Thursday, July 24 2014 10:41 AM EDT2014-07-24 14:41:32 GMT
On Wednesday it took convicted murderer Joseph Wood nearly two hours to die by lethal injection. That is longer than it has taken an execution in the past.
On Wednesday it took convicted murderer Joseph Wood nearly two hours to die by lethal injection. That is longer than it has taken an execution in the past.
Thursday, July 24 2014 9:19 AM EDT2014-07-24 13:19:25 GMT
A local push is on to make sure kids have their shots for school. health officials are facing an uphill battle. The number of parents choosing not to get their children immunized is rising.
A local push is on to make sure kids have their shots for school. health officials are facing an uphill battle. The number of parents choosing not to get their children immunized is rising.
Thursday, July 24 2014 8:58 AM EDT2014-07-24 12:58:44 GMT
The State Attorney General says Joseph Rudolph Wood died in Florence just before 4 p.m., nearly two hours after the execution process started at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence on Wednesday.
The State Attorney General says Joseph Rudolph Wood died in Florence just before 4 p.m., nearly two hours after the execution process started at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence on Wednesday.
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:19 AM EDT2014-07-24 15:19:43 GMT
The official Algerian news agency says an Air Algerie flight from Burkina Faso to Algiers has disappeared from the radar.
An Air Algerie flight carrying 116 people from Burkina Faso to Algeria's capital disappeared from radar early Thursday over northern Mali and "probably crashed," according to the plane's owner and government...
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:17 AM EDT2014-07-24 15:17:35 GMT
Israeli tanks and warplanes are pummeling the Gaza Strip as U.S. and other diplomats push for a cease-fire with Hamas militants.
Israeli tank shells hit a compound housing a U.N. school in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens who were seeking shelter from fierce clashes on the streets outside, Palestinian...
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:13 AM EDT2014-07-24 15:13:57 GMT
'Kim Jong-un' shows some fancy footwork in a viral YouTube video. North Korean officials were not amused. (Source: YouTube)
North Korea's supreme leader and The Onion's 2012 Sexiest Man Alive is quite upset about a video making the rounds. A YouTube viral hit out of China features Kim Jong-un's head pasted to several clips of people dancing and breaking out karate moves.
North Korea's supreme leader and The Onion's 2012 Sexiest Man Alive is quite upset about a video making the rounds. A YouTube viral hit out of China features Kim Jong-un's head pasted to several clips of people dancing and breaking out karate moves.
Thursday, July 24 2014 10:53 AM EDT2014-07-24 14:53:39 GMT
General Motors says second-quarter profit fell 85 percent as recall costs chopped $1.5 billion from the bottom line.
Recall expenses chopped $1.5 billion from General Motors' bottom line in the second quarter, as it added up the costs of repairs for nearly 30 million cars and set aside funds to compensate victims of small-car crashes.
Thursday, July 24 2014 10:33 AM EDT2014-07-24 14:33:10 GMT
Iraqi officials say militants have attacked a prisoner convoy north of Baghdad, killing 52 prisoners and eight soldiers.
Iraqi lawmakers elected a veteran Kurdish politician as the nation's new president on Thursday, hours after an attack on a prison convoy killed dozens of people, brutally underscoring the challenges faced by the...
Thursday, July 24 2014 9:54 AM EDT2014-07-24 13:54:13 GMT
A Sudanese woman who was sentenced to death in Sudan for refusing to recant her Christian faith has arrived in Italy along with her family, including an infant born in prison.
Pope Francis met privately Thursday with a Sudanese woman who refused to recant her Christian faith in the face of a death sentence, blessing the woman as she cradled her infant born just weeks ago in prison.
Two adventurous kayakers in Argentina experienced the thrill of a lifetime following an encounter with a pod of massive whales. The video was taken somewhere off the coast of Puerto Madryn, Argentina.
Two adventurous kayakers in Argentina experienced the thrill of a lifetime following an encounter with a pod of massive whales.
Since Texas became the first state to use lethal injection as its execution method on Dec. 7, 1982, some problems have been reported during the process nationwide. Those...
Since Texas became the first state to use lethal injection as its execution method on Dec. 7, 1982, some problems have been reported during the process nationwide. Those include...
An Associated Press reporter who witnessed an Arizona murderer's execution watched him gasp and snort for more than an hour and a half before he finally took his last breath.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is ordering a review of the state's execution process after a condemned inmate gasped and snorted for more than an hour and a half before he died.
Thursday, July 24 2014 7:33 AM EDT2014-07-24 11:33:06 GMT
The family of an Indiana teenager who crashed in the Pacific Ocean during an around-the-world flight says he knew the risks and had prepared for them.
Haris Suleman knew that flying around the world carried risks. But like adventurers before him, the 17-year-old pilot from Indiana also believed dreams aren't achieved without taking chances.
