Barbara Bush: Condolences pour in from around country

Barbara Bush died at 92 Tuesday leading to a flood of condolences and memories of the influential and beloved former first lady.

Newnan tightens security plans ahead of white nationalist rally

Preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best. That’s the outlook authorities in Newnan have taken, as they prepare for a white separatist event later this month. City officials expect counter-protestors and so they're working to prevent the possible violence that's been seen at similar rallies.

Barbara Bush's years in the White House

It's no surprise that first lady Barbara Pierce Bush—with her keen wit, her warm demeanor, and her signature white hair—became known as "America's grandmother".

Barbara Bush's legacy of service in Houston & the world

Barbara Bush was born in 1925 in Rye, New York. The former Barbara Pierce married George Herbert Walker Bush in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II when she was twenty years old. They traveled to Texas where the oil business dominated, first in Midland-Odessa, later to the Houston area where George found his love for politics. He was elected to Congress in 1966.

Barbara Bush remembered as active member of her church

Barbara Bush, George H.W. and their children have been members of St Martin's Episcopal Church since the early 1950s, when there were only 250 people in the congregation.

A look at Barbara Bush over the years

Former first lady Barbara Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush and mother of former President George W. Bush, passed away at her home in Houston. She was 92 years old. We look back at her life through photos -- from her wedding to H.W. to her cheering on the Houston Astros in 2017.

5 Years Ago: Fertilizer blast kills 15, injures 200 in West

Five years ago this Tuesday an explosion devastated the Central Texas town of West. The town is still rebuilding as investigators continue looking for the person responsible.

IRS gives taxpayers extra day to file after website issues

Americans are getting an extra day to file their taxes after key elements of the IRS website crashed on deadline day.

U.S. Marshals offer reward for Lois Riess after Minnesota, Florida murders

Authorities are now offering a reward of up to $6,000 for information leading to the arrest of Lois Riess, the Minnesota woman who is being sought in the March murder of her husband and the murder of a Florida woman last week. 

Well wishes for Barbara Bush from presidential library director

Well wishes continue coming in for Barbara Bush after her family spokesman issued a statement that said she is in declining health. Many of those warm thoughts are being sent from the George Bush Presidential Library where Mrs. Bush is no stranger.

Deputies: Woman arrested for scuffle with U.S. Army Reserve captains

A Georgia woman was arrested Saturday night after a scuffle with two U.S. Army Reserve captains at a Macon area restaurant, according to officials.

Newscaster Carl Kasell of NPR's 'Morning Edition' dies at 84

Newscaster Carl Kasell, a signature voice of NPR who brought his gravitas to "Morning Edition" and later his wit to "Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" has died. He was 84.

7 Prince George's County elementary students cut wrists at school, officials say

Seven students at an elementary school in Prince George’s County cut their wrists at school using blades from pencil sharpeners, according to officials.

Reward offered in Minn. fugitive wanted in 2 murders

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a fugitive suspected of killing her husband in Minnesota and a woman in Florida. 

IRS site crashes as tax deadline looms

The many Americans rushing to file their taxes before the midnight deadline on Tuesday may encounter glitches with some of the services offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

I-10 reopens near Tonopah following deadly semi-truck crash

A three-vehicle pile-up turned fatal at around 5 a.m. this morning when a semi-truck accidentally rolled over on its side, taking up the right lane on eastbound Interstate 10. Then, a second truck was at a complete stop when a third semi-truck slammed into the back of the second, pushing it into the first truck where the third drive was found dead at the scene.

PHOTOS: Southwest jet with engine damage makes emergency landing in Philly

A Southwest Airlines flight from New York's La Guardia Airport to Dallas made an emergency landing at Philadelphia's airport Tuesday with part of the covering from its left engine ripped off. (Photo via Marty Martinez)