Voluntary program allows Polk school staff to carry guns at work
Mass public shootings are on the rise, and schools are seen as vulnerable targets. There’s now a renewed push in the Sunshine State to arm educators so they can protect students.
Mass public shootings are on the rise, and schools are seen as vulnerable targets. There’s now a renewed push in the Sunshine State to arm educators so they can protect students.
DC greenlights Elon Musk to dig for Hyperloop
Elon Musk has been given permission to begin digging in the District for his anticipated hyperloop, a train system which would allow passengers to travel from DC to New York in under 30 minutes.
Elon Musk has been given permission to begin digging in the District for his anticipated hyperloop, a train system which would allow passengers to travel from DC to New York in under 30 minutes.
Loaded handgun found in Bibb County Jail
Authorities are investigating after a loaded gun was found at the Bibb County Jail.
Authorities are investigating after a loaded gun was found at the Bibb County Jail.
Father of slain TV reporter Alison Parker continues to speak out against gun violence
In the continuing discussion on gun violence, parents in Parkland, Florida are dealing with a terrible tragedy in the loss of their children and colleagues. Andy Parker's daughter Alison was shot and killed while working as a reporter in Virginia in 2015 and is now on a mission to make a difference.
In the continuing discussion on gun violence, parents in Parkland, Florida are dealing with a terrible tragedy in the loss of their children and colleagues. Andy Parker's daughter Alison was shot and killed while working as a reporter in Virginia in 2015 and is now on a mission to make a difference.
Missing 11-year-old Fla. girl found in Georgia
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and Bibb County deputies found a missing 11-year-old Florida girl at a hotel in Macon.
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and Bibb County deputies found a missing 11-year-old Florida girl at a hotel in Macon.
Students hold anti-gun violence 'lie-in' demonstration outside White House
A large group of mostly students from the D.C. region gathered outside of the White House Monday for a "lie-in" demonstration in response to last week's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 dead.
A large group of mostly students from the D.C. region gathered outside of the White House Monday for a "lie-in" demonstration in response to last week's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 dead.
Police: Pregnant woman kicked in stomach in Center City; suspect sought
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect they say kicked a pregnant woman in the stomach outside a Center City Dunkin’ Donuts.
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect they say kicked a pregnant woman in the stomach outside a Center City Dunkin’ Donuts.
SC lawmakers introduce bill to define same-sex marriage as 'parody marriage'
Some South Carolina legislators have introduced a bill that would amend state laws to define same-sex marriage as 'parody marriage.'
Some South Carolina legislators have introduced a bill that would amend state laws to define same-sex marriage as 'parody marriage.'
Soda, energy drinks may affect your chances of getting pregnant
If you're trying to get pregnant, you may want to cut back on soda.
If you're trying to get pregnant, you may want to cut back on soda.
Deputies: Man assaulted clerk with corn dog
A Central Florida man is behind bars after deputies say he was caught on video throwing hot dogs at a gas station attendant Friday.
A Central Florida man is behind bars after deputies say he was caught on video throwing hot dogs at a gas station attendant Friday.
Maryland House of Delegates candidate under fire for AR-15 raffle
A Republican running for a Maryland legislative seat raffled off an AR-15 assault weapon at a Saturday night fundraiser, only days after the same type of weapon was used to kill 17 people at a Florida high school.
A Republican running for a Maryland legislative seat raffled off an AR-15 assault weapon at a Saturday night fundraiser, only days after the same type of weapon was used to kill 17 people at a Florida high school.
Woman, 104, attributes longevity to easygoing lifestyle
Virginia Blake recently turned 104 years old, but she's a teenager at heart.
Virginia Blake recently turned 104 years old, but she's a teenager at heart.
For school shooting suspect, the main question is life or death
The evidence against the Florida school shooting suspect is so overwhelming, the only question left for the courts if he is convicted is whether he will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison.
The evidence against the Florida school shooting suspect is so overwhelming, the only question left for the courts if he is convicted is whether he will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison.
Frederick woman buys packaged fish from Costco, finds live worm inside
A Maryland woman said she found a worm in the fish that she bought from her local Costco store and posted the evidence of it on Facebook, which has gone viral.
A Maryland woman said she found a worm in the fish that she bought from her local Costco store and posted the evidence of it on Facebook, which has gone viral.
Julian Castro considers running for president in 2020
The Texas Democrat is a visiting fellow at the UT’s LBJ school this academic year, teaching housing and economic mobility. The San Antonio native is the former secretary of housing and urban development under the Obama administration and was up for consideration to run alongside Hilary Clinton in the 2016 election.
The Texas Democrat is a visiting fellow at the UT’s LBJ school this academic year, teaching housing and economic mobility. The San Antonio native is the former secretary of housing and urban development under the Obama administration and was up for consideration to run alongside Hilary Clinton in the 2016 election.
Florida high school students helped Virginia Tech heal after 2007 mass shooting
Students at the Florida high school where a gunman is accused of fatally shooting 17 people this week helped Virginia Tech heal after its own deadly campus shooting more than a decade ago, officials at the university said Friday.
Students at the Florida high school where a gunman is accused of fatally shooting 17 people this week helped Virginia Tech heal after its own deadly campus shooting more than a decade ago, officials at the university said Friday.
Ft. Meade car passenger: unlicensed teen made wrong turn, hit gas into NSA gate
A passenger in a vehicle that was fired upon outside the National Security Agency campus says the unlicensed teen driver made a wrong turn, panicked and hit the gas.
A passenger in a vehicle that was fired upon outside the National Security Agency campus says the unlicensed teen driver made a wrong turn, panicked and hit the gas.
Security breach at Fort Meade NSA gate leaves 3 people injured, car of 3 men in custody
The FBI says three men in an SUV breached a gate that leads into the National Security Agency complex at Fort Meade on Wednesday morning.
The FBI says three men in an SUV breached a gate that leads into the National Security Agency complex at Fort Meade on Wednesday morning.
Stolen pup returned; police continue to search for couple
The pup stolen from the Fulton County Animal Shelter has been returned, but the woman seen picking up the dog, putting it under her coat, and walking out the door is still at large.
The pup stolen from the Fulton County Animal Shelter has been returned, but the woman seen picking up the dog, putting it under her coat, and walking out the door is still at large.
7 Pa. prison guards accused of sexually abusing female inmates
Seven prison guards have been charged with sexually abusing inmates in what the Pennsylvania attorney general said Thursday was an effort to stop a "persistent culture of abuse" that has plagued the scandal-ridden lockup for more than a decade.
Seven prison guards have been charged with sexually abusing inmates in what the Pennsylvania attorney general said Thursday was an effort to stop a "persistent culture of abuse" that has plagued the scandal-ridden lockup for more than a decade.