Alberto prompts tropical storm watch for coastal S.C.

May 20, 2012 in National News

A large swath of coastal South Carolina is under a tropical storm watch due to Alberto, the first named tropical storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

At least 7 dead after quake rocks northern Italy

May 20, 2012 in National News

A strong earthquake struck northern Italy early Sunday, leaving at least seven people dead, authorities said.

Lockerbie bomber dies more than two years after release

May 20, 2012 in National News

Abdelbeset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, the only person convicted in connection with the Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people, died Sunday, the Libyan government and a family member said. He was 60.

The former intelligence officer, who had suffered from…

Man dies in Channelview house fire

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

A house fire kills a man in Channelview.

Abandoned buildings in Houston demolished

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

The City of Houston is knocking down abandoned buildings in an effort to promote public safety.

Boy, 6, drowns during party

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

A 6-year-old boy drowns in an apartment complex pool during his own birthday party.

Three suspects wanted in connection to murder

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Photos have been released of three people wanted in connection to the murder of a father in Montgomery County.

Arson is investigating a house fire in Acres Home

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Arson is trying to determine what started a house fire in Acres Home on Sunday.

Child safety lock recalled

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Almost one million child safety locks are being recalled because they don’t work.

Authorities end search for man who jumped

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Authorities have called off a search in and around the Port of Galveston after being unable to find a Lebanese crewman who disappeared after jumping from a ship.