Tuesday, January 8 2013 3:17 PM EST2013-01-08 20:17:40 GMT
"Today, I am announcing my decision not to seek election as Governor of Ohio in 2014," said Ted Strickland, former Governor of Ohio. "In many ways, this has been a very difficult decision. I look back
Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced Tuesday that he will not run for that office in 2014.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that gives distressed communities the ability to choose an emergency manager or other remedies to fix their finances.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that gives distressed communities the ability to choose an emergency manager or other remedies to fix their finances.
Thursday, December 13 2012 6:27 PM EST2012-12-13 23:27:52 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - State senators on Thursday cast largely symbolic votes supporting a bipartisan plan to change the way Ohio draws political maps. The Senate passed the measure almost unanimously
State senators on Thursday cast largely symbolic votes supporting a bipartisan plan to change the way Ohio draws political maps.
Monday, December 10 2012 4:06 PM EST2012-12-10 21:06:28 GMT
The presidential election is over so now Toledo voters can turn their attention to the mayor's race.Mayor Mike Bell (I) has not announced whether he'll run for re-election but some challengers are close
The presidential election is over so now Toledo voters can turn their attention to the mayor's race.Mayor Mike Bell (I) has not announced whether he'll run for re-election but some challengers are close
President Barack Obama has arrived at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on a trip to visit a suburban Detroit auto plant.
President Barack Obama has arrived at a suburban Detroit auto plant for a visit geared to the economy and his administration's tax standoff with congressional Republicans.
Democrats have lost a tight Ohio House race in Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) County, narrowing the minority party's chances of controlling 40 seats in the next legislative session.
Democrats have lost a tight Ohio House race in Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) County, narrowing the minority party's chances of controlling 40 seats in the next legislative session.
House Speaker John Boehner's decision to take plum committee assignments away from four Republican lawmakers after they bucked party leaders on key votes isn't going over well with conservative advocacy...
House Speaker John Boehner's decision to take plum committee assignments away from four Republican lawmakers after they bucked party leaders on key votes isn't going over well with conservative advocacy groups.
Legislative leaders in Lansing are debating whether to introduce divisive right-to-work legislation that would limit unions' ability to collect fees from nonunion workers.
Legislative leaders in Lansing are debating whether to introduce divisive right-to-work legislation that would limit unions' ability to collect fees from nonunion workers.
Tuesday, November 27 2012 9:59 PM EST2012-11-28 02:59:08 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Two tight Ohio House races are headed to recounts after official tallies put the Republican incumbents ahead of Democratic challengers. Democrats are hoping that the official canvass
Two tight Ohio House races are headed to recounts after official tallies put the Republican incumbents ahead of Democratic challengers.
Tuesday, November 20 2012 6:24 PM EST2012-11-20 23:24:29 GMT
The numbers are in and we now know how many more ballots need to be counted to decide some very close Lucas County races. Provisional ballots certified Tuesday show there is still room for some groups
The numbers are in and we now know how many more ballots need to be counted to decide some very close Lucas County races. Provisional ballots certified Tuesday show there is still room for some groups to turn their defeats into victories. 8439 ballots still need to be counted.
Sunday, November 18 2012 7:05 PM EST2012-11-19 00:05:20 GMT
Ohio started counting provisional ballots on Saturday and the final results could turn a narrow loss into a win for the Imagination Station. Voters defeated the Imagination Station's renewal levy by less
Ohio started counting provisional ballots on Saturday and the final results could turn a narrow loss into a win for the Imagination Station.
State political party leaders say two of three incumbents on the Ohio Supreme Court lost the election because their challengers had better "ballot names."
State political party leaders say two of three incumbents on the Ohio Supreme Court lost the election because their challengers had better "ballot names."
