of a pressure cooker.
Authorities investigating the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon have recovered a piece of circuit board that they believe was part of one of the explosive devices, and also found the lid of a pressure cooker that apparently was catapulted onto the roof of a nearby building, an official said Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-04-17 02:58:12 GMT
An envelope addressed to Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi twice tested positive Tuesday for ricin, a potentially fatal poison, congressional officials said, heightening concerns about terrorism a day after a bombing killed three and left more than 170 injured at the Boston Marathon.
An envelope addressed to Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi twice tested positive Tuesday for ricin, a potentially fatal poison, congressional officials said, heightening concerns about terrorism a day after a bombing killed three and left more than 170 injured at the Boston Marathon.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-04-17 00:04:44 GMT
A key computer system used to run many daily operations at American Airlines failed Tuesday, forcing the nation's third-largest carrier to ground all flights across the United States for several hours and stranding thousands of frustrated passengers at airports and on planes.
A key computer system used to run many daily operations at American Airlines failed Tuesday, forcing the nation's third-largest carrier to ground all flights across the United States for several hours and stranding thousands of frustrated passengers at airports and on planes.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:32:32 GMT
The District of Columbia's Emancipation Day parade went on as planned a day after two bombs exploded in Boston near the finish line of the city's marathon.
The District of Columbia's Emancipation Day parade went on as planned a day after two bombs exploded in Boston near the finish line of the city's marathon.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-04-16 15:54:03 GMT
A stony-faced President Barack Obama declared that those responsible for the explosions at the Boston Marathon "will feel the full weight of justice," but he urged a nervous nation not to jump to conclusions. Top lawmakers declared the deadly incident an act of terrorism, and a White House official said it was being treated that way.
A stony-faced President Barack Obama declared that those responsible for the explosions at the Boston Marathon "will feel the full weight of justice," but he urged a nervous nation not to jump to conclusions. Top lawmakers declared the deadly incident an act of terrorism, and a White House official said it was being treated that way.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-04-16 15:54:03 GMT
From the World Trade Center and Times Square in New York to the White House and sports venues across the country, police patrolled in packs and deployed counterterrorism teams Monday as security was stepped up after explosions at the Boston Marathon.
From the World Trade Center and Times Square in New York to the White House and sports venues across the country, police patrolled in packs and deployed counterterrorism teams Monday as security was stepped up after explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-04-16 15:54:00 GMT
Police and federal agents appealed to the public Tuesday for amateur video and photos that might yield clues to the Boston Marathon bombing as the chief FBI agent in Boston vowed "we will go to the ends of the Earth" to find whoever carried out the deadly attack.
Police and federal agents appealed to the public Tuesday for amateur video and photos that might yield clues to the Boston Marathon bombing as the chief FBI agent in Boston vowed "we will go to the ends of the Earth" to find whoever carried out the deadly attack.
Monday, April 15 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-04-16 03:21:39 GMT
Alicia Keys says she wants to spark a global conversation about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The Grammy Award-winning singer met with women who are part of an HIV program at United Medical Center in the nation's capital Monday to discuss their experiences with the virus, including the fear and stigma associated with the disease.
Alicia Keys says she wants to spark a global conversation about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The Grammy Award-winning singer met with women who are part of an HIV program at United Medical Center in the nation's capital Monday to discuss their experiences with the virus, including the fear and stigma associated with the disease.
Monday, April 15 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-04-15 14:14:33 GMT
The tax deadline is fast approaching! You have until midnight tonight to get the forms in the mail, and while the internet has made filing taxes easier, this time of the year can still be stressful for some people.
The tax deadline is fast approaching! You have until midnight tonight to get the forms in the mail, and while the internet has made filing taxes easier, this time of the year can still be stressful for some people.
Monday, April 15 2013 6:46 AM EDT2013-04-15 10:46:06 GMT
The Internal Revenue Service only audits about 1 percent of individual tax returns each year. But the more money you make, the more likely you are to get audited.
The Internal Revenue Service only audits about 1 percent of individual tax returns each year. But the more money you make, the more likely you are to get audited.
Thursday, April 11 2013 12:31 AM EDT2013-04-11 04:31:03 GMT
Tens of thousands of immigrants and activists rallied nationwide Wednesday in a coordinated set of protests aimed at pressing Congress to approve immigration measures that would grant 11 million immigrants living here illegally a path toward citizenship.
