Mother Arrested in Christmas Day Killing of Teen Daughter
Connie Villa, 35, is Accused of Murdering her 13-Year-old Daughter
ABC NewsCongress letting 55 tax breaks expire at year end
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an almost annual ritual, Congress is letting a package of 55 popular tax breaks expire at the end of the year, creating uncertainty — once again — for millions of individuals and businesses.
Associated PressMortgage Rates Hit 2.75% (2.84% APR)
Mortgage rates are are still low at 2.75% (2.84% APR). Get a great rate and start saving money today. Calculate your payment.
AdChoices LendingTreeSponsoredShark photobomb? Family photo captures big fish lurking just feet from family
Can there be such thing as a shark photobomb? A California Mom caught an unexpected surprise guest in one of her family photos.
The SideshowSuspect in Colo. triple slaying arrested in Okla.
DENVER (AP) — A man suspected of killing three people and setting fire to a home in southern Colorado has been captured in Oklahoma after a nationwide manhunt, authorities said Sunday.
Associated PressTOP 5 Best Casting Choices In 2013
Top 5 Best Casting Choices In 2013 including Chris Pratt in Guardians of The Galaxy and Ben Affleck In Superman VS Batman.
Movieline.com58 mins agoPot, guns and paparazzi: New laws run gamut in US
The new year is bringing a host of new laws taking effect in January or thereabouts. A look at some state and local laws that are making news:
Associated PressManning, Broncos set records in win at Oakland
Oakland (United States) (AFP) - Peyton Manning broke one NFL passing record and stretched another on Sunday as the Denver Broncos also set a league mark for the most points in a single season. The record-shattering effort came in the first half against the Oakland Raiders, giving the visiting…
AFPTexas Republicans lose 3 major donors in 2013
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The deaths this year of three major Texas Republican donors, including a billionaire who died over the weekend, could signal a generational change for party kingmakers in the nation's largest GOP stronghold.
Associated PressOne-third of Americans reject evolution, poll shows
By Chris Francescani NEW YORK (Reuters) - One-third of Americans reject the idea of evolution and Republicans have grown more skeptical about it, according to a poll released on Monday. Sixty percent of Americans say that "humans and other living things have evolved over time," the telephone…
ReutersDoctors give no prognosis for Michael Schumacher
GRENOBLE, France (AP) — Doctors offered a grim assessment of Michael Schumacher's head injuries Monday, providing no prognosis for the Formula One driving great after his skiing accident in the French Alps.
Associated PressSen. Ted Cruz Blames Obama, Reid for Government Shutdown; Talks Coloring Book
Firebrand conservative Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, expressed no regrets over his role in this fall’s government shutdown today in an exclusive interview with ABC’s Jonathan Karl for “This Week,” placing the blame for the 16-day closure squarely on the shoulders of Democratic leaders. “I think...
ABC NewsThe Mystery Fireball in the Sky
More than 1,200 people in at least six states witness fireball in the sky.
ABC News VideosTeen Opens Beats By Dre Headphones, Finds Tuna Instead
A father in Washington ordered his daughter a set of Beats by Dre headphones for Christmas, however she found cans of the smelly fish. Steve Lopez told KCPQ-TV that he ordered a set of the pricey headphones from Walmart's website on Black Friday. However, when his 14-year-old…
BetaBeatMidas mechanic finds diamond ring lost for 6 years
An engagement ring that was lost in Richmond, Virginia in 2007, was recently found by a mechanic in Greenville, South Carolina.
Odd NewsNow You Can See Your Public Record Online
Get detailed information about anyone in the U.S., including their public records and contact information. Step 1: enter name. 2: see results.
AdChoices Instant Checkmate SponsoredToby Keith Restaurant's 'No Guns' Policy Under Fire From Fans
Restaurant Named for Country Crooner Stirs Controversy Among Gun Owners
Good Morning America7 New Year's Resolutions for a Stronger Career in 2014
The end of the year is a great time to reflect on what worked for you in the past and what you want to do differently in the future - which for many people means creating new year's resolutions for things they want to change in their lives. If you're a resolution-maker, don't forget to include work…
U.S.News & World Report LPTeachers find home visits help in the classroom
ST. LOUIS (AP) — In days gone by, a knock on the door by a teacher or school official used to mean a child was in trouble. Not anymore, at least for parents and students at Clay Elementary School.
Associated PressRussia suicide bombing: Is Doku Umarov the Kremlin's worst nightmare?
In it, a Chechen man named Doku Umarov gave an unequivocal warning about the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, in whose success the Kremlin has invested tens of billions of dollars. "Today we must show those who live in the Kremlin … that our kindness is not weakness," said Mr. Umarov, dressed in…
Christian Science MonitorParker apologizes for past use of controversial gesture
NBA star Tony Parker apologized Monday for making a gesture with anti-Semitic overtones in a photograph taken three years ago, which became an issue after French footballer Nicolas Anelka made the same gesture Sunday. West Bromwich Albion striker Anelka made the gesture known as a "quenelle" on…
AFP6 US Drone-Testing Centers Announced
In a push to bring drones to U.S. skies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected six site operators to research and test unmanned aircraft across the country. Three universities — the University of Alaska, Virginia Tech and Texas A&M; University-Corpus Christi — as well as Griffiss…
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