Dee Boersma has spent 27 years studying penguins in Argentina.

President insists he will seriously consider Republican suggestions for health care reform

Jon Karl finds the stimulus is creating green jobs .... overseas

The New Orleans Saints are giving fans another jolt of Super Bowl euphoria. Carnival floats carrying players, coaches and the team's owner rolled through downtown New Orleans for a victory parade Tuesday. (Feb. 9)

How did complications from gall bladder surgery kill the congressman?

A convicted murderer getting a second chance at freedom testified Tuesday that he felt like police investigators were trying to trick him into confessing to a crime he maintains he did not commit.

You say the name of a stock, and Mad Money's Jim Cramer tells you whether to buy or sell.

Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr has unveiled the new David Jones Winter collection.

The government has denied reports that Australian soldier's uniforms will soon be made in China.

Australia's female bobsled team is celebrating after a judge ruled the girls will compete at the Winter Olympics.

WRAL's Scott Mason travels to the North Carolina Museum of History for an exhibit of Farm Security Administration photographs documenting Depression-era rural life.

Authorities are investigating a traffic accident in which a truck full of goats, pigs and chickens crashed into another vehicle, killing one person and several animals. (Feb. 9)

Toyota Australia is contacting more than 2000 customers as part of a worldwide recall.

The Harlem Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals at an ice rink in New York's Central Park.

More than 6,000 people with mental health or substance abuse problems live in group homes across North Carolina, but state officials said Tuesday that a weekend stabbing is no reason for concern by people who live near group homes.

Famous pigs dazzle in Washington

Durham Public Schools plans to use a $1.25 million grant to work with black males from the early grades to see they graduate on time.

Amid blizzard on Capitol Hill, Obama calls for new federal office to study climate change

At 6 months old John Klor's parents knew he wasn't developing normally. He was soon diagnosed with a form of cerebral palsy.

Many lawmakers remain concerned over president's budget, despite 'cuts'

Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking? Researchers at Duke University are trying to find out.

Democratic lawmaker on future of health care reform

This week, 5 on Your Side looks at common driving mistakes.

Innovations that will help banking become safer and more secure.

Business owners along Hillsborough Street in Raleigh say a road construction project there is hurting their sales.

Personal finance expert Laura Rowley answers viewer questions.

A Superior Court judge ruled that Robert Stewart, who is charged with killing eight people at a Carthage nursing home last March, must be held at Central Prison and not the Moore County jail.

How to focus on increasing value, without cutting back.

Haleigh Cummings has been missing for one year and police said several searched have turned up nothing.

Washington, DC residents are back at the supermarkets trying to stock up on groceries ahead of the region's second big snow in less than a week. But several shoppers were met with empty shelves. (Feb. 9)

Check the latest forecast with chief meteorologist Tony Mainolfi.

President Barack Obama suddenly is showing more bipartisan spirit, hosting GOP leaders at the White House Tuesday for the first time in two months. AP's Mark Smith reports. (Feb. 9)

The former All-Stars break down the league's best, the upcoming trade deadline and recall some All-Star memories.

Part 2: President answers questions about meeting with GOP on jobs, fiscal responsibility, health reform

Thompson wants the Heels to continue to dominate their rivalry over Duke like they have in recent years.

Restaurant chain's post-Super Bowl promotion

Drew feels like he needs to look to attack more against Duke Wednesday night.

Dr. Cynara Coomer examines procedure that caused deadly infection

A look at weather conditions in the West, updated twice each day.

Opposition leaders call supporters to streets for 31st anniversary of Iranian Revolution

A look at weather conditions in the South, updated twice each day.

Solar powered ferries currently sailing in Sydney are soon to become a frequent sight in and around Hong Kong's harbor. (Feb. 9)

Three-day forecast for the entire US, updated each morning and afternoon.

Some travelers are 'not very optimistic' as Pennsylvania braces for a fresh winter blast. The latest storm, the state's third major one this winter, could bring 10-18 inches of new snow to much of the eastern part of the state. (Feb. 9)

A look at weather conditions in the Northeast, updated twice each day.

Ten foods that may not be as good for you as you think.

Extended Interview: Marcus Ginyard

How to avoid common causes of fatigue.

Graves hopes that Wednesday night's Duke game can be the springboard to a comeback season.