Wednesday, November 7 2012 6:14 PM EST2012-11-07 23:14:13 GMT
It was one of the most bitter and expensive races in the country. Tuesday night Senator Sherrod Brown won a second term defeating Republican State Treasurer Josh Mandel. Wednesday morning the incumbent
Senator Brown calls this the hardest race of his career because of the amount of money Republicans and special interest groups spent campaigning against him.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 5:37 PM EST2012-11-07 22:37:48 GMT
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Voters in several Michigan cities backed local ballot issues to decriminalize marijuana in some cases. The Grand Rapids Press reports a proposal to amend the Grand Rapids
Voters in several Michigan cities backed local ballot issues to decriminalize marijuana in some cases.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 5:30 PM EST2012-11-07 22:30:59 GMT
TPS leaders say Issue 20 is still too close to call. Late Tuesday, vote totals stood at 54% against the levy and 45% in favor. Superintendent Dr. Jerome Pecko was not ready to concede defeat."It's been
Toledo's largest school district is heading back to the drawing board. Voters rejected the Toledo Public Schools levy 52 percent to 48 percent. This marks the third levy defeat for the district.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 3:30 PM EST2012-11-07 20:30:38 GMT
Voters gave an overwhelming "yes" to the Toledo Lucas County Library's request for a levy renewal and increase. 65% of voters agreed to the 2.9 mill 5 year levy.The results were looking positive for parks
Voters gave an overwhelming "yes" to the Toledo Lucas County Library's request for a levy renewal and increase. 65% of voters agreed to the 2.9 mill 5 year levy. The Imagination Station levy was narrowly defeated.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 3:10 PM EST2012-11-07 20:10:47 GMT
The presidential and congressional races are over but, in some respects, nothing has changed. Some things will have to change. We have the same president, Democrats still control the Senate and Republicans
The presidential and congressional races are over but, in some respects, nothing has changed. With Obama's win comes a change to compromise and find common ground in Washington.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 4:44 AM EST2012-11-07 09:44:46 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) - A triumphant President Barack Obama heralded his re-election with a call to action early Wednesday, telling Americans that their citizenship doesn't end with their vote and declaring
A triumphant President Barack Obama heralded his re-election with a call to action early Wednesday, telling Americans that their citizenship doesn't end with their vote and declaring that the "best is yet to come."
Tuesday, November 6 2012 10:30 PM EST2012-11-07 03:30:19 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign was projecting confidence Tuesday night as election results rolled in, but waiting nervously for some of the biggest prizes to be awarded. Obama aides
resident Barack Obama's campaign was projecting confidence Tuesday night as election results rolled in, but waiting nervously for some of the biggest prizes to be awarded.
Tuesday, November 6 2012 9:57 PM EST2012-11-07 02:57:47 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Renewed Republican control of the House has moved into view as Election Day's initial returns show Democrats failing to make inroads into the GOP's current majority in the chamber. With
Renewed Republican control of the House has moved into view as Election Day's initial returns show Democrats failing to make inroads into the GOP's current majority in the chamber.
Tuesday, November 6 2012 6:14 PM EST2012-11-06 23:14:53 GMT
For voters in Michigan, there's a lot to think about this election. From national to local races, everyone has an opinion, but all agree the most important thing is getting to the polls. "I think every
Michigan voters get to the polls in full force to decide local, state, and national races.
Tuesday, November 6 2012 6:10 PM EST2012-11-06 23:10:59 GMT
Toledo Public Schools are pushing voters to pass Issue 20, a 4.9 mil levy. District leaders say teachers' jobs are on the line. They've already made a $100 in cuts and there's nothing left to trim but
Toledo Public Schools are pushing voters to pass Issue 20, a 4.9 mil levy.
Tuesday, November 6 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-11-06 23:00:52 GMT
The latest numbers show voter turnout in Lucas county is higher than the 2008 presidential election. The Lucas County Board of Elections Deputy Director says 37.7% of registered voters have cast a ballot
Jon Stainbrook of Lucas County Board of Elections says 52.9% of registered voters have cast a ballot as of 5pm.
Tuesday, November 6 2012 4:06 PM EST2012-11-06 21:06:09 GMT
While the nation's eyes are on the Presidential race, Wood County voters face important local issues like funding schools. In Bowling Green school leaders are asking voters to approve a .75% income tax.
While the nation's eyes are on the Presidential race, Wood County voters face important local issues like funding schools.
Tuesday, November 6 2012 3:05 PM EST2012-11-06 20:05:05 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio is in the national spotlight again, with the state appearing pivotal to deciding the outcome of the presidential race. President Barack Obama is seeking to carry the state
Ohio is in the national spotlight again, with the state appearing pivotal to deciding the outcome of the presidential race.
Tuesday, November 6 2012 6:45 AM EST2012-11-06 11:45:00 GMT
On Tuesday the polls open in Ohio from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. In Michigan the polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. To find your polling location for Ohio click here. To find your polling location
Monday, November 5 2012 6:16 PM EST2012-11-05 23:16:28 GMT
A lot of you have been ready for the end of the election season for quite awhile! In Ohio, we've been swamped with political ads for months and a lot of you are excited to see it coming to an end. Here
Local voters are tired of all the ads, but will their frustration keep them from the polls?
