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Youngest Okla. tornado victims remembered by kin
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- Nine-year-old Sydney Angle was "everywhere at once" when she was out on the softball field. Kyle Davis, 8, was nicknamed "The Wall" because of his size and presence on the soccer field. JaNae Hornsby, also 9, was the life of the party.......

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AUDIO Jackson Township Woman Reflects On Moore, OK Tornado
After a tornado ripped through Oklahoma earlier in the week, one local woman reflects on how this natural disaster has impacted her and how she and others are trying to…
UA Police Shooting Case To Prosecutor
University of Akron Police have wrapped up their investigation into the shooting death of an Akron man by officer Aaron Burnette during a traffic stop on Wolf Ledges Parkway May 17th.…
Medina College Student To Intern At Senator Rob Portman's Office
A college student from Medina is among the nine interns who will be working in U.S. Senator Rob Portman's office this summer. University of Dayton senior Matthew Leonardi is the…
Convicted Cemetery Killer Loses Appeal
An Akron man was denied his post -conviction appeal for raping and strangling a woman in a cemetery in 2008. According to Ohio Supreme Court officials, Phillip L. Jones was…

Sergeant Accused of Recording Female Cadets in Bathroom

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WEST POINT, N.Y.) -- A sergeant first class is accused of photographing and videotaping female cadets by planting hidden cameras in the bathroom and showers at West Point.
Sergeant Michael McClendon is under investigation by the Army after being accused of taking dozens of naked photos and videos of female cadets over a...
Oklahoma Teacher Records Moment of Tornado Impact

Benjamin Krain/Getty Images(MOORE, Okla.) -- Cellphone video recorded by an Oklahoma teacher at Briarwood Elementary School shows the exact moment an E-F5 tornado tore through the building as she attempted to calm students' fears by telling them, "It's almost over."
Robin Dziedzic, a fifth-grade teacher at the school, huddled with students in a...
Homeless Teen Is High School Valedictorian

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga.) -- Becoming the valedictorian of your high school is a difficult and impressive feat in itself, but it's even more impressive for a Georgia teen who did so while her family was homeless.
Chelesa Fearce has a GPA of 4.466 and scored 1900 on her SATs, even though she and her family were without a home for...

Man gets jail for stealing pottery from OSU
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A man who admitted stealing rare pottery from Ohio State University and selling it to an antiques dealer has been sentenced to eight months in jail.......
Ohio's larger cities lose population
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- New U.S. Census estimates show that most large and medium-sized cities in Ohio lost population over the past two years, as many cities elsewhere saw gains.......
Senators: Remove 20-year limit on prosecuting rape
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A bill being proposed by two Ohio lawmakers would remove the 20-year statute of limitations for prosecuting rape and sexual battery cases.......

Jets' Geno Smith Hires Jay-Z's Roc Nation Agency
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(FLORHAM PARK, N.J.) -- New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith announced on Wednesday that he has hired Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports to represent him.Smith, who was drafted by…
Dale Jarrett Leads NASCAR Hall of Fame Class
Streeter Lecka/NASCAR via Getty Images(CHARLOTTE, N.C) -- NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett, mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty, two-time premier series champion Tim Flock, driver Jack Ingram, and Fireball Roberts are members of NASCAR's Hall…
Penguins Explode for Seven Goals to Top Ottawa
Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images(OTTAWA) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins exploded for four goals in the third period en route to a 7-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 4 of…

Global Stocks Plunge After Japan Selloff
Authors: James GrebeyHemera Technologies/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Wall Street may be in for a wild ride Thursday after a sharp retreat for stocks in Japan. U.S. stock futures dropped after the…
Nearly Free Electric Car Leases in a State Near You?
Authors: James GrebeyiStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Accustomed to their gas-guzzling companions, many Americans are hesitant to buy an electric or hybrid vehicle. But dealers and government incentives are luring drivers into…
Bernanke Wants to Keep Fed's Stimulus Plan Going
Authors: James GrebeyAlex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The head of the nation's central bank told D.C. lawmakers Wednesday that he's leaving well enough alone so as not to derail the slow…

Support for Legal Status Holds; So Do Sizable Partisan Divisions
Authors: James GrebeyiStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Nearly six in 10 Americans back a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants, with narrow preference for prompt action on the issue. Partisan divisions…
Emily’s List Endorses Allyson Schwartz for Governor of Pennsylvania
Authors: James GrebeyTom Williams/CQ Roll Call(HARRISBURG, Penn.) -- Emily’s List is backing Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-Pa.) in her bid for governor of Pennsylvania, making their first endorsement of the 2014…
Obama Picks Former Campaign Official Katherine Archuleta as OPM Director
Authors: Carmen CoxJohn Heller/WireImage(WASHINGTON) -- President Obama will nominate former campaign official Katherine Archuleta as director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on Thursday, according to a White House…

Golfer Under Fire for Racist Comments About Tiger Woods
Authors: James GrebeyDavid Cannon/Getty Images(LONDON) -- Pro golfer Sergio Garcia is getting skewered over what some are calling blatant racist remarks aimed at Tiger Woods.When jokingly asked Tuesday night if…

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Jose Canseco Denies Sex Assault Accusation
Authors: James GrebeyKirby Lee/Getty Images(LAS VEGAS) -- Outspoken former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco is being investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on allegations that he sexually…

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Robin Roberts to Pen Memoir
Authors: James GrebeyIda Mae Astute/ABC(NEW YORK) -- ABC’s Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts will write a memoir about her recent experience battling a rare blood disorder.According to The Hollywood…

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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,…
Ten New Dad Fears and Why You Shouldn't Worry
Even if your guy is super-pumped to be a Dad, chances are he's a little freaked out too. Here are a few of the biggest new-daddy fears (and some things you both can do to ease the pressure). FEAR #1: "Will I do everything right?" --Andrew MOM TIP: Let him know that it's okay to be clueless. "Any father can care for his child," says psychotherapist Tammy Gold, founder of Gold Parent Coaching. If he…