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Tornado causes explosion - caught on camera

OKLAHOMA -- Michael Welch from Blanchard, Oklahoma, took video of the massive tornado that ripped through Newcastle, Oklahoma, on Monday.

How to help Oklahoma tornado victims

If you're looking for ways to help residents in Oklahoma, the following relief organizations are working in the area:

Tornado survivors sheltered where they could

People took shelter wherever they could as a massive tornado descended on their Oklahoma communities Monday afternoon.

Release set for police photos from Tucson rampage

Authorities are set to release more than 300 photos on Tuesday that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others. 

In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids

Parents and guardians of children whose elementary schools were damaged in the deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City area are hoping for happy reunions. 

91 feared dead in Oklahoma

More than 120 people were being treated at hospitals, including about 50 children

Huge tornado touches down near OKC

(NBC News) -- A huge tornado appeared to touch down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, perhaps near a casino where people were sheltered, a helicopter pilot for NBC station KFOR reported. 

Storms hit Plains, Midwest; tornadoes reported

(USA Today) -- Severe storms roared through the Plains and Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged buildings, ripped off roofs and tossed big trucks like toys in Oklahoma. At least 21 people were injured across the state, the Associated Press reported.

Search for survivors begins in OKC suburb

MOORE, Okla. (AP) - A mix of volunteers and first responders are combing through debris in an Oklahoma City suburb looking for survivors.

Powerball win in Zephyrhills makes history

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (WTSP) -- It was a single Quick Pick ticket sold on Saturday at a Publix in Zephyrhills that won the largest Powerball jackpot ever, according to Florida Lottery officials.

Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times. 

Two FBI agents killed in training accident

(USA TODAY) -- Two FBI agents with the agency's hostage rescue team have died in a training accident off the coast of Virginia, the FBI said Sunday.

Girl, 13, recovering after 'choking game' incident

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KARE) -- A Twin Cities mother is hoping her story is a reminder to other parents about the seriousness of the "choking game."

Arias returns to court for penalty phase of trial

Jodi Arias returns to court for the continuation of her trial after being convicted of murder in her lover's killing as jurors consider a life sentence or execution. 

Threat of homemade bombs here to stay

Former lieutenant general Michael Barbero says "Boston is not an anomaly."

2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Va.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) -- Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.

Woozy on wheels: Pedal pubs rolling out

MADISON, Wis. (USA Today) -- On the list of things to do at a bachelor or bachelorette party, pedaling a bicycle-like device probably doesn't often come up.

Student debt weighs on overall economy

Obama speaks at Morehouse graduation

ATLANTA, Ga. (USA Today) -- President Obama on Sunday told the graduating class at Morehouse College, the country's pre-eminent historically black college, there is "no time for excuses" for this generation of African-American men and that it was time for their generation to step up professionally and in their personal lives.

Winning Powerball ticket sold at Publix supermarket

 The winning number's in Saturday night's Powerball drawing are 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and 11, and one ticket sold in Florida has matched all six numbers for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million, according to the Powerball website and lottery officials.

Student shot and killed by cop's bullet

Ex-Pa. officer once hailed as hero faces charges

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A former Philadelphia police officer once hailed as a hero and given a seat next to the first lady at a speech by President Obama has been arrested and charged with rape and other crimes.