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| Archived Since: | February 16, 2011 | |
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Tornado rated EF4, second strongest level
The huge tornado that struck the town of Moore, Oklahoma, on Monday was given a preliminary rating of at least EF4, or the second highest strength level, with winds of up to 200 miles per hour, a U.S. government agency said. "We believe...Show More Summary
Doors' keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74
The founding member of 1960s rock group died after a battle with bile duct cancer.
Wave of attacks kills dozens in Iraq
The bombings extend one of the most sustained bouts of sectarian violence.
Why an 87-year-old took on Donald Trump: 'Someone had to'
She alleges the real estate mogul cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme.
Wave of attacks kills at least 79 in Iraq
The past few months produced a sustained bout of sectarian violence.
North Korea fires sixth missile in three days
By Chookyung Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Monday, making six launches in three days, and it condemned South Korea for criticizing what it said were its legitimate military drills. South Korea's Defense Ministry said North Korea had fired one missile on Monday morning and a second one in the afternoon. Show More Summary
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
A college student was taken hostage by a masked intruder when he aimed at an officer.
Yahoo buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion, vows not to screw it up
(Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said it is acquiring blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, a bold bet by Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to revitalize the struggling Internet pioneer by co-opting a Web property with strong visitor traffic but little revenue. Show More Summary
Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry is heading back to the Middle East this week 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.
Car bombs in Baghdad, south Iraq kill at least 34
A wave of car bombings strikes Baghdad's Shiite areas and the southern city of Basra.
Senate committee moves toward vote on immigration
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to pass a landmark immigration bill this week.
S. Korea: N. Korea fires 5th projectile into waters
It's the fifth time in three days that North Korea has launched a projectile.
5 dead, 20 missing in China factory explosion
A massive blast ripped through an explosives factory Monday in eastern China, killing five people and leaving another 20 missing, state media reported. Rescue work was continuing at the site of the mid-morning...
Gunmen shoot into Calif. home, 10-year-old killed
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Authorities were searching for at least two gunmen who walked up to the door of a Northern California home and opened fire, killing a 10-year-old girl and injuring her parents.
Obama's approval rating survives scandal week
According to two new polls, President Obama's approval rating has more or less remained steady.
S. Korea analyzing North's four projectile launches
Were projectiles North Korea fired over the weekend missiles or a new type of artillery?
Officials warn of commuter chaos from Connecticut derailment
Connecticut commuters should brace for travel chaos on Monday, officials warned.
Phoenix police officer dies in fatal hit-and-run
PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix police officer and firefighter both died Sunday after suffering critical injuries in separate accidents on the job, officials said.
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, officials said Sunday.
United to restart 787 flights on Monday
United Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air.