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Tue May 21, 2013

Oklahoma Tornado

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Oklahoma Tornado

Tue May 21, 2013

The aftermath of a massive tornado in Moore, Okla. Full Story

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Tue May 21, 2013

'Crazy ants' drive southeastern U.S. nuts (Video)

Joe MacGown, Mississippi Entomological Museum/U. of Texas

'Crazy ants' drive southeastern U.S. nuts (Video)

Tue May 21, 2013

Forget the fire ant. It's time to worry about "crazy ants," according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Nats reliever breaks pitching hand punching locker

Nats reliever breaks pitching hand punching locker

Tue May 21, 2013

- Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus has broken his pitching hand punching a locker in frustration following a rocky outing. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

FBI: Agents fell to deaths training off Va. coast

FBI: Agents fell to deaths training off Va. coast

Tue May 21, 2013

- Two FBI agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast fell to their deaths when a helicopter had trouble during a "maritime counterterrorism exercise," an agency spokeswoman said Monday night. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister

Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister

Tue May 21, 2013

- The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Death in Zimbabwe results in unusual US charge

Death in Zimbabwe results in unusual US charge

Tue May 21, 2013

- The facts laid out by prosecutors are plain: In 2008, a U.S. government employee on assignment in Zimbabwe drove through the capital of Harare in his government-issued Toyota Land Cruiser and struck and killed a 34-year-old Zimbabwe man. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Va. man dragged 4 miles by car dies from injuries

Va. man dragged 4 miles by car dies from injuries

Tue May 21, 2013

- James City County police say a man who was dragged 4 miles by a car has died from his injuries. Full Story

moving truck (AP)

Tue May 21, 2013

What you need to know before hiring a mover

moving truck (AP)

What you need to know before hiring a mover

Tue May 21, 2013

Whether the move is across town or across the country, a few things are important to check before signing a contract with a moving company. Full Story

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Tue May 21, 2013

The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?

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The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?

Tue May 21, 2013

- Pope Francis' obsession with the devil has taken on remarkable new twists, with a well-known exorcist insisting Francis helped "liberate" a Mexican man from four different demons, despite the Vatican's insistence that no such papal exorcism took place. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Most expensive house in the U.S. listed at $190M

Most expensive house in the U.S. listed at $190M

Tue May 21, 2013

Looking for a new home that has 12 bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a separate floor for the staff? Look no more. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma

Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma

Tue May 21, 2013

- The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Woman: Hung up on after calling 911 in D.C.

Woman: Hung up on after calling 911 in D.C.

Tue May 21, 2013

A woman in D.C. says her calls for help to 911 went unanswered after an attempted robbery, but city officials say the system was working properly. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Short naps: Best way to stay ahead of sleep deficits

Short naps: Best way to stay ahead of sleep deficits

Tue May 21, 2013

Sleep deprivation can increase stress and make people overly emotional and less focused. But the best way to stay ahead of sleep deficits may be to take short naps. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

What really happens when you skip a workout

What really happens when you skip a workout

Tue May 21, 2013

It's easy to skip a workout when schedules get busy or other plans come up. If you wait for the rare day that you get every email answered and are 100 percent caught up on work, you'll workout four times a year. And here's what will happen to your body when you neglect activity. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

Tue May 21, 2013

- A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

GOP leaders say impeachment talk premature

GOP leaders say impeachment talk premature

Tue May 21, 2013

- The Republican National Committee chairman and a leading conservative, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, urged caution Monday for Republican critics calling for President Barack Obama's impeachment, but would not rule out impeachment altogether as new details emerged about the White House's role in the developing scandal at the Internal Revenue Service. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble (Video)

Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble (Video)

Tue May 21, 2013

A surprise find by one tornado survivor can hopefully bring comfort to some. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

Tue May 21, 2013

- It's one thing to say tech geniuses don't need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college. Full Story

Mon May 20, 2013

Police investigate shooting near Montgomery Co. school

Police investigate shooting near Montgomery Co. school

Mon May 20, 2013

Montgomery County Police are investigating whether a report of shots fired near an elementary school and a shooting victim found at an emergency care clinic are connected. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Missing D.C. boy found

Missing D.C. boy found

Tue May 21, 2013

Police in D.C. are asking the public for help finding an 11-year-old boy. Full Story

, May 21, 2013

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