Deaths Reported in Fierce Tehran Clashes

Iranian security forces fired on anti-government protesters in the capital Sunday, killing at least four people in the fiercest clashes in months, opposition Web sites and witnesses said. (Dec. 27)

Flooding at National Airport

RAW VIDEO: A broken pipe sent water gushing into part of the terminal at Reagan National Airport late Saturday afternoon, creating a major disruption, authorities said. The break flooded the lower level of Terminal C, which is primarily used by US Airways, said airport spokeswoman Tara Hamilton. The baggage claim area in Terminal C was in the flooded area, she said.

Reid stumbles over his vote at the last minute

Senate Majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who has worked relentlessly to pass landmark health-care reform legislation, drew laughter during the final vote on the bill in the Senate Thursday morning when he started to vote against the bill instead of for it. When his name was called, Reid said "No. I mean, aye. Yes!" Then he shook his head sheepishly and did his trademark palms-up shrug as the chamber erupted in laughter. The bill was approved 60-39 in a party-line vote.

Raw Video: Brazilian Family Delivers Boy to U.S. Dad

A Brazilian family delivered a 9-year-old boy to his American father in Brazil on Thursday, ending a five-year custody battle. (Dec. 24)

Northeast train problems strand holiday travelers

An electrical malfunction outside New York City brought train service to a standstill Wednesday and spotlighted problems on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor that persist despite a long-term effort to upgrade its aging power supply system. (Dec. 23)

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Here's the latest news for Wednesday, Dec. 23: Health care overhaul moves toward Senate vote; Aide: Brazilian family will give up custody fight; Balloon boy parents get jail time, probation; Elephants deliver Christmas cheer to students in Thailand.

Ohio mom calls cops on her shoplifting 6-year-old

An Ohio mom says she was just trying to teach her 6-year-old daughter a lesson early in life. She called the police on the girl after she caught her shoplifting a package of stickers. (Dec. 23)

Raw video: L.A. commuter train slams into car

A Metrolink commuter train in Los Angeles collided Wednesday with a vehicle that had been hurled onto the tracks after being struck from behind by another vehicle, authorities said. Six people were injured, including two critically. (Dec. 23)

Raw video: Balloon boy parents get jail time

Despite a tearful apology, a Colorado judge has sentenced the balloon boy parents to spend time behind bars for their publicity hoax. The judge also barred the couple from profiting from the balloon spectacle. (Dec. 23)

Raw Video: Balloon boy dad apologizes to Judge

The Colorado man who carried out the balloon boy hoax choked back tears as he apologized for the stunt, before a judge read out his punishment for the hoax. Richard Heene has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.

Goldman hopes Brazil ruling means he gets custody of son

An American father is cautiously hopeful that he will be reunited with his son in Brazil on Wednesday after a five-year custody battle.

Raw Video: Jetliner in Pieces on Jamaica Runway

An American Airlines flight from Miami with more than 150 aboard overshot a runway in Kingston and skidded to the edge of the Caribbean Sea, injuring more than 40 people, officials said.