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Former TWA Flight 800 Investigators Want New Probe

Former investigators of the TWA Flight 800 crash off Long Island are calling on the National Transportation Safety Board to re-examine the case.

Kolcraft Recalls Strollers Due to Wheel Blowouts

Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

August Trial Set for Ohio Man in Kidnapping of Women

A judge is aiming for a late summer proceeding to meet the speedy trial rights of an Ohio man accused of kidnapping three women and holding them in his home for about a decade.

Obama: Friction in Afghan Peace Talks No Surprise

President Barack Obama says it's no surprise that there's friction in early efforts to launch peace talks between the Taliban and Afghanistan's government.

Feds: 2 NY men tried to make X-ray weapon

 Federal authorities have accused two upstate New York men of assembling a portable X-ray weapon they intended to use against opponents of Israel.

Best Buy Recalls 5,100 Replacement Batteries for the MacBook Pro for Fire Risk.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday that there have been 13 reports that the battery caught fire. One consumer suffered a serious burn on the leg.

Federal Reserve Says It will continue $85B in bond purchases

The Federal Reserve says it will maintain the pace of its program to keep long-term interest rates at record lows, but offered a slightly more optimistic outlook for the U.S. economy and job market.

House Panel Starts Rewrite of No Child Left Behind

Members of the Republican-led House education panel are sending their rewrite of No Child Left Behind to the full House for a vote.

Helicopter Crashes in Twin Cities Suburb

Interesting New Addition to Sesame Street Cast

Sesame Street has kept up with the changes in society over the last thirty years, by bringing on new puppets that the kids can relate to and be helped by.

Chrysler Reaches Agreement on Jeep Recall

Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.

Nearly 200,000 SUVs Being Recalled by GM

General Motors is recalling almost 194,000 SUVs because a circuit board in the driver's door can short and spark a fire.

Feds: NY, Va. 7-Eleven Stores Exploited Immigrants

Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged on Monday in a scheme to exploit immigrants from Pakistan and the Philippines, in part by paying them using the stolen Social Security numbers of a child and three dead people.

Federal Agents Search Land Linked to Hoffa Case

The FBI says it is searching a field in suburban Detroit based on information involving the disappearance of former Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa.

3 NSA Veterans Speak Out on Whistle-Blower: We Told You So

When a National Security Agency contractor revealed top-secret details this month on the government's collection of Americans' phone and Internet records, one select group of intelligence veterans breathed a sigh of relief.

For Better or Worse? Nation Awaits Rulings by Supreme Court

Any day now the U.S. Supreme Court will issue rulings on two cases, one determining states' rights to define marriage and the other questioning the role of the federal government in recognizing same-sex unions.

Turkish Riot Police Crack Down on Protestors

After the raid, protests broke out across the country. Two large trade unions plan to strike Monday as a show of support.

Former Gov. Mario Cuomo's Official Portrait Unveiled

On his 81st birthday and Father's Day-eve, former Gov. Mario Cuomo's portrait unveiled

President Obama: Trying to be What His Dad Wasn't

On Father's Day, President Obama opened up about growing up without really knowing his own father. 

Calls For Action Mark 6 Months Since Newtown

Six months after the Newtown school shooting, the tragedy will be marked with a moment of silence, the reading of thousands of names of gun violence victims and calls around the country to pass legislation expanding background checks for gun purchases.

Deck Collapses at Popular Miami-Area Sports Bar

The outdoor deck at a popular Miami-area sports bar partially collapsed during the NBA Finals, sending dozens of people into the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay

Police Booking Video Shows Upset Castro Brother

Police video obtained exclusively by WKYC in Cleveland shows that Onil Castro is visibly upset with his brother Ariel when they were booked on charges along with their brother Pedro.

2 Found Dead in Area Burned by Colorado Wildfire

 El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa says firefighters have at least temporarily battled to a "draw" with a fast-moving fire that has already killed two people and destroyed 379 homes.

Jurors in Zimmerman Trial Will be Isolated

The six jurors and four alternates who eventually will decide whether George Zimmerman committed murder when he fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin will have limited contact with the outside world during the two weeks to a month it will take to hold the trial.

Four Reported Dead in St. Louis Business Shooting

1 Dead, Dozens Hurt in Louisiana Plant Explosion

 State police say at least one person was killed and dozens were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Louisiana.

360-Plus Homes Destroyed in Colorado Springs Wildfire

Severe Weather Forecast for Midwest, Mid-Atlantic

A system of severe weather is forecast for parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday and Thursday.

Four Major Wildfires Burning in Colorado, Hundreds Evacuated

At least four major wildfires have broken out along the Rocky Mountain front in Colorado

AAA Warns That Dashboard Technology Could Distract Drivers

The auto club Triple-A is warning of a "public safety crisis" -- from dashboard technology that lets drivers text and email with voice commands.