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  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:03:58 GMT
    Facebook, which owns Instagram, is expected to announce this week a new video option for the popular photo app. Most likely the feature will be for shortened video clips.
    Facebook, which owns Instagram, is expected to announce this week a new video option for the popular photo app. Most likely the feature will be for shortened video clips kind of what you see on Vine.
  • Salonella risk

    Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:20:32 GMT
    Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
    Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:03:21 GMT
    Police in Massachusetts investigating a possible homicide questioned New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Monday, according to a Sports Illustrated report.
    Police in Massachusetts investigating a possible homicide questioned New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Monday, according to a Sports Illustrated report.
  • Denver International Airport passengers are taking shelter after a tornado was spotted in the area.
    Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather...
  • Chrysler vs. NHTSA

    Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:57:05 GMT
    Chrysler photo via AP
    Chrysler said it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
    Chrysler said it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:10 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:10:55 GMT
    A developer is reportedly seeking federal approval for air space for a 650-foot-tall roller coaster on the Las Vegas Strip.
    A developer is reportedly seeking federal approval for air space for a 650-foot-tall roller coaster on the Las Vegas Strip.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:20:56 GMT
    A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is facing charges after police say she allowed a student to perform body piercings in class.
    A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is facing charges after police say she allowed a student to perform body piercings in class.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:52:57 GMT
    Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
    Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
  • Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon.
    Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in...
  • Monday, June 17 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:31:10 GMT
    NASA has eight new astronauts — its first new batch in four years.
    NASA has eight new astronauts — its first new batch in four years.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:07:04 GMT
    The Supreme Court says states cannot require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier.
    The Supreme Court says states cannot require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:46:07 GMT
     The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says a black bear that mauled a man at a campground north of Anchorage won't likely threaten other people.
     The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says a black bear that mauled a man at a campground north of Anchorage won't likely threaten other people.
  • Texas Gov. Rick Perry is bringing his job-poaching tour of the Northeast to Connecticut.
    Texas Gov. Rick Perry is bringing his job-poaching tour of the Northeast to Connecticut.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-06-14 18:05:08 GMT
    The nation commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14. The Stars and Stripes, a symbol of American pride, were officially introduced in 1777.

    The nation commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14. The Stars and Stripes, a symbol of American pride, were officially introduced in 1777.  The 13 horizontal stripes and 50 white stars on the flag are loaded with symbolism. The red stands for hardiness and valor; the white, purity and the blue vigilance and justice.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-06-14 16:14:18 GMT
    The U.S. Defense Department has established was it is calling the world's first brain tissue repository in an effort to understand more about traumatic brain injuries(TBI) to members of the armed services.
    The U.S. Defense Department has established was it is calling the world's first brain tissue repository in an effort to understand more about traumatic brain injuries(TBI) to members of the armed services.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 9:35 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:35:23 GMT
    Football fans should probably leave bags at home when they go to see a game at an NFL stadium for the 2013 season. The policy takes effect with preseason games.
    Football fans should probably leave bags at home when they go to see a game at an NFL stadium for the 2013 season. The policy takes effect with preseason games.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 9:04 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:04:57 GMT
    Parking is such a precious commodity in Boston that one woman was willing to pay $560,000 for two off-street spaces near her home.
    Parking is such a precious commodity in Boston that one woman was willing to pay $560,000 for two off-street spaces near her home.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-06-14 12:59:23 GMT
    The FDA is recommending beefed up security on medical devices to reduce the risk that devices are compromised via a cyber threat.
    The FDA is recommending beefed up security on medical devices to reduce the risk that devices are compromised via a cyber threat.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:07:42 GMT
    With wedding season upon us, it seems there is a growing number of couples who want to make sure their weddings are remembers.
    With wedding season upon us, it seems there is a growing number of couples who want to make sure their weddings are remembers, especially when the pictures and videos are posted on Facebook afterwards.
  • US officials say the Obama administration has concluded that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime has used chemical weapons against the opposition seeking to overthrow him, crossing what President Barack Obama...
