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FBI agent fatally shoots man in Orlando

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:04 GMT

A man was fatally shot when a team of FBI agents swarmed an apartment complex near Universal Studios in Orlando.

Oklahoma residents pick up the pieces

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:16 GMT

As state and federal officials work to set up disaster recovery centers to provide aid and assistance, Arvin and other residents of Moore are beginning the deliberate process of assessing what's left of their homes and possessions and what comes next.

Photos released from Tucson shooting

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:35:29 GMT

Authorities on Tuesday released nearly 600 photos 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.

IRS chief knew of 2012 targeting

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:40 GMT

The former head of the Internal Revenue Service said he first learned in the spring of 2012 — in the heat of the presidential campaign — that agents had improperly targeted political groups that vehemently opposed President Barack Obama's policies.

More tornadoes from global warming?

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:45:01 GMT

A deadly tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday. A quick look at some basic facts.

OK fire chief: Search almost complete

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:47:42 GMT

The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.

Obama: Oklahoma needs help right away

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:57:41 GMT

President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.

OK twister tracked path of 1999 tornado

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:58:27 GMT

Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999.

Video: Witnesses reflect on OKC tornado

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:46:23 GMT

Witnesses give a first-hand account of the tornado that ripped through the Moore, Okla., area on May 20, 2013.

2013 twister season starts late

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:27:05 GMT

This is the longest the U.S. has gone into May without registering an EF1 or stronger tornado, which are the types that can cause damage.

20 children among 51 killed in Okla.

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:14:43 GMT

At least 20 children are among the 51 people killed after a tornado slammed Oklahoma, the office of the state's chief medical examiner said, according to CNN.

Obama's approval rating holding steady

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:48 GMT

Despite the front-page controversies of the past few weeks, President Barack Obama's approval rating is holding strong — at least for now.

Tornado-hit states brace for more

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:54:33 GMT

One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.

1 winning ticket sold in Florida

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:07:19 GMT

It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.

Commuter trains collide in Connecticut

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:45:37 GMT

The Metro-North Railroad, a commuter line serving the northern suburbs, referred in a news release to a "major derailment" near Fairfield, just outside Bridgeport. It said emergency workers were at the scene of the accident, which came shortly after 6:00 pm.

Turner plays 'Hardball' on MSNBC

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:28:17 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton sat for what resulted in a contentious one-one-one interview with MSNBC's Chris Matthews earlier this week.

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:27 GMT

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

Woman takes on bear, saves husband

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:26:05 GMT

A Wisconsin man is recovering after being attacked by a black bear.

Obama asks for more embassy security

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:17 GMT

President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to last year's deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya.

Ousted IRS head apologizes to tea party

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:13:17 GMT

The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher treatment of tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

Portman wants to find out more on IRS

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:31:31 GMT

Portman says the apparent subjection of tea party and other conservative groups to extra scrutiny when they sought tax-exempt status is "deeply troubling."

Obama confronts a trio of controversies

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:14:41 GMT

Trying to steer clear of Republican criticism of the administration's response to the terror attacks that killed four Americans last year in Benghazi, Libya, the president called on Congress to work with the White House.

10 tornadoes whip through North Texas

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:10:12 GMT

Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless.

No Powerball winner; jackpot at $550M

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:34:22 GMT

The Powerball jackpot jumped to $550 million on Thursday — the third largest lottery in history — as dreamers in all but the seven states where the game isn't played snatched up tickets for the minuscule chance at a life on easy street.

Arias eligible for death penalty

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:39:42 GMT

The decision came after a day of testimony in the "aggravation" phase of the trial, during which prosecutor Juan Martinez hoped to prove the June 2008 killing was committed in an especially cruel and heinous manner.

President releases Benghazi documents

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:28:57 GMT

The moves were aimed at halting a perception spreading among both White House opponents and allies that the president has been passive and disengaged as controversies consume his second term.

Interim IRS commissioner resigns

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:24:06 GMT

Obama says Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew requested Miller's resignation.

Boehner calls for jail in IRS scandal

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:39:29 GMT

As the investigation into the IRS' targeting of conservative political groups widens, House Speaker John Boehner says he has a question: "Who's going to jail over this scandal?"

Ohioans head to DC as IRS probe unfolds

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:34:35 GMT

Some Ohio conservative activists who say they were targeted by the Internal Revenue Service are heading to Washington as federal investigations widen.

$360M Powerball numbers drawn

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:54:32 GMT

Update: The winning Powerball numbers are: