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Jersey shore reopens for 1st post-Sandy summer
May 24, 2013
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey rolled out some of its big guns Friday to proclaim that the shore is back following Superstorm Sandy, using Gov. Chris Christie and the cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore" to tell a national audience the state is ready for summer fun. In fact, they even hired fun. — the rock... Read More
May 24, 2013
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey rolled out some of its big guns Friday to proclaim that the shore is back following Superstorm Sandy, using Gov. Chris Christie and the cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore" to tell a national audience the state is ready for summer fun. In fact, they even hired fun. — the rock... Read More
APNewsBreak: Co. says it has permits to cross span
May 24, 2013
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A truck hauling a too-tall load of drilling equipment hit an overhead bridge girder on the major interstate between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span and two vehicles into the Skagit River. All three occupants suffered only minor injuries. It happened about 7 p.m.... Read More
May 24, 2013
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A truck hauling a too-tall load of drilling equipment hit an overhead bridge girder on the major interstate between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span and two vehicles into the Skagit River. All three occupants suffered only minor injuries. It happened about 7 p.m.... 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 passengers on suspicion of endangering the aircraft. A British security official said... Read More
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 passengers on suspicion of endangering the aircraft. A British security official said... 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
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
Aid group official says 4 wounded in Afghan attack
May 24, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A spokesman for an international aid organization says that four of its staff were injured in an attack on a guest house it uses in the Afghan capital. International Organization for Migration spokesman Chris Lom told The Associated Press in Geneva that one woman was seriously burned by... Read More
May 24, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A spokesman for an international aid organization says that four of its staff were injured in an attack on a guest house it uses in the Afghan capital. International Organization for Migration spokesman Chris Lom told The Associated Press in Geneva that one woman was seriously burned by... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 24, 2013
The three actors, gathered for interviews at Caesars Palace, are ready to analyze. Read More
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