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Highway bridge collapses in northern Washington

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An I-5 bridge crossing a river in northern Washington collapsed Thursday evening, sending people and cars into the water.
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Bond reduced for Brentwood man accused of killing wife

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A Williamson County judge on Thursday reduced the bond of a Brentwood man accused of his killing his wife at their home in the Governor's Club. More>>

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.; people in water

An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water. More>>

Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias penalty; retrial set

Jurors who spent five months determining Jodi Arias' fate couldn't decide whether she should get life in prison or die for murdering her boyfriend, sending prosecutors back to the drawing board to rehash the shocking... More>>

Underwood to donate $1 million for Oklahoma tornado relief

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Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in their home state. More>>

MTSU dorm assistant accused of videotaping female students in shower

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MTSU police say they have gotten the man who was videotaping women in a dorm shower. The suspect had easy access to the campus dorm. More>>

Boy Scouts of America to allow gay members

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The Boy Scouts of America has approved a resolution that will allow any child who otherwise qualifies for a Boy Scout program to be allowed to join regardless of sexual orientation. More>>

TN officers to check for boating safety this holiday weekend

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The summer boating season is about to set sail, but before you head to the lake, there are some things you should know. More>>

Nashville grandmother tells story of survival in OK tornado

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The images coming out of Oklahoma after the destructive EF5 tornado have been captivating, especially for those who have family in the Moore, OK, area. More>>

2 suspects indicted in 6 Lincoln County homicides

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Two suspects have been indicted on six counts each of first-degree murder in a string of multiple homicides in Lincoln County and Alabama last year. More>>

Rep. DesJarlais reprimanded for having sex with patients

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Rep. Scott DesJarlais, a licensed physician, has been reprimanded and fined by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners for having sex with patients before he was elected to Congress. More>>

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Surgeons remove 4-pound hairball from tiger
Surgeons remove 4-pound hairball from tiger
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from Tampa Bay area surgeons when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.(05/23/13)More >>
Teachers help screaming kids as tornado rips apart Briarwood Elementary
Teachers help screaming kids as tornado rips apart Briarwood Elementary
A teacher in Moore, Oklahoma is heard trying to calm her screaming students while a tornado rips apart Briarwood Elementary School. (5/23/13)More >>
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Man wrestles 18-foot python in Florida
Man wrestles 18-foot python in Florida
Forget fish tales. A Florida man tells the story of how he captured a Burmese python that was one for the record books.More >>
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Cop gets shot at traffic stop
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Cop gets shot at traffic stop
A traffic stop two months ago by a Sheriff's Deputy in Montague County, TX turned deadly when the officer was shot point blank by the person he pulled over.More >>
New video of Oklahoma tornado caught on tape
New video of Oklahoma tornado caught on tape
This clip shows the Moore, Oklahoma tornado wreaking havoc with debris being strewn about.
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KCTV5 meteorologist captures tornado hitting Moore, OK
KCTV5 meteorologist captures tornado hitting Moore, OK
KCTV5 Meteorologist Tom Wachs was storm chasing Monday when he intercepted the deadly tornado that pummeled Moore, OK. He describes the devastation that he saw.More >>
KCTV5 Meteorologist Tom Wachs was storm chasing Monday when he intercepted the deadly tornado that pummeled Moore, OK. A gas station he had just passed was destroyed by the tornado.
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Large tornado bears down on Oklahoma City area
Large tornado bears down on Oklahoma City area
RAW VIDEO: A news helicopter was overhead Monday afternoon as a mammoth tornado bore down on Oklahoma City. (May 20, 2013).More >>
RAW VIDEO: A news helicopter was overhead Monday afternoon as a mammoth tornado bore down on Oklahoma City. (May 20, 2013).More >>
Massive tornado slams Briarwood Elementary school
Massive tornado slams Briarwood Elementary school
Michael Konopasek reporters live from outside the school after the tornado hit. (5/20/2013)More >>

