The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...More >>
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:36:04 GMT
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment. However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor thatMore >>
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment.
However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor that will help doctors go from hours to minutes in identifying super bacteria like MRSA, a type of staph bacteria that can cause deadly skin infections.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:23:33 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >>
The judge has announced a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:52:36 GMT
Alabama Representative Jo Bonner is planning to resign from his seat in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Bonner, a Republican representing District 1 along Alabama Gulf Coast, has served since 2003. He was recentlyMore >>
Alabama Representative Jo Bonner is planning to resign from his seat in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Bonner, a Republican representing District 1 along Alabama Gulf Coast, has served since 2003. He was recentlyMore >>
CHICOPEE, MA (WSHM) -
St. Patrick's Day was four weeks from Saturday and our area's cities and towns continue to honor the Pioneer Valley's Irish heritage.
Saturday evening, Chicopee crowned its Colleen for 2013.
The winner was McKenzie Vershon. The 20-year-old attends Framingham State University.
Vershon beat out 23 other young women who submitted applications for the contest, according to CBS 3 media partner Mass Live and The Republican.
Along with parade day participation, the winner gets the opportunity to take a trip to Ireland.
This year's coronation ball was held at the Castle of Knights on Memorial Drive.
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Thursday, May 23 2013 8:42 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:42:50 GMT
Springfield police are investigating a shooting at the corner of Belmont Avenue and Hollywood St. Wednesday night. Police say one person has been shot and aren't releasing further information. CBSMore >>
Springfield police are investigating a shooting at the corner of Belmont Avenue and Hollywood Street Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:50:05 GMT
A 16-year-old student is lucky to be alive after being struck by lightning Tuesday. It all happened on the MacDuffie School campus in Granby. Three students were struck by lightning Tuesday evening afterMore >>
A 16-year-old student is lucky to be alive after being struck by lightning Tuesday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:55:08 GMT
(RNN) - Dozens of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life. Charles Ramsey, the guy who famously stopped eating his Big MacMore >>
More than a dozen of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:38:14 GMT
MOORE, OK - The trembling, mud-spattered dog whose photo went viral on Tuesday was not actually standing watch over her owner's body - her name is Susie, her owner is named Curtis Collins, and he's alive.ThanksMore >>
There's a happy ending to the story of the little dog who was found standing guard over a body after the EF-5 tornado that decimated her neighborhood in Moore, OK. Her owner is alive, and they have been reunited thanks to the viral photo. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:08:19 GMT
Our "Help for Oklahoma" effort is currently underway now in Downtown Springfield. CBS 3, Masslive.com, The Republican, WHYN-AM, KIX 100.9 and MIX 93.1 have partnered with the American Red Cross in toMore >>
The "Help for Oklahoma" effort is currently under way in Downtown Springfield.More >>
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