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PHOTOS: Rare Shire Horse Foal Makes A Public Appearance

1:30 PM, May 24, 2013

Once a common sight in the United Kingdown, shire horses are now classified as 'at risk' by the Rare Breed Survival Trust.

Broadwell Expresses Remorse For Petraeus Affair

11:55 AM, May 24, 2013

The biographer whose extramarital affair with then-CIA director David Petraeus triggered his resignation says she regrets the relationship.

'Unusual Condition' Seen Before Conn. Derailment

11:53 AM, May 24, 2013

Federal officials investigating last week's commuter train derailment in Connecticut say the engineer described an "unusual condition" on the track before the train derailed.

Mother And Son Reunited After Decades Have Much In Common

11:15 AM, May 24, 2013

Separated by almost 36 years and thousands of miles, mother and son music producers were reunited at Orlando International Airport on Thursday

Man Arrested At Dulles For Killing Family In Czech Republic

9:12 AM, May 24, 2013

An American man accused of killing his uncle, aunt and cousins in the Czech Republic was arrested after fleeing to the United States.

OK tornado survivor had 'to pull it together' for kids

8:32 AM, May 24, 2013

(KSDK) -- A Moore, Oklahoma elementary school counselor describes her school crumbling around her and students.

Amy Raney said she kept praying to stay calm so the kids would think everything would be all right, even if it wouldn't.

The Lowdown On Fast & Furious 6, Hangover Part III, Epic

8:18 AM, May 24, 2013

Dennis Morris tells you whether Fast and Furious 6, Hangover Part III and Epic are worth seeing at the theater

4 Federal Agencies Shut Down Today

8:09 AM, May 24, 2013

The employees are taking furlough days due to those forced spending cuts that kicked in March 1

Student Loan Bill Passes The House

8:07 AM, May 24, 2013

The House has approved a student loan measure that has been the subject of a fight on Capitol Hill.

British Airways Jet Makes Emergency Landing At Heathrow

6:18 AM, May 24, 2013

Some eyewitnesses reported seeing flames from the plane as it flew over London, according to Sky News.

Bridge collapse caused by oversized truck hitting span

4:44 AM, May 24, 2013

The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.

Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members

11:14 PM, May 23, 2013

Supporters of the ban on gay members point to the Scout oath, which includes the line "On my honor I will do my best .... to keep myself physically strong, mentally alert and morally straight."

Against the odds: Could Democrats regain the House?

9:34 PM, May 23, 2013

New York Rep. Steve Israel, chairman of the Democrats' campaign committee, says an improving economy and attack-prone GOP just might enable Democrats to defy history and win back the House in 2014.

87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case

7:52 PM, May 23, 2013

An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.

Man Travels Globe Using Nothing but Human Power

7:50 PM, May 23, 2013

Death of a close friend inspires software engineer to follow through on his dream.

Jury deadlocks again on life term or death for Jodi Arias

7:33 PM, May 23, 2013

Jodi Arias jury unable to reach unanimous agreement in life-or-death decision

IRS replaces official involved in tea party controversy

5:56 PM, May 23, 2013

Embroiled in scandal, the IRS has replaced the official who supervised agents involved in targeting tea party groups.

McDonald's CEO bawled-out by 9-year-old

5:00 PM, May 23, 2013

A nine-year-old girl accused the CEO of McDonald's of targeting kids with food that's not healthy. His response: "We don't sell junk food."

Sri Srinivasan: Supreme Court justice in the making?

3:18 PM, May 23, 2013

The India native and Justice Department litigator, confirmed to the nation's second-highest court, puts hard work above ideology, but not above his beloved Kansas Jayhawks.

Free Donuts From Krispy Kreme On National Doughnut Day

10:59 AM, May 23, 2013

On June 7, Krispy Kreme will give a FREE doughnut to each customer. Representatives say the doughnut can be of any variety.

FBI NEEDS HELP: Identify 10 Most Wanted For Crimes Against Children

8:59 AM, May 23, 2013

FBI NEEDS HELP: Identify 10 Most Wanted For Crimes Against Children

Parking Deck Collapse At Westfield Montgomery Mall In Md. Kills 1

One worker died but the second worker was trapped for about four hours before he was freed and flown to a hospital.

6:15 AM, May 24, 2013

Claude Alexander Allen Accused of Using Hatchet In Homicide in Gaithersburg

Police called to investigate a burglary in Gaithersburg have discovered the scene of a gruesome homicide.

4:10 PM, May 24, 2013

DC Taxis Caught On Camera Refusing Black And Disabled Passengers Fined

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

10:15 PM, May 22, 2013

Raphael Chad Mwilima and Daquan Marquis Douglas charged for the murder of Michael Nolan Brown

Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder of 23-year-old Michael Nolan Brown. 

9:05 PM, May 23, 2013

McDonald's, Gold's Gym, Rite Aid, Far East Taco Grille, Chinese Dragon and Loch Lomond Bakery All Hit With Health Code Violations

A well known franchise in Maryland cited for leaking waste water, a bakery with rodent droppings, and no workers certified in food safety get some Virginia places in hot water.

10:20 PM, May 23, 2013

Carroll Dexter Wills has been identified as the person who was killed in a parking deck collapse in Md.

Officials have identified the deceased man as Carroll Dexter Wills, 57, of the 1600 block of Mason Court in Prince Frederick, Md.

4:22 PM, May 24, 2013

Julian Dawkins, PBS Shuttle Driver, Killed By Off-Duty Arlington Sheriff's Deputy In Alexandria

Alexandria prosecutor is meeting with detectives to see if the deputy should face charges for killing Julian Dawkins

12:01 PM, May 23, 2013

Firefighter Hit by Car While Clearing Wreck Scene In Md.

A volunteer firefighter was hit while clearing the scene of a crash, say Maryland State Police. A driver has been charged in the incident.

6:43 AM, May 24, 2013

Two Sisters Are Reunited Through Sports

Separated Sisters Reunite...a chance meeting changes local girls lives forever 

12:45 PM, May 13, 2013

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