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11-year old killed by truck
11-year old killed by truck
An 11-year old boy has died after he was hit by a truck on a Milwaukee street.More >>
An 11-year old boy has died after he was hit by a truck on a Milwaukee street.More >>
Teen hurt after being hit by SUV
Teen hurt after being hit by SUV
Police say a 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after being hit by an SUV Tuesday night.More >>
Police say a 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after being hit by an SUV Tuesday night.More >>
Madison neighbors unite after shooting
Madison neighbors unite after shooting
Neighbors on Madison's north side came together Wednesday to show they're moving past a recent shooting.More >>
Neighbors on Madison's north side came together Wednesday to show they're moving past a recent shooting.More >>
Marquette Poll shows Obama, Romney in tie among Wis. voters
Marquette Poll shows Obama, Romney in tie among Wis. voters
According to the newest political poll from Marquette Law School, President Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are tied among likely Wisconsin voters.More >>
According to the newest political poll from Marquette Law School, President Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are tied among likely Wisconsin voters.More >>
Does It Work? - CitiKitty Cat Toilet Trainer
Does It Work? - CitiKitty Cat Toilet Trainer
We see if the CitiKitty could teach an ordinary house cat how to use the toilet, instead of the litter boxMore >>
We see if the CitiKitty could teach an ordinary house cat how to use the toilet, instead of the litter boxMore >>
Shooting victim now criminally charged
Shooting victim now criminally charged
Criminal charges are filed against Kerry Steele, the victim in the May 3 shooting on Madison's north side.More >>
Criminal charges are filed against Kerry Steele, the victim in the May 3 shooting on Madison's north side.More >>
Fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals shot in Milwaukee
Fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals shot in Milwaukee
An armed fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals was shot and critically wounded on Milwaukee's south side.More >>
An armed fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals was shot and critically wounded on Milwaukee's south side.More >>
UPDATE: Wis. joins Skechers settlement
UPDATE: Wis. joins Skechers settlement
The shoe company's claims regarding four of its products will cost it $40 millionMore >>
The shoe company's claims regarding four of its products will cost it $40 millionMore >>
New jobs numbers flip Wisconsin into the red
New jobs numbers flip Wisconsin into the red
According to a new report released by the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin added more than 23,300 jobs last year.More >>
According to a new report released by the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin added more than 23,300 jobs last year.More >>
UPDATE: New MU poll shows Gov. Walker with six point lead
UPDATE: New MU poll shows Gov. Walker with six point lead
The Marquette University Law School will release its most recent political poll Wednesday afternoon.More >>
The Marquette University Law School will release its most recent political poll Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Public can choose name of four falcon chicks
Public can choose name of four falcon chicks
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is asking the public to vote on the names of four falcon chicks that hatched at its Blount Generating Station power plant on May 13.More >>
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is asking the public to vote on the names of four falcon chicks that hatched at its Blount Generating Station power plant on May 13.More >>
High school decides not to factor GPA in parking plan
High school decides not to factor GPA in parking plan
Baraboo High School ultimately decided against a plan to distribute parking passes based on grade level and grade point average.More >>
Arab High School ultimately decided against a plan to distribute parking passes based on grade level and grade point average.More >>
OSHA fines Dodge Co. company after chemical accident
OSHA fines Dodge Co. company after chemical accident
A Dodge County company faces workplace violations in connection with a chemical accident last year that lead to the death of one worker.More >>
A Dodge County company faces workplace violations in connection with a chemical accident last year that lead to the death of one worker.More >>
Cats rescued from town of Middleton duplex fire
Cats rescued from town of Middleton duplex fire
Everyone was able to get out safely during a duplex fire just outside of Madison. Fire crews had to go in and bring out two cats stuck inside the burning building.More >>
Everyone was able to get out safely during a duplex fire just outside of Madison. Fire crews had to go in and bring out two cats stuck inside the burning building.More >>
Safety to prevent large trucks and buses from rollover accidents
Safety to prevent large trucks and buses from rollover accidents
Federal regulators want to require manufacturers to make large trucks and buses safe to prevent rollover accidents.More >>
Federal regulators want to require manufacturers to make large trucks and buses safe to prevent rollover accidents.More >>
Madison man arrested for drugs in mini-van
Madison man arrested for drugs in mini-van
