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    • On Memorial Day, remembering friends, family with ‘a heavy but grateful heart’ The Lookout - Fri, May 24, 2013

      From William Ray Fullmer: "My nephew, Sgt. Derek Tillman Roberts, spilled his blood on the sands of Iraq to extend the right to live free to the people of the Middle East. On June 14, 2007, Derek was killed by a roadside … More »On Memorial Day, remembering friends, family with ‘a heavy but grateful heart’

      From William Ray Fullmer: "My nephew, Sgt. Derek Tillman Roberts, spilled his blood on the sands of Iraq to extend the right to live free to the people of the Middle East. On June 14, 2007, Derek was killed by a roadside bomb in Kirkuk, placed by those too cowardly to face him on the [...]

    • Storm chaser footage captures the ferocity of Oklahoma tornado (VIDEO) The Lookout - Fri, May 24, 2013

      Storm chasers from an outfit called Fast Unit 70 uploaded raw footage of the first 10 minutes of the Moore, Okla., tornado that gives viewers a harrowing sense of what the EF5 twister looked like. Watch that footage here. … More »Storm chaser footage captures the ferocity of Oklahoma tornado (VIDEO)

      Storm chasers from an outfit called Fast Unit 70 uploaded raw footage of the first 10 minutes of the Moore, Okla., tornado that gives viewers a harrowing sense of what the EF5 twister looked like. Watch that footage here. As cars and trucks zoom past, Chance Coldiron and Justin Cox's camera focuses on the dark [...]

    • Police in Australia issue warning on 3-D printed gun The Lookout - Fri, May 24, 2013

      The DIY 3-D gun may not be quite ready for prime time. According to Techworld, the police commissioner in Australia’s New South Wales, Andrew Scipione, has issued a warning after his officers tested one of the firearms—dubbed … More »Police in Australia issue warning on 3-D printed gun

      The DIY 3-D gun may not be quite ready for prime time. According to Techworld, the police commissioner in Australia’s New South Wales, Andrew Scipione, has issued a warning after his officers tested one of the firearms—dubbed the "Liberator"—and experienced a “catastrophic misfire” (no one was seriously injured). According …

    • Cop arrested on suspicion of firebombing police captain’s house The Lookout - Fri, May 24, 2013

      A police officer from Edison, N. J., was arrested Thursday on five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson in connection with the firebombing of another officer's house, NJ.com reports. Michael A. Dotro … More »Cop arrested on suspicion of firebombing police captain’s house

      A police officer from Edison, N. J., was arrested Thursday on five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson in connection with the firebombing of another officer's house, NJ.com reports. Michael A. Dotro was taken into custody after a massive search, and he has been suspended from the force with pay. …

    • Boy Scouts vote to end ban on gay youth members The Lookout - Thu, May 23, 2013

      [Updated at 6:55 p.m. CT] DALLAS – The Boy Scouts of America, one of the country’s largest and oldest youth organizations, decided on Thursday to break 103 years of tradition by allowing openly gay members into its ranks. … More »Boy Scouts vote to end ban on gay youth members

      [Updated at 6:55 p.m. CT] DALLAS – The Boy Scouts of America, one of the country’s largest and oldest youth organizations, decided on Thursday to break 103 years of tradition by allowing openly gay members into its ranks. The controversial move was approved by more than 60 percent of the approximate 1,400 votes cast by …

    • Runners who were unable to finish the Boston Marathon on April 15 because of the bombings cross the finish line on Boylston Street after the city allowed them to finish the last mile of the race in Boston, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
      Kerry meets with runners from Boston Marathon AP - 15 mins ago

      ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The winner of the men's race at the Boston Marathon says he is returning his winner's medal to honor the city and those killed and injured in the terrorist bombings near the finish line of one … More »Kerry meets with runners from Boston Marathon

      Runners who were unable to finish the Boston Marathon on April 15 because of the bombings cross the finish line on Boylston Street after the city allowed them to finish the last mile of the race in Boston, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

      ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The winner of the men's race at the Boston Marathon says he is returning his winner's medal to honor the city and those killed and injured in the terrorist bombings near the finish line of one of the world's top running events.

