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Dog found, on live TV, in tornado rubbleDog found on live TV: A 45-year resident of Moore, Okla., thought she'd lost her dog in the tornado. But on live TV, her dog was found in the rubble of her home.
Oklahoma tornado: Obama pledges speedy aid, prayers, as wrangling beginsWashington's response to a devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma includes speedy help, statements of support ... and political wrangling among Republicans about how to pay for relief aid.
Oklahoma tornadoes: how you can helpThe American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and United Way are among organizations accepting donations to help those affected by tornadoes in Moore, Okla., and nearby areas.
Texas tornadoes: The missing are found, more storms possiblePeople missing after 16 tornadoes tore through north Texas on Wednesday have all been found alive, authorities report. As officials and residents assess the damage, they are keeping a wary eye on the weekend forecast.
Boston bombing suspect reportedly wrote on boat: how it helps prosecutionThe note on the walls of the boat where Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found reportedly gives Boston bombing investigators both a confession and a motive: retribution for US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Severe Texas tornadoes 'hopscotch' through rural communities, killing sixSevere storm system produced a cluster of tornadoes and grapefruit-size hail that ripped through north Texas rural communities, flattening homes and driving residents to shelter.
White House releases Benghazi e-mails. Will that quiet critics?The White House has released 100 pages of e-mails related to its handling of the terrorist attack on a US diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. They present a fuller picture of a chaotic situation, but are unlikely to quiet critics questioning the administration's 'talking points' at the time.
How deal was struck for abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell to serve life sentenceA jury on Monday found Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies. He's waived his right to appeal the verdict, and prosecutors are dropping the death penalty.
Swift reaction to what AP calls government 'intrusion' into its recordsThe Justice Department secretly seized two months of phone records from the Associated Press. Typically, news organizations are given advance notice, but this case was deemed an exception.
Abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell guilty of murdering three babiesAfter 10 days of deliberations, a jury found Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell guilty of three counts of first-degree murder. He was accused of performing illegal late-term abortions.
Barbara Walters announces retirement: How she changed TV newsBarbara Walters was America's TV's first evening news anchor, but in addition to that, she set a standard for television journalism though her tireless work ethic.
IRS apologizes for singling out conservative groups: How did it happen?The IRS acknowledges it gave additional scrutiny to the tax-exemption applications of conservative groups. Top Republican lawmakers are calling for a White House investigation into the agency.
Online blueprint for 3D gun violates export law, US says. Too late now.Cody Wilson removes from his website instructions for a functional 3-D gun, or 'wiki weapon project,' at State Department behest. US lawmakers, meanwhile, propose an updated ban on undetectable firearms.
Death penalty for Ariel Castro? Official cites captives' miscarriages, 'torture'Police reports say Ariel Castro forced miscarriages of one of three women he allegedly locked in a Cleveland house for about a decade. That may be grounds to seek death penalty, says an Ohio county prosecutor.
Cleveland kidnappings: what abductions should teach worried parentsThe Cleveland kidnappings scenario portrayed in court documents is a familiar nightmare for parents, who should take the opportunity to teach their children about safety, experts say.
Cleveland kidnapping: police hint at what three women's lives were likeCleveland law enforcement officials charged Ariel Castro with four counts of kidnapping and three counts of rape Wednesday and offered tiny glimpses into the captives' lives.
Three brothers arrested: what's known so far about alleged Cleveland captorsThree brothers arrested – Ariel, Pedro, and Onil Castro – are accused of kidnapping and holding Amanda Berry and two other women captive for 10 years. Cleveland neighbors and family members are beginning to talk about the suspects.
- Charles Ramsey: Hero of Amanda Berry rescue
Charles Ramsey doesn't want a reward. Charles Ramsey says he's "a Christian and an American" who did the right thing in responding to Amanda Berry's calls for help.
Police ask how three women in Cleveland kidnapping went undetected so longThe news that three women – Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight – were held in a Cleveland home for about a decade shocked neighbors, who said they didn't notice anything.
Amanda Berry, two others found in Cleveland: the tale of how they escapedThe Cleveland police chief says he thinks Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight had been held captive at a home in the city for a decade. Their escape Monday began with yells for help at the front door.