A 30-year-old Madison man is arrested after drugs were found in his mini-van. The man was stopped at a red light and found with his eyes "rolled back."More >>
A 30-year-old Madison man is arrested after drugs were found in his mini-van. The man was stopped at a red light and found with his eyes "rolled back."More >>
FDA Advisory Panel Approves Home HIV Test Kit
FDA Advisory Panel Approves Home HIV Test Kit
Consumers may soon be able to test themselves for HIV and get fast results in the privacy of your own home.More >>
Consumers may soon be able to test themselves for HIV and get fast results in the privacy of your own home.More >>
Madison among top 10 most bikeable cities
Madison among top 10 most bikeable cities
Madison has been ranked number five of the top 10 pilot large cities using a new bikeability rating called, Bike Score.More >>
Madison has been ranked number five of the top 10 pilot large cities using a new bikeability rating called, Bike Score.More >>
Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor
Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor
Leslie Sabo is credited with saving the lives of fellow soldiers during the attack known as the "Mother's Day ambush"More >>
Leslie Sabo is credited with saving the lives of fellow soldiers during the attack known as the "Mother's Day ambush"More >>
National Safe Boating Week kicks off this weekend
National Safe Boating Week kicks off this weekend
This year, agencies across Wisconsin are teaming up to kick-off the boating season starting May 19 through 25.More >>
This year, agencies across Wisconsin are teaming up to kick-off the boating season starting May 19 through 25.More >>
3 suspects arrested for beating Madison man
3 suspects arrested for beating Madison man
Three suspected home invaders were arrested Tuesday by Fitchburg police officers.More >>
Three suspected home invaders were arrested Tuesday by Fitchburg police officers.More >>
Police ask suspected newlywed murderer to turn himself in
Police ask suspected newlywed murderer to turn himself in
Authorities are encouraging a newlywed suburban Chicago man wanted in the stabbing death of his wife to turn himself in, as 32 law enforcement agencies and the FBI hunt for him.More >>
Authorities are encouraging a newlywed suburban Chicago man wanted in the stabbing death of his wife to turn himself in, as 32 law enforcement agencies and the FBI hunt for him.More >>
UPDATE: Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress
UPDATE: Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress
John Edwards' defense team has rested their case Wednesday morning without having the former presidential candidate or his mistress, Rielle Hunter, take the witness stand.More >>
John Edwards' defense team has rested their case Wednesday morning without having the former presidential candidate or his mistress, Rielle Hunter, take the witness stand.More >>
Romney closer to clinching GOP nomination
Romney closer to clinching GOP nomination
Mitt Romney is 155 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.More >>
Mitt Romney is 155 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.More >>
Obama raises nearly $44 million for campaign, Dems in April
Obama raises nearly $44 million for campaign, Dems in April
According to Obama's campaign, 400,000 donors contributed last month, including 169,000 who donated for the first time.More >>
According to Obama's campaign, 400,000 donors contributed last month, including 169,000 who donated for the first time.More >>
Report: Maternal deaths halved in 20 years
Report: Maternal deaths halved in 20 years
A new U.N. report says the global mortality rate for women giving birth has decreased by half over the past two decades.More >>
A new U.N. report says the global mortality rate for women giving birth has decreased by half over the past two decades.More >>
Bear sightings in Wisconsin growing
Bear sightings in Wisconsin growing
Bear sightings continue to become more common in central Wisconsin according the Department of Natural Resources.More >>
Bear sightings continue to become more common in central Wisconsin according the Department of Natural Resources.More >>
Click it or Ticket Campaign begins May 21
Click it or Ticket Campaign begins May 21
Wisconsin will notice a strict Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization effort starting May 21 and ending June 3.More >>
Wisconsin will notice a strict Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization effort starting May 21 and ending June 3.More >>
Man reunited with family after police spend night trying to figure out who he is
Man reunited with family after police spend night trying to figure out who he is
A mentally challenged man is reunited with family members after police spend the night trying to figure out who he is.More >>
A mentally challenged man is reunited with family members after police spend the night trying to figure out who he is.More >>
71-year-old man killed in Rock County crash
71-year-old man killed in Rock County crash
Rock County officials say an elderly man was killed Tuesday night after a rollover crash in Fulton Township.More >>
Rock County officials say an elderly man was killed Tuesday night after a rollover crash in Fulton Township.More >>
Waupaca iron foundry sold to private equity firm
Waupaca iron foundry sold to private equity firm
A Waupaca iron foundry is being sold to a New York private equity firm.More >>
A Waupaca iron foundry is being sold to a New York private equity firm.More >>
