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LIVE: Moore tornado recovery efforts continue
May 22, 2013
Follow live tornado recovery efforts and updates below. The following tweets and briefs are from reporters, state officials and residents in the Moore area.
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AP NewsAlert
May 22, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Councilman Eric Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor over city Controller Wendy Greuel. Read More
Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor
May 22, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on. The ex-congressman whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago said in a YouTube video announcement late Tuesday that he's in the New York City mayoral race. He'd said last month he was considering it. "I made some big... Read More
May 22, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on. The ex-congressman whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago said in a YouTube video announcement late Tuesday that he's in the New York City mayoral race. He'd said last month he was considering it. "I made some big... 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 openly gay boys belonging to the scouting movement. Officials of the Irving, Texas-based organization are scheduled to open the first of the ballots cast on whether... Read More
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 openly gay boys belonging to the scouting movement. Officials of the Irving, Texas-based organization are scheduled to open the first of the ballots cast on whether... Read More
Parents face tough choice when tornadoes bear down
May 22, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only at this time." Parents had a gut-wrenching choice, and only a few... Read More
May 22, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only at this time." Parents had a gut-wrenching choice, and only a few... Read More
Sunny skies ahead Wednesday in central Oklahoma
May 22, 2013
Sunny skies are ahead Wednesday in central Oklahoma. There is a chance of rain Thursday. Read More
Anthony Weiner launches NY mayoral bid, seeking to revive political career after tweet scandal
May 22, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Weiner launches NY mayoral bid, seeking to revive political career after tweet scandal. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Mother, her children survive inside Plaza Towers school
May 21, 2013
Diana Palmore and her two children survived in Plaza Towers Elementary School on Monday afternoon when it was destroyed by a powerful tornado. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Mother, newborn died seeking refuge from the storm
May 22, 2013
Relatives of Megan Billingsley Futrell and her 3-month-old son, Case, grieved Tuesday outside a crumbled 7-Eleven in Moore. The two were killed Monday when a powerful tornado wiped out the store and an adjacent neighborhood. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: President Barack Obama pledges federal aid: 'There are homes and schools to rebuild'
May 21, 2013
President approves major disaster declaration to help people who lost their homes and businesses, while members of Congress say all necessary support will be provided to Oklahoma. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Power restored at Oklahoma City water plant
May 21, 2013
Residents were asked to avoid turning on water-using appliances and to shut off outdoor watering systems while power was out. Read More
Egyptian state TV says 6 policemen, border guard abducted in Sinai have been released
May 22, 2013
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian state TV says 6 policemen, border guard abducted in Sinai have been released. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: State attorney general advises donors to be aware in helping with relief effort
May 22, 2013
Charity fraud, scammers and price gougers sometimes are as common as debris after a storm disaster, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt warns. Read More
Police say suspect in Oklahoma City arson death planned to rob house to get back at ex
May 22, 2013
Lorese Cruz, 26, denies involvement in the Oklahoma City house fire that killed a 7-year-old child left home alone. Her co-defendant said they didn't know Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, was inside. Read More
May 22, 2013
Lorese Cruz, 26, denies involvement in the Oklahoma City house fire that killed a 7-year-old child left home alone. Her co-defendant said they didn't know Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, was inside. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Realtors look for housing for Oklahoma tornado victims
May 22, 2013
Offers of donated supplies are coming in from all over the country, according to the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors. Read More
May 22, 2013
Offers of donated supplies are coming in from all over the country, according to the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors. 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 tornadoes: Survivor rides out tornado in doomed Moore school
May 22, 2013
James and Kristy Rushing lost their Moore home of almost 15 years, which they shared with five foster children. All they salvaged were some pictures. Read More
May 22, 2013
James and Kristy Rushing lost their Moore home of almost 15 years, which they shared with five foster children. All they salvaged were some pictures. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Lawmaker seeks bond issue to pay for storm shelters
May 22, 2013
Most of the $500 million from the bond issue would pay for storm shelters in public schools. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Moore storm leaves shattered storefronts, job losses
May 22, 2013
The Camden Village shopping area was devastated by Monday's tornado in Moore. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Insurance companies set up in Moore, in it for the long haul
May 22, 2013
A command center has been set up at the First Baptist Church of Moore, 301 NE 27, giving victims access to insurance companies, disaster relief agencies, and more. Read More
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