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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

USA Lags Behind Others in Paid Vacation, Holidays

4:08 PM, May 24, 2013

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Crews survey the scene of a bridge collapse on Interstate 5 on May 23, 2013 near Mt. Vernon, Washington. I-5 connects Seattle, Washington to Vancouver B.C., Canada. No deaths have been reported, and three people were taken to hospitals with injuries. (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

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.

Claude Allen, as former domestic policy adviser to President Bush

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.

In this 2011 handout photo, Gen. David Petraeus shakes hands with biographer Paula Broadwell.

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.

The Boy Scouts of America have voted in favor of allowing openly gay members.

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."

Part of a four-lane bridge in Washington state collapses sending people, cars into the river below.

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.

The jury deciding Jodi Ariass sentencing is hung, and there was a mistrial. She will have a retrial to decide her penalty on July 18.

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.

A woman heckled President Obama several times during his speech on counterrorism, closing Guantanamo Bay, and drones. The president made light of the interruptions and said her voice was worth listening to, even if he didnt agree with her.

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: Policy on Counterterrorism Will Define Us as a Country

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.

Little Known About Suspect in Wash. Ricin Case

3:58 PM, May 23, 2013

A 37-year-old who has been charged with threatening to kill a federal judge in a case that involves letters containing the poison ricin is a registered sex offender who lives in a rundown apartment building near downtown Spokane.

NASA Head Views Progress on Asteroid Lasso Mission

3:56 PM, May 23, 2013

The head of NASA is visiting the Jet Propulsion Laboratory where engineers are working on a proposed mission to lasso a small asteroid and drag it closer to Earth for astronauts to explore.

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.

Swiss pilots seeks to make flight history by setting a new distance record on their solar-powered plane.

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.

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

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

As of 11 p.m. Thursday, Centerville Chief of Police Sidney Andrews said the little boy was in critical condition.

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