U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney did not use campaign funds to buy the silence of a former aide with whom he is accused of having an affair, his attorney said Wednesday. (Oct. 15)
As her children play, Joyce Washington worries about where she's going to go. She has photos of what Hurricane Ike did to her house in northwest Houston, but even though her home is damaged, she said she was turned down for FEMA assistance.
A respite in Santa Ana winds allowed firefighters to beat back flames along the northwestern suburbs of Los Angeles. The AP's John Mone followed people sifting through the ashes of their homes (Oct. 15)
A sanctuary in Washington gives former lab animals a new chance at life.
One Twin Lakes neighborhood is devastated by the Sesnon fire. Stacey Butler reports.
azfamily.com's Mike Watkiss just returned from Southern California and discusses what he saw and found out by talking to residents affected by the wildfires.
The line had fallen onto dry brush in a drainage area. Mia Lee reports.
California firefighters took advantage of a break in fierce Santa Ana winds to attack wildfires burning near Los Angeles.
The former first lady has fractures to her pelvis and lower spine.
California authorities arrested the relatives of a deceased Tehama County woman for allegedly cremating and burying her remains at home, while continuing to collect her retirement checks. (Oct. 15)
Despair over the economy sent Wall Street plunging again Wednesday, propelling the Dow Jones industrials down 733 points to their second-largest point loss ever. (Oct 15)
Cindy the dog is being hailed as a hero for saving a New York couple from their burning home, making noise to let them know about the fire. (Oct. 15)
Vice President Dick Cheney experienced an abnormal heartbeat Wednesday morning and, upon the advice of White House doctors, went to the hospital for a procedure to "restore his normal rhythm." (Oct . 15)
The mother of a missing 3-year-old Florida girl went before a judge Wednesday to hear charges she killed her daughter, a day after she was indicted following four months of searches that yielded no sign of the child. (Oct. 15)
Despair over the economy has sent Wall Street plunging again, propelling the Dow Jones industrials to their second-largest point loss ever. It closed down more than 733 points (Oct. 15)
One man is dead after a shooting near Byck Elementary School. Police say the victim was shot while inside his vehicle.
CNN's Zain Verjee reports on what it takes to make a flawless state visit for Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Dry weather makes job harder for firefighters
Casey Anthony charged in disappearance of daughter Caylee
Former first lady suffers broken pelvis after falling
The manager of a group home for recovering addicts in Centralia, Washington is accused of befriending two 15-year-old boys at narcotics anonymous meetings and then having sex with them. (Oct. 15)
Varsity cheerleaders face misdemeanor hazing charges in a criminal case.
Former first lady Nancy Reagan is hospitalized with a broken pelvis after falling in her Bel-Air home. She's reported to be in good spirits. Surgery does not appear to be necessary. (Oct. 15)
Dad names baby Sarah McCain Palin
Seat belts may become a requirement on school buses.
Police are looking for a group of young men accused of attacking seven people around Columbia University. Images of the men were caught on surveillance cameras. (Oct. 15)
Calmer winds have helped slow down the progress of the Sesnon fire. Alex Calder reports.
Hundreds of thousands of federal dollars have been secured for the City of Chula Vista to help protect against wildfires.
The Sesnon fire made its way from Porter Ranch to Simi Valley. Dave Mecham reports.
Investigators name mother of missing 3-year-old as prime suspect.
Victims of the Sesnon fire are returning home. Kirk Hawkins reports.
Improved overnight conditions help firefighters battle California fire.
Times are tough on Main Street, where Michael Klemm's restaurant sits. The Pennsylvania voter says the sagging economy means fewer people are eating out, cutting his business nearly in half. (Oct. 15)
Fire crews are making a stand on the northern edge of one neighborhood where flames are pushing their way forward. Kirk Hawkins reports.
Three people sitting at a Phoenix, Ariz. bus stop survived after an out of control driver plowed into them. It's still unclear what caused the driver to veer off the road. (Oct. 15)
Gayle King on weight, money, love and the pursuit of happiness.
Viewers have been emailing us amazing pictures of the wildfires. Rich DeMuro reports.
A police officer and homeowner who lives near the largest of Southern California's three wildfires tells about facing the blaze that threatens his home. (Oct. 15)
The Porter Ranch Fire is now 20 percent contained and is expected to be contained by Thursday. Larry Welk reports.