Tens of thousands of immigrants and activists rallied nationwide Wednesday in a coordinated set of protests aimed at pressing Congress to approve immigration measures that would grant 11 million immigrants living here illegally a path toward citizenship.
Wednesday, April 10 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-04-10 22:22:38 GMT
Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to supporters of stronger restrictions. But big questions remain about whether President Barack Obama can push significant gun controls through Congress.
Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to supporters of stronger restrictions. But big questions remain about whether President Barack Obama can push significant gun controls through Congress.
Monday, April 8 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-04-08 19:43:31 GMT
Love her or loathe her, one thing's beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. Thatcher's spokesman, Tim Bell, said the former prime minister died from a stroke Monday morning at the Ritz hotel in London.
Love her or loathe her, one thing's beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. Thatcher's spokesman, Tim Bell, said the former prime minister died from a stroke Monday morning at the Ritz hotel in London.
Monday, April 8 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-04-08 12:44:43 GMT
Fire destroyed a townhouse in Lorton, Virginia Monday morning. The fire happened at a home on the 9600 block of Potters Hill Circle around 7:00 a.m. It does not appear anyone was hurt.No word on what started the fire.
Fire destroyed a townhouse in Lorton, Virginia Monday morning. The fire happened at a home on the 9600 block of Potters Hill Circle around 7:00 a.m. It does not appear anyone was hurt.No word on what started the fire.
Monday, April 8 2013 6:55 AM EDT2013-04-08 10:55:27 GMT
The family of an American diplomat who was among those killed in a terrorist attack in southern Afghanistan has taken solace in knowing she died doing what she loved.
The family of an American diplomat who was among those killed in a terrorist attack in southern Afghanistan has taken solace in knowing she died doing what she loved.
Friday, April 5 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-04-05 17:03:18 GMT
Federal airport authorities are praising an off-duty California police officer who came to the rescue of a security agent who was being assaulted at the Honolulu airport.
Federal airport authorities are praising an off-duty California police officer who came to the rescue of a security agent who was being assaulted at the Honolulu airport.
Friday, April 5 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-04-05 16:31:30 GMT
Will tourists soon see flocks of baaing sheep at the Eiffel Tower and bleating ewes by Notre Dame cathedral? That could be the case, since Paris City Hall this week installed a small flock of sheep to mow the lawn at the city's gardens, replacing gas-guzzling lawnmowers. Four woolly ewes - shipped in from an island off the Brittany coast - are currently munching the grass surrounding Paris Archives building. The number of sites doing that could expand from October in and around Paris. The ovi...
Will tourists soon see flocks of baaing sheep at the Eiffel Tower and bleating ewes by Notre Dame cathedral? That could be the case, since Paris City Hall this week installed a small flock of sheep to mow the lawn at the city's gardens, replacing gas-guzzling lawnmowers. Four woolly ewes - shipped in from an island off the Brittany coast - are currently munching the grass surrounding Paris Archives building. The number of sites doing that could expand from October in and around Paris. The ovi...
Friday, April 5 2013 12:22 PM EDT2013-04-05 16:22:52 GMT
Pope Francis indicated Friday that he will seek to have the church act `'with determination" against clergy sex abuse cases. The pope pushed for decisive action during a meeting with the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Mueller, the Vatican said in a statement. `'The Holy Father recommended that the congregation continue the line sought by Benedict XVI, to act with determination in regard to cases of sexual abuse," the Vatican said. Francis ...
Pope Francis indicated Friday that he will seek to have the church act `'with determination" against clergy sex abuse cases. The pope pushed for decisive action during a meeting with the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Mueller, the Vatican said in a statement. `'The Holy Father recommended that the congregation continue the line sought by Benedict XVI, to act with determination in regard to cases of sexual abuse," the Vatican said. Francis ...
Thursday, April 4 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-04-04 12:20:21 GMT
The White House says President Barack Obama will return 5 percent of his salary to the Treasury in light of automatic spending cuts that have led to furloughs for thousands of federal workers.
The White House says President Barack Obama will return 5 percent of his salary to the Treasury in light of automatic spending cuts that have led to furloughs for thousands of federal workers.
