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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 8:24am

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OK tornado categorized as EF5, winds of 200 MPH or greater

Damage assessments show that the tornado that struck central Oklahoma on Monday was an EF5, meaning it had winds of 200 mph or greater, for at least some of the time it was ravaging an area near Oklahoma City, the National Weather Service says.
National strawberries and cream day

National strawberries and cream day

Mmmm...dreamy. May 21 is National Strawberries and Cream Day! How could we forget one of the most obvious uses for all those strawberries you've been picking? We speak of course, of strawberries and cream.
Travelers' choice: 10 top spots

Travelers' choice: 10 top spots

It's no surprise that travelers flock to Paris, New York and London.
Fate of immigration bill gay rights measures in doubt

Fate of immigration bill gay rights measures in doubt

As the Senate Judiciary Committee neared completion of its consideration of comprehensive immigration reform legislation on Tuesday, it remained unclear whether the panel's top Democrat would move forward with a pair of controversial gay ri
Mediterranean diet is brain food

Mediterranean diet is brain food

Sticking to a Mediterranean diet may not just be good for your heart, it may be good for your brain as well, according to a new study.
Kevin Durant pledges $1 million for OK Red Cross relief efforts

Kevin Durant pledges $1 million for OK Red Cross relief efforts

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant through his family foundation pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.
Okla. school survivor: Teacher threw herself over us and 'saved our lives'

Okla. school survivor: Teacher threw herself over us and 'saved our lives'

A fourth-grader at a school that took a direct hit from Monday’s deadly tornado in Moore, Okla., described the heroic actions of a teacher who saved his life and others by covering several students with her body to shield them from the st
Arias to speak to the jury deciding whether she lives or dies

Arias to speak to the jury deciding whether she lives or dies

Whether Jodi Arias lives or dies is now in the hands of a jury. She will address its members directly Tuesday morning. Arias said earlier this month that she would rather die than endure a lifetime behind bars.
Two-mile-wide tornado kills at least 24 including 7 elementary school students

Two-mile-wide tornado kills at least 24 including 7 elementary school students

At least 24 people -- including seven children at an elementary school -- were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said
CNN Poll: Likability helps Obama survive brutal week

CNN Poll: Likability helps Obama survive brutal week

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama's personal popularity may be one reason he came out of what was arguably the worst week of his presidency with his approval rating holding steady, according to a new national poll.
Samsung Galaxy S4 named top smartphone by Consumer Reports

Samsung Galaxy S4 named top smartphone by Consumer Reports

A month after being released to mostly positive reviews, Samsung's flagship phone is getting some validation from Consumer Reports.
White House chief of staff knew of IRS report before its release

White House chief of staff knew of IRS report before its release

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- New details emerged Monday of what the White House knew about the Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups, with spokesman Jay Carney disclosing Chief of Staff Denis McDonough was among the top officials mad
With humor and criticism, Rand Paul courts New Hampshire voters

With humor and criticism, Rand Paul courts New Hampshire voters

CONCORD, New Hampshire (CNN) -- Sen.
Seniors losing savings to 'pension advance' firms

Seniors losing savings to 'pension advance' firms

Federal and state officials are looking into so-called "pension advances," deals they say are digging retirees and military veterans deep into debt, while also putting individual investors at risk.

Oklahoma City tornado: Get the latest developments in this disaster

At least 51 people -- including at least 20 children -- were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said.