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters endorse Barrett
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters endorse Barrett
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters announced Wednesday morning that it will endorse Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for Governor.More >>
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters announced Wednesday morning that it will endorse Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for Governor.More >>
DWTS: Behind the scenes with the pros
DWTS: Behind the scenes with the pros
The celebrities on "Dancing with the Stars" have come a long way from where they started. The pros certainly have had their work cut out for them.More >>
The celebrities on "Dancing with the Stars" have come a long way from where they started. The pros certainly have had their work cut out for them. More >>
Military vehicle involved in interstate crash
Military vehicle involved in interstate crash
A military vehicle was involved in a crash that shut down westbound I-90 in Monroe County.More >>
A military vehicle was involved in a crash that shut down westbound I-90 in Monroe County.More >>
New scoreboard at Lambeau four times bigger
New scoreboard at Lambeau four times bigger
One of the highlights of the Lambeau Field expansion project is in place.More >>
One of the highlights of the Lambeau Field expansion project is in place.More >>
Wisconsin Badger Boys State gathering set to begin
Wisconsin Badger Boys State gathering set to begin
Hundreds of high school seniors are expected to attend the eight-day Badger Boys State program in Ripon on June 9.More >>
Hundreds of high school seniors are expected to attend the eight-day Badger Boys State program in Ripon on June 9.More >>
North side residents host community walk in response to shooting
North side residents host community walk in response to shooting
North side community members join forces with Madison police in an effort to keep their community safe.
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North side community members join forces with Madison police in an effort to keep their community safe.
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Walker claims jobs numbers are better than first thought
Walker claims jobs numbers are better than first thought
Governor Scott Walker says jobs numbers for the last three months of 2011 are more positive than previously reported.More >>
Governor Scott Walker says jobs numbers for the last three months of 2011 are more positive than previously reported.More >>
Wisconsin State Polka Festival starts Friday in Oconomowoc
Wisconsin State Polka Festival starts Friday in Oconomowoc
The Wisconsin State Polka Festival moves to an Oconomowoc resort this year.More >>
The Wisconsin State Polka Festival moves to an Oconomowoc resort this year.More >>
New mental-health guidelines to increase those diagnosed with alcoholism
New mental-health guidelines to increase those diagnosed with alcoholism
New mental-health guidelines will increase the number of people diagnosed with alcoholism.More >>
New mental-health guidelines will increase the number of people diagnosed with alcoholism.More >>
Former Walker aide tied to No-Call list violator
Former Walker aide tied to No-Call list violator
Photo courtesy: Fox 6
A former aide and campaign worker for Governor Scott Walker who faces misconduct charges registered a business with ties to the largest violator of the state's No Call List.More >>
A former aide and campaign worker for Governor Scott Walker who faces misconduct charges registered a business with ties to the largest violator of the state's No Call List.More >>
Wisconsin officer honored at national memorial
Wisconsin officer honored at national memorial
A fallen Wisconsin policeman was one of many officers honored in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.More >>
A fallen Wisconsin policeman was one of many officers honored in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.More >>
Trial ahead for suspect in fatal crash with moped
Trial ahead for suspect in fatal crash with moped
A Madison woman will head to trial for allegedly driving drunk and killing a man on a moped.More >>
A Madison woman will head to trial for allegedly driving drunk and killing a man on a moped.More >>
Conservatives & liberals converge at Reach Out Wis. meetings
Conservatives & liberals converge at Reach Out Wis. meetings
A non-partisan group of community members is making it their goal to promote dialogue between people of different political backgrounds, bringing them together at a time when our state is so divided.More >>
A non-partisan group of community members is making it their goal to promote dialogue between people of different political backgrounds, bringing them together at a time when our state is so divided.More >>
Donald Driver makes the finals on Dancing with the Stars
Donald Driver makes the finals on Dancing with the Stars
Donald Driver was in jeopardy Tuesday night, but he's moving on to the finals of Dancing with the Stars.More >>
Donald Driver was in jeopardy Tuesday night, but he's moving on to the finals of Dancing with the Stars.More >>
Barrett asks Walker to explain legal defense fund
Barrett asks Walker to explain legal defense fund
Gov. Scott Walker has setup a defense fund in connection with the John Doe Investigation into his former aides in Milwaukee County.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker has setup a defense fund in connection with the John Doe Investigation into his former aides in Milwaukee County.More >>
Plan to combat Alzheimer's disease released
Plan to combat Alzheimer's disease released
The U.S. government has unveiled a detailed plan to combat Alzheimer's disease.More >>
The U.S. government has unveiled a detailed plan to combat Alzheimer's disease.More >>
National youth football safety initiative launches
National youth football safety initiative launches
The NFL is teaming up with several national sporting and health organizations to focus on youth football safety.More >>
The NFL is teaming up with several national sporting and health organizations to focus on youth football safety.More >>
Absentee ballots for recall election will not go out on time
Absentee ballots for recall election will not go out on time
Absentee ballots that were supposed to be mailed out Tuesday for the June 5th recall election, will not go out to voters until Friday.More >>
Absentee ballots that were supposed to be mailed out Tuesday for the June 5th recall election, will not go out to voters until Friday.More >>
College students face obstacle to voting in recall election
College students face obstacle to voting in recall election
After Tuesday's monthly meeting of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, it became clear a lot of people could miss their opportunity to vote in the June 5th recall election.More >>
After Tuesday's monthly meeting of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, it became clear a lot of people could miss their opportunity to vote in the June 5th recall election.More >>
CONSUMER ALERT: 10 bike-related recalls to check
CONSUMER ALERT: 10 bike-related recalls to check
Since last September, there have been ten recalls ranging from a bike chain, bolt or frame that can break off, to a bike helmet and suspension forks.More >>
Since last September, there have been ten recalls ranging from a bike chain, bolt or frame that can break off, to a bike helmet and suspension forks.More >>
UPDATE: Sentencing for Walker aide postponed until July
UPDATE: Sentencing for Walker aide postponed until July
Associated Press
A former aide to Gov. Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee County executive will be sentenced in July after she was convicted of two misdemeanors in Milwaukee County court.More >>
A former aide to Gov. Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee County executive will be sentenced in July after she was convicted of two misdemeanors in Milwaukee County court.More >>
John Chadima investigation costs UW-Madison $43,700
John Chadima investigation costs UW-Madison $43,700
A law firm has charged UW-Madison about $43,700 to investigate former UW athletic administrator John Chadima.More >>
A law firm has charged UW-Madison about $43,700 to investigate former UW athletic administrator John Chadima.More >>
Army opens jobs in combat battalions to women
Army opens jobs in combat battalions to women
This week the Pentagon is opening up thousands of combat-related roles to women serving in the Army.More >>
This week the Pentagon is opening up thousands of combat-related roles to women serving in the Army.More >>
UPDATE: GAB says local governments can ban weapons at polls
UPDATE: GAB says local governments can ban weapons at polls
GAB attorney Mike Haas says local governments can ban concealed weapons at the polls because elections qualify as special events.More >>
GAB attorney Mike Haas says local governments can ban concealed weapons at the polls because elections qualify as special events.More >>
Police find heroin in town of Madison apartment
Police find heroin in town of Madison apartment
The Town of Madison Police Department searched an apartment and found 11 grams of heroin, packaging equipment and numerous items of paraphernalia at an apartment Monday night.More >>
The Town of Madison Police Department searched an apartment and found 11 grams of heroin, packaging equipment and numerous items of paraphernalia at an apartment Monday night.More >>
Dean Foundation expands reading clinic services
Dean Foundation expands reading clinic services
Portage area kids with reading disabilities can now get help thanks to the Dean Foundation.More >>
Portage area kids with reading disabilities can now get help thanks to the Dean Foundation.More >>
Healthier versions of junk food are not really healthy
Healthier versions of junk food are not really healthy
Junk food is still junk food, even if you think it's "healthy junk food."More >>
Junk food is still junk food, even if you think it's "healthy junk food."More >>
President Obama on "The View" Tuesday morning
President Obama on "The View" Tuesday morning
President Obama's interview with the ladies of ABC's "The View" will air on Tuesday.More >>
President Obama's interview with the ladies of ABC's "The View" will air on Tuesday.More >>
Woman fights flesh-eating bacteria
Woman fights flesh-eating bacteria
An update on the young woman from Georgia who's trying to fight-off a flesh-eating bacteria.More >>
An update on the young woman from Georgia who's trying to fight-off a flesh-eating bacteria.More >>
NJ Police issue tickets for texting while walking
NJ Police issue tickets for texting while walking
Police in Fort Lee, New Jersey, are issuing $85 jaywalking tickets to people who text while walking.More >>
Police in Fort Lee, New Jersey, are issuing $85 jaywalking tickets to people who text while walking.More >>