Thursday, April 4 2013 6:16 AM EDT2013-04-04 10:16:13 GMT
Lake Erie is under attack from noxious algae blooms, and the problem only looks likely to get worse if something isn't done to reverse the trend, new research suggests.
Lake Erie is under attack from noxious algae blooms, and the problem only looks likely to get worse if something isn't done to reverse the trend, new research suggests.
Tuesday, April 2 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-04-02 21:23:18 GMT
A school safety panel established by the National Rifle Association says it has developed a "model [weapons] training program" for both police officers and selected school staff members.
A school safety panel established by the National Rifle Association says it has developed a "model [weapons] training program" for both police officers and selected school staff members.
Tuesday, April 2 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-04-02 17:03:37 GMT
Never mind rum raisin. A Brazilian brewer is churning up controversy over an ad for beer-flavored ice cream that some claim could encourage children and adolescents to drink.
Never mind rum raisin. A Brazilian brewer is churning up controversy over an ad for beer-flavored ice cream that some claim could encourage children and adolescents to drink.
Tuesday, April 2 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-04-02 11:42:20 GMT
As Memorial Day and the start of the summer season nears, almost an entire rebuild is underway at the Jersey Shore, after Superstorm Sandy devastated homes and businesses last fall.
As Memorial Day and the start of the summer season nears, almost an entire rebuild is underway at the Jersey Shore, after Superstorm Sandy devastated homes and businesses last fall.
Monday, April 1 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-04-02 03:13:45 GMT
There is a new major clue in the hunt for a serial groper in the Springfield area. Police have released surveillance video of a possible suspect in an attack last Thursday.
There is a new major clue in the hunt for a serial groper in the Springfield area. Police have released surveillance video of a possible suspect in an attack last Thursday.
Monday, April 1 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-04-02 02:38:30 GMT
The same-sex marriage debate may have a new face. It is an 11-year-old North Carolina girl whose letter to the Supreme Court justices about why marriage equality matters to her and her two mothers is getting national attention.
The same-sex marriage debate may have a new face. It is an 11-year-old North Carolina girl whose letter to the Supreme Court justices about why marriage equality matters to her and her two mothers is getting national attention.
Monday, April 1 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-04-02 00:14:57 GMT
An amused President Barack Obama read a children's book to a gathering of boys and girls at the White House. It was all part of the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, which attracted 30,000 children and parents to the Executive Mansion's South Lawn for a day of festivities.
An amused President Barack Obama read a children's book to a gathering of boys and girls at the White House. It was all part of the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, which attracted 30,000 children and parents to the Executive Mansion's South Lawn for a day of festivities.
Friday, March 29 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-03-29 11:42:08 GMT
Hundreds of Christians streamed through the cobblestone alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, hoisting wooden crosses and chanting prayers to mark the crucifixion of Jesus.
Hundreds of Christians streamed through the cobblestone alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, hoisting wooden crosses and chanting prayers to mark the crucifixion of Jesus.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-03-28 02:49:02 GMT
The Pentagon will sharply cut the number of unpaid furlough days civilians will be forced to take over the next several months from 22 to 14, defense officials said Wednesday, reducing the impact of automatic budget cuts on as many as 700,000 workers.
The Pentagon will sharply cut the number of unpaid furlough days civilians will be forced to take over the next several months from 22 to 14, defense officials said Wednesday, reducing the impact of automatic budget cuts on as many as 700,000 workers.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-03-27 22:46:39 GMT
Concluding two days of intense debate, the Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it could give a boost to same-sex marriage by striking down the federal law that denies legally married gay spouses a wide range of benefits offered to other couples.
Concluding two days of intense debate, the Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it could give a boost to same-sex marriage by striking down the federal law that denies legally married gay spouses a wide range of benefits offered to other couples.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-03-27 22:25:27 GMT
Gas prices are going up and commutes are getting longer. AAA has come out with its first-ever report on its selections of the best commuter vehicles. FOX 5 Consumer Reporter Laura Evans has more on their list.
Gas prices are going up and commutes are getting longer. AAA has come out with its first-ever report on its selections of the best commuter vehicles. FOX 5 Consumer Reporter Laura Evans has more on their list.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-03-27 20:13:12 GMT
No "downward-facing dog" is required. Lululemon said Wednesday that no demonstrations of yoga or any other positions are needed to return the pricey black yoga pants that the company pulled from shelves last week after finding that they were too sheer.