Monday, November 5 2012 5:05 PM EST2012-11-05 22:05:27 GMT
13abc is the place for complete coverage of "Your Vote 2012" from who will be in the White House to the important issues at your house! Before the sun rises tomorrow (Tuesday), 13abc's top rated team
13abc is the place for complete coverage of "Your Vote 2012" from who will be in the White House to the important issues at your house!
Monday, November 5 2012 4:03 PM EST2012-11-05 21:03:17 GMT
Ohio may be the most important battleground state in election 2012. But it could be weeks before we know who won Ohio and, perhaps, the White House.13abc reporter Bill Hormann went down to the early voting
Ohio's provisional ballots won't be counted until November 17th, and in a close election, that could mean a delay before we learn who is our next president.
Monday, November 5 2012 2:37 PM EST2012-11-05 19:37:33 GMT
Aside from some chilly air, the weather shouldn't slow anyone down as they seek to hit the polls this Election Day. Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan should remain dry through the polling hours of
Aside from some chilly air, the weather shouldn't slow anyone down as they seek to hit the polls this Election Day. Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan should remain dry through the polling hours of Tuesday.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is considering visiting Ohio on Election Day.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney considered adding an Election Day campaign stop in Ohio as he spent Monday courting voters in four swing states.
Monday, November 5 2012 10:37 AM EST2012-11-05 15:37:27 GMT
Vice President Joe Biden touched on several subject at a campaign stop in Fremont Sunday, some that are specifically important to local voters like the auto bailout and the recent controversial Chrysler
Vice President Joe Biden touched on several subject at a campaign stop in Fremont Sunday, some that are specifically important to local voters like the auto bailout and the recent controversial Chrysler ads released by the Romney campaign.
Sunday, November 4 2012 6:39 PM EST2012-11-04 23:39:41 GMT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney sprinted through battleground states on Sunday with a renewed pledge to bring a spirit of cooperation to Washington. He's also promising to pursue an agenda
epublican Mitt Romney sprinted through battleground states on Sunday with a renewed pledge to bring a spirit of cooperation to Washington.
Saturday, November 3 2012 10:44 AM EDT2012-11-03 14:44:46 GMT
Four men are in hot water for allegedly stealing political signs. Perrysburg police issued citations for receiving stolen property to Christopher Monaghan, Cory Beaubien, Sean Bresler and John Russell
Four men are in hot water for allegedly stealing political signs. Perrysburg police issued citations for receiving stolen property to Christopher Monaghan, Cory Beaubien, Sean Bresler and John Russell after several reports of political signs being stolen from yards in central and eastern parts of Perrysburg Thursday night.
Friday, November 2 2012 5:43 PM EDT2012-11-02 21:43:29 GMT
Gary Johnson, Libertarian candidate for president, is coming to town. The Libertarian Party will be at Clazel in Bowling Green Friday. The rally will start at noon and end at 3 p.m. Libertarian candidates will
Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson made a stop in Bowling Green to talk about his vision for America Friday.
Friday, November 2 2012 5:29 PM EDT2012-11-02 21:29:00 GMT
President Obama was back in the Buckeye State Friday. His third and final stop of the day was in Lima, where he spoke to a crowd of almost 4,000 people. Lima sits in Allen County. In 2008, President Obama
President Obama was back in the Buckeye State Friday. His third and final stop of the day was in Lima, where he spoke to a crowd of almost 4,000 people.
Thursday, November 1 2012 10:43 PM EDT2012-11-02 02:43:52 GMT
Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Perrysburg. He will campaign for President Obama at a grassroots event Thursday afternoon. The event will be held at the Student Health and Activities Center
Former President Bill Clinton paid a visit to Perrysburg to campaign for President Obama at a grassroots event Thursday afternoon.
Wednesday, October 31 2012 11:26 PM EDT2012-11-01 03:26:15 GMT
A four-year-old Colorado girl is so tired of hearing about the presidential election it drove her to tears. Abigael Evans and her mother were listening to NPR Tuesday when the girl started tearing up.
A four-year-old Colorado girl is so tired of hearing about the presidential election it drove her to tears.
Early voting beings Tuesday, October 2nd in Ohio. Here's a list of early voting locations in Northwest Ohio:Defiance County:Board of Elections Office1300 E. 2nd St.DefianceErie County:Board of Elections
Early voting beings Tuesday, October 2nd in Ohio. Here's a list of early voting locations in Northwest Ohio...
