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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
Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe
May 22, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Chechen immigrant who was being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was shot to death by authorities early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said. Ibragim Todashev, a 27-year-old mixed martial arts fighter, was gunned... Read More
May 22, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Chechen immigrant who was being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was shot to death by authorities early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said. Ibragim Todashev, a 27-year-old mixed martial arts fighter, was gunned... 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
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.
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May 22, 2013
MOORE (AP) — Oklahoma City mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by tornado.
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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
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
Jurors in Jodi Arias case say they're unable to reach decision; judge sends them back
May 22, 2013
PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors in Jodi Arias case say they're unable to reach decision; judge sends them back. Read More
Oklahoman Reporter Recounts Coverage Of May 3, 1999 Tornado
May 22, 2013
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Reporter Diana Baldwin was working that day in 1999 when news spread of the deadly twister. After watching a similar tornado form Monday, she said she knew it was going to be another dangerous situation.
In the audio interview below, Baldwin recounts coverage of the May 3, 1999 tornado and... Read More
Oklahoma City pair facing murder charges in death of 7-year-old left home alone
May 22, 2013
Lorese Paulina Cruz, 26, and Julio Cesar Nevarez, 19, both of Oklahoma City, were charged with murder, arson and burglary in an April 28 house fire that left Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, dead. Read More
May 22, 2013
Lorese Paulina Cruz, 26, and Julio Cesar Nevarez, 19, both of Oklahoma City, were charged with murder, arson and burglary in an April 28 house fire that left Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, dead. Read More
Oklahoma man dies in early morning crash
May 22, 2013
Dalton Janes, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries. Read More
Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban
May 22, 2013
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement. Officials of the Irving, Texas-based organization are scheduled to begin the meeting Wednesday. On Thursday, they plan to... Read More
May 22, 2013
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement. Officials of the Irving, Texas-based organization are scheduled to begin the meeting Wednesday. On Thursday, they plan to... Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Backers of Oklahoma museum projects withdraw funding requests
May 22, 2013
Attention should be focused on those affected by twisters that struck Oklahoma this week, they said. The measures calling for funding the projects are still alive and might be taken up during next year's session. Read More
Oklahoma tornado damage could exceed $2 billion
May 22, 2013
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak said insured losses from the tornado that hit Moore on Monday could surpass $2 million. Read More
Oklahoma Senate approves $45M disaster relief measure
May 22, 2013
The Oklahoma Senate approved a bill that would withdraw $45 million from the state's savings account. About half would be available to help reimburse local communities and counties for expenses causes by disasters, especially this week's tornadoes. Read More
Oklahoma City mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by tornado
May 22, 2013
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma City mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by tornado. Read More
AP source: Obama on Sunday to visit Oklahoma town devastated by monstrous tornado
May 22, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Obama on Sunday to visit Oklahoma town devastated by monstrous tornado. Read More
Oklahoma tornado: Names people killed Monday released
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. Read More
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. Read More
Altus Air Force Base wins training mission
May 22, 2013
The Air Force selected the southwest Oklahoma base to conduct the first formal training on the KC-46A, the refueling tanker expected to be delivered in 2016. Read More
May 22, 2013
The Air Force selected the southwest Oklahoma base to conduct the first formal training on the KC-46A, the refueling tanker expected to be delivered in 2016. Read More
IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'
May 22, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions. In one of the most... Read More
May 22, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions. In one of the most... 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.
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Judge: Hollister clothing unfriendly to disabled
May 22, 2013
DENVER (AP) — A federal judge in Denver is contemplating an injunction against Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and J.M. Hollister LLC after ruling earlier that nearly 250 of their clothing stores that cater to a hip, young clientele are unfriendly to the disabled. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of several Colorado... Read More
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