Thursday, May 23 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:48:38 GMT
A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner has been replaced as director the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups.
A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner has been replaced as director the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:29:24 GMT
Visitors to the Jersey shore this weekend will find many of their favorite beaches and boardwalks ready for summer, thanks to a massive rebuilding effort after Superstorm Sandy. While several neighborhoods
Visitors to the Jersey shore this weekend will find many of their favorite beaches and boardwalks ready for summer, thanks to a massive rebuilding effort after Superstorm Sandy. While several neighborhoods
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:42:21 GMT
Melissa Faye Fullmore and Robert Michael Benton
The death of a baby in Emanuel County is under investigation by the Sheriff's department. Four-month-old Rosalynn Fullmore was found unresponsive by her parents on Tuesday afternoon. Police discovered
A baby is found dead in Georgia, and police say the parents ingested meth the night before.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:08:17 GMT
The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009.
The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:15:15 GMT
The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.
Plaza Towers Elementary bore the brunt of the massive tornado that hit Moore, Okla.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:25:43 GMT
James City County police say a man who was dragged four miles by a car has died from his injuries. Police identified the victim as 30-year-old Letroy Prince Wallace of James City County. Wallace died
The 30-year-old man had been racing Saturday when he crashed and then was dragged by another car.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:00:50 GMT
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating why a passenger tumbled out of a moving car on Interstate 95 and died after landing in front of a tractor-trailer. Troopers say the fatal incident
A South Carolina woman falls from her car and is hit and killed on I-95 in Georgia.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:46 AM EDT2013-05-20 08:46:12 GMT
The Pentagon estimates that as many as 26,000 military members may have been sexually assaulted last year, and only 13 percent of the cases are ever actually reported.
The Pentagon estimates that as many as 26,000 military members may have been sexually assaulted last year, and only 13 percent of the cases are ever actually reported.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:26 AM EDT2013-05-20 08:26:24 GMT
Sexual assault in the military has dominated headlines the last two weeks. Lawmakers are calling it an "epidemic" that's largely been ignored until now.
Sexual assault in the military has dominated headlines the last two weeks. Lawmakers are calling it an "epidemic" that's largely been ignored until now.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:25:37 GMT
A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero. Ireland Nugent has often been seen clutching a stuffed
A Florida 2-year-old whose feet were cut off in an lawn mower accident gets to meet a star dolphin that lost its tail.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:28:42 GMT
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history. But
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history. But
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:57:08 GMT
Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official
Authorities don't believe a man who crashed into a parade did it intentionally.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:50:28 GMT
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:41:42 GMT
A federal appeals court is considering the Sons of Confederate Veterans' challenge of the city of Lexington's decision to exclude the heritage group's battle flag from its city light poles. A three-judge
A federal appeals court is considering the Sons of Confederate Veterans' challenge of the city of Lexington's decision to exclude the heritage group's battle flag from its city light poles. A three-judge
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:13:27 GMT
The White House is releasing 100 pages of e-mails and notes related to the Obama administration's response to the attack on a diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, last September.
The White House is releasing 100 pages of e-mails and notes related to the Obama administration's response to the attack on a diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, last September.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:35:47 GMT
President Barack Obama says the acting commissioner of the IRS, Steven Miller, has submitted his resignation in the aftermath of an investigation that found the agency improperly targeted conservative groups.
President Barack Obama says the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Steven Miller, has submitted his resignation in the aftermath of an investigation that found the agency improperly targeted conservative groups.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:27:09 GMT
A Kingsport, Tenn., couple is in trouble for letting a child they were babysitting drive a car and crashing it into a house.Katrina Taylor, 52, and 49-year-old Landon Hammonds were arrested after the incident
A Tennessee couple faces charges after they were drinking and let an 11-year-old drive.
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:11:10 GMT
Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.
The National Transportation Safety Board wants to lower the standard to .05.
Monday, May 13 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:06:14 GMT
The two brothers of the Cleveland man accused of holding three women captive for about a decade say they have no sympathy for him. One called him a "monster" who he hopes "rots in jail."
The two brothers of the Cleveland man accused of holding three women captive for about a decade say they have no sympathy for him. One called him a "monster" who he hopes "rots in jail."
Monday, May 13 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:01:38 GMT
When members of Congress repeatedly raised concerns with the Internal Revenue Service about complaints that Tea Party groups were being harassed last year, a deputy IRS commissioner took the lead in assuring
New reports show the IRS may have targeted conservative groups for additional scrutiny.
Monday, May 13 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:21:22 GMT
In a high-flying, perfectly pitched first, an astronaut on the International Space Station is bowing out of orbit with a musical video: his own custom version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." It's believed
In a high-flying, perfectly pitched first, an astronaut on the International Space Station is bowing out of orbit with a musical video: his own custom version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." It's believed
Monday, May 13 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 19:55:44 GMT
A Virginia couple was arrested for being nude on the beach after they went swimming naked in the ocean and someone stole their clothes, North Myrtle Beach police said. The incident happened on Sunday
A Virginia pair skinny-dip at Myrtle Beach, and find that their clothes are missing when they get out. They are arrested for being nude on the beach.
Monday, May 13 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:43:05 GMT
President Barack Obama on Monday called reports that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups "outrageous" and said anyone responsible should be held accountable.
President Barack Obama on Monday called reports that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups "outrageous" and said anyone responsible should be held accountable.
Saturday, May 11 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-11 20:38:30 GMT
Operators of a Missouri movie theater apologized Friday for a stunt in which an actor dressed in black, wearing body armor and carrying a fake rifle walked in to the movie house.
Operators of a Missouri movie theater apologized Friday for a stunt in which an actor dressed in black, wearing body armor and carrying a fake rifle walked in to the movie house.
Saturday, May 11 2013 10:57 AM EDT2013-05-11 14:57:15 GMT
The Virginia woman whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried about 30 miles north of her Richmond home said she has no regrets.
The Virginia woman whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried about 30 miles north of her Richmond home said she has no regrets.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:50:51 GMT
The latest disclosures raised new questions about whether the Obama administration tried to play down any terrorist factor in the attack on a diplomatic compound just before the November presidential election.
The latest disclosures Friday raised new questions about whether the Obama administration tried to play down any terrorist factor in the attack on a diplomatic compound just weeks before the November presidential election.
Friday, May 10 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-10 20:23:16 GMT
Officials say they will examine whether all laws were followed in carrying out the hushed burial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev in Virginia.
Officials say they will examine whether all laws were followed in carrying out the hushed burial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev in Virginia.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:00:09 GMT
The silver spire topping One World Trade Center has been fully installed on the building's roof. That brings the iconic structure to its full, symbolic height of 1,776 feet.
The silver spire topping One World Trade Center has been fully installed on the building's roof. That brings the iconic structure to its full, symbolic height of 1,776 feet.
Monday, February 25 2013 6:53 AM EST2013-02-25 11:53:56 GMT
Governor Pat McCrory is in Washington, along with other governors, meeting with President Barack Obama. The president is expected to discuss budget cuts with the governors Monday.
Governor Pat McCrory is in Washington, along with other governors, meeting with President Barack Obama. The president is expected to discuss budget cuts with the governors Monday.
