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More Than 50 Hurt When Indiana School Buses Crash

8:56 PM, May 22, 2013

A school bus slammed into the back of another one Wednesday afternoon, setting off a chain-reaction crash involving four buses.

Exit exams may be on their way out

7:55 PM, May 22, 2013

South Carolina Rep. Phil Owens says a story he heard from one of his constituents convinced him it was time to do away with the state's requirement that students pass an exit exam to earn their high school diploma.

Holder says four U.S. citizens killed in drone strikes

7:01 PM, May 22, 2013

 US says 4 American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009.

Jersey Shore, Slammed By Sandy, Is Back In Business

6:45 PM, May 22, 2013

Rebuilt Seaside Heights boardwalk is a symbol of the grit it is taking for the community to rise again.

One dead after machete-wielding attack on London streets

5:59 PM, May 22, 2013

Prime Minister Cameron says there are 'strong indications' the attack is terror-related.

Fla. Teen Charged Over Underage Same-Sex Relationship

4:12 PM, May 22, 2013

Fla. Teen Charged Over Underage Same-Sex Relationship

Jurors Unable to Reach Decision in Arias Case

3:33 PM, May 22, 2013

Jurors in Jodi Arias case told the judge on Wednesday they are unable to reach decision on whether she should be sentenced to death or to life in prison.

Pentagon To Seek New Vets Record System

12:13 PM, May 22, 2013

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to announce the decision Wednesday, amid increasing pressure from Congress to address the frustrating delays and paperwork shuffle as service members move from the military's health care program to the VA system.

Exxon Mobil Accused Of Anti-Gay Bias

11:51 AM, May 22, 2013

The complaint was filed Wednesday with the Illinois Department of Human Rights by Freedom to Work, one of several groups which accuse Exxon of flawed workplace policies for gays.

More Than $1 Million Worth Of Marijuana Hidden In Peppers, Clay Pots, Tires Seized In California

11:33 AM, May 22, 2013

$1 Million Worth Of Marijuana Seized From Tractor-Trailer In California

Judge: Hollister Clothing Unfriendly To The Disabled

10:11 AM, May 22, 2013

Judge Wiley Daniel agreed in March with the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition that the retailers that cater to a hip, young clientele limited access for customers in wheelchairs.

AAA: 31.2M Drivers To Take Memorial Day Road Trip

10:08 AM, May 22, 2013

During Thursday and Monday, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to car lobbying group AAA.

FBI: Man Fatally Shot In Boston Bombing Probe

9:57 AM, May 22, 2013

The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation.

Va. Company Makes Shelters To Withstand Any Storm

9:39 AM, May 22, 2013

James Hash traveled to Ruckersville, Va. to talk to a company that sells safe rooms designed to hold up when bad weather strikes.

Co-owner Of 'Nightmares' Eatery Might Be Deported

8:30 AM, May 22, 2013

Salomon "Samy" Bouzaglo, who owns Amy's Baking Company along with his wife, is involved in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement case to revoke his residency status

Sisters Ejected From Pa. Mall Over Anti-Cancer Hats

8:23 AM, May 22, 2013

Sisters say they were kicked out of a mall after refusing to remove profanity-laden hats expressing their hatred of breast cancer.

Trial For Captain In Deadly Costa Concordia Shipwreck In Italy

7:55 AM, May 22, 2013

 A judge in Italy has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia to stand trial in the shipwreck of the cruise liner, which struck a reef off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people.

Federal Student Loan Rules Are Changing

7:20 AM, May 22, 2013

The rules are changing and they could cost you. Kiplinger's Susanna Snider explains

Tornado Recovery Effort Highlights Political Differences

7:16 AM, May 22, 2013

Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn says that if more money is needed to aid the recovery effort then the government should cut spending somewhere else to offset the money for Oklahoma.

Irishman Charged With 1982 IRA Hyde Park Bombing

6:59 AM, May 22, 2013

A 61-year-old Irishman has been charged with the Irish Republican Army bombing of the queen's ceremonial cavalry in Hyde Park in 1982 that killed four soldiers and seven horses.

Anthony Weiner Declares He's Running For NYC Mayor

6:26 AM, May 22, 2013

Anthony Weiner officially jumped into the race for New York City mayor, ending weeks of speculation by declaring his political comeback bid in a YouTube video posted late Tuesday.

Homes Next To Florida Sinkhole To Be Demolished

6:24 AM, May 22, 2013

The homes on either side of the Tampa area house where a sinkhole opened under a man's bedroom are being demolished.

US Parents Quit Singapore Inquest Into Son's Death

6:21 AM, May 22, 2013

The parents of an American software engineer who believe their son was murdered have withdrawn from the inquest, saying they have no confidence in Singapore's legal process.

Immigration Bill Heads To Full Senate

6:19 AM, May 22, 2013

A bill to remake the nation's troubled immigration system is headed to the full Senate after approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Julian Dawkins, PBS Shuttle Driver, Killed By Off-Duty Arlington Sheriff's Deputy In Alexandria

Family, friends and neighbors have many unanswered questions about the shooting death of 22-year-old Julian Dawkins

5:52 AM, May 23, 2013

DC Taxis Caught On Camera Refusing Black And Disabled Passengers Fined

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

10:15 PM, May 22, 2013

Vendor: Someone Has Tampered With DC Ambulances

A mechanic that repairs DC Fire Department ambulances suspects that somebody has been tampering with emergency vehicles.

4:45 PM, May 22, 2013

Car In Police Chase Hits School Bus In DC

A child and an adult are injured after a car in a police chase out of Prince George's County hit a school bus in DC.

8:48 AM, May 23, 2013

Oklahoma Tornado Help: Donate To Red Cross And Other Organizations With WUSA 9 Cares

Check out this list of several organizations accepting donations to help people in Oklahoma

10:09 PM, May 22, 2013

Trooper Hit, Dragged By Car In Md.

An off-duty state trooper apparently confronted some vandalism suspects in a car and was dragged by the car when the driver fled the scene

6:08 AM, May 23, 2013

Man Found Dead In Water Near Boat In Md.

Police are investigating the death of a man who was found dead in the water at the Holiday Hill Marina.

7:39 AM, May 23, 2013

Two Sisters Are Reunited Through Sports

Separated Sisters Reunite...a chance meeting changes local girls lives forever 

12:45 PM, May 13, 2013

DC Weather: More Storms Thursday-Yellow Alert Day

Storms will be more widespread Thursday and will not necessarily be confined to the afternoon and evening. We have declared Thursday a Yellow alert day for widespread showers and storms.  Much cooler air arrives tonight and will be with us through the weekend.

2:48 AM, May 23, 2013

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