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Will You Marry Me (and my student loan debt)?

9:59 AM, May 25, 2013

Debt like student loans is becoming the new "anti-dowry."

Angel Flight crashes in NY, 2 killed, 1 missing

6:14 AM, May 25, 2013

The search for the pilot will resume Saturday morning

Obama's Drone Rules Leave Unanswered Questions

4:19 PM, May 24, 2013

President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can be deployed.

Gov. Rick Perry Dismayed by Gay Boy Scouts Decision

4:10 PM, May 24, 2013

Texas Gov. Rick Perry once wrote a book about the Boy Scouts and the group's role in upholding conservative values, so it's probably to be expected that he is upset by its decision to allow openly gay scouts.

USA Lags Behind Others in Paid Vacation, Holidays

4:08 PM, May 24, 2013

Memorial Day weekend will kick off the summer travel season for many Americans, but some workers won't be able to kick back on a vacation this year.

FDA Warns of Infections Tied to Tennessee Pharmacy

3:59 PM, May 24, 2013

Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.

Obama OKs Honor for Birmingham Bombing Victims

3:57 PM, May 24, 2013

Four girls killed in an Alabama church bombing during the civil rights movement are receiving the highest honor Congress gives to civilians.

Budget Cuts Mean Unpaid Day Off for Many in Gov't

3:56 PM, May 24, 2013

No one answered the tax-help hotline at the IRS. Forget about getting advice on avoiding foreclosures at any of the Housing and Urban Development offices nationwide.

Students Safe After Armed Man Reported at Colo. School

3:54 PM, May 24, 2013

Authorities say all the students at a Denver-area high school are safe after a report that a man with a rifle was seen outside the building.

Bridge Collapse Caused by Oversized Truck Hitting Span

12:25 PM, May 24, 2013

The collapse of the Interstate-5 bridge over the Skagit River in Washington State was triggered by a truck with a excessively tall load hitting a steel girder, sending two vehicles into the icy water 50-feet below, Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste said Friday.

Boston Bombing Suspect's Hearing Rescheduled Again

12:10 PM, May 24, 2013

A federal judge has rescheduled a probable cause hearing for surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Obama: Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military

12:08 PM, May 24, 2013

President Barack Obama says sexual assault threatens the "trust and discipline" that makes the U.S. military strong and respected.

Md. Suspect is Son of Bush White House Official

12:05 PM, May 24, 2013

The son of a former aide to President George W. Bush is charged in Maryland with killing a man with a hatchet.

Paula Broadwell Expresses Remorse for Petraeus Affair

12:01 PM, May 24, 2013

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

Hurricane Center: Beware of the Storm Surge

11:30 AM, May 24, 2013

During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.

Boy Scouts Vote to Allow Gay Members

9:31 AM, May 24, 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."

No Deaths After Wash. State Bridge Collapses

9:24 AM, May 24, 2013

A Skagit Valley Herald reporter at the scene says a sheriff's office rescue boat has arrived and rescue crews are looking for people in the water.

Jurors Deadlock on Jodi Arias Penalty; Retrial Set

8:05 PM, May 23, 2013

The jury in Jodi Arias' murder trial has been dismissed after failing to decide if she should receive the death penalty.

Protester Heckles Obama Over Gitmo, Drones

5:08 PM, May 23, 2013

Medea Benjamin, co-founder of the antiwar group known as Code Pink, continually interrupted Obama as he talked about steps to close Gitmo, arguing that it should have been done already.

Obama Explains Drone Policy

4:44 PM, May 23, 2013

President Obama outlined new rules for overseas drone strikes and revamped efforts to close the prison at Guantanamo.

Officials Clarify Numbers on Okla. Tornado Damage

4:01 PM, May 23, 2013

Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb.

School Bus Driver Fired over Facebook Post about Student Lunch

A metro Atlanta school district is being accused of not providing free lunches to its students in need. When one employee spoke up about it on social media, he lost his job.

9:47 AM, May 25, 2013

Returning Airman Surprises His Children at Macon Graduation

Maj. Jason Moll missed some major family milestones while serving in Afghanistan.  So with the help of a friend, he hatched a plan to make sure he didn't miss his son's and daughter's graduation.

10:08 AM, May 25, 2013

Family of Slain Teen Release Birthday Balloons At Grave

A little less than a year ago a Bibb County teen was shot in her home while playing video games with her brother. Family and friends of Shar'bora Daniels gathered at her grave to release balloons. It was their way to celebrate her birthday. 

8:49 PM, May 25, 2013

Macon 3-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide

Jameshia Reid told officers the boy may have collapsed because he drank some of the chemicals she left around after doing her nails.

2:52 PM, May 24, 2013

Appling Principal's Brother Charged With Killing Family Members

The suspect is the brother of Steve Jones, principal of Macon's Appling Middle School. The victims are Steve Jones' parents and another brother.

9:33 AM, May 24, 2013

Police: 4-Year-Old Run Over at Mall by Mother in Shoplifting Attempt

Centerville chief of police Sidney Andrews says the child was with three women who were thought to be shoplifting inside the Belk store.  When store loss prevention tried to follow the women, they ran outside and tried to leave in a car, running over the child in the process.

8:33 AM, May 24, 2013

Centerville PD: No Charges Against 2 of 3 Women

Chief Sidney Andrews says Rykena Albury and Keoisha Duncan were not involved in the shoplifting that led to a 4-year-old being run over.

6:06 PM, May 24, 2013

Report: Notre Dame QB Golson no longer enrolled

Quarterback Everett Golson, who helped lead the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to an undefeated regular season and an appearance in the National Championship game, reportedly is no longer enrolled at the school.

11:04 PM, May 25, 2013

Five Things to Know Before Cutting Cable

Netflix has been a major player on the entertainment landscape for the last few years, streaming TV shows and movies you want on computers, mobile gadgets or TV.

1:04 PM, May 24, 2013

Houston County Schools Hold Graduation Ceremonies

Graduating seniors in Houston County earned their diplomas Saturday.

9:17 PM, May 25, 2013

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