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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."

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House GOP Leaders Pledge Action on Immigration

3:53 PM, May 23, 2013

The Republican leaders of the House of Representatives are pledging to act to fix the nation's immigration system but making clear that they will not simply accept legislation passed by the Senate.

Busy Hurricane Season Expected in Atlantic

2:28 PM, May 23, 2013

Last year was the third-busiest on record with 19 named storms. 

Man Shot by FBI Had Spoken With Tamerlan Tsarnaev

12:22 PM, May 23, 2013

A Chechen immigrant shot to death in central Florida early Wednesday after an altercation with an FBI agent shares a similar background to that of one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects who authorities were questioning him about at the time.

Solar Plane Completes 2nd Leg of Trip in Texas

12:18 PM, May 23, 2013

A solar-powered plane has landed in Texas, completing the second leg of a trip across the United States.

Senator: Assaults Let Military Culture Continue

12:17 PM, May 23, 2013

Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand of New York addressed the latest case at West Point. An Army sergeant is charged with secretly taking pictures and video of at least a dozen women at West Point.

Report: Nation's Kids Need to Get More Physical

12:10 PM, May 23, 2013

The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and treat physical education as a core subject.

Farm Bill: Senate Rejects GMO Labeling Amendment

12:05 PM, May 23, 2013

The Senate has overwhelmingly rejected an amendment allowing states to require labeling of genetically modified foods.

Tornado-Battered Okla. School Buries First Victim

12:02 PM, May 23, 2013

The tragedy at Plaza Towers Elementary took a new turn Thursday with the first of seven funeral services for the children killed three days earlier when a massive tornado smashed the school to pieces.

84-Year-Old NM Woman Indicted for Drug Trafficking

11:57 AM, May 23, 2013

An 84-year-old Albuquerque woman on an oxygen tank has been indicted for drug trafficking.

Hillary Clinton Accepts Humanitarian Award in NYC

12:22 AM, May 23, 2013

Hillary Clinton Wednesday was honored with the 2013 Helen Keller Humanitarian Award from Helen Keller International.

1 Child Killed, 2 Rescued after Gravel Slide at Minn. Park

5:50 PM, May 22, 2013

Authorities say one child is dead and another is still missing after at a gravel slide at Lilydale Park in St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon.

Fort Hood Suspect Seeks to Fire Army Attorneys

4:25 PM, May 22, 2013

The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage says he wants to represent himself at his upcoming trial.

Lawmakers Displeased With IRS Official's Refusal to Testify

4:23 PM, May 22, 2013

Lois Lerner says she's "done nothing wrong" and hasn't "broken any laws." And she says she hasn't provided any false information to Congress.

Jodi Arias Jury Deadlocked But Must Continue

4:17 PM, May 22, 2013

Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial told the judge they've been unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life or death.

Key House Chairman Slams Senate Immigration Bill

4:12 PM, May 22, 2013

A key House committee chairman says a wide-ranging immigration bill just passed by a Senate committee falls far short of what is needed to end the problem of illegal immigration.

Benghazi Review Leader OKs Meeting With Committee

4:11 PM, May 22, 2013

A House committee chairman has withdrawn a subpoena to compel a retired diplomat to answer questions in private about an independent investigation of last year's attack in Benghazi, Libya.

Jose Canseco Accused of Sexual Assault in Vegas

4:08 PM, May 22, 2013

Las Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that former baseball player Jose Canseco Jr. sexually assaulted her.

Obama Threatens Veto of House Student Loan Plan

4:06 PM, May 22, 2013

The White House Budget Office said Wednesday the GOP plan does not guarantee current low interest rates for students and creates uncertainty for them. The budget office says that if Obama were presented the current bill, officials would urge a veto.

Costa Concordia Captain Ordered to Face Trial

11:35 AM, May 22, 2013

A judge in Italy has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia to stand trial in the shipwreck of the cruise liner, which struck a reef off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people.

FBI: Man Fatally Shot in Boston Bombing Probe

11:27 AM, May 22, 2013

The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation.

How to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

11:10 AM, May 22, 2013

If you're looking for ways to help residents in Oklahoma, these relief organizations are working in the area.

Boy Scout Leaders to Vote on Lifting Gay Ban

10:42 AM, May 22, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement.

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.

9:33 AM, 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

No Deaths After Wash. State Bridge Collapses

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.

9:24 AM, May 24, 2013

No Bond Set for Macon Mother Accused of Murder in Son's Beating Death

A Macon mother is in jail after her 2-year-old son died from an apparent beating.

3:36 PM, May 23, 2013

Parts Fall Off China Airlines Jet on Approach to Atlanta

The FAA says a China Airlines 747 lost parts from a wing as it approached Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Sunday afternoon.

11:42 AM, May 23, 2013

Second Child Had Contact with Rabid Dog

According to the North Central Health District, a second child had contact, but was not bitten, by a rabid dog.

6:48 PM, May 23, 2013

Four Macon-Bibb Mayoral Candidates Met in Forum

Four of the six mayoral candidates for the Macon-Bibb consolidated government faced off in a forum Thursday night.

7:19 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.

10:50 AM, May 24, 2013

Charles Ramsey, Cleveland Kidnapping Hero, to Get Free Burgers for Life

The Cleveland man hailed as a hero after he put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade won't have to worry about buying burgers in his hometown anytime soon.

5:12 PM, May 23, 2013

Protester Heckles Obama Over Gitmo, Drones

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.

4:08 PM, May 23, 2013

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