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Oklahoma tornadoes: Lack of storm shelters floors newcomers to Tornado Alley May 25, 2013 Disasters like the tornado that damaged much of Moore on Monday can convince people to build shelters Read More
Vintage Apple computer auctioned off for $668,000 May 25, 2013 BERLIN (AP) — An auctioneer says one of Apple's first computers — a functioning 1976 model — has been sold for a record 516,000 euros ($668,000). German auction house Breker said Saturday an Asian client, who asked not to be named, bought the so-called Apple 1, which the tech company's founders Steve Jobs... Read More
16 children, 1 teacher die in Pakistan bus fire May 25, 2013 LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Sixteen schoolchildren and a teacher burned to death in eastern Pakistan early Saturday when a short-circuit near a leaking gas tank caused their minibus to burst into flames, police said. Police officer Ijaz Ahmad said five children were also injured, three of whom were listed in... Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Plaza Towers Elementary School teacher shoved students into bathroom as wall collapsed May 24, 2013 As Monday's tornado bore down on Plaza Towers Elementary, first-grade teacher Becky Evans herded her students into a hallway and told them to crouch down in front of a wall and cover their heads and necks. The Moore, Oklahoma, school didn't have a safe room, so the school's safety procedures required teachers to... Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Newcastle couple find cats beneath rubble May 25, 2013 Twenty-seven hours after a tornado destroyed their Newcastle home, Richard and Janet Cope found their two Siamese cats buried beneath the rubble — wet, cold and hungry, but alive. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Habitat for Humanity seeks donations for rebuilding May 25, 2013 Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity built 60 houses for tornado victims after the May 3, 1999, destruction and plans at least as many after Sunday and Monday's devastation in Moore, Oklahoma City, Shawnee and elsewhere. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Oklahoma agency offers grants to tornado victims May 25, 2013 The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency is offering grants for families impacted by tornadoes in 2013. Read More
Scouts get Oklahoma City cemetery ready for Memorial Day May 25, 2013 Boy and Girl Scouts placed nearly 5,000 flags on the graves of veterans at Memorial Park in Oklahoma City. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Hobby Lobby pledges $2 million to tornado relief May 25, 2013 Half goes to Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity and half to American Red Cross. Read More
United Methodists plan annual Oklahoma gathering May 25, 2013 The Oklahoma United Methodist Conference will hold its annual conference meeting Monday through Thursday at Oklahoma City University and St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Oklahoma City resident shoots harrowing tornado video May 25, 2013 When tornado sirens went off Monday, many Oklahomans headed for their cellars. South Oklahoma City resident Joshua Stacey went up to his roof instead. Read More
Why God? Why? Clergy respond to difficult questions in storm's aftermath May 25, 2013 Local spiritual leaders discuss the difficult theological questions that arise in the aftermath of natural disasters and tragedies. Read More
Sikhs open new Oklahoma City house of worship May 25, 2013 The Sikh faith community recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Oklahoma City house of worship with a special ceremony and community dinner. Read More
Elk City man dies in crash May 25, 2013 An Elk City man died in a single-vehicle crash Friday in Kiowa County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Read More
Downtown wish list includes Super Target May 25, 2013 The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer took questions from readers during his weekly online chat on NewsOK.com. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Chaplains minister to disaster's victims May 25, 2013 Chaplains are among those to respond to Moore after a tornado damaged and destroyed hundreds of homes. Read More
Oklahoma City pastor will face trial in fatal shooting of son-in law May 25, 2013 Michael Scott Elder, 53, is charged with first-degree murder in Feb. 20 death of son-in-law, Gary Davidson, 27 Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Survivors, helpers share stories May 25, 2013 In Moore, Norman and Newcastle, people work together to move on after tornadoes. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Gov. Mary Fallin signs disaster relief bill May 25, 2013 Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signs disaster relief bill and says she also will sign a measure that contains a package of tax breaks for tornado victims. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Tickets on sale Saturday morning for Blake Shelton's televised tornado benefit May 25, 2013 “Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert,” featuring Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and Vince Gill, is set for Wednesday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena and will be broadcast live on NBC. Read More
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