    President Barack Obama has authorized sending weapons to Syrian rebels for the first time, U.S. officials said Thursday, after the White House disclosed that the United States has conclusive evidence President Bashar...
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:15:30 GMT
    Law enforcement officials nationwide are demanding the creation of a "kill switch" that would render smartphones inoperable after they are stolen, New York's top prosecutor said.
    Law enforcement officials nationwide are demanding the creation of a "kill switch" that would render smartphones inoperable after they are stolen, New York's top prosecutor said.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:49:26 GMT
    Several people have been shot inside of a business in St. Louis, Mo., according to reports.
    Several people have been shot inside of a business in St. Louis, Mo., according to reports.
  • Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says commanders must remain part of the legal process in dealing with major offenses in the military such as sexual assault.
    In a story June 12, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas was the only Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee who supported a measure to remove commanders from decision-making on...
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-06-13 17:27:17 GMT
    A California couple is asking the public for help locating a woman who the husband accidentally sold a box to without realizing his wife's $22,000 wedding ring was inside.
    A California couple is asking the public for help locating a woman who the husband accidentally sold a box to without realizing his wife's $22,000 wedding ring was inside.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 12:41 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:41:50 GMT
    Officials say ambulances and helicopters have taken at least 30 people from a burning chemical plant after an explosion in Louisiana.Residents of the community of Geismar, about 20 miles southeast of Baton Rouge, were told to remain indoors with doors and windows closed.
    Officials say ambulances and helicopters have taken at least 30 people from a burning chemical plant after an explosion in Louisiana.Residents of the community of Geismar, about 20 miles southeast of Baton Rouge, were told to remain indoors with doors and windows closed.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-06-13 12:54:15 GMT

    The New Jersey detective accused of shooting and killing a motorist on the side of a road in Maryland is free on bail.

    The New Jersey detective accused of shooting and killing a motorist on the side of a road in Maryland is free on bail.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-06-13 00:07:30 GMT
    A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation spurred public debate over how organs are allocated has had a successful double-lung transplant.
    A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation spurred public debate over how organs are allocated has had a successful double-lung transplant.
  • In a case that could end with the Supreme Court deciding how much free speech to allow on its own doorstep, a federal judge has thrown out a law barring processions and expressive banners on the Supreme Court grounds.
    In a case that could end with the Supreme Court deciding how much free speech to allow on its own doorstep, a federal judge has thrown out a law barring processions and expressive banners on the Supreme Court grounds.
  • Drivers who think hands-free devices for talking or texting are safer than handheld cellphones are mistaken, a new report suggests.
    Drivers who think hands-free devices for talking or texting are safer than handheld cellphones are mistaken, a new report suggests.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:06:48 GMT
    HGTV has apologized after outcry over an article showing how to use an American flag as a table cloth for Fourth of July celebrations.
    HGTV has apologized after outcry over an article showing how to use an American flag as a table cloth for Fourth of July celebrations.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:34:05 GMT
    Attorneys trying to narrow down a pool of potential jurors for George Zimmerman's high-profile murder trial are getting closer to being allowed to ask the candidates more detailed questions about their lives.
    Attorneys trying to narrow down a pool of potential jurors for George Zimmerman's high-profile murder trial are getting closer to being allowed to ask the candidates more detailed questions about their lives.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:15:49 GMT
    Facebook says it has started processing data through its first server farm outside the United States, on the edge of the Arctic Circle in Sweden.
    Facebook says it has started processing data through its first server farm outside the United States, on the edge of the Arctic Circle in Sweden.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:32 AM EDT2013-06-12 13:32:06 GMT
    A Cleveland man has pleaded not guilty to holding three women captive in his home for a decade and raping them.
    A Cleveland man has pleaded not guilty to holding three women captive in his home for a decade and raping them. Ariel Castro, 52, was arraigned Wednesday on an indictment charging him with murder, kidnapping and rape in more than 300 counts.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-11 21:11:13 GMT
    ACLU lawsuit
    Two prominent civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the National Security Agency over its program that reportedly collects the telephone records of millions of American customers of Verizon.
    Two prominent civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the National Security Agency over its program that reportedly collects the telephone records of millions of American customers of Verizon.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 2:34 PM EDT2013-06-11 18:34:28 GMT
    A Missouri woman is accused of trying to scare children by approaching them with a chain saw while wearing a ski mask.
    A Missouri woman is accused of trying to scare children by approaching them with a chain saw while wearing a ski mask.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:33 AM EDT2013-06-11 12:33:23 GMT
    A Chicago woman who's been arrested 396 times in the past 35 years was ordered to get mental health and substance abuse treatment as part of a deal with prosecutors.
    A Chicago woman who's been arrested 396 times in the past 35 years was ordered to get mental health and substance abuse treatment as part of a deal with prosecutors.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-06-11 10:00:27 GMT
    The federal government told a judge it will reverse course and take steps to comply with his order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions.
    The federal government told a judge it will reverse course and take steps to comply with his order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions.
  • Apple iOS 7

    Monday, June 10 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-06-11 01:51:23 GMT
    Apple Inc.
    Apple is throwing out most of the real-world graphical cues from its iPhone and iPad software in what it calls the biggest update since the iPhone's launch in 2007.
    Apple is throwing out most of the real-world graphical cues from its iPhone and iPad software in what it calls the biggest update since the iPhone's launch in 2007.
  • Monday, June 10 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-06-10 15:50:21 GMT
    Police are investigating why an 11-year-old South Carolina boy died and his mother was injured in the same motel room where two elderly guests were found dead almost two months ago.
    Police are investigating why an 11-year-old South Carolina boy died and his mother was injured in the same motel room where two elderly guests were found dead almost two months ago.
  • Monday, June 10 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-06-10 14:17:35 GMT
    A Pennsylvania has been accused of stealing a state police cruiser and leading officers on a chase — after he had been handcuffed.
    A Pennsylvania has been accused of stealing a state police cruiser and leading officers on a chase — after he had been handcuffed.
  • Monday, June 10 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-06-10 11:34:19 GMT
    The man who gave classified documents about two sweeping U.S. surveillance programs to reporters says he's taken up refuge in Hong Kong. 
    The man who gave classified documents about two sweeping U.S. surveillance programs to reporters says he's taken up refuge in Hong Kong. Edward Snowden says he used to work as a contractor at the National Security Agency and the CIA.

     
  • Monday, June 10 2013 6:36 AM EDT2013-06-10 10:36:57 GMT
    Jury selection begins Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, Fla., where watchman George Zimmerman shot an unarmed Trayvon Martin, 17, during a fight on a rainy night in February 2012.
    Jury selection begins Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, Fla., where watchman George Zimmerman shot an unarmed Trayvon Martin, 17, during a fight on a rainy night in February 2012.
  • Sunday, June 9 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-06-10 01:12:19 GMT
    A woman who was critically wounded in the Santa Monica shooting spree died Sunday, bringing the total number of victims killed by the gunman to five.
    A woman who was critically wounded in the Santa Monica shooting spree died Sunday, bringing the total number of victims killed by the gunman to five.
  • Friday, June 7 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-06-07 16:48:47 GMT
    President Barack Obama is defending his government's secret surveillance, saying Congress has repeatedly authorized the collection of America's phone records and U.S. internet use.
    President Barack Obama is defending his government's secret surveillance, saying Congress has repeatedly authorized the collection of America's phone records and U.S. internet use.
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-06-06 22:33:35 GMT
    Cyber criminals have released a new version of a notorious malware virus that is now infecting Facebook links and scans personal computer files to steal private information, according to FoxNewsLatino.com. The
    Cyber criminals have released a new version of a notorious malware virus that is now infecting Facebook links and scans personal computer files to steal private information, according to FoxNewsLatino.com. The
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-06-06 17:28:26 GMT
    The White House says a court order allowing the government to secretly collect millions of U.S. citizens' telephone records is a critical tool to fight security threats.
    The White House says a court order allowing the government to secretly collect millions of U.S. citizens' telephone records is a critical tool to fight security threats.
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 8:07 AM EDT2013-06-06 12:07:56 GMT
    Police in Knoxville say they caught eight men peddling nitrous oxide outside a rock concert.
