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New evidence possible in Manson Family murders

8:29 AM, May 25, 2012

LOS ANGELES -- Eight hours of audio never before heard by law enforcement has been requested by the Los Angeles Police Department, and it could link followers of the Manson Family to unsolved murders.

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Fire on nuclear sub extinguished

7:22 AM, May 24, 2012

Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a nuclear submarine early Thursday at a U.S. Navy shipyard in Maine after battling it for hours, according to a statement released by the shipyard.

Hurricane Bud picks up steam

7:19 AM, May 24, 2012

Hurricane Bud quickly strengthened early Thursday after forming off the southwestern coast of Mexico just hours before, the National Hurricane Center in Miami reported.

Egyptians, many optimistic, vote in post-Mubarak election

2:50 PM, May 23, 2012

CAIRO -- Sabet Mashed Mina voted for a president in Egypt's elections Wednesday for the first time in his life at 76 years old.

Students watching documentary accidentally see pornographic images

2:25 PM, May 23, 2012

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. -- Some students' parents were disturbed Tuesday afternoon after learning their children accidentally saw nude images of a woman during class.

Woman attacked at McDonald's drive-thru

1:49 PM, May 23, 2012

DENVER -- Police are investigating a vicious beating at a McDonald's drive-thru, First Coast News sister station KUSA has learned.

Are tanning salons admitting underage teens?

10:36 AM, May 23, 2012

When you hear about teens and tanning, you may laugh it off as no big deal. But doctors say it IS a big deal: Studies show that kids who go tanning are more likely to get skin cancer. That's why most states have tough laws about who can use tanning salons.

Census continues to undercount blacks, Hispanics and kids

9:15 AM, May 23, 2012

The Census continued to miss blacks and Hispanics in 2010 despite achieving what was probably the most accurate count in the nation's history, according to Census analysis out Tuesday.

United drops early boarding for children

7:55 AM, May 23, 2012

Just in time for summer vacation, families with small children traveling on United Airlines will no longer be able to board early.

Reagan Foundation moves to halt President's blood sale

2:57 AM, May 23, 2012

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation threatened legal action over the online sale of a vial purportedly containing dried blood from the former president following a 1981 assassination attempt.

Regulators probe bank's role in Facebook IPO

2:56 AM, May 23, 2012

Regulators are looking into a report that Morgan Stanley, the lead underwriter for Facebook's initial public offering last week, shared a negative assessment of the social network with major clients ahead of the IPO.

Bullying poem author shares her story

5:02 PM, May 22, 2012

SENECA FALLS, N.Y. -- The author of a poem about bullying that has gotten national attention is sharing her story about why she wrote the poem.

Paris to Charlotte flight diverted to Bangor

2:39 PM, May 22, 2012

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- US Airways Flight 787 from Paris to Charlotte, North Carolina has been diverted to the Bangor International Airport.

NC pastor gives sermon on killing off homosexuals

12:32 PM, May 22, 2012

MAIDEN, N.C. -- A local pastor is igniting controversy, preaching a plan to eliminate gays.

Joplin commemorates anniversary of deadly tornado

10:14 AM, May 22, 2012

JOPLIN, Mo. -- A day of solemn remembrances and forward-looking celebrations is planned Tuesday as Joplin commemorates the anniversary of a tornado that ripped the city in half.

Obama and Romney trade attacks

10:00 AM, May 22, 2012

CHICAGO - President Obama and Mitt Romney took direct aim at each other on Monday, with Romney charging that Obama has failed to accept moral responsiblity for his policies and the president defending his re-election campaign's focus on the private-equity firm once headed by the former Massachusetts governor.

Man survives suicide plunge over Niagara Falls

9:40 AM, May 22, 2012

Authorities say a man survived a suicide attempt at Niagara Falls this morning when he plunged 188 feet over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, according to news reports.

SpaceX rocket blasts off for space station

8:02 AM, May 22, 2012

CAPE CANAVERAL -- A private company sent its unmanned capsule off to the International Space Station early Tuesday, heading for what could be the first nongovernmental docking there.