    • Map locate Ephratah, New Yrok.
      Search for pilot of NY Angel Flight resumes AP - 47 mins ago

      EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — Divers equipped with sonar and rescue workers canvassing the woods will resume their search Sunday for the missing pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing two people, … More »Search for pilot of NY Angel Flight resumes

      Map locate Ephratah, New Yrok.

      EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — Divers equipped with sonar and rescue workers canvassing the woods will resume their search Sunday for the missing pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing two people, a town official said.

    • FILE - This undated file photo provided by her family shows University of New Hampshire student Elizabeth "Lizzi" Marriott. The death of Marriott, according to court documents unsealed in May 2013, shows a tangled tale involving a karate instructor, his girlfriend, and a young victim described by a family member as gullible. (AP Photo/Britney Atwood, File)
      NH student's disappearance, death detailed in docs AP - 3 hrs ago

      DOVER, N.H. (AP) — Lizzi Marriott left a message saying she'd be home by midnight. More »NH student's disappearance, death detailed in docs

      FILE - This undated file photo provided by her family shows University of New Hampshire student Elizabeth "Lizzi" Marriott. The death of Marriott, according to court documents unsealed in May 2013, shows a tangled tale involving a karate instructor, his girlfriend, and a young victim described by a family member as gullible. (AP Photo/Britney Atwood, File)

      DOVER, N.H. (AP) — Lizzi Marriott left a message saying she'd be home by midnight.

    • Judge denies Bulger's bid for name of informant AP - 3 hrs ago

      BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger has denied a request by his lawyers to order prosecutors to name a confidential informant they hope can help undermine the credibility of … More »Judge denies Bulger's bid for name of informant

      BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger has denied a request by his lawyers to order prosecutors to name a confidential informant they hope can help undermine the credibility of two key government witnesses.

    • Span of highway bridge sits in the Skagit River
      Investigators looking at height clearance in bridge collapse Reuters - 3 hrs ago

      By Jonathan Kaminsky OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - The oversize load on a semi-trailer truck that struck a Washington state bridge was likely too tall for the lowest point of clearance on the structure, part of which collapsed … More »Investigators looking at height clearance in bridge collapse

      Span of highway bridge sits in the Skagit River

      By Jonathan Kaminsky OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - The oversize load on a semi-trailer truck that struck a Washington state bridge was likely too tall for the lowest point of clearance on the structure, part of which collapsed after the collision, a federal safety official said on Saturday. Two vehicles behind the truck …

    • Map locate Ephratah, New Yrok.
      Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing AP - 3 hrs ago

      EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — The search for the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, ended unsuccessfully Saturday, a town official said. More »Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing

      Map locate Ephratah, New Yrok.

      EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — The search for the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, ended unsuccessfully Saturday, a town official said.

    • Today in History AP - 3 hrs ago

      Today is Sunday, May 26, the 146th day of 2013. There are 219 days left in the year. More »Today in History

      Today is Sunday, May 26, the 146th day of 2013. There are 219 days left in the year.

    • People carry signs during a protest against Monsanto in Montpelier, Vt. on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday. Protesters say they want to call attention to the dangers posed by genetically modified food and the food giants that produce it. Monsanto Co., based in St. Louis, said Saturday its seeds improve agriculture by helping farmers produce more from their land while conserving resources such as water and energy. (AP Photo/Mark Collier)
      Protesters across globe rally against Monsanto AP - 4 hrs ago

      LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces, organizers said. More »Protesters across globe rally against Monsanto

      People carry signs during a protest against Monsanto in Montpelier, Vt. on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday. Protesters say they want to call attention to the dangers posed by genetically modified food and the food giants that produce it. Monsanto Co., based in St. Louis, said Saturday its seeds improve agriculture by helping farmers produce more from their land while conserving resources such as water and energy. (AP Photo/Mark Collier)

      LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces, organizers said.

    • A kayaker pulls a raft with children around a flooded baseball park in San Antonio, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio International Airport recorded more than nine inches of rain since midnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
      San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued AP - 1 min 34 secs ago

      SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Two women died after being swept away by floodwaters after weekend rains deluged numerous roads in San Antonio, forcing more than 235 rescues by emergency workers who aided stranded motorists and homeowners … More »San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued

      A kayaker pulls a raft with children around a flooded baseball park in San Antonio, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio International Airport recorded more than nine inches of rain since midnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

      SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Two women died after being swept away by floodwaters after weekend rains deluged numerous roads in San Antonio, forcing more than 235 rescues by emergency workers who aided stranded motorists and homeowners at times using inflatable boats.