    Police in Knoxville say they caught eight men peddling nitrous oxide outside a rock concert.
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-06-06 10:00:40 GMT
    The teenage daughter of the late pop icon Michael Jackson was reportedly hospitalized after a suicide attempt.
    The teenage daughter of the late pop icon Michael Jackson was reportedly hospitalized after a suicide attempt.  Celebrity website TMZ is reporting that Paris Jackson, 15, was rushed from her home in Calabasas, Calif.,  to the hospital at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-06-06 00:40:55 GMT
    The Transportation Security Administration is abandoning a plan to allow passengers to carry small knives.
    The Transportation Security Administration is abandoning a plan to allow passengers to carry small knives.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-06-06 00:18:39 GMT
    State wildlife officials say an 82-year-old bedridden woman suffered scratches on her face and head when a 400-pound black bear broke into her northern New Mexico home and attacked her.
    State wildlife officials say an 82-year-old bedridden woman suffered scratches on her face and head when a 400-pound black bear broke into her northern New Mexico home and attacked her.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-05 19:35:11 GMT
    The winner of last month's $590 million Powerball jackpot is an 84-year-old woman from Zephyrhills, Fla.
    The winner of last month's $590 million Powerball jackpot is an 84-year-old woman from Zephyrhills, Fla.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-06-05 18:25:53 GMT
    Fox 5 posted a very public breakup letter to our Facebook page. Within hours thousands of our viewers and fans had commented on it and shared it. The note was first posted to Imgur.com.
    Fox 5 posted a very public breakup letter to our Facebook page. Within hours thousands of our viewers and fans had commented on it and shared it. The note was first posted to Imgur.com.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-06-05 12:43:14 GMT
    President Barack Obama's top national security adviser Tom Donilon is resigning and will be replaced by U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, marking a significant shakeup to the White House foreign policy team.
    President Barack Obama's top national security adviser Tom Donilon is resigning and will be replaced by U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, marking a significant shakeup to the White House foreign policy team.
  • A Kansas farmer has sued seed giant Monsanto over last week's discovery of genetically engineered experimental wheat in an 80-acre field in Oregon, claiming the company's gross negligence hurt U.S. growers by...
    A Kansas farmer has sued seed giant Monsanto over last week's discovery of genetically engineered experimental wheat in an 80-acre field in Oregon, claiming the company's gross negligence hurt U.S. growers by driving...
  • The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said it will likely be the fall before he is ready to recommend how many troops the U.S. and its allies should keep in Afghanistan after combat troops leave in 2014 and what...
    The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said it will likely be the fall before he is ready to recommend how many troops the U.S. and its allies should keep in Afghanistan after combat troops leave in 2014 and what exactly...
  • Monday, June 3 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-06-03 21:33:59 GMT
    A soldier stationed at Fort Drum, in northern New York, died in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced.
    A soldier stationed at Fort Drum, in northern New York, died in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced.
  • Wednesday, May 29 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-29 21:08:24 GMT
    DoD photo
    The Army staff sergeant charged with slaughtering 16 villagers during one of the worst atrocities of the Afghanistan war has agreed to plead guilty in a deal to avoid the death penalty, his attorney said.
    The Army soldier charged with slaughtering 16 villagers during one of the worst atrocities of the Afghanistan war has agreed to plead guilty in a deal to avoid the death penalty, his attorney said.
  • Tuesday, May 28 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-29 03:28:18 GMT
    A CSX freight train crashed into a trash truck, derailed and caught fire Tuesday in a Baltimore suburb, setting off an explosion that rattled homes at least a half-mile away and sent a plume of smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.
    A CSX freight train crashed into a trash truck, derailed and caught fire Tuesday in a Baltimore suburb, setting off an explosion that rattled homes at least a half-mile away and sent a plume of smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.
  • Tuesday, May 28 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-29 02:38:11 GMT
    Dognition is a kind of a doggie IQ test. Dr. Brian hare, an associate professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, created Dognition.
