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Rebecca Bryan guilty of murdering her husband in 2011

May 21, 2013 Rebecca Bryan was convicted Tuesday of murdering Nichols Hills Fire Chief Keith Bryan in their Mustang home. The jury recommended a sentence of life without parole. Read More

Red Cross text donations not designated for Oklahoma May 21, 2013 Donations to local Red Cross Chapter likely will be used for relief related to recent tornadoes. The American Red Cross estimates “several million” dollars has been donated via text messages this week, but the money is not designated to relief efforts in Oklahoma. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Moore Medical Center damaged by tornado May 20, 2013 For some eyewitnesses, the memory of the May 3, 1999, tornado was echoed in what they saw Monday afternoon. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Rare term used in Monday's storms May 20, 2013 Once again, ‘tornado emergency' adds significance to the warning Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Six tips for tornado survivors May 20, 2013 Recovering after tornado takes time, patience Read More

How to help tornado victims May 20, 2013 Several nonprofits are collecting donations for tornado victims. Many indicated that financial donations are preferred over supplies. Read More

Relatives arrive at hospital in frantic searches for loved ones in Oklahoma May 20, 2013 Man searches debris pile for wife, then goes to hospital. Read More

Oklahoma devastated by second round of twisters

May 20, 2013 A powerful tornado roared through Moore and south Oklahoma City Monday, killing at least 51 people and leaving rescue workers frantically searching for survivors Monday evening at the devastated Plaza Towers Elementary School in the Moore school district. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Rescuers search into night for Moore schoolchildren May 20, 2013 Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin confirmed that bodies of children had been found at Plaza Towers Elementary School. She also confirmed that bodies of adults had been found on the school lawn. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Rescue teams continue search for victims

May 21, 2013 Rescue teams are continuing to search tornado-hit areas of Moore and south Oklahoma City on Tuesday as tales of heroism and survival emerge. Early Tuesday, the state medical examiner reported 24 dead in Monday's tornado. Read More

#PrayForOklahoma: Oklahomans lend support to tornado victims through social media May 21, 2013 The last two days have been devastating for Oklahomans, but they're resilient and have already made plans to rebuild. To show support for tornado victims, many people have opted to help search for missing people, clear debris and collect donations for families. Others have also expressed prayers and their... Read More

Jury beginning deliberations on whether to give Jodi Arias life in prison or death sentence May 21, 2013 PHOENIX (AP) — Jury beginning deliberations on whether to give Jodi Arias life in prison or death sentence. Read More

Coming attractions: Movie plans postponed by tornado May 21, 2013 Patron credits Moore Warren Theatre manager with maintaining calm and keeping everyone safe. Read More

Tornado map: Destruction path for May 20 tornado May 21, 2013 See a map that shows the path of destruction of the May 20 tornado that went through Moore. Read More

Oklahoma twister a top-of-the-scale EF-5 May 21, 2013 MOORE (AP) — The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph. Spokeswoman Keli Pirtle said Tuesday the agency upgraded the tornado from an EF-4 on the enhanced Fujita scale to an EF-5 based on what a damage assessment team... Read More

Oklahoman Editor: What It’s Like To Grow Up In Tornado Alley May 21, 2013 Kelly Dyer Fry, editor of The Oklahoman, talks to “Here & Now” about what it is like growing up in Tornado Alley. Read More

OU Medical Center staff describes tornado victims' injuries May 21, 2013 OU Medical Center treated 94 patients with injuries caused by Monday's deadly tornado. Read More

Family gets supplies from Moore relief center

May 21, 2013 Donors “heeded the call” to bring supplies for tornado victims, said Tony Bumpas, 58, of Oklahoma City, who was helping unload donations outside First Baptist Church. Read More

Weather service confirms tornado that hit Moore, Okla., was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 May 21, 2013 MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Weather service confirms tornado that hit Moore, Okla., was a top-of-the-scale EF-5. Read More

Moore Tornado: Photos, Videos and Vines from the storm May 21, 2013 Below is a collection of photos, videos and six-second Vine videos of Monday's tornado that roared through Moore, flattening homes and killing dozens of people. Read More