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Douglas, Damon dramatize a steamy showbiz affair May 22, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — The idea of Michael Douglas playing Liberace might seem nearly as outrageous as Liberace himself. Liberace, forever hailed as Mr. Showmanship, was the excess-to-the-max pianist-personality whose onstage and offstage extravagance were legendary and who wowed audiences in Las Vegas and worldwide to... Read More
Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe May 22, 2013 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities early Wednesday after he turned violent while being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, officials said. Ibragim Todashev, a 27-year-old mixed martial arts fighter, was gunned down at his Orlando... Read More
Mexico cartel dominates, torches western state May 22, 2013 LA RUANA, Mexico (AP) — Michoacan is burning. A drug cartel that takes its name from an ancient monastic order has set fire to lumber yards, packing plants and passenger buses in a medieval-like reign of terror. The Knights Templar cartel is extorting protection payments from cattlemen, lime growers and... Read More
Broke no laws, IRS official says _ then takes 5th May 22, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer lawmakers' further questions, citing her Fifth Amendment right not to... Read More
Oklahoma tornado: Names of dead released; 6 adults still missing 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 as memorials for the victims were planned. Read More
Minn. teen whose farewell song became web hit dies May 22, 2013 LAKELAND, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota teenager whose farewell song became a YouTube sensation has died after a fight with bone cancer. Zach Sobiech died Monday at his Lakeland home. His mother, Laura, said on the CaringBridge website that he was surrounded by his family and girlfriend. The 18-year-old was... Read More
One block: How neighbors saw twister's deadly path May 22, 2013 MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Dan Garland could feel the latch on the shelter door begin to turn in his hand. It was as if the storm outside were a living, breathing thing — and it was trying desperately to get in. Huddled beside him in the darkened 5-foot-by-6-foot hole were not just his wife and 91-year-old mother,... Read More
Christie backs Okla. aid, blunting talk of payback May 22, 2013 BELMAR, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, whose own state was beset by a major storm last year and then by squabbling in Congress over disaster aid, said Wednesday that Oklahoma's tornado victims deserve "swift and immediate" help, and federal lawmakers have said they are likely to get it. Last... Read More
Chicago Board of Ed votes to close 50 schools May 22, 2013 CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to close 50 schools and programs, an ambitious plan that has sparked protests and lawsuits and could help define — for better or worse — Mayor Rahm Emanuel's term in office. City officials say the closings are necessary because of falling school... 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
Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break May 22, 2013 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, allegedly posted a social media rant laced with salty language and angry, uppercase letters... Read More
Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban May 22, 2013 GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America has started its meeting in which members of its national council are to decide whether to change the group's long-standing ban on openly gay boys. BSA is holding its annual meeting in Grapevine, Texas, near its suburban Dallas headquarters. About 1,400 voting... Read More
Oklahoma Senate votes to tap fund for tornado relief May 22, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Senate has unanimously approved a bill to tap $45 million from the state's Rainy Day Fund to help pay for tornado disaster relief. The Senate voted 45-0 on Wednesday for the bill that directs the funds to the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management to aid in recovery efforts.... Read More
Timeline of events in Jodi Arias murder case May 22, 2013 PHOENIX (AP) — The Jodi Arias murder trial has drawn international attention for its graphic tales of sex and lies. The following is a timeline of some of the key events in the case: — September 2006: Arias and Travis Alexander meet at a Las Vegas work convention and quickly enter into a stormy long-distance... Read More
Moore theater to shift back to entertainment May 22, 2013 MOORE (AP) — A movie theater damaged by the Moore tornado plans to reopen in a week. Bill Warren owner of the Warren Theatre multiplex said Wednesday that the building sustained between $500,000 and $1 million in damage. Warren says most of the damage was to the exterior, though there was some water damage... Read More
Faith healers charged with murder after 2nd death May 22, 2013 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia couple who believe in faith healing over medicine and who were on probation in their son's pneumonia death were charged with murder Wednesday after a second young child died under what a prosecutor called "eerily similar" circumstances. Herbert and Catherine Schaible ignored a... Read More
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
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
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