No "downward-facing dog" is required. Lululemon said Wednesday that no demonstrations of yoga or any other positions are needed to return the pricey black yoga pants that the company pulled from shelves last week after finding that they were too sheer.
Tuesday, March 26 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-03-26 23:30:14 GMT
The Supreme Court dove into a historic debate on gay rights Tuesday that could soon lead to resumption of same-sex marriage in California, but the justices signaled they may not be ready for a major national ruling on whether America's gays and lesbians have a right to marry.
The Supreme Court dove into a historic debate on gay rights Tuesday that could soon lead to resumption of same-sex marriage in California, but the justices signaled they may not be ready for a major national ruling on whether America's gays and lesbians have a right to marry.
Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:39:23 GMT
They mostly kept their distance, these supporters and opponents of gay marriage, as they massed Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court to proclaim with signs and slogans their conflicting views about the cutting-edge question before the justices.
They mostly kept their distance, these supporters and opponents of gay marriage, as they massed Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court to proclaim with signs and slogans their conflicting views about the cutting-edge question before the justices.
Tuesday, March 26 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-03-26 15:40:30 GMT
Former President Bill Clinton's 8,300-square-foot Harlem office near the Apollo Theater costs taxpayers nearly $450,000. George W. Bush spends $85,000 on telephone fees, and another $60,000 on travel. Jimmy Carter sends $15,000 worth of postage -- all on the government's dime.
Former President Bill Clinton's 8,300-square-foot Harlem office near the Apollo Theater costs taxpayers nearly $450,000. George W. Bush spends $85,000 on telephone fees, and another $60,000 on travel. Jimmy Carter sends $15,000 worth of postage -- all on the government's dime.
Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:15 AM EDT2013-03-26 10:15:33 GMT
Italy's highest criminal court on Tuesday overturned the acquittal of Amanda Knox in the slaying of her British roommate and ordered a new trial, prolonging a case that has become a cause celebre in the U.S.
Italy's highest criminal court on Tuesday overturned the acquittal of Amanda Knox in the slaying of her British roommate and ordered a new trial, prolonging a case that has become a cause celebre in the U.S.
Monday, March 25 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-03-25 21:04:46 GMT
The face value of a great seat for this year's Super Bowl: $1,250. Guaranteed seats to watch the U.S. Supreme Court hear this week's gay marriage cases: about $6,000. Tickets to the two arguments that begin Tuesday are technically free. But getting them requires lining up days or hours ahead, or paying someone else to.
The face value of a great seat for this year's Super Bowl: $1,250. Guaranteed seats to watch the U.S. Supreme Court hear this week's gay marriage cases: about $6,000. Tickets to the two arguments that begin Tuesday are technically free. But getting them requires lining up days or hours ahead, or paying someone else to.
Friday, March 22 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-03-23 01:45:33 GMT
A Marine who worked at a rigorous school that tests Marines who want to become officers fatally shot two of his colleagues before killing himself in a barracks dorm room.
A Marine who worked at a rigorous school that tests Marines who want to become officers fatally shot two of his colleagues before killing himself in a barracks dorm room.
Friday, March 22 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-03-22 13:58:10 GMT
The new spending bill passed by Congress continues the requirement for six-day mail delivery, but some lawmakers and postal officials say plans to cut Saturday service should proceed.
The new spending bill passed by Congress continues the requirement for six-day mail delivery, but some lawmakers and postal officials say plans to cut Saturday service should proceed.
Thursday, March 21 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-03-21 21:17:19 GMT
Insisting "peace is possible," President Barack Obama on Thursday prodded both Israelis and Palestinians to return to long-stalled negotiations with few, if any, pre-conditions, softening his earlier demands that Israel stop building settlements in disputed territory.
Insisting "peace is possible," President Barack Obama on Thursday prodded both Israelis and Palestinians to return to long-stalled negotiations with few, if any, pre-conditions, softening his earlier demands that Israel stop building settlements in disputed territory.
Wednesday, March 20 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-03-20 19:07:54 GMT
President Barack Obama plunged into the turbulent Middle East on a mission aimed primarily at assuring America's top ally in the region and its friends back home that it will not be forsaken amid bitter domestic political squabbles and budget crises in Washington.