Thursday, July 24 2014 7:24 AM EDT2014-07-24 11:24:32 GMT
Ukraine's government says 51 containers holding bodies and body parts of victims of the Malaysia Airlines crash are ready to depart for the Netherlands aboard two military transport planes.
Two military aircraft carrying remains of victims from the Malaysian plane disaster departed for the Netherlands Thursday, while Australian and Dutch diplomats joined to promote a plan for a U.N. team to secure the crash...
Thursday, July 24 2014 1:41 AM EDT2014-07-24 05:41:49 GMT
There's a hallway at CBS 5 News dedicated to the "Wallace and Ladmo" show. It's where we talked to Bill "Wallace" Thompson's daughter, Carrie, after news of her father's death.
In 1954, Wallace went live on the air with the show he conceptualized, wrote, and starred in.
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:52 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:52:54 GMT
Dozens of Palestinian families trapped by clashes between Hamas militants and Israeli troops are scrambling to flee a southern Gaza Strip neighborhood as Israel reported that two more of its soldiers have died in...
The United States announced signs of progress in cease-fire talks Wednesday, but prospects for a quick end to the fighting were dim as Palestinian families fled fierce battles in southern Gaza and the death toll rose to...
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:43 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:43:02 GMT
The project is a humane way to reduce the number of cats living on our streets. Community cats are the unowned stray or feral cats who live outdoors in our neighborhoods.
The project is a humane way to reduce the number of cats living on our streets. Community cats are the unowned stray or feral cats who live outdoors in our neighborhoods.
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:41 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:41:39 GMT
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted its ban on U.S. flights to Israel, which it had imposed out of concern over the risk of planes being hit by Hamas rockets.
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted its ban Wednesday on U.S. flights in and out of Israel, which the agency had imposed out of concern for the risk of planes being hit by Hamas rockets.
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:37 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:37:59 GMT
Jason Lee Harvey (Sourec: TPD)
32-year-old Jason Lee Harvey and 31-year-old Roberto Martinez are behind bars after an investigation of the July 21 incident, according to Tucson Police Sgt. Pete Dugan.
32-year-old Jason Lee Harvey and 31-year-old Roberto Martinez are behind bars after an investigation of the July 21 incident, according to Tucson Police Sgt. Pete Dugan.
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:14 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:14:34 GMT
A plane attempting to land in stormy weather crashed on a small Taiwanese island late Wednesday, killing 47 people and wrecking houses and cars on the ground.
An airline said Thursday it suspected typhoon weather caused one of its planes to crash land on a small Taiwanese island, killing 48 people.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:48 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:48:54 GMT
The Senate agreed Wednesday on an $11 billion measure to temporarily fix a multibillion-dollar shortfall in federal highway and transit programs, setting up a vote next week on several alternatives.
The Senate agreed Wednesday on an $11 billion measure to temporarily fix a multibillion-dollar shortfall in federal highway and transit programs, setting up a vote next week on several alternatives.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:34 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:34:31 GMT
An overflow crowd packed a church on Wednesday night for the funeral of a man who died in police custody after an officer placed him in an apparent chokehold.
An overflow crowd packed a church and sang songs on Wednesday at the funeral of a man who died in police custody after an officer placed him in an apparent chokehold.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 10:58 PM EDT2014-07-24 02:58:30 GMT
items to be placed in Jan. 8 memorial
The Tucson January 8th Memorial Foundation is asking for the public’s help in the next phase of the memorial. It’s looking for a design team for the outside part of the memorial in El Presidio Park in downtown.
The Tucson January 8th Memorial Foundation is asking for the public’s help in the next phase of the memorial. It’s looking for a design team for the outside part of the memorial in El Presidio Park in downtown.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:55 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:55:44 GMT
The Federation of Southern Arizona Veterans (FOSAV) has created its own access to administrators at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson.
The Federation of Southern Arizona Veterans (FOSAV) has created its own access to administrators at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 7:29 PM EDT2014-07-23 23:29:05 GMT
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has endorsed former Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald to be the new secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee said Wednesday there is still time for Congress to approve a landmark bill to improve health care services for veterans, despite deep disagreement over how much...
The Phoenix area, south-central Arizona and much of southwestern Arizona today are again under an excessive heat warning. Forecasters say highs will range between 110 and 115 degrees in many low desert locations. Yuma...
A Navajo Nation judge has ruled that tribal council President Johnny Naize and four current or former council delegates will stand trial together on bribery charges stemming from alleged improper use of a...
A Navajo Nation judge has ruled that tribal council President Johnny Naize and four current or former council delegates will stand trial together on bribery charges stemming from alleged improper use of a discretionary fund.
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:17 AM EDT2014-07-24 15:17:05 GMT
A mother and teenage daughter have died of injuries they suffered in a fiery explosion inside their food truck earlier this month, authorities said Thursday.
