Friday, May 17 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:26:33 GMT
A Prince William County man says he was suspected by Walmart security of possibly kidnapping his three young daughters -- all because they aren't the same race. Joseph and his wife Keana are an interracial couple. They have been married for nearly 10 years and have three daughters.
A Prince William County man says he was suspected by Walmart security of possibly kidnapping his three young daughters -- all because they aren't the same race. Joseph and his wife Keana are an interracial couple. They have been married for nearly 10 years and have three daughters.
A House committee chairman wants to know whether a retired diplomat who helped lead an independent review of the attack against the U.S. in Benghazi, Libya, will agree to be interviewed by committee investigators.
Then CIA-Director David Petraeus objected to the final talking points the Obama administration used after the deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, because he wanted to see more details revealed to the...
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:33:38 GMT
A military drone, once mistaken for a UFO along DC highways back in June took flight Tuesday. The X-47Bdrone is the size of a fighter jet, and took off from the deck of an American aircraft carrier for the first time Tuesday in a test flight that could eventually open the way for the U.S. to launch unmanned aircraft from just about any place in the world.
A military drone, once mistaken for a UFO along DC highways back in June took flight Tuesday. The X-47Bdrone is the size of a fighter jet, and took off from the deck of an American aircraft carrier for the first time Tuesday in a test flight that could eventually open the way for the U.S. to launch unmanned aircraft from just about any place in the world.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:33:25 GMT
Toasting with new friends just got a futuristic, and slightly creepy, upgrade. Budweiser recently unveiled the Buddy Cup, a pint glass with a built-in chip that connects to Facebook.
Toasting with new friends just got a futuristic, and slightly creepy, upgrade. Budweiser recently unveiled the Buddy Cup, a pint glass with a built-in chip that connects to Facebook.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:04 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:04:00 GMT
The nuns' habits didn't seem to be habitual garb for three young women so Colombian police asked them to step aside when they arrived on the Caribbean island of San Andres on a flight from Bogota. Police Capt. Oscar Davila says the three women appeared nervous, and the fabric didn't look right. The chief of the island's judicial police says more than four pounds of cocaine (two kilos) was strapped to the legs of each woman. Davila says all three broke into tears and launched into ...
The nuns' habits didn't seem to be habitual garb for three young women so Colombian police asked them to step aside when they arrived on the Caribbean island of San Andres on a flight from Bogota. Police Capt. Oscar Davila says the three women appeared nervous, and the fabric didn't look right. The chief of the island's judicial police says more than four pounds of cocaine (two kilos) was strapped to the legs of each woman. Davila says all three broke into tears and launched into ...
Friday, May 3 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-05-03 21:26:58 GMT
Women in Tucson and Phoenix are recovering after being stung by swarms of bees in separate incidents.
Women in Tucson and Phoenix are recovering after being stung by swarms of bees in separate incidents.
WASHINGTON -
Authorities are looking for a woman who robbed two northwest banks in about 15 minutes.
Metropolitan police and the FBI said the woman walked into the PNC Bank in the 4200 block of Wisconsin Avenue about 9:13 a.m. Monday. The woman gave a teller note demanding money, received the money and left.
Officials say about 9:28 a.m. Monday, the woman entered the Bank of America in the 3400 block of Connecticut Avenue. She asked a teller for cash and said she had a gun. She got money and left.
No weapon was shown at either robbery.
The suspect in both robberies is described as a female, possibly Hispanic, with dark hair, wearing dark sunglasses, a black puffy coat, black pants, black leather gloves, black scarf around her head and a white and black polka dotted scarf around her neck and white tennis shoes. She was also described to have had a bandage on her nose or lip.
The FBI/MPD Violent Crimes Task Force is investigating these robberies and requests that anyone with information call the FBI at 202-278-2000 or MPD's tipline at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the police department's TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
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
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, 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.
PHOTOS: Two explosions at Boston marathon finish line
Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday.
Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers in the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:20:51 GMT
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in Manhattan.
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in Manhattan. The protesters said Thursday they want Wendy's to sign an agreement to safeguard working conditions for Florida tomato pickers.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:06:33 GMT
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:07:03 GMT
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police.
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police. The incident Monday night involved two men, who police say, had met at the Bowery Mission and went out drinking together in the East Village. Roman Gornell, 39, was arrested on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:21 GMT
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z." Pitt stunned the crowd at the Clearview Cinemas when he walked in just before the start of the special screening.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:23:09 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:28 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:28:29 GMT
The parolee shot and killed along with a Hofstra University student by police won praise from a state parole panel in 2011 before his conditional release from prison.
The parolee shot and killed along with a Hofstra University student by police won praise from a state parole panel in 2011 before his conditional release from prison.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:08:29 GMT
A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.
A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.