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Huge tornado hits Oklahoma, kills 51

10:53 PM, May 20, 2013

MOORE, Okla. - A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday. At least 51 people were reported killed.

25 deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history

10:04 PM, May 20, 2013

KUSA - On day number two for tornadoes in Oklahoma, 9NEWS continues to gather information on the massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday.

Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

9:40 PM, May 20, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - 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.

Measles surges in UK years after flawed research

8:56 PM, May 20, 2013

LONDON (AP) -- More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of now discredited research that linked the vaccine to autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease.

Tunisian feminist arrested for alleged provocation

8:35 PM, May 20, 2013

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) -- A Tunisian feminist who scandalized her country by posting topless photos of herself online has been arrested after allegedly sneaking into Tunisia's holiest city disguised in a veil, then trying to get undressed during a protest.

Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan

8:34 PM, May 20, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State John Kerry is headed back to the Middle East to press his case for peace talks between Syrian rebels and President Bashar Assad's regime amid increasing signs the new U.S. strategy to halt the war is being undermined by Russia.

Deadliest attacks in Iraq since US troop pullout

8:33 PM, May 20, 2013

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Here is a look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the withdrawal of U.S. troops on Dec. 18, 2011:

Conn. lawmakers to seek hearings on derailment

8:31 PM, May 20, 2013

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- Commuters navigated a patchwork of cars, trains and buses along Connecticut's shoreline Monday, encountering lengthy delays as authorities probed the cause of a train collision that disrupted one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.

Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role

8:30 PM, May 20, 2013

BOSTON (AP) -- Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday to protest its decision to honor Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who backs legislation to permit abortion, and O'Malley's views were echoed outside the ceremony by a few dozen anti-abortion activists.

How to help Oklahoma tornado victims

7:50 PM, May 20, 2013

NBC NEWS - The loss of life, and the devastation, in Oklahoma City after a monster tornado ripped through the area, is heart-wrenching, as is the damage done to other areas in America's heartland because of tornadoes. Here's how you can help:

More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told

7:38 PM, May 20, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) -- White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately targeted conservative groups, President Barack Obama's spokesman disclosed Monday, expanding the circle of top officials who knew of the audit beyond those named earlier.

Tumblr CEO's mom gushes over billion-dollar baby

7:27 PM, May 20, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - As a teenager, Tumblr CEO David Karp would canvass the streets of New York City's Upper West Side, offering to build websites for local businesses. After his freshman year of high school, the precocious, computer-savvy kid decided to drop out altogether to devote more time to his passion for technology.

Oklahoma officials: Tornado search, rescue ongoing

7:14 PM, May 20, 2013

MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says "hearts are broken" for parents wondering about the fate of their children after a tornado devastated suburban Oklahoma City and officials say the search and rescue effort will continue throughout the night.

Oklahoma City area targeted by tornado was hit in '99

5:10 PM, May 20, 2013

USA TODAY - For many, today's tornado outbreaks brought forth a nightmarish form of déjà vu.

Twister season starts late, but starts nonetheless

5:09 PM, May 20, 2013

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- The tornadoes that have raked communities in Oklahoma, Texas and other states over the past week belie what has been an unusually slow start to the 2013 tornado season.

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