New research suggests you do not need pills, patches or gum to quit smoking.

SEATTLE -- Seattle police are still looking for the person who shot a man to death next to a 76 gas station near downtown Seattle.The shooting happened around 2'30 a.m. Tuesday at the corner of Terry and James streets near Harborview Medical Center. A security guard working nearby heard three shots and called 911. When Seattle police arrived, they didn't see anything suspicious right away but heard an engine revving nearby.Looking closer they found a pickup truck, inside was a man in his 50s. He had been sh

The death of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan's father has been ruled a homicide. An autopsy found a fight with his son may have been a factor in his death. (Feb. 9)

If you're heading to the Olympic winter games, hopefully you already know you'll need different documents if you're going into Canada and coming back into the U.S. The last thing you want is a bumpy ride. You want everything to go smoothly.When it comes to getting into Canada or getting into the United States, there are different requirements depending on which way you're going.U.S. citizens can enter Canada with a birth certificate and picture I.D. That's going *into* Canada.Coming back into the U.S., you

Beggars will be banned in Basra for security reasons -- in the run up to March elections. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

For the second year in a row, Denny's made a Super Bowl promise.

A new exhibition in New York takes a look at the history of the condom.

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Billions of dollars are on the line today as voters consider school levies on their local ballots.A total of 165 school districts are asking voters to approve more than $4.6 billion in property taxes for maintenance and operation levies. And 32 districts have capital project levies worth $835 million. Also, four districts with $2.9 million with school bus levies, and 11 districts with $859 million with bond issues.Clearly, a lot of money is at stake for taxpayers, and a lot of important pro

The Harlem Globetrotters have a new way to beat the Washington Generals: on ice. The famed basketball barnstormers play on a hockey rink for the first time in their 84-year history, putting on a show in New York's Central Park. (Feb. 9)

SPOKANE --- Occasional flurries are possible for Tuesday morning with patch fog, then look for cloudy skies with a high near 41 degrees.More patchy fog for the area tonight with a low dropping down to around 31 degrees.Wednesday a chance for rain moves in for late afternoon. Otherwise the day will bring mostly cloudy skies with a high near 41 degrees plus a light breeze.Then Wednesday night there's a chance for snow in the overnight hours with a low around 32 degrees. Snow accumulations are expected to be l

US President Barack Obama said a new push to impose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program is "moving along fairly quickly." Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Students, faculty and staff at Full Sail University are on alert after an unknown gunman robs students.

Part 1: Obama says despite party differences, there are 'many issues upon which we can and should agree'; says they discussed jobs package, restoring fiscal responsibility, health reform

CPA and Certified Financial Planner Ben Micham outlines some changes to federal tax laws that affect 2009 income tax returns.

International Planned Parenthood Federation's recommendation to teach joys of lovemaking to 10-year-olds in school

CHESAPEAKE -- A car slammed into a Chesapeake home Tuesday morning, hitting the gas meter and forcing people in eight homes into the cold.It happened around 7'00 a.m. on Seaboard Avenue in the South Norfolk neighborhood.18 people living on Seaboard and Chesapeake avenues were evacuated for about half an hour until the ruptured gas line was secured.The home belongs to Tawanna Webb and her family.She says she and her three children were upstairs when the crash occurred and went to see what'd happened."He was

James Van Der Beek talks about his new movie, "Formosa Betrayed."

Authorities investigate an apparent murder-suicide near the University of Central Florida.

Patti Stanger talks about the latest season of her show and offers love advice.

Another rain to snow event

Here's the latest news for Tuesday, February 9: Obama open to new health care plan; Iran facing sanctions; More snow heads to Washington; Gibbs pokes fun at Palin.

13NEWS Daybook: Super Bowl Ratings Smash

Hollywood actress and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visits earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Windy Wednesday

Angelina Jolie began two days of meetings with Haiti earthquake victims Tuesday in her role as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. refugee agency. (Feb. 9)

WRAL.com's Kathy Hanrahan takes a look at some unusual ideas for Valentine's Day.