Ron Paul: 'We will no longer spend resources'
Ron Paul: 'We will no longer spend resources'
Ron Paul says he is done spending money on his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.More >>
Ron Paul says he is done spending money on his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.More >>
Recall: 46,000 bassinets
Recall: 46,000 bassinets
The recall involves Kolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets sold in stores nationwide and online between July 2008 and May 2012.More >>
The recall involves Kolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets sold in stores nationwide and online between July 2008 and May 2012.More >>
Chicago mayor announces $200M O'Hare cargo center
Chicago mayor announces $200M O'Hare cargo center
The project will create 1,200 construction jobs and another 1,200 permanent jobs at the completed cargo center.More >>
The project will create 1,200 construction jobs and another 1,200 permanent jobs at the completed cargo center.More >>
'Modern Family' star has kidney transplant
'Modern Family' star has kidney transplant
Photo credit: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images
"Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland has had a kidney transplant after a lifetime of pain and fatigue.More >>
"Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland has had a kidney transplant after a lifetime of pain and fatigue.More >>
Hyundai car probed after air bag cuts owner's ear
Hyundai car probed after air bag cuts owner's ear
Federal safety officials are investigating a complaint that a man's ear was cut in half by the side air bag in his Hyundai Elantra.More >>
Federal safety officials are investigating a complaint that a man's ear was cut in half by the side air bag in his Hyundai Elantra.More >>
Top exec at JPMorgan Chase to step down
Top exec at JPMorgan Chase to step down
The chief investment officer of JPMorgan Chase will retire after a $2 billion trading blunder.More >>
The chief investment officer of JPMorgan Chase will retire after a $2 billion trading blunder.More >>
Best Buy chairman steps down amid investigation
Best Buy chairman steps down amid investigation
The founder of Best Buy steps down as chairman after a scandal involving his CEO.More >>
The founder of Best Buy steps down as chairman after a scandal involving his CEO.More >>
Top baby names of 2011 revealed
Top baby names of 2011 revealed
Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for baby boys for the 13th straight year.More >>
Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for baby boys for the 13th straight year.More >>
Yahoo CEO steps down
Yahoo CEO steps down
Scott Thompson has been dealing with questions about inaccuracies on his resumeMore >>
Scott Thompson has been dealing with questions about inaccuracies on his resumeMore >>
Doctors feel their advice on tanning is being ignored
Doctors feel their advice on tanning is being ignored
A recent study shows tanning before the age 35 dramatically increases cancer riskMore >>
A recent study shows tanning before the age 35 dramatically increases cancer risk
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Mother's Day good for the economy
Mother's Day good for the economy
Consumers continue to spend more on MomMore >>
Consumers continue to spend more on Mom
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Hudson thanks prosecutors, God after jury verdict
Hudson thanks prosecutors, God after jury verdict
Jurors have asked to re-watch video footage shown during the trial of the man charged with murdering Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.More >>
A Chicago jury convicted Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law on Friday of murdering her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in what prosecutors described as an act of vengeance by a jilted husband.More >>
Romney heads to North Carolina to talk jobs
Romney heads to North Carolina to discuss jobs and economics
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney will talk jobs and the economy in North Carolina on Friday.
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Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney will talk jobs and the economy in North Carolina on Friday.
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Two kidnapped Tennessee girls released from hospital
Two kidnapped Tennessee girls released from hospital
The two girls kidnapped in Tennessee are released from a Memphis hospital Friday.More >>
The two girls kidnapped in Tennessee are released from a Memphis hospital Friday.More >>
Orangutans use iPads
Orangutans use iPads
Researchers in Miami are using iPads to communicate with orangutans.

And the animals are answering back, sometimes.More >>
Researchers in Miami are using iPads to communicate with orangutans. And the animals are answering back, sometimes.More >>
Recall: Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
Recall: Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced about 1,100 Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks are being recalled.More >>
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced about 1,100 Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks are being recalled.More >>
Recall: Banzai inflatable pool slide
Recall: Banzai inflatable pool slide
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides are being recalled.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides are being recalled.
