Friday, June 14 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:13:19 GMT
(RNN) - A chemical plant caught fire in Baton Rouge, LA, on Thursday. At least one person has died and more than 70 were injured in the explosion. George Zimmerman was in court for the selection of theMore >>
The trial of George Zimmerman, the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government and the U.S. government's hunt for the NSA whistle-blower are a few of the stories that caught our eye this week.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 7:40 AM EDT2013-06-07 11:40:02 GMT
(RNN) - A building in Philadelphia collapsed, killing six and injuring 14 others. The building was reportedly being demolished when it collapsed onto a thrift store located on the same block. A fire stationMore >>
The death of a senator, the deadly collapse of a building in Philadelphia and the trial of an alleged leaker of classified information are just a few of the stories that drew national attention this week.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-31 15:12:55 GMT
(RNN) - A freight train in Maryland derailed and exploded, injuring one. The train reportedly hit a tractor-trailer. Officials said the train was carrying a hazardous material that caused some of the carsMore >>
A ricin letter sent to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the reunion of President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and a controversial congresswoman not seeking another term are some of the headlines from this week.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:46:44 GMT
(RNN) - A deadly tornado ripped through Moore, OK, killing 24 people. The EF-5 tornado had wind speeds of at least 200 mph and was roughly two miles wide. Among the dead were children who took shelterMore >>
A deadly EF-5 tornado, a murder suspect with links to the Boston bombing suspects and a British soldier brutally killed by alleged terrorists dominated headlines this week.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:16:29 GMT
(RNN) - A jury found Dr. Kermit Gosnell guilty of more than 200 counts involving the deaths of babies killed during failed abortions on Monday. Gosnell, 72, was sentenced the three consecutive life sentencesMore >>
(RNN) - Despite dodging most of the tax hikes associated with the fiscal cliff less than two months ago, politicians in Washington find themselves back at the bargaining table to avoid across-the-board cuts in the budget sequester.
Officials in Atlanta arrested a man after he allegedly hit a toddler aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis. The child's mother claimed the man was intoxicated before the flight took off and that he hit her son while the 19-month-old was crying.
In Los Angeles, police are investigating the death of a Canadian tourist who was found inside a hotel water tank. Investigators said the woman was likely decomposing in the tank for more than two weeks.
Meanwhile, paraolympian Oscar Pistorius was arraigned for premeditated murder in a South African court. Detectives said the gold medalist shot and killed his supermodel girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:31:03 GMT
Authorities are investigating a shooting outside a Walterboro apartment complex. On Monday night, officers responded to Druid Hill II Apartments on Beach Road for a report of shots fired in the area. DuringMore >>
Authorities are investigating a shooting outside a Walterboro apartment complex. On Monday night, officers responded to Druid Hill II Apartments on Beach Road for a report of shots fired in the area.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:51:39 GMT
A touching tribute Tuesday night for the "Charleston 9," who died six years ago battling a blaze at the Sofa Super Store in West Ashley. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters came together to rememberMore >>
A touching tribute Tuesday night for the "Charleston 9," who died six years ago battling a blaze at the Sofa Super Store in West Ashley. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters came together to remember those nine fallen heroes.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:15:38 GMT
Charleston County Council is set to give their third and final vote on an ordinance that would close bars in unincorporated areas of the county at 2 a.m.Currently, bars in the area are allowed to serveMore >>
Charleston County Council voted unanimously to make bars in unincorporated areas close their doors at 2 a.m. Tuesday night's vote was the third and final vote on the ordinance.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:57:24 GMT
Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon will address concerns recently raised by the Charleston NAACP regarding the effects of racial bias on marijuana arrests.More >>
Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon squashed the idea his deputies have a racial bias when making marijuana arrests within county limits.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:01:03 GMT
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a log truck crashed into a car in Williamsburg County Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say a car was traveling west on US 521 and attemptedMore >>
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a log truck crashed into a car in Williamsburg County Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:11:49 GMT
Joan Mack, one of the first women of color at Channel 5 in the early 70's, recently stopped by the station to reminisce on her days as a talk show host in the Lowcountry and to help Live 5 News celebrateMore >>
Joan Mack, one of the first women of color at Channel 5 in the early 70's, recently stopped by the station to reminisce on her days as a talk show host in the Lowcountry and to help Live 5 News celebrate its 60th anniversary.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:32:59 GMT
The deaths of nine Charleston firefighters sent shockwaves through the community on June 18th, 2007. The casualties were felt particularly by the fire departments that lost a member, like Engine 16.More >>
The deaths of nine Charleston firefighters sent shockwaves through the community on June 18th, 2007. The casualties were felt particularly by the fire departments that lost a member, like Engine 16.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:19:10 GMT
Some of the worst performing schools in Charleston County are making progress, while others could be taken over by the state for lagging behind state standards. Thousands of students will attend thoseMore >>
Some of the worst performing schools in Charleston County are making progress, while others could be taken over by the state for lagging behind state standards. Thousands of students will attend thoseMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:14:44 GMT
Three months after a man was gunned down at a North Charleston apartment complex, his mother is making a plea for help to solve the case Twenty five year old Antonio McCullough was visiting an acquaintanceMore >>
A woman made a tearful plea Tuesday for help to solve her son's murder. The victim, 25 year old Antonio McCullough was ambushed March 20, at the Collins Park Villas apartment complex on Dorchester Road in North Charleston. More >>
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Massive budget cuts, miserable weather and a medalist accused of murder captured our attention in this week's headlines.
