Wearing your hoodie in public could soon cost you up to a $500 fine  —  OKLAHOMA CITY,Okla.-The cold Oklahoma weather has many sporting hoodies outside to help fight the cold, but wearing a hood in a public place could soon be against the law.  —  The idea of banning hoods is not new to Oklahoma …

A Republican Ruse to Make Tax Cuts Look Good  —  LOS ANGELES — AS Republicans take control of Congress this month, at the top of their to-do list is changing how the government measures the impact of tax cuts on federal revenue: namely, to switch from so-called static scoring to “dynamic” scoring.

Kentucky Man Helps ‘Brave’ Girl Who Survived Plane Crash  —  Shaking and upset, a 7-year-old girl who survived a plane crash in southwestern Kentucky that killed her parents, sister, and cousin found herself on the doorstep of Larry Wilkins's home.  —  “When I answered the door, there was a bloody girl,” said Wilkins.

Republicans in state governments plan juggernaut of conservative legislation  —  Legislators in the 24 states where Republicans now hold total control plan to push a series of aggressive policy initiatives in the coming year aimed at limiting the power of the federal government and rekindling the culture wars.

GOP focus for Congress: Cut deficit, don't stumble  —  Associated Press 1 hr ago  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — In the first Republican-dominated Congress to confront President Barack Obama, GOP leaders will focus on bolstering the economy and cutting the budget — and oh yes …

Republican Arizona schools chief says Hip-Hop class violates state ban on ethnic studies  —  DON'T MISS STORIES.  FOLLOW RAW STORY!  —  On his last day in office, Arizona state superintendent John Huppenthal (R) threatened to pursue sanctions against a school district for offering classes featuring artists …

U.S. Attorney's Office Will Not Pursue Charges Against John W. Hinckley, Jr. for Death of James Brady  —  Legal Barriers Cited in Decision  —  WASHINGTON - The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced today that it will not pursue criminal charges against John W. Hinckley …

VIEWER VIDEO: Fights break out at Valley View Theater  —  Police investigating brawl involving hundreds  —  VALLEY VIEW, Ohio - A viewer sent NewsChannel5 video of the fight that broke out at the Valley View movie theater Friday evening.  —  Police say nearly 200 to 300 juveniles were involved …

Mother Questioned After Infant Found Unconscious In East Harlem Apartment Dies  —  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A police investigation is underway after a baby boy — just 23 days old — was found bruised and unconscious at his East Harlem home and later died.  —  Paramedics rushed …

Rikers Inmate Found Dead Despite Suicide-Watch Alert  —  The warning was sent at 4:45 p.m. on New Year's Eve: A Rikers Island inmate, distraught over an imminent prison sentence, was threatening to harm himself and was possibly suicidal.  —  According to jail policy, correction officers …

Al-Qaeda suspect dies days before US trial  —  New York (AFP) - A Libyan accused over the 1998 Al-Qaeda bombings of US embassies in Africa died on Friday, days before he was to stand trial in New York.  —  Abu Anas al-Libi, 50, was on the FBI's most-wanted list with a $5 million price …

In Sweden, the Land of the Open Door, Anti-Muslim Sentiment Finds a Foothold  —  ESKILSTUNA, Sweden — As Khalif Samantar knelt for afternoon prayers at the Eskilstuna Islamic Dawa Center on Christmas Day, he sensed a growing heat and a low, rushing sound coming from a nearby hallway.

Bratton warns NYPD not to turn backs on mayor at cop's funeral  —  Police Commissioner Bill Bratton is so worried his cops will turn their backs to his boss again that he sent out a memo pleading with them not to do it again, The Post has learned.  —  “A hero's funeral is about grieving …

Treasury Imposes Sanctions Against the Government of The Democratic People's Republic Of Korea  —  Action Targets the Government of North Korea in Response to Recent Provocations  —  WASHINGTON - In response to the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's numerous provocations …