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More bad weather expected after tornadoes wallop several states

More bad weather expected after tornadoes wallop several states

By CNN
A rash of tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma and the Midwest on Sunday and Monday, destroying homes and tossing trees around like toothpicks.
Rand Paul claims revealing memo exists in IRS scandal

Rand Paul claims revealing memo exists in IRS scandal

By CNN's Ashley Killough
While the Internal Revenue Service maintains it was not focusing on conservative groups out of political bias, Sen.
Fracturing rule upsets both sides

Fracturing rule upsets both sides

By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; the Obama administration on Thursday unveiled its latest plan to tighten standards for drilling on public lands and force companies to reveal the chemicals they use in the process, after making significant co
Is NASA about jobs, or actually accomplishing something?

Is NASA about jobs, or actually accomplishing something?

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By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; NASA Administrator Charles Bolden had a rare availability with Houston area media and while he generally stuck to talking points, citing the space agency’s rosy future, moments of frustration slipped th
Tornadoes tear through Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa

Tornadoes tear through Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa

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By CNN
Tornadoes touched down in three states on Sunday, ripping roofs off homes and turning trees to matchsticks, as severe weather swept the region.
What Obama must say to African-American grads

What Obama must say to African-American grads

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By CNN
Editor's note: Paul Butler is a law professor at Georgetown University. He is the author of "Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice."
Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion: Report

Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion: Report

By CNN
The Yahoo board has reportedly approved a deal to pay $1.1 billion in cash for the blogging site Tumblr. Rumors had been swirling late last week that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer was in talks with Tumblr CEO David Karp.
Baghdad, Anbar province racked by violence

Baghdad, Anbar province racked by violence

By CNN
At least 16 people were killed across Iraq on Sunday as gunmen and Iraqi security forces clashed in several areas, police officials in Baghdad and Ramadi said.
Virginia GOP nominee compared Planned Parenthood to KKK

Virginia GOP nominee compared Planned Parenthood to KKK

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By CNN Political Unit
An outspoken and provocative conservative who emerged from Saturday's Republican Party of Virginia Convention as the party's nominee for lieutenant governor once compared Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan and blasted African-Americ
2 FBI agents die in hostage rescue training exercise

2 FBI agents die in hostage rescue training exercise

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By Carol Cratty CNN
Two FBI special agents were killed Friday during a training exercise off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, the bureau said in a statement released Sunday.
Despite 'shortage of common sense' in D.C., Obama expresses optimism

Despite 'shortage of common sense' in D.C., Obama expresses optimism

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By Ashley Killough CNN
Obama kicked off his fundraising tour for Senate Democrats on Sunday with a speaking gig in Atlanta, his first of six events for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee this year.
Anderson Cooper jilted at the aisle in 'SNL' wedding

Anderson Cooper jilted at the aisle in 'SNL' wedding

By Alan Duke CNN
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper played the groom in a surreal wedding scene send-off for Bill Hader's Stefon character on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live."
High school prom, 50 years later

High school prom, 50 years later

By Mariano Castillo CNN
The class of 1963 crowded in a rectangle on the dance floor, the memories of high school fresh on their minds as the band played in a sea of pink and blue hues.
Obama to new grads: "No time for excuses"

Obama to new grads: "No time for excuses"

By Mark Morgenstein CNN
Past, present and future came together on a thunderstorm-filled Sunday, as President Barack Obama received an honorary doctorate and gave the commencement speech at historically black Morehouse College, where the Rev.
Severe weather threatens to pummel Midwest, Plains

Severe weather threatens to pummel Midwest, Plains

By CNN Staff
Baseball-sized hail, wind gusts and tornadoes are threatening to pummel parts of the central Plains and Midwest on Sunday and Monday.