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After Tornado, A Dog Rescue Raises Spirits, And Gains Fans

Tue, 2013-05-21 10:25
In a stroke of luck that added a rare bright spot to what has been a sad story of widespread devastation and loss of life, Moore, Okla., resident Barbara Garcia was reunited with her dog in dramatic fashion — during an interview with CBS.

Less Sleep For Teens Means Higher Risk For Car Crashes

Tue, 2013-05-21 09:55
New, young drivers are much more likely to have an accident if they're short on sleep, researchers say. And teenage drivers are far more impaired than adults when facing an equivalent lack of sleep.

Oklahoma Tornado: Finding Aid, Giving Aid

Tue, 2013-05-21 09:04
Residents of Moore, Okla., are searching for survivors and coming to terms with a massive tornado that left dozens of people dead and injured more than 200 others Monday afternoon. As aid and recovery groups search for victims and try to reunite loved ones, they're also seeking donations and coordinating housing.

Book News: Stephen King's New Bogeyman? Digital Publishing

Tue, 2013-05-21 07:15
Also: the legacy of Kierkegaard; the creator of Lyle Crocodile has died; Aussie airliner Qantas commissions flight-length books.

IRS Officials On Hot Seat

Tue, 2013-05-21 07:00
Former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman and outgoing acting Commissioner Steven Miller are being grilled. The IRS is under fire because some conservative groups' applications for tax-exempt status were given extra scrutiny in recent years. An inspector general has called the actions "inappropriate."

Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Down

Tue, 2013-05-21 06:00
As it roared through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, packing winds of up to 200 mph, the twister flattened buildings. Searchers continue to look for survivors and those who were killed.

Apple CEO Faces Senate Panel's Accusations Of 'Tax Gimmickry'

Tue, 2013-05-21 04:24
Tim Cook will address reports that his company pays billions less than it should in U.S. taxes each year at a Tuesday hearing in Washington. According to a report by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Apple avoids the tax payments by shifting profits to subsidiaries in Ireland.

The Doors' Keyboard Counterpoint Goes Silent: Remembering Ray Manzarek

Tue, 2013-05-21 03:15
Raised on the South Side, Manzarek brought Chicago sound to L.A.'s beaches with the trailblazing band. He died Monday at age 74.

Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty

Tue, 2013-05-21 03:01
In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Gov. Rick Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.

Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty

Tue, 2013-05-21 03:01
In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Governor Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.

The Global Afterlife Of Your Donated Clothes

Tue, 2013-05-21 02:59
The deadly collapse of a textile factory in Bangladesh has heightened awareness about cheap clothes. Many Americans have become used to inexpensive clothing, but the garments are also discarded at a remarkable rate: Billions of pounds of clothing are recycled each year; nearly half is exported.

Apple's 'Complex Web' Helped It Avoid Taxes, Panel Finds

Mon, 2013-05-20 20:43
The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations said the tech giant claimed that three key offshore companies were not tax residents of Ireland or the U.S. One of those subsidiaries paid no taxes for the past five years while it reported income totaling $30 billion.

Tweets Capture 'Shock And Awe' At Tornado's Deadly Power

Mon, 2013-05-20 19:44
Twitter captures firsthand accounts and reaction from the massive tornado that swept through central Oklahoma.

Photos: Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath

Mon, 2013-05-20 19:28
The search for victims and survivors continues after a tornado packing 200-mph winds flattened neighborhoods outside Oklahoma City.

VIDEO: A Time-Lapse Of The Tornado In Oklahoma

Mon, 2013-05-20 19:14
The National Weather Service says it was at least an EF-4 tornado with winds in excess of 166 mph.

Key Charge Against Ex-BP Official In Spill Case Dismissed

Mon, 2013-05-20 19:11
A federal judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the executive knew about a pending congressional investigation into oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The decision left in place a second charge against the executive, for allegedly making false statements to investigators about the oil flow rate.

A Brief History Of Oklahoma Tornadoes

Mon, 2013-05-20 19:06
The state straddles Tornado Alley and has had a number of especially strong twisters leave a path of death and destruction in their wake.

Measuring The Power Of Deadly Tornadoes

Mon, 2013-05-20 18:37
Tornado strength is currently measured on what is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which gives the tornado a rating from 0 to 5 based on estimated wind speeds and the severity of the damage.

Ray Manzarek, Founding Member Of The Doors, Dies

Mon, 2013-05-20 18:03
The keyboardist co-founded the band after meeting Jim Morrison in California. The Doors went on to become one of the most successful rock 'n' roll acts of the 1960s. Manzarek, 74, died in Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer.

An Ancient Religious Pilgrimage That Now Draws The Secular

Mon, 2013-05-20 17:19
The 1,200-year-old European pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James is undergoing a revival. Tens of thousands of people are walking across France to the Spanish coastal city of Santiago de Compostela, and the relics of St. James. Once a religious affair, it's now a cultural and social phenomenon as well.