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Cleveland Kidnapping Victims 'Happy and Safe'

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:02:49 GMT

The three Cleveland women rescued from the kidnappings that kept them in captivity for over a decade say they are "happy and safe" as they continue to recover from the harrowing ordeal.

Devastated Okla. Schools Had No Safe Rooms

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:27:55 GMT

There are reinforced tornado shelters in more than 100 schools across Oklahoma, excluding the two that were devastated by a Tornado earlier this week in Moore, Okla., an emergency official said.

Florida Man Shot by FBI Was About to Sign Boston Murder Confession: Officials

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:25:43 GMT

The man shot dead by an FBI agent in Orlando, Florida early today was "about to sign a statement" admitting to a role, along with Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, in an unsolved triple murder in Massachusetts in 2011, according to two people with direct knowledge of the case.

Iran Pres. Slams Election Decision

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:17:13 GMT

Iran's Ahmadinejad looks to outsider options after top cleric's ruling against his candidate

Boy Scouts to Vote on Gay Ban

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:58:51 GMT

Scouting leaders to vote on lifting ban on openly gay Boy Scouts at 2-day meeting in Texas

Golfer Sorry for 'Fried Chicken' Remark

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:13:06 GMT

Report: Garcia apologizes for saying he'd serve Woods "fried chicken"

Arias Could Be 3rd Woman on Ariz. Death Row

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:19 GMT

If convicted murderer Jodi Arias is sentenced to death this month for killing her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, she will be the third woman on death row in Arizona, which has not executed a woman since 1930.

Okla. Tornado Survivors Reunited

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:33:55 GMT

One of the most gripping images to emerge from the deadly tornado that devastated the town of Moore, Okla., Monday was of a man in a red shirt grasping a young student in an emotional hug, both of them covered in debris and surrounded by...

Couple Pleads for Son's Stolen Ashes

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:28:37 GMT

The silver memory box was the couple's only memento of their stillborn son.

FEMA to Give Some Relief in Okla.

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:07:57 GMT

Even for those who don't lose a loved one after a tornado, the process to rebuild is "long" and "emotional," according to Tammy Cady, 59, who survived the tornado that hit Joplin, Mo. on May 22, 2011.

No Summer Slowdown for GM, Ford

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:58:24 GMT

Morning Business Memo… Thousands of US auto workers may have to cancel their vacation plans. Growing consumer demand for cars and trucks has the industry changing its usual summer vacation schedule. Ford says the traditional two-week summer break is being cut to a single week....

29 Hurt in Ohio Bus, Car Crash

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:44:13 GMT

Highway Patrol: 29 people hurt in collision in between commercial bus and car in Ohio

New Xbox Details Coming Today

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:41:11 GMT

Microsoft will announce its next Xbox gaming console today. Here's what we expect.

Officials Say 24 Dead After Okla. Twister

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:42 GMT

First responders are in a race against time in the search for any survivors of a devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., while the medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from 51 to 24, including seven children.

Man Charged in Death of Maine Teen

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:17:01 GMT

Friend says man charged in death of missing teen knew her; suspect heads to court appearance

Weiner Launches Bid for NYC Mayor

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:03:49 GMT

Anthony Weiner launches NY mayoral bid, seeking to revive political career after tweet scandal

Hospital Hit by Okla. Tornado 'Lucky'

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:32:43 GMT

Directly in the tornado's path, Moore Medical Center patients, staff unharmed.

Okla. Kids Asked Teacher, 'Is This Really Happening?'

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:32:40 GMT

As the terrified tornado-whipped students of Briarwood Elementary School in Moore, Okla., cowered on their hands and knees with backpacks over their heads, tearfully pleading for their parents, they asked their teacher, 'Is this really happening?' Sheri Bittle, a first-grade teacher at Briarwood, today recounted the horror of Monday's twister that she said sounded like a train that kept barreling by as it ravaged her school.

Immigration Reform Moves to Senate

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:02:27 GMT

The bipartisan Senate "Gang of Eight" held together despite an onslaught of amendments and some efforts to kill their comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Okla. Sens. Grapple With Disaster Votes

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:55:36 GMT

Oklahoma's Senators both opposed disaster aid after Superstorm Sandy.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Natural Disasters

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:41:44 GMT

How to talk to your children about tornadoes and other natural disasters.

Moore, Okla. Also Hit by 1999 Tornado

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:40:37 GMT

For the residents of Moore, Okla., the damage wrought by Monday's EF-4 tornado was all too familiar.

Watch: Moore, Oklahoma, Tornado's Path of Destruction

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:17:18 GMT

Sam Champion reports on the latest details of the powerful storm.

Watch: Rescue Workers Search Oklahoma Homes Multiple Times

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:16:32 GMT

Emergency responders don't want to leave anyone behind in tornado debris.

Watch: Community Groups Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:14:48 GMT

Church members are ready to provide food for those in need.