Man Arrested in Dog's Backseat Death
The owner of a dog who was left to die inside a family's stolen minivan helped arrest the man who allegedly stole his 10-year-old yellow Lab, hours after police released surveillance images of the...
View ArticleTransgender Woman Dies After Assault in Harlem: Police
The death of a transgendered woman who was assaulted by a group of men in Harlem Saturday night has been ruled a homicide and is being investigated as a possible hate crime, police say. The...
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View Article350-Pound Marlin Jumps on Fisherman's Boat
The crew of the 'Marlin Darlin' received an unexpected surprise when one of its namesake fish jumped onboard Thursday.
View ArticleShare Your Dream With NBC News
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, NBC News is asking Americans to share their dreams. Simply complete...
View ArticlePanda Gives Birth to Cub at National Zoo
The National Zoo's panda Mei Xiang gave birth Friday afternoon after approximately two hours of labor, and zookeepers say another cub may be on the way. The first cub was born at approximately 5:30...
View ArticleFilner’s Resignation: What Happens Next?
Now that embattled Mayor Bob Filner has announced his resignation, what happens next? San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith said Filner will officially leave the mayoral office on Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. In...
View ArticleMemorial Service Set for Christina and Ethan Anderson
A memorial service for Christina Anderson, 44, and her son, Ethan Anderson, 8, will be held Saturday morning in San Diego’s Santee community, a local church confirmed. The memorial service, which is...
View ArticleWATCH: Rally Honoring MLK's Legacy
Tens of thousands of people are descending on D.C. streets Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington -- and to rally for D.C. statehood. Martin Luther King, III and Rev....
View ArticleRim Fire Threatens SF Hetch Hetchy Power, Destroys Camp
The Rim Fire showed no signs of stopping exactly one week after it started, as resources from around the region poured into Tuolumne County amid fears the blaze burning in and around Yosemite National...
View ArticlePanda Cub Gets First Check-Up
the new panda cub at the national zoo got checked out by zoo staff and veterinarians for the first time today. News4's Derrick Ward reportsPhoto Credit: The National Zoo
View ArticleStudents Escorted To School on Safe Passage Routes
More than 400,000 Chicago Public Schools students returned to class Monday, the first time the district has employed so-called "Safe Passage" routes to help children safely travel to and from school....
View ArticleMcDonald's to Sell Chicken Wings Nationwide
The world's most popular hamburger chain is getting into the chicken wing business. After a successful test run in Atlanta, McDonald's will launch Mighty Wings nationwide on Sept. 9, according to a...
View ArticleDrone Crashes Into Crowd at Great Bull Run in Va.
A small drone being used to capture video of a bull run in Virginia crashed into the crowd Saturday. The spider-like drone crashed just before noon at the Virginia Motorsports Park during the Great...
View ArticleSouth Florida Man Attacked Cubans, Kicked Dog: Authorities
A South Florida man is behind bars after authorities say he kicked a small dog and attacked two people because of their Cuban ethnicity. Alexander Gomez-Jimenez, 30, is facing two counts of battery as...
View Article4-Year-Old Boy in Truck Runs Over Baby Sister
A North Texas family is mourning the tragic loss of their 16-month-old daughter after she was struck and killed by the family's truck, which police say had been put into neutral by her 4-year-old...
View ArticleRim Fire Rages in Yosemite Park
One of the largest fires in California history has leapt into Yosemite National Park.Photo Credit: AP
View ArticleFirefighter's Son Accused in Arsons
The 19-year-old son of a firefighter was arrested on suspicion of starting three brush fires, authorities said Monday. Updated Article: Arson Charges Filed Against Firefighter's Son Gabriel Michael...
View ArticleRim Fire 13th Largest in Calif. History, 20% Contained
After battling the Rim Fire raging on the outskirts of Yosemite National Park for the last nine days, state and federal fire crews on Monday had contained 20 percent of the wildfire - now the size of...
View ArticleParishioners Find Miracle in Church Fire
Parishioners of a Philadelphia Ukrainian Orthodox church say the four-alarm fire that destroyed millions of dollars in furniture and artifacts and left a gaping hole in the center of the historic...
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