Famed Apollo 13 astronaut Ken Mattingly dies at 87
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher scheduled to be sentenced for felony child neglect
The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia is expected to be sentenced Friday for felony child neglect, 10 months after her son used her handgun to critically wound the educator.
Officers were asleep on the job when inmate escaped from VA hospital, officials say
Two Corrections Officers admitted to being asleep when an inmate escaped from a Virginia hospital in August, according to an investigation into the incident.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Sexual assault reported at Nickelback concert in Virginia; Suspect arrested and charged
A woman who attended last Saturday's Nickelback show at Jiffy Lube Live claims she was sexually assaulted during the concert.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot Virginia elementary school teacher pleads guilty to felony child neglect
The mother of the six-year-old boy who brought a gun to school and shot his teacher at a Virginia elementary school has pleaded guilty to felony child neglect.
National EMS Memorial Service makes stop in Chicago to honor fallen first responders
The Chicago Fire Department hosted the National EMS Memorial Service procession on Wednesday morning as part of their cross-country trip to Arlington, Virginia.
Amber Heard finally paid Johnny Depp $1 million she owed after bitter defamation battle
Amber Heard has finally ponied up the $1 million she owed ex-husband Johnny Depp after losing a nationally-televised defamation trial in Virginia last year, according to a source close to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor.
2 killed, 5 injured after Virginia high school graduation ceremony
Police said one of the people who was killed was an 18-year-old male student who had just graduated, while the other was a 36-year-old man who was there for the graduation.
Sonic boom heard across DC area identified as F-16 fighter jet
A fighter jet that was trying to intercept an unresponsive small plane that flew over D.C. Sunday triggered report of a loud boom that was heard across the area.
Cessna plane crashes in Virginia after passing through restricted DC airspace; NORAD dispatched
The FAA told FOX 5 that a Cessna citation has crashed into a mountainous terrain in Southwest Virginia.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher takes responsibility
Deja Taylor said she does feel responsible for the shooting and apologized to the teacher, 25-year-old Abigail Zwerner.
Virginia mom fights for change after toddler's hot car death
Last summer, Laura lost her son to a hot car death, followed by the death of her husband who took his own life upon discovering their son in his back seat.
Virginia retiree adopts 40 pound cat
Patches was available for adoption for less than a day before a pet lover snatched him up.
Parents continue to face charges after children gain access to guns
"Whenever you have a child, and you leave a gun unlocked, even if there are no laws requiring a parent to lock up a gun, the prosecutor has discretion in charging," said FOX 32 Chicago Legal Analyst Karen Conti.
Mother of 6-year-old student shooter indicted
The mother of a 6-year-old student who shot a teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, VA, has been indicted on two charges.
Woman dead after shootout between suspected abductor, police on I-95 in Virginia
Authorities say a woman they believe was the victim of an abduction is dead after a chase and shootout between police and her suspected kidnapper along Interstate 95 in Virginia.
YouTube creator shot while filming prank in mall food court
The victim's father says he was recording a prank for YouTube when the shooting occurred.