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Home contractors caught up in sting

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:21:46 GMT

'Tis the season for home improvement projects. With many consumers considering sprucing up a home, Eyewitness News went undercover, finding some contractors are cutting corners, putting homeowner's property and bank accounts at risk.

4 Americans killed since 2009 by drones

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:23 GMT

Attorney General Eric Holder says four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009.

London attack is possible terror act

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:57:58 GMT

British Prime Minister David Cameron says there are "strong indications" that a brutal attack in London is terror-related. Two men attacked another man near a London military barracks on Wednesday. One man died and the two others believed to be have weapons were shot by police. Speaking at a press conference in Paris with French President Francois Hollande, Cameron called the attack "the most appalling crime" and said there are "strong indications" that it is a terrorist incident. Hollande sa

Rescue a Pet 5/8: Shelby

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:43:23 GMT

Shelby is looking for a new home!

Twinkle's Kitchen | Burgers 101

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:58:39 GMT

Nothing really defines the first cookout of the year than a juicy, perfectly grilled burger. No matter the toppings, if your hamburgers are grilled just right, then the cookout will be a success.

IRS official: I did nothing wrong

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:35:58 GMT

The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups has told Congress she did nothing wrong and has invoked her constitutional right to not answer lawmakers' questions.

FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston probe

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:04 GMT

Law enforcement officials say a man was shot while he was being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife.

Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2B

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:16 GMT

The tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb destroyed or damaged as many as 13,000 homes and may have caused $2 billion in overall damage, officials said Wednesday.

Summer jobs in jeopardy for teens

By Allison Gaito — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:44 GMT

Since the beginning of the recession in late 2007, Rhode Island has maintained one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. Many out of work adults have taken on seasonal and low-skill jobs to make ends meet, putting the summer job in jeopardy for the state’s youth.

50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:03:12 GMT

The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2016.

Photos released from Tucson shooting

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:35:29 GMT

Authorities on Tuesday released nearly 600 photos that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others.

IRS chief knew of 2012 targeting

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:40 GMT

The former head of the Internal Revenue Service said he first learned in the spring of 2012 — in the heat of the presidential campaign — that agents had improperly targeted political groups that vehemently opposed President Barack Obama's policies.

OK fire chief: Search almost complete

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:47:42 GMT

The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.

Obama: Oklahoma needs help right away

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:57:41 GMT

President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.

Stores cited for food stamp violations

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

Fewer than two percent of all certified food stamp retailers in Rhode Island were disqualified by from accepting EBT cards in 2012, but a reform advocate says that figure is just the tip of the iceberg of a fraud problem that is costing taxpayers millions of dollars each year.

OK twister tracked path of 1999 tornado

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:58:27 GMT

Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999.

Video: Witnesses reflect on OKC tornado

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:46:23 GMT

Witnesses give a first-hand account of the tornado that ripped through the Moore, Okla., area on May 20, 2013.

2013 twister season starts late

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:27:05 GMT

This is the longest the U.S. has gone into May without registering an EF1 or stronger tornado, which are the types that can cause damage.

20 children among 51 killed in Okla.

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:14:43 GMT

At least 20 children are among the 51 people killed after a tornado slammed Oklahoma, the office of the state's chief medical examiner said, according to CNN.

Obama's approval rating holding steady

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:48 GMT

Despite the front-page controversies of the past few weeks, President Barack Obama's approval rating is holding strong — at least for now.

Tornado-hit states brace for more

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:54:33 GMT

One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.

1 winning ticket sold in Florida

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:07:19 GMT

It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.

Who let the dogs out? Intoxicated woman

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:27:20 GMT

Laurel County Sheriff John Root says in a statement that a 47-year-old London woman told deputies she used a blanket to break the glass on her neighbor's front door so she could let two small dogs out of the residence.

ID thieves targeting your mailbox

By Allison Gaito — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

Even with extra staff and new software, an IRS spokeswoman admitted to Eyewitness News that the agency lost $6.5 billion last year in tax-identity thefts.

Teapot linked to Lizzie Borden donated

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:43 GMT

The Fall River Historical Society has been given an antique teapot with a direct tie to Lizzie Borden.

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:27 GMT

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

Obama asks for more embassy security

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:17 GMT

President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to last year's deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya.

Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:17 GMT

The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio of times and making it to the finals this year.

Ousted IRS head apologizes to tea party

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:13:17 GMT

The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher treatment of tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

Parents using GPS to track their kids

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

Some parents are using GPS devices to make sure their families are safe. Eyewitness News wanted to put these trackers to the test and see how they work.