In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.
In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.
The president and CEO of The Associated Press says the government's seizure of AP journalists' phone records was "unconstitutional" and already has had a chilling effect on newsgathering.
The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not...
President Barack Obama is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution that counts Martin Luther King Jr. among its alumni.
President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from...
Syrian activists say government airstrikes and heavy shelling of a strategic town near the Lebanese border have killed at least 16 people, including rebel fighters.
Syrian troops pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border on Sunday, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air as President Bashar Assad tried to strengthen his grip on a strategic strip of land running...
Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier headed to India on Sunday for his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and...
Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier visited India on Sunday on his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and boost...
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in...
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...
President Barack Obama will address the legality of his administration's controversial drone program during a speech this week.
President Barack Obama will discuss the legality of his administration's secret drone program and other counterterrorism practices during a speech Thursday, a White House official said.
A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news."
A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the...
The night of smoke, chaos, gunfire and grenades that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is well-documented. Eight months later, it is the decisions made back in Washington that remain murky and in perpetual...
The night of smoke, chaos, gunfire and grenades that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is well-documented. Eight months later, it is the decisions made back in Washington that remain murky and in perpetual dispute.
First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit.
First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: Strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit.
Wednesday, October 31 2012 5:51 PM EDT2012-10-31 21:51:29 GMT
Six days to go before the presidential election and one ad about Chrysler and China, that is aimed at Toledo, is causing a stir. "Mitt, Mitt, Mitt, Mitt"At his highly charged Defiance, Ohio appearance,
A Mitt Romney ad about China and Chrysler could have used a phone call to fact check.
Wednesday, October 24 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-10-24 22:12:53 GMT
A Pro-Romney Super PAX ad charges the president promised more than he delivered with regard to creating jobs. American Crossroads produced an ad that was outdated almost as soon as it ran, but that isn't
Pro Romney ad takes advantage of impression president tried to make with regard to the stimulus and job creation.
Wednesday, October 24 2012 5:40 PM EDT2012-10-24 21:40:33 GMT
An ad produced by a Super PAC in support of President Obama assumes a bit too much.Priorities USA Action produced an ad that makes a lot of assumptions based on a budget with little specifics."Take away
Pro-Obama ad makes assumptions about cuts to education should Mitt Romney win the presidential election.
Tuesday, October 16 2012 6:09 PM EDT2012-10-16 22:09:42 GMT
We look at Republican Mitt Romney's claim he can create 12-million jobs. Here's the ad that's running on local airwaves. "Let me tell you how I'll create 12-million jobs when President Obama couldn't"Mitt
Mitt Romney's ad promising 12 million new jobs may be a stretch.
Tuesday, October 16 2012 5:39 PM EDT2012-10-16 21:39:14 GMT
President Obama is running another ad that implies Republican Mitt Romney pays too little investment tax."You made on your investments personally about 20-million dollars last year."CBS News anchor Scott
Obama ad edits out important comment Romney made on explaining why investment income tax rates are "fair."
Tuesday, October 9 2012 2:59 PM EDT2012-10-09 18:59:39 GMT
We're continuing to challenge the president candidates campaign ads by putting them through the Truth Test. This time, we look at a Mitt Romney ad that claims President Obama will increase taxes on the
A Mitt Romney campaign ad has some truch with regard to higher "taxes" on the middle class imposed by President Barack Obama.
Tuesday, October 9 2012 2:43 PM EDT2012-10-09 18:43:56 GMT
Four weeks away from election day and 13abc is not letting up on the presidential candidates. We continue digging into the charges they're leveling in their campaign ads. The latest is the Obama campaign's
An Obama campaign ad falsely claims Mitt Romney has a $5 trillion dollar tax cut plan. It's based on a study that makes some unlikely assumptions.
Monday, October 1 2012 6:11 PM EDT2012-10-01 22:11:49 GMT
A Mitt Romney ad attacking President Obama over his policies toward China ignore progress in relations.Here's the Ad:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trviuqntmfs"China is stealing American ideas and technology"That
A Mitt Romney ad attacking President Obama over his policies toward China ignore progress in relations.