SpaceX to try second time for launch to ISS

3:09 AM, May 22, 2012

SpaceX is due early Tuesday to make its second attempt at sending the first private spacecraft to the International Space Station after the initial launch over the weekend was aborted a half a second before liftoff.

Source: DEA agents investigated for hiring prostitutes

3:06 AM, May 22, 2012

Three Drug Enforcement Administration agents are under investigation for allegedly hiring prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia, a congressional source confirms to CNN.

Twins Conceived after Dad Died won't get Benefits

11:54 PM, May 21, 2012

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court says a man's children who were born through artificial insemination after his death cannot get Social Security survivor benefits.

Rare eclipse crosses Asia, western U.S.

12:38 PM, May 21, 2012

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Skywatchers from Mount Fuji to the Grand Canyon enjoyed a treat: the moon nearly blotting out the sun to create a dramatic "ring of fire" over a narrow strip of eastern Asia and the western United States.

Obama: 'Hard days' ahead in Afghanistan

10:44 AM, May 21, 2012

CHICAGO -- President Obama predicted "hard days ahead" in Afghanistan as members of the NATO alliance gathered here on Sunday for a summit centered on winding down the decade-old war and bolstering commitments to support Afghan security forces through 2024.

Jacksonville, Florida Weather Forecast

Jacksonville, Florida--Dense Fog Advisory canceled. Warm high 89, showers Sat pm. Big rain Sunday.

A developing low east of the Cape will impact us later in the weekend.  Today partly cloudy high 89, mild risk
of rip currents.  Saturday evening showers may start to
move in, Sunday the low may move on shore near the Georgia
boarder.  Plenty of rain Sunday to Wednesday.

9:36 AM, May 25, 2012

Man bitten by shark in Jacksonville Beach identified

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- A man was bitten by a shark in the 1100 block of 1st Street South, according to Tom Francis with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

7:55 PM, May 24, 2012

Mayor Alvin Brown reacts to new courthouse problems

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It is still questionable that the new courthouse is going to open on Tuesday morning. Your tax dollars paid for this more than $350 million dollar project that is over budget and years overdue.

9:30 AM, May 25, 2012

Nicole Kidman is holding nothing back

ANTIBES, France - Looking over a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea at the exclusive Hotel Du Cap earlier this week, Nicole Kidman ponders her career.

8:43 AM, May 25, 2012

Jazz Festival takes over the heart of downtown

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The sounds of jazz will be echoing across The River city this weekend.  The Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be taking over the heart of downtown.

7:30 AM, May 25, 2012

Tasers may cause cardiac arrest -- users not deterred

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In 2005, when JSO started using Tasers, Sheriff John Rutherford endured the blast of a stun gun. The sheriff was trying to show two things: a Taser will immobilize you and it is a non-lethal weapon.

7:29 PM, May 24, 2012

Woman documents stolen iPhone's adventures on Facebook -- starring alleged thief

After her iPhone left her possession during a Disney cruise, a woman started noticing new photos being automatically uploaded to her iCloud account.

11:56 AM, May 24, 2012

3rd grade FCAT scores reflect expected drop

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- FCAT scores for third grade reading and math were released by the Florida Department of Education on Thursday, and the scores show the state's third graders to be "on target" in light of creating higher standards from 2011 to 2012, the Department said in a release.

6:46 PM, May 24, 2012

First Coast Soldier recovering from suicide attack

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A First Coast Army Lieutenant is fighting for his life after being hit by a suicide bomber.

7:09 AM, May 25, 2012

Mass. woman finds bike she lost 42 years ago

WELLFLEET, Mass. -- The little girl thought she had lost her new bike forever when she tumbled off a rickety bridge over a muddy stream in Wellfleet, Mass., 42 years ago.

2:21 PM, May 24, 2012

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Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition

5th grade wax museum at San Pablo Elementary School

Photo provided by Steve Bielicki<br>Steve Bielicki was greeted this morning by a black bear on his lanai at his Julington Creek Plantation home.

