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Jersey shore reopens for 1st post-Sandy summer May 24, 2013 SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — Guinness World Records confirms that a ribbon-cutting to mark the reopening of the Jersey shore following Superstorm Sandy has set a new world record. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie cut a ribbon stretching for more than 5 ½ miles on Friday as part of ceremonies marking the arrival... Read More
Wash. I-5 bridge collapse caused by oversize load May 24, 2013 MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A truck hauling a too-tall load hit an overhead girder of a bridge on the major thoroughfare between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span and two vehicles into the Skagit River below, though all three occupants suffered only minor injuries. It happened about 7 p.m.... Read More
UK arrests 2 men over incident with Pakistan plane May 24, 2013 LONDON (AP) — British police say two men have been arrested on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after an incident on a civilian plane flying from Pakistan to England. A jet was launched to divert the Pakistan International Airlines plane carrying nearly 300 passengers to Britain's Stansted Airport on... Read More
Police: Suicide bomb hits heart of Afghan capital May 24, 2013 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber struck in the heart of the Afghan capital on Friday, sending a plume of smoke billowing over Kabul in the second major attack in the city in little over a week, police said. There were no immediate reports of casualties and details were sketchy. The explosion was... 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
UPDATE: Search will resume 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 will continue Friday morning. 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
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
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
Rock, pop, country acts give talents and time to help Oklahoma tornado victims May 24, 2013 Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd remembers what it's like. He grew up in Shreveport, La., and has vivid memories of the sky turning a sickly color and the winds suddenly whipping up around his town. In fact, a few days before Monday's EF5 tornado displaced thousands of residents and took the lives of at least... Read More
Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms drink in success of 'Hangover' series May 24, 2013 The three actors, gathered for interviews at Caesars Palace, are ready to analyze. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: SBA offers assistance to Oklahoma businesses affected by tornadoes May 24, 2013 The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a business recovery center Friday at the Moore Norman Technology Center's South Penn Campus to provide financial and counseling services to business owners affected by recent tornadoes. 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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