    • Ex-Penn State assistant wants firing decision date AP - 5 hrs ago

      HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former Penn State assistant football coach who was a key witness in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case is disputing the university's assertion that he was fired as part of a routine changing … More »Ex-Penn State assistant wants firing decision date

      HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former Penn State assistant football coach who was a key witness in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case is disputing the university's assertion that he was fired as part of a routine changing of the guard under a new head football coach.

    • Ore. teen accused of planning to attack school AP - 5 hrs ago

      PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon teenager intended to blow up his school in a plot "forged and inspired by the model of the Columbine shootings" and he will be charged with attempted aggravated murder, a prosecutor said late … More »Ore. teen accused of planning to attack school

      PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon teenager intended to blow up his school in a plot "forged and inspired by the model of the Columbine shootings" and he will be charged with attempted aggravated murder, a prosecutor said late Saturday.

    • Flood waters cover eight lanes of Highway 281, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in San Antonio. The San Antonio International Airport by Saturday afternoon had recorded nearly 10 inches of rain since midnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
      San Antonio flooding kills 1; 200-plus rescued AP - 5 hrs ago

      SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods on Saturday, leaving at least one person dead as emergency workers in boats rushed to rescue more than 200 residents stranded in cars and homes. More »San Antonio flooding kills 1; 200-plus rescued

      Flood waters cover eight lanes of Highway 281, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in San Antonio. The San Antonio International Airport by Saturday afternoon had recorded nearly 10 inches of rain since midnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

      SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods on Saturday, leaving at least one person dead as emergency workers in boats rushed to rescue more than 200 residents stranded in cars and homes.

    • Map locate Ephratah, New Yrok.
      Rescuers look for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight AP - 5 hrs ago

      EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — The search for a missing pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, has ended for the day and will resume Sunday. More »Rescuers look for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight

      Map locate Ephratah, New Yrok.

      EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — The search for a missing pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, has ended for the day and will resume Sunday.

    • 105-year-old Sona Babai of Iran waits to be sworn in as a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony in Pomona
      Will immigration reform get killed in Republican-led House? Reuters - 5 hrs ago

      By Thomas Ferraro WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The biggest overhaul of U.S. immigration laws in a generation won bipartisan approval from a powerful U.S. Senate committee last week, but there is a strong chance that Republicans … More »Will immigration reform get killed in Republican-led House?

      105-year-old Sona Babai of Iran waits to be sworn in as a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony in Pomona

      By Thomas Ferraro WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The biggest overhaul of U.S. immigration laws in a generation won bipartisan approval from a powerful U.S. Senate committee last week, but there is a strong chance that Republicans in the House of Representatives will end up killing it. The problem: House Republicans are far from …

    • Eugene Slabinski, left, 83, of Hanover Township, Pa., sits with Gerald Alder, 81, of Davis, Calif., in Greenville, Maine, at a 50th anniversary remembrance of a B-52 crash in January 1963 on Elephant Mountain, Maine. Slabinski, an Air Force medic, dropped from a helicopter to rescue Adler, one of two survivors of the crash. Seven other crew members died. (AP Photo/David Sharp)
      Survivor, rescuer reunite at Maine B-52 crash site AP - 5 hrs ago

      ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN, Maine (AP) — After surviving a deadly B-52 bomber crash and a night on a frozen mountainside, Gerald Adler, injured and frostbitten, could recall only the red handlebar mustache of his rescuer. More »Survivor, rescuer reunite at Maine B-52 crash site

      Eugene Slabinski, left, 83, of Hanover Township, Pa., sits with Gerald Alder, 81, of Davis, Calif., in Greenville, Maine, at a 50th anniversary remembrance of a B-52 crash in January 1963 on Elephant Mountain, Maine. Slabinski, an Air Force medic, dropped from a helicopter to rescue Adler, one of two survivors of the crash. Seven other crew members died. (AP Photo/David Sharp)

      ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN, Maine (AP) — After surviving a deadly B-52 bomber crash and a night on a frozen mountainside, Gerald Adler, injured and frostbitten, could recall only the red handlebar mustache of his rescuer.

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