Crew members aboard the U.S. Navy hospital ship Comfort talk about their mission and Haiti's overwhelming need for medical care following last month's earthquake. (Feb. 9)

Feb. 9 Pet of the Day

The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Angelina Jolie arrives in Haiti, "Everybody Hurts" sells big in Britain, and Roman Polanski to dominate Berlin film festival.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The local chapter of the United Way is hoping to put its CEO scandal in the past. Tuesday morning the charity's new, leaner board met for the first time."This is a lot smaller crowd in this room than we've had in the past," board Chairman Jeffery Kane said at the beginning of the meeting. The United Way of the Central Carolina's new 22-member board is about one-third the size of the former board. They're focused on one goal. "Whatever we have to do to drive more money to our agencies and

The Associated Press recorded footage of a Washington cab driver slapping a videographer's camera to the ground. (Feb. 9)

Drew Brees, as the Super Bowl MVP, was the grand marshal of the a parade at Disney World.

In a surprise Q&A with reporters at the White House, President Barack Obama addressed health care, the economy, energy policy and sanctions on Iran. (Feb. 9)

It seems like bagged salads are taking over the produce aisle.They may be convenient, but are the salad ingredients as clean as they claim? Consumer Reports investigated.

Giant sign of the former president in Wyoming, Minnesota has a lot of people wondering who put it there

TOKYO -- Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker."I don't see Toyota as an infallible company that never makes mistakes," President Akio Toyoda said at a news conference Tuesday. "We will face up to the facts and correct the problem, putting customers' safety and convenience first."The number of vehicles recalled globally by Toyota Motor Corp. now has ballooned to 8.5 million, includin

Author discusses his latest book and how it relates to current global conflicts

Here's some good news' All the rain has finally ended the drought in Texas.Last year at this time, much of the state was suffering extreme or severe drought conditions.The Texas map of drought conditions is almost completely clear, and the long-term National Weather Service forecast is calling for improvement in those parts of the state.

AP' Liz Sidoti discusses health care reform, and her take on the Tea Party.

ARLINGTON - The Super Bowl is coming to North Texas in 362 days.The mayors of Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth have just returned from observing Super Bowl operations in Miami, and they're re-committing to their top priorities' Public safety and transportation."We come away united in believing - more than we ever have - that we are capable of putting on the best show the NFL has ever seen with this venue," said Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief.Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck and Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert agree. A

Another major storm is headed to the snowy Mid-Atlantic and could leave as much as 20 inches of new snow in Washington. Commuters in the nation's capital say they've had enough. (Feb. 9)

Sometimes it seems like almost everyone in this region has an allergy of some sort, but do they really?For example, it's a common rumor that people develop cedar fever after living in Austin for a couple of years, but in fact, three out of four people in Austin will never develop cedar allergies.Dr. Bill Howland, with the Allergy and Asthma Center of Austin spoke with KVUE's Melissa Gale about how and why people develop allergies.

President Barack Obama says the U.S. is developing a "significant regime of sanctions" in response to Iran's nuclear program. (Feb. 9)

IRVING - Gov. Rick Perry spoke publicly for the first time Monday afternoon about the controversy that erupted last week after his campaign confirmed that its top political consultant used the word "retarded" in a derogatory way.The incident happened just before former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin came to Texas to campaign for Perry at a rally in suburban Houston on Sunday.But Perry said they never discussed the use of the word "retarded" by Dave Carney, Perry's top political consultant."Not a word

Angelina Jolie arrives in Port-au-Prince as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in hopes of bringing more attention to the plight of some of the earthquake's youngest victims.

ARLINGTON - Texas Health Arlington is on the cutting edge. The hospital is the first in North Texas - and one of only a few in the nation - using a new robot to help with heart pain.Using a joystick, cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Bill Nesbitt does the work - removing pain from the heart. With every pull and push he manipulates a catheter controlled by a robot.The goal is to help anyone with an abnormally fast heart rhythm.For Bill Ganss, this procedure with the Hansen robotic catheter system took away 19

Diane Sawyer chats with David Wright in Haiti.

This tax season more Americans are facing additional financial worries including foreclosures, lay-offs and bankruptcies. Get advice on how to get the most on your federal tax return.

Toyota's decision to recall nearly 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars adds to an already long list of recalled vehicles. Here's a breakdown of which models are effected. (Feb. 9)

A busy morning for San Antonio firefighters, who battled a two-alarm fire at a west-side hotel Tuesday morning. Above, KENS 5's Marvin Hurts reports from the scene.

Hamas upset over fence that will cut off smuggling route