A mother and teenage daughter have died of injuries they suffered in a fiery explosion inside their food truck earlier this month, authorities said Thursday.
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:14 AM EDT2014-07-24 15:14:43 GMT
For the first time in more than 30 years, paleontologists are preparing excavate a sinkhole-type cave in northern Wyoming that contains the ancient remains of tens of thousands of animals.
For the first time in three decades, scientists are about to revisit one of North America's most remarkable troves of ancient fossils: the bones of tens of thousands of animals piled at least 30 feet deep at the bottom...
Thursday, July 24 2014 10:33 AM EDT2014-07-24 14:33:45 GMT
A jury in St. Paul is set to resume deliberating for a third day whether a man regarded as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history libeled former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura in his memoir.
A jury in St. Paul has reconvened for a third day to deliberate whether a man regarded as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history defamed former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura in his memoir.
Thursday, July 24 2014 9:35 AM EDT2014-07-24 13:35:52 GMT
By The Associated Press Since the start of the year, executions in Ohio, Oklahoma and Arizona have gone awry, with inmates gasping for breath as lethal drugs coursed through their bodies. The...
By The Associated Press Since the start of the year, executions in Ohio, Oklahoma and Arizona have gone awry, with inmates gasping for breath as lethal drugs coursed through their bodies. The Associated...
Tuesday, July 23 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-07-23 19:18:06 GMT
FCC rules require broadcast stations to make sure that complaints about closed captioning can be easily made, and addressed in a timely manner. Station point of contact information for immediate concerns
FCC rules require broadcast stations to make sure that complaints about closed captioning can be easily made, and addressed in a timely manner. Station point of contact information for immediate concerns
Summer is here; relaxation, good food and good summer music is what many people are looking forward to. Check out the list of songs that are likely heard during summer festivities.
Do you recognize any of the people in this slide show? Click here to view the photos of the most wanted people in Tucson. If you have any information about any of these people, call 911 or 88-CRIME. (Photos source: 88-CRIME)
Wednesday, July 23 2014 4:19 PM EDT2014-07-23 20:19:48 GMT
The Pima County Sheriff's Department, Rincon District is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in an attempted robbery of a Walgreens off Colossal Cave Road.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department, Rincon District is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in an attempted robbery of a Walgreens off Colossal Cave Road.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 3:27 PM EDT2014-07-23 19:27:45 GMT
On July 16 the Pima County Sheriff's Department received two calls about the same suspect allegedly stealing from the same convenience store twice, just a few hours apart.
On July 16 the Pima County Sheriff's Department received two calls about the same suspect allegedly stealing from the same convenience store twice, just a few hours apart.
Tuesday, July 22 2014 7:14 PM EDT2014-07-22 23:14:19 GMT
It's not often that a spreadsheet goes viral on the Internet, but that's exactly what happened after one man starting keeping data on his... relations... with his wife. The spreadsheet was posted on Reddit
It's not often that a spreadsheet goes viral on the Internet, but that's exactly what happened after one man starting keeping data on his... relations... with his wife.
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:37 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:37:59 GMT
Jason Lee Harvey (Sourec: TPD)
32-year-old Jason Lee Harvey and 31-year-old Roberto Martinez are behind bars after an investigation of the July 21 incident, according to Tucson Police Sgt. Pete Dugan.
32-year-old Jason Lee Harvey and 31-year-old Roberto Martinez are behind bars after an investigation of the July 21 incident, according to Tucson Police Sgt. Pete Dugan.
Tuesday, July 22 2014 6:08 AM EDT2014-07-22 10:08:09 GMT
(WMC) - WMC Action News 5 has uncovered disturbing new details of the allegations behind the rape charge against a Mid-South millionaire businessman. WMC Action News 5's Nick Kenney took the new information
Twenty toothbrushes, eight flash drives, four guns, nipple clamps, sex toys, lingerie: those are just a few of the items seized from the property of a Memphis businessman charged with rape.
BRADENTON BEACH, FL (WFLX) - People are outraged after a Florida couple was caught having sex on a public beach Sunday afternoon in front of dozens of people including children. Bradenton Beach police
People are outraged after a Florida couple was caught having sex on a public beach Sunday afternoon in front of dozens of people including children.
Thursday, July 24 2014 8:58 AM EDT2014-07-24 12:58:44 GMT
The State Attorney General says Joseph Rudolph Wood died in Florence just before 4 p.m., nearly two hours after the execution process started at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence on Wednesday.
The State Attorney General says Joseph Rudolph Wood died in Florence just before 4 p.m., nearly two hours after the execution process started at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence on Wednesday.
Twenty toothbrushes, eight flash drives, four guns, nipple clamps, sex toys, lingerie: those are just a few of the items seized from the property of a Memphis businessman charged with rape.