    Dognition is a kind of a doggie IQ test. Dr. Brian hare, an associate professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, created Dognition.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:04 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:04:02 GMT
    The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.
    The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.
  • The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
    The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:54:20 GMT
    Do you want to know a little secret? Some of your favorite restaurants and chains offer items that are "not" on the menu.
    Do you want to know a little secret? Some of your favorite restaurants and chains offer items that are "not" on the menu.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:17:46 GMT
    A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
    A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
  • MBTA transit police said a sandwich shop employee was assaulted by a customer for reportedly putting too many pickles on a sandwich.
    MBTA transit police said a sandwich shop employee was assaulted by a customer for reportedly putting too many pickles on a sandwich.
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-05-10 02:29:35 GMT
    Brad Mislow and Julie Eyerman travel together, eat daily lunches together, and even argue over not knowing each other's birthdays. They are workplace "spouses."
    Brad Mislow and Julie Eyerman travel together, eat daily lunches together, and even argue over not knowing each other's birthdays. They are workplace "spouses."
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-07 19:16:06 GMT
    Audio and transcript of the 911 call placed Monday by a woman missing since 2003, when she was 16.
    Audio and transcript of the 911 call placed Monday by a woman missing since 2003, when she was 16.
  • President Barack Obama may not achieve his goal of 1 million plug-in electric cars on U.S. roads by the end of 2015. But his administration continues to try to green the U.S. vehicle fleet.
    President Barack Obama may not achieve his goal of 1 million plug-in electric cars on U.S. roads by the end of 2015. But his administration continues to try to green the U.S. vehicle fleet.
  • Monday, April 29 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-04-30 02:25:44 GMT
    Some faithful American TV watchers say they have a serious, new gripe: that too much good stuff on television and can't keep up and have to pick and choose a couple.
    Some faithful American TV watchers say they have a serious, new gripe: that too much good stuff on television and can't keep up and have to pick and choose a couple.
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-04-26 00:43:18 GMT
    Airport delays can be a huge pain but can they also be an opportunity for you to find that special someone?
    Airport delays can be a huge pain but can they also be an opportunity for you to find that special someone?
  • Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.
    Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.
  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-04-25 02:47:17 GMT
    Ever wonder what your teen is doing behind the wheel when you're not around? If you're worried they can't stop texting, tweeting, talking or browsing the web now there is an app for that. Insurance company
    Ever wonder what your teen is doing behind the wheel when you're not around? If you're worried they can't stop texting, tweeting, talking or browsing the web now there is an app for that. Insurance company
  • Monday, April 22 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-04-22 22:39:54 GMT
    Survivors, residents and state officials were among the thousands gathered in silence across the Boston area Monday afternoon.
    Survivors, residents and state officials were among the thousands gathered in silence across the Boston area Monday afternoon.
  • Friday, April 19 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-04-19 19:43:10 GMT
    Ruslan Tsarni, uncle of Boston bomb suspect says they can't understand what they did. Says they are "shocked."  Uncle says the nephews are "losers". He says he loves America. Immigrated here and granted asylum.
    Ruslan Tsarni, uncle of Boston bomb suspect says they can't understand what they did. Says they are "shocked."  Uncle says the nephews are "losers". He says he loves America. Immigrated here and granted asylum.
  • 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 6:50 PM EDT2013-04-16 22:50:47 GMT
    The bomb that exploded at the finish line of Monday's Boston Marathon sent shock waves across the country. 
    The bomb that exploded at the finish line of Monday's Boston Marathon sent shock waves across the country.  Crime scene photos obtained exclusively by FOX 5 Atlanta are the first look at what is left of the first deadly device.
  • Friday, April 12 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-04-12 17:06:03 GMT
    Two people are dead and 16 others injured after a major charter bus accident in Irving.
    The driver of a charter bus that crashed in Irving on Thursday morning on State Highway 161 has been involved in a deadly accident before, according to court records.
  • Thursday, April 11 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-04-12 01:53:44 GMT
    Do women really need to wear a bra? A newly released 30-year study shows that no, we don't. New York women are not ready to say bye-bye to their bras just yet.
