Phillip Swarts

New York City building collapses while ablaze

New York City officials reported Thursday that a multi-story building collapsed in Manhattan's East Village while ablaze. Firefighters were already on the scene, but authorities have given no indication about potential casualties or injuries.

March 26, 2015

DEA agents hired prostitutes paid for by drug cartels

Several Drug Enforcement Administration agents enjoyed sex parties with hookers hired by drug cartels, a watchdog report said Thursday, the latest in a string of investigations into sexual misconduct by government agents.

March 26, 2015

Jeff Flake sets up bracket on government spending to call out waste of taxpayer money

Sweet Sixteen. Final Four. Egregious Eight. That's what Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake is calling his bracket of eight recent or ongoing government programs he's calling out as wasteful spending.

March 25, 2015

Mars rover Opportunity marks milestone marathon

It may not be ready for the Olympics just yet, but one of NASA's Mars rovers has completed a landmark marathon trek across the surface of the Red Planet.

March 25, 2015

Two officers killed in separate shooting incidents Tuesday

Tuesday was a bad day for law enforcement as two police officers were killed in the line of duty.

March 25, 2015

Police unable to confirm gang rape at University of Virginia

Police said Monday they couldn't confirm the gang rape of a University of Virginia student detailed in a Rolling Stone article actually occurred.

March 23, 2015

Man reported dead in Venezuela resurfaces in N.C., is arrested

A Jacksonville, Florida, man who was reported dead two years ago was arrested in North Carolina after police say he faked a terminal illness to duck millions of dollars of debt.

March 23, 2015

Archaeologists believe structures uncovered in Argentina jungle might be Nazi hideout

A team of archaeologists believe they have uncovered a secret Nazi hideout deep in the jungles of Argentina.

March 23, 2015

B. Todd Jones quits as ATF director amid backlash over proposed bullet ban

B. Todd Jones, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, announced he is stepping down Friday after nearly four years on the job.

March 20, 2015

Iran nuclear negotiations cut short; Hassan Rouhani’s mother dies

Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program ended prematurely Friday with the announcement that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's mother had died.

March 20, 2015

Yemen mosque bombings kill at least 130; Islamic State claims responsibility

Suicide bombers attacked two mosques in Yemen's capital Friday, killing at least 130 and injuring almost 350, officials said.

March 20, 2015

Va. woman sentenced for making kids shoot her nude photos for prostitution ad

A Virginia woman has been sentenced to a year in prison for making her two young children take nude photos of her for an online prostitution ad.

March 19, 2015

Tunisian authorities arrest nine in deadly museum attack; Islamic State claims credit

Tunisian authorities announced Thursday that they arrested four people directly connected to Wednesday's deadly museum attack, as well as five others who may be involved.

March 19, 2015

Presbyterian gay marriage accepted by largest U.S. branch

The largest U.S. branch of the Presbyterian church announced Tuesday that it will accept same-sex marriage, but critics are concerned it could split the denomination.

March 18, 2015

No charges for man who crashed drone onto White House lawn

A federal employee who crashed a drone onto the White House lawn will not face charges, prosecutors said Wednesday.

March 18, 2015

Police arrest suspect in shooting spree that left 1 dead, 5 wounded in suburban Phoenix

A gunman killed one person and wounded five others Wednesday in a rampage that included a shooting at a motel, a carjacking and a home invasion at a nearby apartment complex.

March 18, 2015

WWII planes to fly practice runs over National Mall in D.C.

D.C. residents could see World War II-era planes flying over the National Mall Wednesday as part of a practice for a memorial ceremony in May.

March 18, 2015

Caroline Kennedy faces death threats in Japan: report

Japanese officials said Wednesday they are investigating death threats against Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan.

March 18, 2015

Two gunman dead following attack that killed 19 at Tunisian museum

Tunisian authorities are still searching for three suspects on the run after gunmen attacked a museum, killing 19 people and wounding 22. Two gunmen and one law enforcement officer were killed in a shootout during a security raid.

March 18, 2015

Storage owner sold military service members’ belongings while they were overseas, lawsuit says

A storage unit owner who is accused of selling service members' belongings while they were overseas is now facing a federal lawsuit.

March 17, 2015