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IRS official is far from first to take the Fifth

9:38 PM, May 22, 2013

WASHINGTON - Congress often gets frustrated when witnesses invoke their Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination under the U.S. Constitution - and both groups have had plenty of experience with it.

Okla. tornado damages could hit $2 billion

9:34 PM, May 22, 2013

MOORE, Okla. - As search and rescue operations wind down and this battered, exhausted city mourns its dead, attention is turning to a long, costly rebuilding effort.

Study: Teen Facebook enthusiasm down

4:05 PM, May 22, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Teens on Facebook don't 'like' the popular social media site as much as they used to. 

Jurors in Jodi Arias case unable to reach decision

3:37 PM, May 22, 2013

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

Jodi Arias talks before jury sentencing decision

2:19 PM, May 22, 2013

(AZ CENTRAL) -- On the evening after Jodi Arias' fate went to the jury, she seemed to hold out hope her life would be spared.

Obama to visit tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town

1:55 PM, May 22, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC. (AP) - President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., on Sunday.

IRS official refuses to testify in Tea Party probe

12:01 PM, May 22, 2013

The IRS official responsible for tax exemptions refused to testify to a House oversight panel investigating the agency's treatment of conservative groups Wednesday.

Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion

11:36 AM, May 22, 2013

MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- The Oklahoma Insurance Department said a preliminary estimate suggests the cost of the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore could be more than $2 billion.

Red Cross Safe & Well website finds loved ones

11:29 AM, May 22, 2013

AMERICAN RED CROSS -- After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. This website is designed to help make that communication easier. 

'Always smiling': First tornado victim identified

11:26 AM, May 22, 2013

A 9-year-old girl who was "always smiling" is among the first of the Oklahoma tornado victims to be identified.

Grants to help build 'safe rooms' delayed by red tape

11:24 AM, May 22, 2013

(NBC News) -- Officials in the Oklahoma City suburb ravaged by deadly tornadoes Monday complained earlier this year about FEMA's foot-dragging over $2 million in federal grants for "safe rooms" in 800 homes that would protect people from severe weather.

How could so many have survived Okla. monster tornado?

11:23 AM, May 22, 2013

Viewers glued to TV following Monday's tornado that hit here with the destructive force of an atomic bomb very likely expected to wake up Tuesday to a death and injury toll in the thousands.

Terrified kids asked teacher, 'Is This Really Happening?'

11:23 AM, May 22, 2013

 As the terrified tornado-whipped students of Briarwood Elementary School in Moore, Okla., cowered on their hands and knees with backpacks over their heads, tearfully pleading for their parents, they asked their teacher, "Is this really happening?"

Jodi Arias begs jury to give her life sentence

10:35 AM, May 22, 2013

PHOENIX, Az. (AZ CENTRAL) -- Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.

Marathon bombing victims urged to apply for funds

9:29 AM, May 22, 2013

The administrator of the Boston Marathon victims' compensation fund says so far just five people have filed applications for a portion of the $30 million the One Fund has already collected.

16-minute tornado warning saved lives

8:49 AM, May 22, 2013

(USA TODAY) -- Sixteen minutes.

That's how much of a warning the residents of suburban Oklahoma had before a tornado dropped out of a cloud onto the ground a few miles west of Newcastle, Okla.

Atlanta Telethon raises $57,000 for Moore, OK victims

8:48 AM, May 22, 2013

ATLANTA, Ga. (WXIA) -- The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross teamed up with WXIA for the WXIA Cares: Atlanta gives Moore fundraising telethon on Tuesday evening.

WXIA steps into a Texas tornado simulator

8:48 AM, May 22, 2013

LUBBOCK, Texas (WXIA) -- After an EF3 tornado tore through northwest Georgia, last week, WXIA's chief meteorologist, Mike Francis, traveled to Texas Tech in Lubbock to check out their cutting edge research created to help keep you safe.

Boy Scout Leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

8:05 AM, May 22, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban openly gay boys belonging to the scouting movement.

Anthony Weiner declares he's running for NYC mayor

5:48 AM, May 22, 2013

Former congressman 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.

Safety experts say Okla. school was ready for tornado

5:16 AM, May 22, 2013

The teachers and students in Moore, Okla., were as prepared as anyone could have been to respond to the devastating tornado that struck Monday, several school safety experts say.

Ark. treasurer resigns amid charges she took cash

10:44 PM, May 21, 2013

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas' state treasurer has resigned after federal prosecutors accused her of taking cash payments from a broker who handled a large amount of the state's investment portfolio.

Surveillance video: Man fires AK-47 inside club

The video also shows Pettigrew firing several shots at a car in the parking lot.

5:18 AM, May 23, 2013

Classmate of Elvis Presley has rare photo, recording

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. -- It's not so rare to run into someone with a vast Elvis Presley memorabilia collection.

9:03 PM, May 22, 2013

Girl, 18, faces prison over sex with girl, 14

The case started in February, but has since garnered national attention for what some media portray as a gay rights issue.

5:32 AM, May 21, 2013

Florida Lottery prepares for $590 million Powerball winner

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The world is still waiting to hear who bought that winning $590 million Powerball ticket in Zephyrhills last Saturday.

1:24 PM, May 22, 2013

Strange documents found in second-hand box

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was a four dollar purchase at a local bargain store that has a Jacksonville woman searching for answers.

8:01 PM, May 22, 2013

Car crashes into yard of Jacksonville home for second time in 13 months

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- For the second time in 13 months, a Jacksonville family has had a car crash into their yard.

10:02 PM, May 22, 2013

JSO responding to shooting on the Northside

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is responding to a shooting on the city's Northside.

9:17 AM, May 23, 2013

St Johns County Sheriff's Office deputies find meth lab serving warrant

Two people are in custody following a search warrant execution Wednesday morning, that became a hazmat situation.

6:52 AM, May 23, 2013

Man in critical condition after shooting on northside

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on the city's north side early Thursday morning.

2:57 AM, May 23, 2013

Pocket-dialing 911 leads to Fla. man's murder charge

Authorities in South Florida say a man is charged with murder because he was overheard discussing the killing when his cellphone pocket-dialed 911.

6:41 AM, May 23, 2013

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Ben Bowersox update, 5/22/13

Your Pictures of our Heroes - A Memorial Day Tribute

Storm moving in Nassau County on Saturday (Submitted by Alison McGrath)

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People walk through a damaged area near the Moore Warren Theater after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

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Putnam County Sheriff's Office street crimes bust nets 12

Jim Lehrer, of the PBS Newshour, speaks to the audience before moderating the first presidential debate between US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Denver ,Colorado on October 3, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/GettyImages)

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FCN weather team behind the scenes

Polk County Sheriff's Department arrests 92

Flagler Hospital given 'all clear' by bomb squad

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Putnam County probation compliance checks bust 14

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Photo courtesy of Michael Heeder

Fire at a Bradford County Corrections Facility

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Cush getting ready for a live shot with Chris Porter. 5/7/13

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Ben Bowersox in hyperbaric chamber

Enormous fire destroys potato plant in Hastings

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FCN moms photo gallery

Car chase gone bad

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Vehicle plunges into I-295 retention pond, 1 dead

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Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

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