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2 Arrested For Killing Teen Over iPad

9:29 PM, May 19, 2013

Two men have been arrested in the killing of a teenage boy over an iPad in Las Vegas.

AP Boss Calls Government Seizure "Unconstitutional"

9:18 PM, May 19, 2013

The president and CEO of The Associated Press says the government's seizure of AP journalists' phone records was "unconstitutional" and already has had a chilling effect on newsgathering.

Powerful Storm System Spawns Tornadoes OK And KS

9:08 PM, May 19, 2013

Emergency officials from Texas to Minnesota are monitoring a powerful storm system this evening.

Consumer Group Flags High SPF Ratings On Sunscreen

8:08 PM, May 19, 2013

A survey of 1,400 sunscreen products by the Environmental Working Group finds that most meet new federal requirements.

Dalai Lama: Forgive The Boston Bombers

5:27 PM, May 19, 2013

The Dalai Lama spoke for about 40 minutes and then took questions from the audience of about 15,000 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville Sunday afternoon.

President Obama Speaks At Morehouse Commencement

1:41 PM, May 19, 2013

President Barack Obama gave the commencement address at Morehouse College in southwest Atlanta Sunday.

North Korea Fires Projectile Into Eastern Waters

10:18 AM, May 19, 2013

North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.

Report: Hofstra U. Student Killed By Police

11:38 PM, May 18, 2013

A Hofstra University student being held at gunpoint by an intruder was accidentally shot and killed by a police office.

Authorities Say A Police Officer Killed A College Student.

9:08 PM, May 18, 2013

Authorities say a police officer's bullet killed a New York college student during the response to a home invasion at an off-campus home.

DOJ Report Links Guards To Sex Abuse In Jail

8:04 PM, May 18, 2013

A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.

Pavlof Volcano No Longer Threatening Planes

7:58 PM, May 18, 2013

Alaska's remote Pavlof Volcano has been shooting lava hundreds of feet into the air, but its ash plume is thinning and is no longer making it dangerous for airplanes to fly nearby.

Young Gymnast Overcomes Hurdle, Faces Next One

7:32 PM, May 18, 2013

The 8-year-old is missing half of her left leg and needs to use a prosthetic leg.

French President Signs Gay Marriage Into Law

6:45 PM, May 18, 2013

Hollande's office said he signed the bill Saturday morning, a day after the Constitutional Council struck down a challenge to the law and ruled it in line with France's constitution.

Gun Control Group Suing Town That Requires Gun Ownership

5:26 PM, May 18, 2013

City leaders in Nelson, Georgia passed an ordinance April 1 requiring every head of household to have a gun and ammunition.

Police: Apartment Searched For Ricin

4:05 PM, May 18, 2013

 Authorities in hazardous materials suits are searching an apartment in downtown Spokane, Wash., as they investigate the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin.

Tornado Hits Oklahoma, Destroys Schools In Its Path

The tornado that struck Moore, OK on Monday has been rated an EF-5 with max winds up to 210 mph.

8:40 AM, May 21, 2013

Caught On Cam: Woman Reunited With Dog Buried In Rubble

A woman was reunited with her dog who was buried under rubble following a destructive tornado that demolished parts of Oklahoma.

7:40 AM, May 21, 2013

WFMY News 2 Anchor Julie Luck Reveals Her Secret Job: Professional NBA Cheerleader

WFMY News 2 anchor, Julie Luck, reveals her secret job: professional cheerleader for the NBA's Golden State Warriors.

11:01 PM, May 20, 2013

Deputies Search For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl

Deputies with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl from Eden.

9:12 AM, May 21, 2013

Duke Energy Cuts Off Power For Disabled Vet And Mother Of Three

Duke Energy cuts off the power for a disabled veteran and mother of three despite efforts by female vets advocacy group.

10:44 PM, May 20, 2013

Energy Efficient Upgrades For Your Home: How To Get Help

A program through the City of Greensboro has been awarded a $5 million grant to help homeowners make energy efficient upgrades to their homes.

8:10 AM, May 21, 2013

Man Accused Of Taking Photo Up Woman's Skirt In Wal-Mart

Police in Asheboro arrested and charged a man Friday for taking a cell phone picture up a woman's skirt in a Wal-Mart.

11:10 AM, May 21, 2013

Shaniya Davis Murder Trial Winds Down

Attorneys are expected to summarize for jurors the case of a man on trial in the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl in 2009.

7:32 AM, May 21, 2013

Staff Sgt. Benson, National Guardsman, Surprises His Kids At Rankin Elementary In Greensboro

It's not Father's Day, but a soldier/Greensboro father got the hug of the year after surprising his kids at their school.

7:52 PM, May 20, 2013

Man Deliberately Crashes Truck Into Police Cars, Arrested, Cocaine Found In Truck

A man was taken to jail after he struck three Greensboro police officers and four unmarked police vehicles while transporting cocaine.

11:07 AM, May 21, 2013

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