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Story behind the photo: Family members describe desperate search for one another after EF5 twister

News | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

They feared the worst after learning youngest son's school had been destroyed.


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Chat with The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer about downtown Oklahoma City businesses and developments.

UPDATE: Search will resume for boy, 17, missing in Uncle John Creek in Kingfisher

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Firefighters are searching for a boy who jumped into Uncle John Creek in Kingfisher. Search efforts will continue Friday morning.

Hobby Lobby argues case before federal judges

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Attorneys for the Oklahoma City retailer restate its claim that the religious beliefs of the firm's owners are violated by a federal requirement that the company provide insurance coverage for emergency contraceptives.

Thunder reverses the role, takes a turn at cheering on the community

Sports | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Big games and big shots and the NBA Finals are great fun. But when a few tall fellows, and a couple of short ones, can counter despair, can put smiles on faces and sparkles in eyes, well, that's more valuable than a truckload of O'Brien trophies.

Carrie Underwood donates $1 million to Red Cross for disaster relief in wake of deadly Oklahoma tornadoes

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As Carrie Underwood wraps her 2012-13 “Blown Away Tour” tonight in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada, a $1 million donation is being made to the Red Cross for disaster relief. The charitable contribution to the Red Cross derives from the tour’s concert proceeds and was established when it launched in spring 2012.

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Plaza Towers teachers, students reunite after tornado

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Children from Plaza Towers Elementary gathered to say goodbye to their teachers and their friends Thursday morning. They hugged, cried and celebrated.
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Despite losing race against tornado, mother, daughter reunited

News | Published: Fri, May 24, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Survivors of the storm were frantic, pulling children from the twisted metal and piles of concrete rubble that remained of what was once a school. LaTisha Garcia knew her three youngest children were safe at their day care, but Jazmin was somewhere inside the rubble.

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Plaza Towers principal talks about the tornado

Amy Simpson relives the moments leading up to the tornado that hit her school. She describes what happened during and after and the parents' reaction since.

Feed the Children donations arrive in Moore

Feed the Children donations arrive in Moore

Feed the Children donations arrive in Little Axe

Feed the Children donations arrive in Little Axe

Help Moore Benefit Concert at Speakeasy this Saturday

The Lost Ogle is hosting a benefit concert and charity raffle to aid tornado relief efforts at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at the 51st Street Speakeasy. The event features Sherree Chamberlain, Pretty Black Chains, Colourmusic and Josh Sallee.

Joyful Reunion

Students, teachers and parents from Plaza Towers Elementary reunited Thursday for the first time since the May 20 tornado.

Woman meets the military officer who took his clothes off his back

Sandra Adams, 65, reunited with the Air National Guard officer who took his clothes off his back to help her after the May 20 Moore tornado. She returned his military uniform at their hospital meeting Thursday.

Kevin Durant tours tornado damage

One day after donating a million dollars to victims, Thunder star Kevin Durant was out in hard-hit communities brightening the day of those suffering through their darkest hours.

OK Chef's Relief

The top chefs in Oklahoma City along side Danny Bowien will be serving up delciious meals for a good cause on Sunday and Monday at the Myriad Botanical Gardens.


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