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14 restaurants offer Charles Ramsey free burgers for life
14 restaurants offer Charles Ramsey free burgers for life
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:55:08 GMT
(RNN) - Dozens of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life. Charles Ramsey, the guy who famously stopped eating his Big MacMore >>
More than a dozen of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life.More >>
Mom accused of offering boat to have daughter killed
Mom accused of offering boat to have daughter killed
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:51:58 GMT
A woman who went to prison in the 1970s for having her husband killed is now accused of plotting a hit on her own daughter, and police say they foiled her latest alleged scheme just in time. Frieda Pontune,More >>
A woman who went to prison in the 1970s for having her husband killed is now accused of plotting a hit on her own daughter, and police say they foiled her latest alleged scheme just in time.More >>
Bond reduced for Brentwood man accused of killing wife
Bond reduced for Brentwood man accused of killing wife
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:00:47 GMT
A Brentwood father accused of killing his wife will be back in court on Thursday. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Randolph Maidens, 42, and he could enter a plea. He's expected to ask the judgeMore >>
A Williamson County judge on Thursday reduced the bond of a Brentwood man accused of his killing his wife at their home in the Governor's Club.More >>
Car hit by bullets in Hendersonville; driver not hurt
Car hit by bullets in Hendersonville; driver not hurt
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:30:10 GMT
Police are still searching for a gunman in Hendersonville following a drive-by shooting Wednesday night.
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Police are still searching for a gunman in Hendersonville following a drive-by shooting Wednesday night.More >>
Sheriff to young woman's supporters: Teen sex case is about age, not gay rights
Sheriff to young woman's supporters: Teen sex case is about age, not gay rights
By Ed Payne, CNN updated 7:01 AM EDT, Thu May 23, 2013STORY HIGHLIGHTSSupporters of Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, say she's being prosecuted for having a same-sex relationshipBut Florida law says a 14-year-oldMore >>
Kaitlyn Hunt's supporters say she is being prosecuted because she was in a sexual relationship with someone of the same sex. Authorities say it isn't a gay rights issue at all, but rather a simple case of an adult inappropriately involved with a minor.
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2 suspects indicted in 6 Lincoln County homicides
2 suspects indicted in 6 Lincoln County homicides
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:10:46 GMT
Two suspects have been indicted on six counts each of first-degree murder in a string of multiple homicides in Lincoln County and Alabama last year.More >>
Two suspects have been indicted on six counts each of first-degree murder in a string of multiple homicides in Lincoln County and Alabama last year.More >>
Boy, 13, charged with sexually assaulting 3 girls on bus
Boy, 13, charged with sexually assaulting 3 girls on bus
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:40 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:40:39 GMT
A 13-year-old boy is facing charges after three young girls said he assaulted them on a school bus. Lawrence County officials started looking into allegations after complaints from other girls.More >>
A 13-year-old boy is facing charges after three young girls said he assaulted them on a school bus.More >>
Murfreesboro changing school start times this fall
Murfreesboro changing school start times this fall
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:54:25 GMT
If you live in Murfreesboro, your child might be starting school at a different time next year. School officials have approved two new start times: 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
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If you live in Murfreesboro, your child might be starting school at a different time next year.More >>

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Bridge collapses in Washington, injuries unknown
Bridge collapses in Washington, injuries unknown
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 12:30 AM EDT2013-05-24 04:30:02 GMT
(RNN) - A bridge in Washington has collapsed and at least two cars are in the water, according to KING 5 TV out of Seattle. The bridge is part of Interstate 5. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2013More >>
A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.More >>
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.More >>
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.More >>
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Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial
Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:01:56 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >>
The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.More >>
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...More >>
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...More >>
Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones
Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones
Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects.More >>
President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrower terror threat from smaller networks and homegrown extremists rather than the grandiose...More >>
IRS replaces official in tea party controversy
IRS replaces official in tea party controversy
Three days of congressional hearings about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups have lawmakers looking for ways to widen an investigation that has so far been largely...More >>
Moving quickly to stem a raging controversy, the new acting head of the Internal Revenue Service started cleaning house Thursday by replacing the supervisor who oversaw agents involved in targeting tea party groups.More >>
Even after death, cancer patient continues to inspire others through videos
Even after death, cancer patient continues to inspire others through videos
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:00:33 GMT
The story of Zach Sobiech, an 18-year-old who succumbed to osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, on Monday, is touching hearts and changing the way people look at their time on Earth. Sobiech wasMore >>
The story of Zach Sobiech, a cancer patient who made it his mission to spread the joy of living to anyone he came in contact with, is continuing to inspire others after his death.
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Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack
Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack
The British government's emergency committee is going to meet after two attackers butchered a man in a brutal daylight attack in London amid fears that terrorism has returned to the capital.More >>
A man seen with bloody hands wielding a butcher knife after the killing of a British soldier on the streets of London was described as a convert to Islam who took part in demonstrations with a banned radical group, two...More >>

