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APNewsBreak: Co. says it has permits to cross span May 24, 2013 MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A truck hauling an oversized load of drilling equipment hit an overhead bridge girder on the major interstate between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span into a river below as the driver watched the structure collapse in his rearview mirror. Two other vehicles plunged... Read More
Jersey shore eyes record-setting summer post Sandy May 24, 2013 SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey used a record-breaking gesture Friday to celebrate its recovery from a record-setting storm, proclaiming to the nation that the Jersey shore is back in business following Superstorm Sandy. Gov. Chris Christie and a host of volunteers carried out a ceremonial ribbon cutting... Read More
UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted, 2 men arrested May 24, 2013 LONDON (AP) — Britain scrambled fighter jets Friday to intercept a commercial airliner carrying more than 300 people from Pakistan, diverting it to an isolated runway at an airport on the outskirts of London and arresting two British passengers on suspicion of endangering the aircraft. A British security... Read More
Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival postponed May 24, 2013 Due to Monday's tornadoes, the annual Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival has been postponed. Read More
Afghan Taliban attack aid group, 2 guards killed May 24, 2013 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A Taliban suicide car bomber and five heavily armed gunmen attacked an international aid group's guest house in the Afghan capital on Friday, killing two guards and setting off an hours-long battle with security forces in an upscale Kabul neighborhood, authorities said. The... Read More
UPDATE: Search continues for boy, 17, missing in Uncle John Creek in Kingfisher May 24, 2013 Firefighters are searching for a boy who jumped into Uncle John Creek in Kingfisher. Search efforts have continued Friday morning. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Builders called to 'ministry' of hope May 24, 2013 Robert Crout, president of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, encourages members to “provide hope even in a time like this,” in preparation for rebuilding after destruction in Moore, Shawnee, Oklahoma City and elsewhere across the state. Read More
Fire official: 18 injured in crash between shuttle bus, tractor-trailer near Atlanta airport May 24, 2013 ATLANTA (AP) — Fire official: 18 injured in crash between shuttle bus, tractor-trailer near Atlanta airport. Read More
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge May 24, 2013 MIAMI (AP) — During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way. So this season, they hope to offer easy-to-understand, color-coded maps and change the way they talk to the public. Simply put,... Read More
US orders for durable goods up 3.3 percent in April, helped by gain in business investment May 24, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — US orders for durable goods up 3.3 percent in April, helped by gain in business investment. Read More
Obama's speech welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen May 24, 2013 ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Barack Obama's speech on the use of drones and the fate of Guantanamo prisoners was largely welcomed Friday in two key countries affected by the policies— Pakistan and Yemen. But Pakistani officials criticized the president for not announcing an end to drone strikes against Islamic... Read More
5 climbers feared dead on world's 3rd highest peak May 24, 2013 KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Five climbers including two Hungarians and a South Korean are missing on the world's third-highest mountain and feared dead, a mountaineering official said Friday. The five disappeared Monday on Mount Kanchenjunga, and bad weather was preventing a rescue helicopter from reaching their base... Read More
UPDATE: Police pursuit at low speed ends in south Oklahoma City Friday May 24, 2013 Police tried to stop a motorist in south Oklahoma City. The driver was ini a vehicle with one flat tire. Read More
Chance for more thunderstorms Friday and Saturday in Oklahoma May 24, 2013 There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday and Saturday in central Oklahoma. The National Weather Service forecast for Friday and Saturday shows gusty winds. Read More
IRS replaces official who revealed targeting May 24, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service official who publicly revealed that the agency targeted tea party groups has been replaced. Republican Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa and two congressional aides say that Lois Lerner has been placed on administrative leave. One aide says the career civil servant will... Read More
I-5 bridge collapses into Wash. river, injuring 3 May 24, 2013 MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — An Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle Thursday evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats and divers who pulled three injured people from the chilly waterway. Authorities said it appeared nobody was killed in the bridge... Read More
5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Northern Calif May 24, 2013 GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was widely felt as it rattled Northern California Thursday night, breaking dishes and shaking mirrors off walls. But authorities said there were no immediate reports of injury or serious damage. The temblor struck at 8:47 p.m. and was centered near Greenville,... Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Memorial service set for Oklahoma tornado victims May 24, 2013 A memorial and prayer service to honor Oklahoma tornado victims will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Moore. Read More
Guns N' Roses fulfills Rocklahoma dreams May 24, 2013 With Gun N' Roses, organizers of Rocklahoma near Pryor, Oklahoma, check off another “dream band” on their headliner wish list, with a supporting cast including Korn and Cheap Trick. Read More
deadCenter Film Festival and Myriad Gardens teaming up for tornado relief May 24, 2013 On the evenings of June 5-9, deadCenter will show free outdoor movies at the Myriad Gardens Great Lawn starting at 9:15 p.m. Donation buckets, clothing drop boxes, volunteer sign-up stations and community partner booths will be open and available to the public before and during the screenings. Read More
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