Winter weather: Super Bowl to luck out as Midwest braces for snow
Deal took responsibility Thursday for the states slow response to a snowstorm and pledged to reporters that the state would be more aggressive in responding to future weather threats... I was doing it 50 years ago when drifting wasnt cool.
Chemical blast brings echoes from ship explosion disaster 66 years earlier
In many ways, people are probably safer today because of the explosions in Texas City, and the town recovered financially in the years after the disaster, remaining home to a thriving petrochemical industry. The Census Bureau shows that the population.
Hawaii Lava Slows, But Still Poses Risk to Town
The 72-year-old actor, who was conscious and breathing when rescue crews reached him, was stabilized and taken to a hospital, where he was in fair to moderate condition, authorities said. Sources familiar with the incident told NBC News that Ford.
CIA ordered US military doctors to design new torture methods to use at.
A report released today has made disturbing allegations that doctors and psychologists working with the US military designed methods for - and became involved in - the systematic torture of terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay.. The two-year report.
50 Years Past Selma, Historic Town Makes Slow March.
50 Years Past Selma, Historic Town Makes Slow March Towards Change NBCNews.com. When thousands gather this weekend in Selma, Alabama, to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, some will likely conclude��.
Sun, frost, thirst and bullets: A deadly border could become even more.
According to Isacsons tracking: ���There have been as many as 20 cross-border shooting incidents in the last few years.��� U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials confirmed that during the past two years there have been eight such fatal incidents.
Supreme Court strikes down part of Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the nations most important civil rights laws, requires states with a history of discrimination to get federal approval before changing how they conduct elections. That part of the. He cited two towns deeply.
Mother runs screaming after him whilst shoppers dial 911
We werent able to have children for three years I prayed for her every day that the Lord would give me a child and the Lord gave her to me. Please dont hurt her. Ill do anything you want just please dont hurt my baby, she recalled during an.
Meet the Press Transcript - February 22, 2015
Look, to make this such a big deal is partially being fed by people that want to change the subject.. Hes been in town for the National Governors Conference.. Hes run three times in four years in a tough state.. The Voting Rights Act is.
Russia not really concerned about Obamas absence from Sochi Olympics
The U.S. delegation to the games contains openly gay athletes, including figure skater Brian Boitano, tennis legend Billie Jean King and ice hockey player Caitlin Cahow -- a move Obama said shows that the U.S. does not make distinctions on the basis of.
Aerial Photos Catch Lava Creeping Toward Hawaii Town
Harrison Ford was battered but OK Thursday after his vintage World War II training plane lost engine power and crash-landed on a California golf course, authorities and family members said. The 72-year-old actor, who was conscious and breathing when .
Were brothers: Pope meets ex-pope for historic lunch
They might also discuss pressing issues concerning Francis new job: Benedict left a host of unfinished business on Francis plate, including the outcome of a top-secret investigation into the leaks of papal documents last year. Francis might want to.
50 Years Past Selma, Historic Town Makes Slow March Toward Change
When thousands gather this weekend in Selma, Alabama, to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, some will likely conclude that the town that changed America has not seemed to make much progress of its own. The majority of registered voters in .
Governor Jerry Brown calls for action on climate change, irks protesters over.
For decades, Brown has garnered praise from environmental groups for making California a leader in energy-efficient building and appliance standards, and for signing a law requiring that 33 percent of the states electricity come from renewable sources.
New York Times Picks 1st Black Executive Editor
In recent weeks, these people said, Mr. Baquet had become angered over a decision by Ms. Abramson to make a job offer to a senior editor from The Guardian, Janine Gibson, and install her alongside him in a co-managing editor position without.
Las Vegas Boy, 8, Dies After Head Gets Stuck in Gate: Cops.
An eight-year-old boy died Tuesday after his head became stuck in his Las Vegas neighborhoods automatic gate, police said.The victim. 50 Years Past Selma, Historic Town Makes Slow March Towards Change. By Errin��.
Rhode Island becomes 10th state to legalize gay marriage
Even in Rhode Island, which sits in the countrys friendliest territory for gay-marriage supporters, opposition from the states heavy Catholic population put the prospects of passage in jeopardy for years. The legislation has been introduced in the.
President Obamas 2015 State of the Union Speech
In fact, at every moment of economic change throughout our history, this country has taken bold action to adapt to new circumstances, and to make sure everyone gets a fair shot. We set up worker protections, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid to.