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Tornado upon them, quick choices decided fate
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- They say you should never make a big decision when you're emotional. But what if there's barely a moment to think and a life-or-death choice looming?......

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Akron Muni Judge Faces Judicial Sanctions For Personal Relationship
An Akron Municipal Court judge is now reportedly facing disciplinary sanctions for a personal relationship with a public defender. The Beacon Journal reports that Judge Joy Malek Oldfield is accused…
Reward Offered In Officer Assault
The U.S. Marshals are offering $10,000 for information that helps police identify a suspect that assaulted and then attempted to shoot a Parole Officer. Right before 6pm, Thursday, the officer…
Bond Set for Akron Murder Suspects
Bond was set at one million dollars each today for the two Akron men arrested and charged with the shooting deaths of four people inside a Kimlyn Circle apartment in…
UPDATE Falls High Hit By Threat -- Again
AFTERNOON UPDATE: The third bomb threat E-mailed to Cuyahoga Falls High School in the past month has also turned out to be not a real threat. Cuyahoga Falls Superintendent Dr.…

Federal Investigators to Interview Trucker Who Crossed Bridge Before Collapse

Stephen Brashear/Getty Images(MOUNT VERNON, Wash.) -- The trucker whose oversized load bumped the steel framework of a Washington State bridge just before it collapsed will be interviewed today by investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board, who are on the scene working to determine the cause of the collapse.
Three people were sent...
Boy Scout Troop to Retire 2,000 American Flags

Chris Knorr / Design Pics / Thinkstock(ST. LOUIS) -- A special needs Boy Scout Troop is set to retire over 2,000 American flags Saturday to benefit the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
According to the United States flag code, when an American flag is worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, to the point where it needs to be replaced,...
Avoid Starting a Fire While Grilling this Memorial Day

Fuse(NEW YORK) -- Fire officials are warning folks to remember proper grill safety when lighting up the barbecue this Memorial Day Weekend.
David Cherrone, Fire Marshall for Clay Township, outside of South Bend, Ind., says a common mistake is grilling on wood decks and balconies.
“There's nothing against your grill sitting on your balcony....

71 train-vehicle crashes in Ohio last year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio says there were 71 train-vehicle crashes last year, down from 112 in 2003.......
Vendor location matters at Ohio farmers markets
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Long before customers arrive at a farmers market and map out a plan of attack, the market managers and farmers engage in a little choreography of their own.......
Ohio doctor charged in pregnant woman's death
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (AP) -- Investigators say a former doctor going on trial this fall in Ohio raped a woman who was nine months pregnant, then killed her by injecting her with heroin.......

France: Tracks shy away from Air Titan due to cost
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR chairman Brian France says he believes the Air Titan drying system is great for the sport.......
France: NASCAR not talking to IndyCar about double
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR chairman Brian France says the organization is not talking with IndyCar about making it easier for drivers who want to try racing in both the…
Kyle Busch tries to break through at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Kyle Busch can't get enough racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He also can't seem to finish on top in the track's Sprint Cup event.......

Girl Who Scolded McDonald's CEO Not Impressed With His Response
Authors: James GrebeyPRNewsFoto/Connecticut and Western Massachusetts McDonald's Owner/Operator Association(OAK BROOK, Ill.) -- Hannah Robertson, the 9-year-old girl who grilled Don Thompson, the CEO of McDonald's Corp., at a shareholder meeting…
Cruise Passenger Bill of Rights Introduced
Authors: James GrebeyJeff Gammons/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry trade association, announced earlier this week the adoption of a "Cruise Passenger Bill…
New Orders in Manufactured Durable Goods Up in April
Authors: Carmen CoxStephen Brashear/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- An increase in durable goods orders suggests economic growth may be holding steady this spring. U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods were up…

Nebraska Governor Takes a Pass on Senate Bid
Authors: James GrebeyChip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Gov. Dave Heineman of Nebraska said Saturday he would not be a candidate for the Senate seat in his state that will become vacant…
Chuck Hagel to West Point Cadets: Sexual Assault Is a ‘Profound Betrayal’
Authors: James GrebeySAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images(WEST POINT, N.Y.) -- Speaking at the commencement ceremony at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets that sexual…
Did Attorney General Eric Holder OK Attempt to Hack Journalist’s Email?
Authors: James GrebeyAlex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department stopped short of saying that Attorney General Eric Holder O.K.’d the investigation into Fox News reporter James Rosen. But critics have…

Amanda Bynes After Arraignment: ‘I’ve Never Had a Bong in My Life!’
Authors: James GrebeyABC News (NEW YORK) -- Hours after her arraignment, Amanda Bynes took to Twitter Friday night to tell her side of the story.“I only smoke tobacco I don’t…

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Celebrate Geek Pride Day, May 25
Authors: James GrebeyDan Kitwood/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- May the 25 is worldwide Geek Pride Day!In honor of the occasion, global IT staffing and recruiting service Modis has conducted a survey…

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Actor Tim Curry 'Doing Very Well' After Major Stroke
Authors: Carmen CoxStephen Lovekin/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- Actor Tim Curry is recovering at his Hollywood Hills home after suffering a major stroke.The British actor, beloved by millions of Rocky Horror…

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10 Things Every Man Should Know by 21
Adulthood has no eureka moment. Author and blogger Kelly Williams Brown, whose new book Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps came out this week, believes true maturity is instead built on smaller stepping stones: using the correct screwdriver, wearing sunscreen, not going around telling everyone the foolish thing your friend did at 14. "Those moments of feeling together and in-control, we kind of need them," Brown says. "Because life…
5 Ways Vacations Without the Baby Will Make You a Better Parent
Being a parent is hard. Despite it being the most rewarding job on earth, it can also be exhausting and downright frustrating at times. We need a break once in a while -- a time-out for ourselves, if you will. And although the thought of taking a trip without the little one is slightly terrifying, it really can do wonders for Mom and Dad -- and it's good for the whole family! Here are…
Memorial Day Sales: 7 Things that Are Cheaper to Buy This Weekend
Memorial Day is part of a long-weekend holiday created to celebrate the men and women who died serving in the United States military. Somehow, it has morphed into an unofficial celebration of summer - complete with cookouts, pool openings, and amazing sales to help us start our summer off under budget. This is a great weekend for bargain hunters no matter what you're shopping for. You'll find plenty of yard sales, blowouts, knock-down discounts,…