    Do women really need to wear a bra? A newly released 30-year study shows that no, we don't. New York women are not ready to say bye-bye to their bras just yet.
  • NeuroSky

    Wednesday, April 10 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-04-11 02:45:34 GMT
    The future is here now: NeuroSky is reading your thoughts. The California-based company invented the Mindset.
    The future is here now: NeuroSky is reading your thoughts. The California-based company invented the Mindset.
  • Monday, April 8 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-04-09 02:52:44 GMT
    They say men are from Mars, women are from Venus. And it might just be true when it comes to our brains.
    They say men are from Mars, women are from Venus. And it might just be true when it comes to our brains.
  • Friday, April 5 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-04-05 21:44:58 GMT
    A New York federal judge has ruled that the Food and Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives available to women of all ages within 30 days.
    A New York federal judge has ruled that the Food and Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives available to women of all ages within 30 days.
  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-03-28 03:07:58 GMT
    For many New York women, Kate Middleton's perky nose is fast becoming the most coveted, shall we say, accessory for spring.
    For many New York women, Kate Middleton's perky nose is fast becoming the most coveted, shall we say, accessory for spring. Kate's nose is now all the rage.
  • Google Fiber

    Monday, March 18 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-03-19 02:10:20 GMT
    Now when you search Google, add blazing Internet speed to the list of answers you can find. The search engine giant is touting a new discovery that will revolutionize the way you use the Internet.
    Now when you search Google, add blazing Internet speed to the list of answers you can find. The search engine giant is touting a new discovery that will revolutionize the way you use the Internet.
  • Monday, March 11 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-03-12 03:19:26 GMT
    Knives with short blades have been banned from all U.S. flights for more than a decade ever since they were used by terrorists in the 9/11 attacks.
    Knives with short blades have been banned from all U.S. flights for more than a decade ever since they were used by terrorists in the 9/11 attacks.
  • YouTube: BrianSlayTV
    An attorney for the father of a boy seen in suggestive rap videos says there's nothing illegal about the videos.
    An attorney for the father of a boy seen in suggestive rap videos says there's nothing illegal about the videos.
  • Monday, February 25 2013 5:07 PM EST2013-02-25 22:07:01 GMT
    Oral cancer is being diagnosed at near epidemic proportions, and in many cases it strikes those people who would least suspect it. At 28, Jessica Tar appeared young and healthy.
    Oral cancer is being diagnosed at near epidemic proportions, and in many cases it strikes those people who would least suspect it. At 28, Jessica Tar appeared young and healthy.
  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 10:54 PM EST2013-02-21 03:54:22 GMT
    It's called binge-viewing. And if you haven't done it already, you probably know someone who has. Fox 5 interviewed Brian Stelter, a reporter who covers television for the New York Times.
    It's called binge-viewing. And if you haven't done it already, you probably know someone who has. Fox 5 interviewed Brian Stelter, a reporter who covers television for the New York Times.
  • A staggering one in eight Americans has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
    A staggering one in eight Americans has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Many people say they would avoid real-life contact with someone who unfriended them on Facebook, a new study finds.
    Many people say they would avoid real-life contact with someone who unfriended them on Facebook, a new study finds.
  • Thursday, February 7 2013 11:40 AM EST2013-02-07 16:40:35 GMT
    Molly is not a girl but the top trending drug at parties and on college campuses all across the country. Popping a Molly makes you feel happy and sexy, but experts say just one dose can mess up your brain
    Molly is not a girl but the top trending drug at parties and on college campuses all across the country. Popping a Molly makes you feel happy and sexy, but experts say just one dose can mess up your brain
  • Thursday, January 31 2013 11:24 AM EST2013-01-31 16:24:48 GMT
    We all know that lack of sleep can make us cranky and tired in the morning. Now, experts say that it can also be dangerous to our health.
    We all know that lack of sleep can make us cranky and tired in the morning. Now, experts say that it can also be dangerous to our health.