President Barack Obama plunged into the turbulent Middle East on a mission aimed primarily at assuring America's top ally in the region and its friends back home that it will not be forsaken amid bitter domestic political squabbles and budget crises in Washington.
Wednesday, March 20 2013 9:26 AM EDT2013-03-20 13:26:29 GMT
Wisconsin authorities announced Tuesday they will shut down one of nation's most popular nude beaches on weekdays after struggling for years to curtail sex and drugs on the sandbar and surrounding woods. Nudists from around the country have been traveling to the public beach on the Wisconsin River near Mazomanie, about 25 miles northwest of Madison, for decades as word spread that prosecutors in ultra-liberal Dane County wouldn't go after anyone for showing skin. But visitors haven't stopped ...
Wisconsin authorities announced Tuesday they will shut down one of nation's most popular nude beaches on weekdays after struggling for years to curtail sex and drugs on the sandbar and surrounding woods. Nudists from around the country have been traveling to the public beach on the Wisconsin River near Mazomanie, about 25 miles northwest of Madison, for decades as word spread that prosecutors in ultra-liberal Dane County wouldn't go after anyone for showing skin. But visitors haven't stopped ...
Wednesday, March 20 2013 5:29 AM EDT2013-03-20 09:29:18 GMT
A weak storm tracking over the Florida Peninsula Wednesday will turn northward along the East Coast Wednesday night into Thursday morning, producing a bit of wet snow in some areas.
A weak storm tracking over the Florida Peninsula Wednesday will turn northward along the East Coast Wednesday night into Thursday morning, producing a bit of wet snow in some areas.
Monday, March 18 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-03-18 10:54:45 GMT
ACCUWEATHER - The heavy snow invading the Northeast Monday will graze the Interstate 95 corridor from Washington, D.C., to New York City to Boston, but eventually rain will win out over the snow.
ACCUWEATHER - The heavy snow invading the Northeast Monday will graze the Interstate 95 corridor from Washington, D.C., to New York City to Boston, but eventually rain will win out over the snow.
Friday, March 15 2013 1:08 PM EDT2013-03-15 17:08:20 GMT
A Connecticut man has received two more life sentences for the 2001 kidnapping and rape of a Leesburg woman that was one of many rapes linked to a man identified by authorities as the "East Coast Rapist."
A Connecticut man has received two more life sentences for the 2001 kidnapping and rape of a Leesburg woman that was one of many rapes linked to a man identified by authorities as the "East Coast Rapist."
Friday, March 15 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-03-15 11:19:55 GMT
Bruno still can't go home after Superstorm Sandy. He's an adult Rottweiler, the last remaining animal at a Long Island, New York, emergency pet shelter opened after the storm.
Bruno still can't go home after Superstorm Sandy. He's an adult Rottweiler, the last remaining animal at a Long Island, New York, emergency pet shelter opened after the storm.
Friday, March 15 2013 6:21 AM EDT2013-03-15 10:21:15 GMT
Residents along the Jersey Shore could soon be dealing with another headache. Doctors are warning Superstorm Sandy victims to prepare for a bad allergy season.
Residents along the Jersey Shore could soon be dealing with another headache. Doctors are warning Superstorm Sandy victims to prepare for a bad allergy season.
Thursday, March 14 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-03-14 23:36:03 GMT
Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold was taken away to jail Thursday afternoon. Leopold was sentenced to 30 days in the county detention center. He will also serve another 30 days of home detention and face a heavy fine.
Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold was taken away to jail Thursday afternoon. Leopold was sentenced to 30 days in the county detention center. He will also serve another 30 days of home detention and face a heavy fine.
Wednesday, March 13 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-03-13 23:44:41 GMT
The following is the Vatican's official English translation of Pope Francis' speech `'Urbi et Orbi" delivered in Italian from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica Wednesday night.
The following is the Vatican's official English translation of Pope Francis' speech `'Urbi et Orbi" delivered in Italian from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica Wednesday night.
Monday, March 4 2013 6:10 PM EST2013-03-04 23:10:34 GMT
A massive winter storm is disrupting travel plans for tens of thousands of fliers trying to get home after Christmas.
A massive winter storm is disrupting travel plans for tens of thousands of fliers trying to get home after Christmas. Snow, thunderstorms, sleet, tornados and high winds have grounded planes in the nation's midsection and are expected to slow operations on the East Coast.
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