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Fewer Americans saving for retirement
Fewer Americans saving for retirement
A new study conducted by LIMRA, a trade association for the financial services industry, found that fewer people are saving for retirement.More >>
A new study conducted by LIMRA, a trade association for the financial services industry, found that fewer people are saving for retirement.More >>
U.S. casinos come back from recession
U.S. casinos come back from recession
Revenues are up three percent nationwide and jobs are holding steady after the recession for the nation's commercial casinos.More >>
Revenues are up three percent nationwide and jobs are holding steady after the recession for the nation's commercial casinos.More >>
U.S. Postal Service to keep rural post offices open
U.S. Postal Service to keep rural post offices open
The U.S. Postal Service says it will seek to keep hundreds of rural post offices open with shorter hours.More >>
The U.S. Postal Service says it will seek to keep hundreds of rural post offices open with shorter hours.More >>
Legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon Dead at 84
Legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon Dead at 84
Legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles.More >>
Legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles.More >>
Obama voices his support for gay marriage
Obama voices his support for gay marriage
President Barack Obama says he supports same-sex marriage. Obama revealed his support for gay marriage in an interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts on Wednesday.More >>
President Barack Obama says he supports same-sex marriage. Obama revealed his support for gay marriage in an interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts on Wednesday.

Obama's likely opponent in November, Mitt Romney, said he still believes marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman.More >>
Paralyzed woman completes London Marathon in bionic suit
Paralyzed woman completes London Marathon in bionic suit
A woman who was told she would never walk again has completed the London Marathon with the help of a "bionic" suit.More >>
A woman who was told she would never walk again has completed the London Marathon with the help of a "bionic" suit.More >>
12-year-old girl forced to wear diaper for bad grades
12-year-old girl forced to wear diaper for bad grades
A mother and her boyfriend shaved the head of her 12-year-old daughter and forced her to run up and down the street in a diaper.More >>
A mother and her boyfriend shaved the head of her 12-year-old daughter and forced her to run up and down the street in a diaper.More >>
Teen driving risks revealed in new study
Teen driving risks revealed in new study
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study released Tuesday found teens are more likely to die behind the wheel when they have other teens in the car.More >>
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study released Tuesday found teens are more likely to die behind the wheel when they have other teens in the car.More >>
U.S. Border Patrol reveals news national security strategy
U.S. Border Patrol reveals news national security strategy
The U.S. Border Patrol unveils its first national security strategy in eight years. In the last eight years, the number of agents more than doubled.More >>
The U.S. Border Patrol unveils its first national security strategy in eight years. In the last eight years, the number of agents more than doubled.More >>
"Where the Wild Things Are" author dies
"Where the Wild Things Are" author dies
Photo credit: Mary Altaffer / AP Photo / September 6, 2011
The author of "Where the Wild Things Are" has died. Maurice Sendak was 83 years old.More >>
The author of "Where the Wild Things Are" has died. Maurice Sendak was 83 years old.More >>
Man arrested with four kids strapped to car hood
Man arrested with four kids strapped to car hood
Police arrest an Indiana man after they say he drove three blocks with four children strapped to the hood of his car.More >>
Police arrest an Indiana man after they say he drove three blocks with four children strapped to the hood of his car.More >>
1 million Olympic tickets to go on sale Friday
1 million Olympic tickets to go on sale Friday
Nearly 1 million more tickets for the 2012 Olympic games are set to be made available in the latest round of sales for the London Games.More >>
Nearly 1 million more tickets for the 2012 Olympic games are set to be made available in the latest round of sales for the London Games.More >>
Man legally changes name to Tyrannosaurus Rex
Man legally changes name to Tyrannosaurus Rex
A man in Nebraska is now Tyrannosaurus Rex.More >>
A man in Nebraska is now Tyrannosaurus Rex.More >>
Report: Schools key to fighting America's obesity
Report: Schools key to fighting America's obesity
A new report says schools should be a leader of the nation's obesity battle.More >>
A new report says schools should be a leader of the nation's obesity battle.More >>
Santorum endorses Romney for President
Santorum endorses Romney for President
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney picked up another endorsement, this time from his one-time rival Rick Santorum.More >>
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney picked up another endorsement, this time from his one-time rival Rick Santorum.More >>
