Gunman holding firemen hostage killed Posted: 10 Apr 2013 04:54 PM PDT SWAT members shot the man dead; hostages slightly injured. |
A murder mystery ends after 28 years Posted: 10 Apr 2013 01:21 PM PDT A jury convicts a man who pretended to be member of the Rockefeller family. |
First lady recalls slain Chicago teen in gun reform speech Posted: 10 Apr 2013 01:42 PM PDT "Hadiya Pendleton was me, and I was her," Michelle Obama said at a fundraising lunch. |
Senate confirms Sally Jewell for Interior chief Posted: 10 Apr 2013 04:24 PM PDT The REI executive will oversee more than 500 million acres of national parks. |
'North Pond Hermit' nabbed by Maine police Posted: 10 Apr 2013 04:10 PM PDT The man who's lived in the woods for 27 years stole food, authorities say. |
Pentagon plans to cut up to 50,000 jobs Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:21 AM PDT The civilian reductions are tied to plans to close bases and combine facilities. |
McConnell staff meets with FBI over alleged bugging Posted: 10 Apr 2013 12:49 PM PDT A recording about rival Ashley Judd was made "illegally and illicitly," an aide says. |
Hefty price paid for DNA letter at auction Posted: 10 Apr 2013 11:40 AM PDT In it, scientist Francis Crick explains to his young son the DNA molecule structure. |
Secret Service: Reagan shooter behaves when he goes out Posted: 10 Apr 2013 01:55 PM PDT John Hinckley has visited his mom, shopped, and done volunteer work. |
U.S. offers to help Iran after deadly earthquake Posted: 10 Apr 2013 12:31 PM PDT The White House extends condolences for the devastation that resulted. |
Senators strike deal on background checks Posted: 10 Apr 2013 07:51 AM PDT But is there a catch in the compromise by two pro-gun rights lawmakers? |
Nation's largest public utility could be put up for sale Posted: 10 Apr 2013 12:55 PM PDT NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Obama administration's 2014 budget is calling for a strategic review of the Tennessee Valley Authority, opening the possibility that the largest U.S. public utility could be sold. |
Gloria Steinem backs Christine Quinn for NYC mayor Posted: 10 Apr 2013 08:27 AM PDT The two were in a public spat over a bill giving sick leave to New Yorkers. |
Putin accidentally listed among criminals Posted: 10 Apr 2013 09:13 AM PDT Finland apologizes for including the Russian president on a blacklist. |
Postal Service Saturday mail here to stay — for now Posted: 10 Apr 2013 08:32 AM PDT The cut in service was proposed to reduce the agency's losses. |
Massive burial site under Sea of Galilee? Posted: 10 Apr 2013 04:17 AM PDT The structure is cone shaped, made of "unhewn basalt cobbles and boulders." |
Republicans head to Hollywood for spring strategy session Posted: 10 Apr 2013 07:10 AM PDT The party says it's ready to start winning elections again. |
Sexting congressman Weiner weighing a run for NYC mayor Posted: 10 Apr 2013 04:12 AM PDT "It's now or maybe never for me, in terms of running for something," he said. |
Thousands to rally for path to citizenship Posted: 10 Apr 2013 05:43 AM PDT Two senators said that an immigration bill would likely be completed this week. |