  • Several Stoughton area police departments, as well as Massachusetts State Police, responded to a Porter Street function hall where a baby shower was being held after multiple partygoers got into a fight
    Several Stoughton area police departments, as well as Massachusetts State Police, responded to a Porter Street function hall where a baby shower was being held after multiple partygoers got into a fight and started throwing bottles.
  • Amid signs of a growing shortage of primary care physicians in the United States, a new study shows that the majority of newly minted doctors continues to gravitate toward high-income specialties.
    Amid signs of a growing shortage of primary care physicians in the United States, a new study shows that the majority of newly minted doctors continues to gravitate toward training positions in high-income specialties.
  • A deer that rescue crews spent Friday morning pulling from a Waltham reservoir has been put down.
    A deer that rescue crews spent Friday morning pulling from a Waltham reservoir has been put down.
  • Friday, January 4 2013 3:35 PM EST2013-01-04 20:35:19 GMT
    A pilot was removed from an American Airlines flight Friday morning and taken into custody at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol.
    A pilot was removed from an American Airlines flight Friday morning and taken into custody at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol.
  • Monday, December 24 2012 6:24 PM EST2012-12-24 23:24:27 GMT
    A Bellaire Police officer and a bystander were killed after a chase erupted in gunfire in West Houston.
    A Bellaire Police officer and a bystander were killed after a chase erupted in gunfire in West Houston.
  • Half of the states in the nation have rebuffed a key provision of the Obama administration's health reform law: the creation of state-based health insurance exchanges.
    Half of the states in the nation have rebuffed a key provision of the Obama administration's health reform law: the creation of state-based health insurance exchanges.
  • Tuesday, December 4 2012 8:11 AM EST2012-12-04 13:11:02 GMT
    Atlanta Public Schools officials say Finch Elementary will remain closed on Tuesday after a carbon monoxide scare sent dozens of students to the hospital.
    Atlanta Public Schools officials say Finch Elementary will remain closed after a carbon monoxide scare sent dozens of students to the hospital. Classes for the school's students will be held Tuesday at Kennedy Middle School.
  • A former Disneyland employee is getting the ACLU on her side as she gets ready to file a major lawsuit against the Walt Disney Corporation.
    A former Disneyland employee is getting the ACLU on her side as she gets ready to file a major lawsuit against the Walt Disney Corporation. Hijab is a religious veil that many Muslim women wear on their heads. The head scarf is worn an essential element of virtue and modesty, which is stated in the lawsuit.
  • Friday, October 5 2012 8:31 AM EDT2012-10-05 12:31:45 GMT
    An early October snowstorm dropped significant snow totals in northeast North Dakota into northwest Minnesota. The heaviest snow fell in Roseau County, where about a foot of snow was recorded.
    An early October snowstorm dropped significant snow totals in northeast North Dakota into northwest Minnesota. The heaviest snow fell in Roseau County, where about a foot of heavy, wet snow had been reported as of 3 p.m. Thursday.
  • Thursday, October 4 2012 6:17 PM EDT2012-10-04 22:17:39 GMT
    Police arrested the starting quarterback for Texas Christian University on a DWI charge just before 1 a.m. Thursday.
    Police arrested the starting quarterback for Texas Christian University on a DWI charge just before 1 a.m. Thursday.
  • An Amarillo man has been charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly cutting off a puppy's ears and trying to sew them back on.
    An Amarillo man has been charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly cutting off a puppy's ears and trying to sew them back on.
  • Friday, September 28 2012 3:15 PM EDT2012-09-28 19:15:13 GMT
    What began as a night like many others in the past for replacement referee Wayne Elliott, ended with what many believe to be the most controversial call in NFL history, and ignited a firestorm throughout football nation.
    What began as a night like many others in the past for replacement referee Wayne Elliott, ended with what many believe to be the most controversial call in NFL history, and ignited a firestorm throughout football nation.
  • Wednesday, September 19 2012 2:13 PM EDT2012-09-19 18:13:45 GMT
    Shuttle Endeavour soared into the Florida sky for the last time early Wednesday, but it wasn't on a mission into space. NASA's youngest orbiter is instead on a cross-country ferry ride that will end at a California museum.
