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No explosives found at Edmond Walmart May 22, 2013 The Walmart at 2200 W Danforth was evacuated after someone called in a bomb threat, Edmond police said. Read More

Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe

May 22, 2013 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Chechen immigrant who was being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was shot to death by authorities early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said. Ibragim Todashev, a 27-year-old mixed martial arts fighter, was gunned... Read More

Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor

May 22, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he's facing an uphill sprint, his campaign could help his long-term prospects even if he loses, some experts say. Weiner's... Read More

Oklahoma City mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by May 20 tornado

May 22, 2013 MOORE (AP) — Oklahoma City mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by tornado. Read More

Trial for captain in deadly shipwreck in Italy

May 22, 2013 ROME (AP) — An Italian judge has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship to stand trial for manslaughter in the vessel's shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany, which killed 32 people. Judge Pietro Molino, at a closed-door hearing Wednesday in the town of Grosseto, agreed to prosecutors' request that... Read More

Jurors in Jodi Arias case say they're unable to reach decision; judge sends them back May 22, 2013 PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors in Jodi Arias case say they're unable to reach decision; judge sends them back. Read More

Oklahoman Reporter Recounts Coverage Of May 3, 1999 Tornado May 22, 2013 [img]563560[/img] Reporter Diana Baldwin was working that day in 1999 when news spread of the deadly twister. After watching a similar tornado form Monday, she said she knew it was going to be another dangerous situation. In the audio interview below, Baldwin recounts coverage of the May 3, 1999 tornado and... Read More

Oklahoma City pair facing murder charges in death of 7-year-old left home alone

May 22, 2013 Lorese Paulina Cruz, 26, and Julio Cesar Nevarez, 19, both of Oklahoma City, were charged with murder, arson and burglary in an April 28 house fire that left Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, dead. Read More

Oklahoma man dies in early morning crash May 22, 2013 Dalton Janes, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries. Read More

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

May 22, 2013 GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement. Officials of the Irving, Texas-based organization are scheduled to begin the meeting Wednesday. On Thursday, they plan to... Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Backers of Oklahoma museum projects withdraw funding requests May 22, 2013 Attention should be focused on those affected by twisters that struck Oklahoma this week, they said. The measures calling for funding the projects are still alive and might be taken up during next year's session. Read More

Oklahoma tornado damage could exceed $2 billion May 22, 2013 Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak said insured losses from the tornado that hit Moore on Monday could surpass $2 million. Read More

Oklahoma Senate approves $45M disaster relief measure May 22, 2013 The Oklahoma Senate approved a bill that would withdraw $45 million from the state's savings account. About half would be available to help reimburse local communities and counties for expenses causes by disasters, especially this week's tornadoes. Read More

Oklahoma City mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by tornado May 22, 2013 MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma City mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by tornado. Read More

AP source: Obama on Sunday to visit Oklahoma town devastated by monstrous tornado May 22, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Obama on Sunday to visit Oklahoma town devastated by monstrous tornado. Read More

Oklahoma tornado: Names people killed Monday released

May 22, 2013 The state medical examiner released the names of 16 of the 24 people killed Monday's tornado in Moore and south Oklahoma City. Read More

Altus Air Force Base wins training mission

May 22, 2013 The Air Force selected the southwest Oklahoma base to conduct the first formal training on the KC-46A, the refueling tanker expected to be delivered in 2016. Read More

IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

May 22, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions. In one of the most... Read More

President Obama to visit Oklahoma Sunday, tour storm damage May 22, 2013 According to a senior White House official, the president will visit with families and thank first responders. Read More

Judge: Hollister clothing unfriendly to disabled May 22, 2013 DENVER (AP) — A federal judge in Denver is contemplating an injunction against Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and J.M. Hollister LLC after ruling earlier that nearly 250 of their clothing stores that cater to a hip, young clientele are unfriendly to the disabled. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of several Colorado... Read More

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May 20 tornado: From behind the lens

We've seen some amazing photos and videos from the May 20th tornado in Moore. Paul Hellstern is a photographer for The Oklahoman and was one of the first media on the scene.

West Virginia baseball team pitches in

In town for the Big 12 Baseball Tournament, the Mountaineers quickly adopted the Oklahoma spirit, chipping in $4,000 worth of supplies for tornado victims.

Stories of survival surrounded by a landscape of tragedy

From the heroics of a man saving his wife and dogs, to families digging through rubble for memories, Oklahomans spoke of community a day after the May 20 tornado.