American hostage in video pleads for help
American hostage in video pleads for help
Video is released of a 70 year old American hostage pleading for help from President Obama.More >>
Video is released of a 70 year old American hostage pleading for help from President Obama.More >>
CIA thwarts new al-Qaida underwear bomb plot
CIA thwarts new al-Qaida underwear bomb plot
The CIA says it has foiled a plot by an al Qaeda group based in Yemen, which planned to take down a U.S.-bound plane near the anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden.More >>
The CIA says it has foiled a plot by an al Qaeda group based in Yemen, which planned to take down a U.S.-bound plane near the anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden.More >>
RECALL: Chrysler recalling 119,000 vehicles
RECALL: Chrysler recalling 119,000 vehicles
Chrysler is recalling 119,000 vehicles because of a potential problem with the braking system.More >>
Chrysler is recalling 119,000 vehicles because of a potential problem with the braking system.More >>
RECALL: Dog food recalled after people sick with salmonella
RECALL: Dog food recalled after people sick with salmonella
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says its recalling dog food after 14 people got sick with salmonellaMore >>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says its recalling dog food after 14 people got sick with salmonellaMore >>
Markets recover from stumble over Europe elections
Markets recover from stumble over Europe elections
A roiling political landscape in Europe is sending U.S. stock futures lower, with the parliament now split in economically fragile Greece and the election of Socialist as president in France.More >>
Stock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis.More >>
20-year forecast shows no end to obesity epidemic
20-year forecast shows no end to obesity epidemic
New research shows Americans' waistlines are going to get bigger over the next 20 years.More >>
New research shows Americans' waistlines are going to get bigger over the next 20 years.More >>
Michael Phelps to retire after 2012 Olympics
Michael Phelps to retire after 2012 Olympics
U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps says he plans to retire after the 2012 Olympics in London this summer.More >>
U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps says he plans to retire after the 2012 Olympics in London this summer.More >>
Suspected Dixon, Ill. embezzler heads to court
Suspected Dixon, Ill. embezzler heads to court
A federal grand jury last month returned an indictment charging Crundwell with wire fraud for allegedly siphoning more than $53 million from Dixon since 1990 into a secret account.More >>
A federal grand jury last month returned an indictment charging Crundwell with wire fraud for allegedly siphoning more than $53 million from Dixon since 1990 into a secret account.More >>
5 suspects charged in Ohio bomb plot due in court
5 suspects charged in Ohio bomb plot due in court
Five men believed to be involved with the bomb plot for a highway bridge in Ohio are due back in court Monday.More >>
Five men believed to be involved with the bomb plot for a highway bridge in Ohio are due back in court Monday.More >>
Middle school students connect with astronaut
Middle school students connect with astronaut
Some middle school students in St. Paul will have a unique opportunity to connect with an astronaut Monday.More >>
Some middle school students in St. Paul will have a unique opportunity to connect with an astronaut Monday.More >>
Breast cancer is rare in men, but they fare worse
Breast cancer is rare in men, but they fare worse
Experts say men tend to be older when diagnosed, and their cancer more advanced than women with breast cancer.More >>
Experts say men tend to be older when diagnosed, and their cancer more advanced than women with breast cancer.More >>
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys dies at 47
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys dies at 47
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Rapper and co-founder of the Beastie Boys, Adam Yauch, has died at age 47.More >>
Rapper and co-founder of the Beastie Boys, Adam Yauch, has died at age 47.More >>
US hiring slows sharply with just 115K jobs added in April
US hiring slows sharply with just 115K jobs added in April
Labor officials say the national unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent, but only because more people gave up looking for work last month.More >>
Labor officials say the national unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent, but only because more people gave up looking for work last month.More >>
Obama speaks to students about higher education
Obama speaks to students about higher education
President Barack Obama will talk about affordable higher education in Virginia Friday.More >>
President Barack Obama will talk about affordable higher education in Virginia Friday.More >>
Mom who lost legs in tornado walks for first time
Mom who lost legs in tornado walks for first time
The Indiana mother who lost her legs while protecting her children from tornadoes in March is walking again.More >>
The Indiana mother who lost her legs while protecting her children from tornadoes in March is walking again.More >>
Applications for unemployment benefits drop sharply
Applications for unemployment benefits drop sharply