    Space shuttle Endeavour soared into the Florida sky for the last time early Wednesday, but it wasn't on a mission into space. NASA's youngest orbiter is instead on a cross-country ferry ride that will end at a California museum.
  • Monday, September 17 2012 2:23 PM EDT2012-09-17 18:23:07 GMT
    Louisiana State University's main campus is being evacuated following a bomb threat.  LSU police said Monday on their website that they are investigating the threat at the Baton Rouge campus. Students
    Louisiana State University's main campus is being evacuated following a bomb threat.
  • Friday, September 14 2012 5:24 PM EDT2012-09-14 21:24:41 GMT
    President Barack Obama on Friday honored the four Americans killed in an attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya.
    President Barack Obama on Friday honored the four Americans killed in an attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya, recalling their lives in deeply personal terms and declaring the United States will never pull back on its principles or "retreat from the world."
  • Tuesday, September 11 2012 10:05 PM EDT2012-09-12 02:05:28 GMT
    An amateur astronomer got the shot of a lifetime Monday night when something impacted the planet of Jupiter.
    An amateur astronomer got the shot of a lifetime Monday night when something impacted the planet of Jupiter.
  • Friday, September 7 2012 10:14 PM EDT2012-09-08 02:14:33 GMT
    A warning if you're hitting the beach this summer -- rip currents could be a problem. Rip currents can carry away even strong swimmers, so don't take chances when red flags are up and/or life guards aren't on duty.
    A warning if you're hitting the beach this summer -- rip currents could be a problem. Rip currents can carry away even strong swimmers, so don't take chances when red flags are up and/or life guards aren't on duty.
  • Texas will soon open a stretch of highway with the highest speed limit in the country.
    Texas will soon open a stretch of highway with the highest speed limit in the country.
  • SPRINGFIELD (AP) - Springfield's School Department will be contacting parents in the next two weeks to detail a new program allowing students ages 12 and older to have access to condoms.
    SPRINGFIELD (AP) - Springfield's School Department will be contacting parents in the next two weeks to detail a new program allowing students ages 12 and older to have access to condoms.
  • Wednesday, August 15 2012 11:42 PM EDT2012-08-16 03:42:49 GMT
    A mobile celebration for a college-bound 19-year-old took a dangerous turn when the girl fell from a moving party bus, landed on a highway and lived to tweet about it
    A mobile celebration for a college-bound 19-year-old took a dangerous turn when the girl fell from a moving party bus, landed on a highway and lived to tweet about it -- but her friends didn't exactly flock to her side after she fell.
  • Sunday, August 5 2012 11:01 PM EDT2012-08-06 03:01:18 GMT
    New video with the dramatic tension of a summer blockbuster trailer is a gripping clip that dresses down Curiosity's mission to Mars & Might get people excited about the space program again.
    New video with the dramatic tension of a summer blockbuster trailer is a gripping short clip that dresses down Curiosity's mission to Mars and just might get people excited about the space program again.
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    Wednesday, July 18 2012 4:01 PM EDT2012-07-18 20:01:45 GMT
    With citizen journalism on the rise, YouTube is making it easier for people to upload videos with sensitive content with their new face blurring feature.
    With citizen journalism on the rise, YouTube is making it easier for people to upload videos with sensitive content with their new face blurring feature.
  • Friday, July 13 2012 3:31 PM EDT2012-07-13 19:31:06 GMT
    A federal judge in Alabama has sentenced a man from Uzbekistan to more than 15 years in prison for plotting to kill President Barack Obama.
    A federal judge in Alabama has sentenced a man from Uzbekistan to more than 15 years in prison for plotting to kill President Barack Obama.
  • Monday, July 9 2012 9:02 PM EDT2012-07-10 01:02:48 GMT
    Detroit's police chief did his best to explain Monday what he describes as a tragic accident, the death of Adaisha Miller.  She was shot and killed early Sunday morning at the home of an off-duty officer.
    Detroit's police chief did his best to explain Monday what he describes as a tragic accident, the death of 24-year-old Adaisha Miller.  She was shot and killed early Sunday morning during a fish fry at the home of an off-duty officer.
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