Monday, October 1 2012 5:47 PM EDT2012-10-01 21:47:00 GMT
We're holding the candidates accountable for what's in their campaign ads but putting those spots through our Truth Test. Submitted in this episode an Obama ad concerning trade with China and a comment
We're holding the candidates accountable for what's in their campaign ads but putting those spots through our Truth Test. Submitted in this episode an Obama ad concerning trade with China
Monday, August 13 2012 6:07 PM EDT2012-08-13 22:07:06 GMT
Narrator: "You work hard, stretch every penny, but chances are you pay a higher tax rate than him: Mitt Romney made $20 million dollars in 2010, but paid only 14% in taxes-probably less than you. Now he
An attack ad aimed at Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney "stretches" the truth.
Washington lawmakers are working to pass immigration reform, but there's a hurdle: the link between immigration and terrorism. 13abc’s Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro sat down with our nation's first homeland security expert.
There have been more than 4,000 changes to the nation's tax code over the past decade, according to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. They're working to reform the tax code, but first they want to hear from those it affects most -- taxpayers.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:13:08 GMT
The US Senate is considering more than 300 amendments filed on a huge immigration plan. The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the amendments during several hearings before the bill goes to the full
The US Senate is considering more than 300 amendments filed on a huge immigration plan. The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the amendments during several hearings before the bill goes to the full Senate.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:06:35 GMT
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say there are still unanswered questions about the IRS targeting political groups. They hope to get those answers at an upcoming hearing. 13abc's Washington Correspondent
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say there are still unanswered questions about the IRS targeting political groups. They hope to get those answers at an upcoming hearing. 13abc's Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso spoke to the man who will be leading that charge.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:21:38 GMT
Last week we introduced you to some local families whose adoptions are in jeopardy because of Russia's ban on American adoptions. Now those families are pushing for help from Washington. In January, Russia
Last week we introduced you to some local families whose adoptions are in jeopardy because of Russia's ban on American adoptions. Now those families are pushing for help from Washington.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:22:43 GMT
They served our country, and now more than 70 local veterans are getting the chance to see the memorials in their honor. The vets took off from Toledo Express Tuesday morning headed to Washington, DC.
They served our country, and now more than 70 local veterans are getting the chance to see the memorials in their honor.
Friday, April 26 2013 4:14 PM EDT2013-04-26 20:14:24 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress hurried to approve legislation Friday that will end the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political
Congress hurried to approve legislation Friday that will end the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political headaches for lawmakers.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-04-25 03:10:11 GMT
The country's four biggest banks are nearly $2 trillion larger than they were before the 2008 Wall Street bailout. That's the claim from Senator Sherrod Brown. On Wednesday he unveiled legislation designed
The country's four biggest banks are nearly $2 trillion larger than they were before the 2008 Wall Street bailout. That's the claim from Senator Sherrod Brown.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:22:19 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert. There
A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:56:32 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - 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,
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.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:45:51 GMT
EOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said. North Korea routinely
North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:22:35 GMT
Photo/Sleepy Hollow High School). In this photo copied from the 2010 Sleepy Hollow High School yearbook, high school student Andrea Rubello is shown.
NEW YORK (AP) - The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced the most harrowing decision of a law enforcement career: choosing the split-second
The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced the most harrowing decision of a law enforcement career.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:55:26 GMT
It has been a slow severe weather season up to this point, but this weekend will be the busiest of the season so far. There were more than 20 tornado reports on Saturday and over 200 severe reports totals.
More than 200 severe weather reports and 20 tornadoes were observed in the plains on Saturday.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:25:59 GMT
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - A wanted man with a criminal history dating back nearly 15 years was identified by police Saturday as the masked home invader involved in the death of a Hofstra University student
A wanted man with a criminal history dating back nearly 15 years was identified by police Saturday as the masked home invader involved in the death of a Hofstra University student early Friday morning.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:11 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:11:00 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a festival parade. Several people appeared to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately
An elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Saturday parade in a small Virginia mountain town.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:08:01 GMT
BOSTON (AP) - Federal prosecutors say they'll ask for more time to indict Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.Prosecutors said Friday they will not indict Tsranaev within the 30-day period
Federal prosecutors say they'll ask for more time to indict Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:40:29 GMT
MOSCOW (AP) - Wrestling's governing body hopes rule changes designed to make matches more exciting and easier to understand will get the sport back in the Olympics. The federation, known by the acronym
Wrestling's governing body hopes rule changes designed to make matches more exciting and easier to understand will get the sport back in the Olympics.
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:18:45 GMT
With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay
The Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.
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