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Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.More >>
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.More >>
WikiLeaks leaks 'We Steal Secrets' doc transcript
WikiLeaks leaks 'We Steal Secrets' doc transcript
WikiLeaks characterizes the new documentary, "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks," as biased and accuses its director, Alex Gibney of "errors and sleight of hand."More >>
WikiLeaks characterizes the new documentary, "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks," as biased and accuses its director, Alex Gibney of "errors and sleight of hand."More >>
Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans
Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans
By The Associated Press Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms...More >>
By The Associated Press Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in...More >>
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
Jurors have sided with billionaire Donald Trump and against an 87-year-old grandmother who took him to court alleging that the "Apprentice" star cheated her in a skyscraper condo deal.More >>
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.More >>
Nixon library hosts reunion for Vietnam POWs
Nixon library hosts reunion for Vietnam POWs
Two hundred American former prisoners of war who were taken captive during the Vietnam War are arriving in Southern California to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their release.More >>
U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Doug Burns was on a night reconnaissance mission searching for enemy trucks when he was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and taken prisoner during the Vietnam War.More >>
Warrant for rapper Tim Dog, despite death reports
Warrant for rapper Tim Dog, despite death reports
Lack of a death certificate or of a burial site and sparse obituary information led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own...More >>
Lack of a death certificate or of a burial site and sparse obituary information led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death in...More >>
Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral
Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral
Writer Chinua Achebe is being remembered in Nigeria as a fearless writer who bowed to no political pressure.More >>
Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria's corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticize those he felt ruined his country. On Thursday, however, the lawmakers and the country's...More >>
WWII historian taking on American Revolution
WWII historian taking on American Revolution
An award-winning and best-selling World War II historian is turning to an older conflict for his next project: the American Revolution.More >>
An award-winning and best-selling World War II historian is turning to an older conflict for his next project: the American Revolution.More >>

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WSMV, Kroger team for OK relief donations
WSMV, Kroger team for OK relief donations
WSMV-TV and Kroger are teaming up with the American Red Cross to help the victims of the deadly Oklahoma tornado.More >>
WSMV-TV and Kroger are teaming up with the American Red Cross to help the victims of the deadly Oklahoma tornado.More >>
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Vandy drops SEC baseball tourney opener to A&M, 5-0
Vandy drops SEC baseball tourney opener to A&M, 5-0
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:48:55 GMT
Ray Parker pitched eight-plus innings to lead Texas A&M to a 5-0 victory over top-seeded Vanderbilt on Wednesday in the second round of the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament.More >>
Ray Parker pitched eight-plus innings to lead Texas A&M to a 5-0 victory over top-seeded Vanderbilt on Wednesday in the second round of the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament.More >>
Predators fire associate coach Peter Horachek
Predators fire associate coach Peter Horachek
The Nashville Predators have fired associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.More >>
The Nashville Predators have fired associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.More >>
Predators sign Brendan Leipsic to 3-year deal
Predators sign Brendan Leipsic to 3-year deal
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:51:27 GMT
The Nashville Predators have signed left wing Brendan Leipsic (LIGHP-sihk), their third-round draft selection in 2012, to a three-year, entry-level contract.More >>
The Nashville Predators have signed left wing Brendan Leipsic (LIGHP-sihk), their third-round draft selection in 2012, to a three-year, entry-level contract.More >>
Gregor single lifts Vandy past South Carolina, 4-3
Gregor single lifts Vandy past South Carolina, 4-3
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:50:58 GMT
Conrad Gregor singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Vanderbilt a 4-3 win over South Carolina Thursday in an elimination game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.More >>
Conrad Gregor singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Vanderbilt a 4-3 win over South Carolina Thursday in an elimination game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.More >>
Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball
Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is back as the U.S. men's national team coach and ready for another run at Olympic gold.More >>
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.More >>
Vandy basketball hires Harvard assistant Hufnagel
Vandy basketball hires Harvard assistant Hufnagel
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:31:59 GMT
Vanderbilt men's basketball coach Kevin Stallings has hired Harvard assistant Yanni Hufnagel to fill a spot on his staff.More >>
Vanderbilt men's basketball coach Kevin Stallings has hired Harvard assistant Yanni Hufnagel to fill a spot on his staff.More >>
Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement
Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement
Star linebacker Brian Urlacher says he's retiring after spending 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.More >>
Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.More >>
Police: Canseco named suspect in Vegas sexual assault
Police: Canseco named suspect in Vegas sexual assault
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:00:05 GMT
Las Vegas Metro police said former Major League slugger Jose Canseco is being investigated as a suspect in a sexual assault case. Metro made the announcement Wednesday following a series of tweets fromMore >>
Las Vegas Metro police said former Major League slugger Jose Canseco is being investigated as a suspect in a sexual assault case.More >>

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Memorial Day is right around the corner, and people are beginning to make plans. Travelocity has compiled a list of places that have already become hot spots for booking.More >>
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Dozens killed after huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb
Dozens killed after huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb
A tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.More >>
A tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.More >>
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