Danica Roem defeats Robert Marshall, becomes 1st transgender woman to win Virginia House seat

A transgender woman unseated one of Virginia's longest serving and most socially conservative lawmakers Tuesday and is set to make history as the first openly transgender person elected and seated in a state legislature.

N.J. politician who joked about women's march defeated by woman who was angered by remarks

MAYS LANDING, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey politician who shared a meme on Facebook during January's Women's March in Washington asking whether the protest would be "over in time for them to cook dinner" is eating his words.

Vietnam veterans remembered with name reading ceremony in DC

At the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial on Tuesday afternoon, volunteers started reading the names of every soldier killed.

Las Vegas shooting victim Tina Frost begins to walk (VIDEO)

Inspiring video shows a Maryland native who was injured in the mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas beginning to walk again.

Retiree who portrays Santa Claus faces drug charges

A retiree who volunteers as a Santa Claus is facing drug charges alleging police found a crack pipe in his vehicle during a New Jersey traffic stop.

Oprah donates $5 million to Ron Clark Academy

A special guest made an event celebrating Atlanta's Ron Clark Academy's 10th anniversary a night to remember.

Dr. Bernice King responds to report alleging MLK Jr. had child out of wedlock

Dr. Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has pushed back against a newly-released secret FBI document on her father.

American Airlines flight attendant celebrates 60 years of service

Crowds gathered at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to celebrate American Airline's most tenured crew member.

White House threat prompts Secret Service response; 1 suspect in custody

A suspect was taken into custody after officials said he falsely told a Secret Service officer he had planted explosives near the White House Friday morning.

Authorities investigate explosions, fire at Douglasville propane facility

Firefighters believe a fire and subsequent explosions at a propane facility in Douglasville were likely caused by a delivery truck on the site.

Rapper Fetty Wap busted for 100 MPH DWI in Brooklyn

Rapper Fetty Wap has been arrested for drunk driving and street racing on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn.

Police: 2 arrested after street race wreck kills teen

The Gainesville Police Department has arrested two men after they say an illegal street race led to a crash that killed a teenaged occupant of one of the cars involved.

Authorities find thousands of dollars of marijuana in eviction home

Fulton County Marshals preparing a College Park home for eviction made a big discovery. Marshals found more than $10,000 worth of marijuana.

Police: Cars worth $400K stolen from Gwinnett Audi dealership

Police are searching for several suspects accused of stealing at least 12 vehicles worth $400,000 from a car dealership in Duluth.