The 17-year periodical cicadas are predicted to emerge this spring and bring their "melodious" sounds with them. We have what you need to learn about and share the invasion experience.
The 17-year periodical cicadas are predicted to emerge this spring and bring their "melodious" sounds with them. We have what you need to learn about and share the invasion experience.
Guilty or not, give our May mug shots a look. This information was supplied by law enforcement and describes recent arrests and charges. All defendants are presumed innocent.
Guilty or not, give our May mug shots a look. This information was supplied by law enforcement and describes recent arrests and charges. All defendants are presumed innocent.
A military drone, once mistaken for a UFO along DC highways back in June took flight off an air craft carrier. Photos courtesy/U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman
A military drone, once mistaken for a UFO along DC highways back in June took flight off an air craft carrier. Photos courtesy/U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman
Guilty or not, these strange mug shots are worth a look. This information was supplied by law enforcement and describes recent arrests and charges. All defendants are presumed innocent.
Guilty or not, these strange mug shots are worth a look. This information was supplied by law enforcement and describes recent arrests and charges. All defendants are presumed innocent.
Photos of the search for 2 suspects in the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday that killed three people and wounded scores.
Photos of the search and capture of suspects in the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday that killed three people and wounded scores.
PETA often finds unusual ways to get attention for their cause drawing onlookers and the media.
PETA often finds unusual ways to get attention for their cause drawing onlookers and the media.
ATLANTA -
A coalition of groups gathered at the Georgia Capitol to oppose a constitutional amendment on charter schools that is on the November ballot.
Democratic lawmakers, civil rights groups and teachers' associations say the change, backed by Governor Nathan Deal and others, would drain resources from other public schools.
"We do not support this governor's takeover of usurping the power of these locally-elected school boards to make that decision," said state Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur).
Georgia currently has more than 100 charter schools. Local school boards gave the go-ahead for most of them. The proposed amendment would spell out the state's authority to create charter schools.
Charter schools are independent public schools that obtain freedom from some rules, while agreeing to produce education results.
The angry exchange at the Capitol on Tuesday happened as supporters came forward, including a father and daughter from Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood.
"It gave me the choice as a taxpayer,as a citizen of Georgia -- I have the right to see the best for my child," said Pierre Sheppard.
"My charter school helps me go to college, so all this about 'no' doesn't make any sense to me," said Jordyn Sheppard.
Opponents argue that the dangers of funding shortfalls are real for children remaining in other public schools.
Gov. Deal's deputy chief of staff Erin Hames issued a statement on Tuesday saying, "Governor Deal is working to give options to parents whose children are trapped in failing schools. While others fight for special interests and the status quo, Governor Deal is fighting for Georgia's children."
The charter school measure is amendment one on the election ballot.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:05 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:53:02 GMT
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:14 GMT
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over? The already gigantic Powerball jackpot for this Saturday night's drawing has risen again, hitting $600 million at noon on Friday—which is the highest in the history of the game.
WTTG FOX 5 & myfoxdc 5151 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016 Main Number: (202) 244-5151 Newsroom: (202) 895-3000 fox5tips@wttg.com