Just a day before the government releases the April jobs report, there's some encouraging news about unemployment.More >>
Just a day before the government releases the April jobs report, there's some encouraging news about unemployment.More >>
'The Scream' fetches record $119.9M at NYC auction
'The Scream' fetches record $119.9M at NYC auction
Edvard Munch's "The Scream" sold for a record $119,922,500 at an auction in New York City.More >>
Edvard Munch's "The Scream" sold for a record $119,922,500 at an auction in New York City.More >>
Violence follows Obama in Afghanistan
Violence follows Obama in Afghanistan
Violence followed President Obama's visit to Afghanistan on Wednesday.More >>
Violence followed President Obama's visit to Afghanistan on Wednesday.More >>
Police: Junior Seau's death was apparent suicide
Police: Junior Seau's death was apparent suicide
Former NFL star Junior Seau has died from an apparent suicide.More >>
Former NFL star Junior Seau has died from an apparent suicide.More >>
UPDATE: Gingrich ends campaign, vows to help defeat Obama
UPDATE: Gingrich ends campaign, vows to help defeat Obama
Newt Gingrich suspended his presidential campaign Wednesday, just a short of a year after entering the race.More >>
Newt Gingrich suspended his presidential campaign Wednesday, just a short of a year after entering the race.More >>
UPDATE: Mom pleads not guilty in tanning booth case
UPDATE: Mom pleads not guilty in tanning booth case
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A New Jersey mom is facing a child endangerment charge for taking her 5-year-old daughter into a stand-up tanning booth, where authorities say the girl suffered burns.More >>
A New Jersey mom is facing a child endangerment charge for taking her 5-year-old daughter into a stand-up tanning booth, where authorities say the girl suffered burns.More >>
15 million of world's babies are born prematurely
15 million of world's babies are born prematurely
A new report finds some 15 million premature babies are born every year.More >>
A new report finds some 15 million premature babies are born every year.More >>
UPDATE: Former Appleton chief will serve in Sanford, FL
UPDATE: Former Appleton chief will serve in Sanford, FL
A former Appleton police chief will step into the middle of the Trayvon Martin case in Florida.More >>
A former Appleton police chief will step into the middle of the Trayvon Martin case in Florida.More >>
Obama in Afghanistan, sees `light on the horizon'
Obama in Afghanistan, sees `light on the horizon'
In an address to America from Afghanistan, President Barack Obama said the defeat of the terrorists who attacked the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, is finally "within reach."More >>
In an address to America from Afghanistan, President Barack Obama said the defeat of the terrorists who attacked the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, is finally "within reach."More >>
Obama signs agreement for US-Afghan partnership
Obama signs agreement for US-Afghan partnership
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President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have signed an agreement aimed at cementing a lasting U.S. commitment to Afghanistan after the long and unpopular war comes to an end.More >>
President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have signed an agreement aimed at cementing a lasting U.S. commitment to Afghanistan after the long and unpopular war comes to an end.More >>
Jessica Simpson gives birth to a baby girl
Jessica Simpson gives birth to a baby girl
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Jessica Simpson has given birth to baby girl.More >>
Jessica Simpson has given birth to baby girl.More >>
Community health centers getting $700M upgrade
Community health centers getting $700M upgrade
Federal officials say nearly 400 community health centers across the nation will share more than $700 million in capital improvement grants as a result of President Barack Obama's health care law.More >>
Federal officials say nearly 400 community health centers across the nation will share more than $700 million in capital improvement grants as a result of President Barack Obama's health care law.More >>
Police arrest man for paying with real $50
Police arrest man for paying with real $50
Tennessee police are apologizing after arresting a man for using a $50 bill they thought was fake even though it turned out to be real.More >>
Tennessee police are apologizing after arresting a man for using a $50 bill they thought was fake even though it turned out to be real.More >>
Union workers strike at Illinois Caterpillar plant
Union workers strike at Illinois Caterpillar plant
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Union workers have rejected Caterpillar Inc.'s latest contract offer and walked off the job at Caterpillar's plant in Joliet.More >>
Union workers have rejected Caterpillar Inc.'s latest contract offer and walked off the job at Caterpillar's plant in Joliet.More >>
Gingrich thanks campaign supporters in new video
Gingrich thanks campaign supporters in new video
Newt Gingrich is thanking supporters a day before he officially suspends his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.More >>
Newt Gingrich is thanking supporters a day before he officially suspends his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.More >>