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After 17 years, why Susan Mellen dancesSusan Mellen was exonerated of murdering a homeless man, and she was released from prison after 17 years. 'I always forgave my enemies,' she said.
St. Louis protesters face off with police for second nightState and city leaders have urged the Justice Department to investigate the death of Vonderrit D. Myers Wednesday night, fearing he was targeted because he was black.
Vegas weddings for all: Gay couples in Nevada get marriage licensesAfter days of legal limbo, same-sex couples in Nevada began getting marriage licenses on Thursday afternoon.
- 'Hands up' protests after another police shooting in St. Louis
An off-duty St. Louis police officer fatally shot a black man after an altercation between the two. Police say the man fired first. Protests erupted Wednesday night in south St. Louis after the shooting.
Democrats plan last minute ad blitz in South DakotaWith less than a month until election day, Democrats plan to put $1 million behind Rick Weiland, running for South Dakota's open Senate seat. Weiland faces a tough race against former Republican Gov. Mike Rounds.
Pat Roberts says independent opponent is a Democrat in disguiseWhile Greg Orman has refused to say which party he would caucus with should he win the open Senate seat in Kansas, his opponent Republican Senator Pat Roberts sought to paint him as a Democrat during a debate on Wednesday.
- New screening for Ebola fever at select US airports, official says
The federal government says it will check on the health of airline passengers from Ebola-infected countries in west Africa at five different US airports.
California grounds air tankers after aircraft crashes while fighting fireThe agency has about 22 of the S-2T air tankers. Other aircraft were still available to assist with fires, officials said.
First US-diagnosed Ebola patient dies in Texas hospitalThomas Duncan passed away Wednesday morning after reportedly contracting the virus last month in Liberia.
Illinois teen sought to join Islamic militants in SyriaMohammed Hamzah Khan was charged Monday with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist group. The Chicago-area teen was arrested Saturday while attempting to board an international flight.
Joe Biden issues apology to Turkey, UAE leadersThe Obama administration stands by the vice president despite recent gaffes that angered leaders in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, White House spokesman says.
US journalist, infected with Ebola, arrives at Nebraska hospitalAshoka Mukpo was working as a video journalist for NBC News when he became ill. During a press conference Monday, Mukpo's father speculated on how his son was infected.
Obama hails disabled veterans as symbols of American characterThe president called on the nation to remember and stand by those Americans who have given life and limb for their country at the opening of American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington Sunday.
Search crews harden resolve to find Hannah GrahamSearch and rescue crews have vowed to continue combing the Virginia countryside for Hannah Graham, a University of Virginia student who has been missing for three weeks.
Giants eek victory over Nationals epic 18-inning gameThe San Francisco Giants and Kansas City the Washington Nationals burned through 17 pitchers and 24 position players in epic 6-hour and 23-minute game.
US Navy unveils fleet of unmanned patrol boatsMilitary officials say the fleet of self-guided watercraft could be ready for naval deployment within the year and could eventually help to protect merchant shifts as well.
Hurricane Simon now at Cat. 3, but where is it headed?Hurricane Simon sustained winds strengthened Saturday to 115 m.p.h. Forecasters expect the hurricane to begin weakening Sunday, but Simon's track is still uncertain.
Mormon conference gets first-ever non-English speechIn 1997, the number of members outside the US surpassed the number inside the country, and since 2000, there have been more non-English-speaking Mormons than those that speak English.
- When will California heat wave end?
Record high temperatures hit California - north and south - prompting concern over energy use and wildfires. When will it cool down?
- Why NYPD and NYC mayor aren't getting along
A top aide to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio is living with a convicted killer who has often mocked officers as "pigs." And that's just the latest source of tension between the NYC police and its new mayor.
