All Latest News Wires
Amtrak crash: Train vs. car collision leaves driver injuredAmtrak crash: An Amtrak train struck a car that drove around a crossing bar. The crash destroyed the car and injured the driver, but no train passengers were injured.
- Where do you learn how to fly a drone?
Aviation schools are gearing up to teach students how to fly drones. Dozens of schools now offer courses in what's known as UAS — unmanned aircraft systems — which range from drones as big as small planes to 2-foot-wide mini-helicopters. Embry-Riddle now offers the first UAS master's degree program.
George W. Bush sends encouraging letter to U. of Alabama kickerGeorge W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States. A kicker on the University of Alabama football team, who wears uniform number 43, received a note from George W. Bush after a rough performance against Auburn University.
NASA: Astronauts safe following space station cooling system shutdownUnusual temperatures triggered the automatic shutdown of one of the International Space Station's two cooling systems. Repairs may involve a software update or a space walk.
Mega Millions jackpot grows after top prize goes unclaimedThe jackpot is approximately $400 million for the next lottery drawing, which is scheduled for Friday, December 13. Though high, the prize remains below the record set nearly two years ago.
Lockdown lifted at American UniversityAuthorities had a suspect in custody following reports of a gunman and a lockdown on the campus of the Washington D.C.-based university on Wednesday evening.
Baseball to ban plate collisions: What will it mean for the game?Pointing to concerns about players' health, Major League Baseball announced plans to eliminate home-plate collisions on Wednesday. The decision could go into effect next season, pending approval from the players' association.
- How a family missing in Nevada survived two frigid nights
How did two adults and four children survive the below-zero temperatures in the Nevada mountains? Rescuers say they did the right things: Stayed with their car, started a fire, and had food and water with them.
Johnny Manziel, Jameis Winston lead 2013 Heisman Trophy hopefulsJohnny Manziel is the defending Heisman Trophy winner. Jameis Winston of Florida State is this year's favorite to keep Johnny Manziel from becoming the first Heisman repeat winner since Ohio State's Archie Griffin in 1975.
Why Time chose Pope Francis, not Edward Snowden, as 'Person of the Year'Pope Francis "changed the tone and the perception" of the Roman Catholic Church, said Time's managing editor. It was the third time a Catholic pope had been Time's choice.
Obamas and Bushes share a plane to Mandela's memorialObamas and Bushes had a joint round-trip passage to South Africa. Hillary Clinton flew out with the Obamas and Bushes but flew back with former President Bill Clinton and their daughter Chelsea.
Marine's body shipped home without heart, say angry parentsMarine's body: The parents of a Marine sergeant say they discovered weeks after his funeral that his body had been sent home without a heart.
- Sheriff's deputies arrested in L.A.: What did 18 deputies do?
Sheriff's deputies arrested: Federal officials arrested 18 current and former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies and charged them with beating inmates and jail visitors, falsifying reports, and trying to obstruct an FBI probe of the nation's largest jail system.
Mormon church officials explain the past ban on black priestsThe Mormon ban on priests of African descent ended in 1978, but this is the first time the church has given an official explanation for the reasons behind the racist ban or addressed the once widely held notion that skin color indicated spiritual superiority.
George Zimmerman's girlfriend withdraws her statement against ZimmermanGeorge Zimmerman asked a judge on Monday to grant him contact with the girlfriend he's accused of assaulting. She signed an affidavit saying she doesn't want him charged with aggravated assault, battery, or criminal mischief.
Newtown asks for privacy and kindness as Sandy Hook anniversary approachesNewtown officials and families of the victims recommend marking the upcoming anniversary with acts of kindness. They also asked the news media not to come to Newtown.
Mike Ditka honored with 'Ditka Day' in IllinoisMike Ditka Day: Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's office says today is 'Mike Ditka Day' in honor of 'Ca Coach' – the former Chicago Bears player and football coach whose jersey is being retired.
Roy Halladay retires after signing a one-day deal with Toronto Blue JaysRoy Halladay will retire a Blue Jay. The two time Cy Young winner started his decorated major-league career with Toronto and finished it with a one-day contract with his home team.
- Why a ban on plastic guns is likely to be renewed
Plastic guns will likely be required to still have some metal parts under federal law. But an effort to make plastic guns more detectable, by requiring plastic guns to have an unremovable metal part, seems likely to fail Monday.
- Yellow-ribbon homecoming for US vet held by North Korea
US veteran Merrill Newman arrived at the San Francisco airport after turning down a ride aboard Vice President Joe Biden's Air Force Two in favor of a direct flight from Beijing. Newman was detained in North Korea on Oct. 26.
