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At least 37 die in Oklahoma tornado, official says
May 20, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — State medical examiner's office: 37 killed in Oklahoma tornado; death toll expected to rise.
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Deadliest US tornadoes since 1900
May 20, 2013
A list of the 10 deadliest tornadoes in the United States since 1900: — 695 deaths. March 18, 1925, in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. — 216 deaths. April 5, 1936, in Tupelo, Miss. — 203 deaths. April 6, 1936, in Gainesville, Ga. — 181 deaths. April 9, 1947, in Woodward, Okla. — 158 deaths. May 22,... Read More
May 20, 2013
A list of the 10 deadliest tornadoes in the United States since 1900: — 695 deaths. March 18, 1925, in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. — 216 deaths. April 5, 1936, in Tupelo, Miss. — 203 deaths. April 6, 1936, in Gainesville, Ga. — 181 deaths. April 9, 1947, in Woodward, Okla. — 158 deaths. May 22,... Read More
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May 20, 2013
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37 killed in Oklahoma tornado; death toll to rise
May 20, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office says 37 people have been killed by a tornado that hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon. Spokeswoman Amy Elliott says the death toll is expected to rise. Elliott didn't know how many of those killed were children. Read More
State medical examiner's office: 37 killed in Oklahoma tornado; death toll expected to rise
May 20, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — State medical examiner's office: 37 killed in Oklahoma tornado; death toll expected to rise. Read More
2 hospitals treating nearly 60 after Oklahoma tornado
May 20, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Officials at two hospitals say they're treating nearly 60 patients, including more than a dozen children, after a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City.
Integris Southwest Medical Center spokeswoman Brooke Cayot said 10 of 37 patients being treated at that facility Monday are listed in... Read More
Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal
May 20, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr in a risky acquisition that revolves around the vision and instincts... Read More
May 20, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr in a risky acquisition that revolves around the vision and instincts... Read More
How to help tornado victims
May 20, 2013
RED CROSS
The Oklahoma Red Cross is asking people to donate by texting Red Cross to 90999 which will be a $10 donation, spokesman Ken Garcia said.
Garcia said the donations allow the Red Cross purchase needed supplies.
Those who are looking for family members can visit www.safeandwell.org, Garcia said. Local... Read More
Oklahoma sucker-punched by second round of twisters
May 20, 2013
Still staggering from Sunday night's tornadoes, Oklahomans picked themselves up off the canvas Monday, only to be hit by a second round of fierce twisters. Read More
May 20, 2013
Still staggering from Sunday night's tornadoes, Oklahomans picked themselves up off the canvas Monday, only to be hit by a second round of fierce twisters. Read More
Hospitals treating nearly 60 injured, including more than a dozen kids, after Oklahoma tornado
May 20, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Hospitals treating nearly 60 injured, including more than a dozen kids, after Oklahoma tornado. Read More
Expert rips Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation's handling of murder case
May 20, 2013
The defense rested its case Monday afternoon in the Rebecca Bryan murder trial. Both sides are scheduled to give closing statements Tuesday morning before the case is turned over to the jury. Read More
Utah police believe Susan Powell's brother-in-law was 'involved' in getting rid of her body
May 20, 2013
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (AP) — Utah police believe Susan Powell's brother-in-law was 'involved' in getting rid of her body. Read More
Oklahoma twister tracked path of 1999 tornado
May 20, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999.
The National Weather Service estimated that the storm that struck Moore, Okla., on Monday had wind speeds of up to 200 mph, and was at least a half-mile wide.... Read More
Oklahoma water treatment plant knocked out by storm
May 20, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Officials say the Draper Water Treatment Plant in Oklahoma City was knocked off line during the tornado.
The city is asking residents and businesses in southeast Oklahoma City to stop using water.
Crews are working to restore electricity to the plant with generators, and OG&E is on... Read More
Communications difficult after Oklahoma tornado
May 20, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says it is taking time to establish communications in Moore.
Fallin says the scope of the Monday disaster is so great that state officials needed more time to open lines of communication with rescuers.
Fallin says she has not been informed of any confirmed... Read More
Woman on Trump: 'Somebody had to stand up to him'
May 20, 2013
CHICAGO (AP) — An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a skyscraper-condo sale told jurors Monday she had qualms about suing the real estate mogul and TV celebrity. But, she quickly added, "Somebody had to stand up to him." Jacqueline Goldberg's comment came during her second and final day... Read More
May 20, 2013
CHICAGO (AP) — An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a skyscraper-condo sale told jurors Monday she had qualms about suing the real estate mogul and TV celebrity. But, she quickly added, "Somebody had to stand up to him." Jacqueline Goldberg's comment came during her second and final day... Read More
Several kids pulled out of Oklahoma school rubble alive
May 20, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Several children pulled out of rubble alive at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla.
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May 20, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Several children pulled out of rubble alive at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla.
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Ark. treasurer accused of taking cash from broker
May 20, 2013
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' state treasurer was accused Monday of taking at least $36,000 in cash — sometimes stashed in a pie box — from a broker who later came to manage a large share of the state's $3.3 billion investment portfolio. Democrat Martha Shoffner, who made her initial court appearance... Read More
May 20, 2013
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' state treasurer was accused Monday of taking at least $36,000 in cash — sometimes stashed in a pie box — from a broker who later came to manage a large share of the state's $3.3 billion investment portfolio. Democrat Martha Shoffner, who made her initial court appearance... Read More
Fatal fire: Two arrested in Oklahoma City death of 7-year-old boy
May 20, 2013
Adrian Roberto Avalos was found alone in the house at 2535 SW 51 when firefighters were called about 11:50 p.m. April 28. Read More
May 20, 2013
Adrian Roberto Avalos was found alone in the house at 2535 SW 51 when firefighters were called about 11:50 p.m. April 28. Read More
Several children pulled out of rubble alive at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla.
May 20, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Several children pulled out of rubble alive at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla. Read More
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