FWC: Leave black bears looking for new home alone

Sneak peak of T. rex named Sue

Officer-involved crash on Philips Highway

Edwina the sea turtle released near Marineland

USS The Sullivans Homecoming

Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy (C) gives instructions to his players during a time out in the pres-season match against Cleveland Cavaliers at the Venetian Macao in Macau, 20 October 2007. Orlando Magic won 100-84. Photo by TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images

Stan Van Gundy & Otis Smith's work with the Orlando Magic

LONDON - FEBRUARY 20: Singer Robin Gibb waves to fans as he arrives for the Brit Awards 2003 at Earls Court February 20, 2003 in London. Gibb died on May 20, 2012 after battling cancer. (Photo by John Li/Getty Images)

Celebrities who have died in 2012

A dog wears special glasses to view a solar eclipse at Koriyama city in northern Japan.
By STR, AFP/Getty Images

Annular solar eclipse

Inkaholiks Tattoo Parlor star of new reality show

Sea Turtle Festival in St. Augustine

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 6: The music group The Bee Gees consisting of brothers (From L-R:) Robin, Barry and Maurice Gibb appear backstage after they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony at a Cleveland, Ohio hotel 06 May. Ten people or musical groups were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Photo by KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP/Getty Images

Robin Gibb: 1949-2012

First Coast Gears: Holy Spirit Catholic Church car & craft show

Riding into History charity ride

Jacksonville Sharks military appreciation night

Jacksonville Girls Roller Derby

Riding into History Concours d'Elegance

12th Annual WJCT Reading Celebration: Jacksonville, Florida

Craft and Import Beer Festival

Jacksonville Suns Play Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Dogs Sworn In As Canine Guardians Ad Litem

Daniel's recreation center before the makeover.
Photo courtesy Kristen Lacoste

Finished Results of daniel 'Extreme Makeover'

Sent in by Deb Carmel<br>A hail storm passes by Deb Carmels yard in St. Marys, Ga.

Rain and Hail Across The First Coast

Nassau County Team Teal Rally

Photo by Joe Massa, First Coast News

Mysterious Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Missing

Zimmerman Discovery Photos

Mitt Romney Campaign Stop In Jacksonville

Mark Zuckerberg returns to where it all started to recruit students for jobs and internships with Facebook. In 2004, Facebook was created by Zuckerberg and his three friends in a Harvard dorm.(Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

Facebook IPO: The Timeline Of The Social Network

Boston Legal, ABC (2004-2008)

Boston Legal, a legal dramedy, aired on ABC and won five Emmy awards. The series starred James Spader and featured Candice Bergen and Julie Bowen.

Why it's gone -- and what was its legacy: The show had to fight for a fifth and final season of 13 episodes, due to ratings struggles and cast fluctuations.

By Vivian Zink, ABC

Pilots from 2004-2005 Season some of the Best

Both the names Victoria (up by 5 spots) and David (up by 6) have become more popular from power couple David and Victoria Beckham. In addition, Harper (their daughter's name) is up by an impressive 34 spots and is by far BabyCenter parents' favorite celebrity name of the year.
By David Beckham/Facebook, AP

Baby Names Made More Popular by Celebrities

NEW YORK - MAY 29: (US TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Recording artist Donna Summer performs May 29, 2003, at the Partnership for Public Service Inaugural Gala at Ciprianis Fortysecond Street in New York City. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

Donna Summer: 1948-2012

Photo courtesy Tiffany Knight

Navy Wives Take Flat Husbands to Kentucky Derby

Jane's Addiction Plays At Florida Theatre

Surveillance Screen Grabs of Clay Wallet Thief

By Mike Kaminski/First Coast News

Possible Meth Lab Being Investigated in St. Augustine

Auditions at San Francisco Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Pictured: Howie Mandel. Photo by  Virginia Sherwood/NBC.

America's Got Talent Season Premiere

Photo by Claire Simms, First Coast News

Vilano Beach Bluebird of Happiness Finding a New Home

Photo by Jessica Clark/First Coast News

Driver Crashes Pickup into Historic St. Augustine Fort

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - MAY 14: A life size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur arrives at Bristol Zoo Gardens on May 14, 2012 in Bristol, England. Twelve animatronic dinosaurs arrived at Bristol Zoo Gardens this morning after being transported in crates from Texas, USA. They will form part of the zoos summer exhibition DinoZoo which opens later this month. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

England Welcomes Its First 'DinoZoo'

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