2013年5月31日星期五

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Follow live: Large twister near OKC

Posted: 31 May 2013 04:21 PM PDT

Esta imagen proporcionada por la televisora KFOR-TV, nubes de tormenta se desplazan sobre Guthrie, Oklahoma, el jueves 30 de mayo de 2013. El Centro de Pronóstico de Tormentas en Norman, Oklahoma, advirtió que hay un riesgo moderado de problemas climatológicos sobre gran parte del este y el centro de Oklahoma el jueves, la misma área donde un enorme tornado la semana pasada provocó la muerte de 24 personas. (Foto AP/KFOR-TV) CREDITO OBLIGATORIO"It's a huge, violent tornado," a storm spotter said during live coverage.


4 firefighters die battling huge Houston fire

Posted: 31 May 2013 03:06 PM PDT

A five-alarm fire burns at a hotel in southwest Houston in this image taken from video courtesy of KPRC-Local2Five more were injured in the five-alarm blaze at a hotel and restaurant.


Syrian rebels need heavy weapons, McCain says

Posted: 31 May 2013 01:24 PM PDT

FILE - In this May 25, 2013 file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. speaks at a news conference at the World Economic Forum, in Southern Shuneh, southeast of Amman, Jordan. McCain said Friday, the day after he returned from an unannounced trip to Syria, that Syrian rebels battling the forces of President Bashar Assad need ammunition and heavy weapons to counter the regime's tanks and aircraft. (AP Photo/Mohammad Hannon, File)The forces need artillery to counter the Assad regime's tanks and aircraft.


See 1939 New York City in vibrant color

Posted: 31 May 2013 02:05 PM PDT

NYC in 1939 in vibrant colorA newly released clip captivating captures city life from 74 years ago.


Michele Bachmann’s annoucement surprises supporters

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:14 AM PDT

FILE - In this March 16, 2013 file photo, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R- Minn., speaks at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md. Bachmann said Wednesday, May 29, 2013, that she will not run for re-election in 2014. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)Although she's leaving Congress, tea party members expect a big return.


In search of a winning ‘Knaidel’ in NYC

Posted: 31 May 2013 02:54 PM PDT

In this March 4, 2013 photo, spring vegetable soup with low-fat, high-flavor matzo balls is shown served in a bowl in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)The key word in this year's National Spelling Bee is a mystery to most.


Hepatitis A outbreak tied to Oregon berry farm

Posted: 31 May 2013 03:50 PM PDT

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen organic berry mix from a farm in Oregon.

Look now: An asteroid is about to hurl past Earth

Posted: 31 May 2013 01:12 PM PDT

Scientists discover asteroid passing Earth has satellite


Eight-year-old boy dies after signs of abuse were missed

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:49 AM PDT

Rally Held In Honor Of Boy Fatally Beaten In Case Of Alleged Child AbuseSocial workers apparently missed numerous warnings signs, according to a newspaper.


Ohio State trustees: University president 'embarrassed' school

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:45 AM PDT

In this Sunday, May 5, 2013 photo, Ohio State president E. Gordon Gee speaks during the Ohio State University spring commencement in Columbus, Ohio. Gee told a university committee last December that Notre Dame wasn't invited to join the Big Ten because they're not good partners while also jokingly saying that Gordon Gee's comments about Notre Dame and Catholics hurt the university—and him.


Michigan woman dies in Syrian rebel ambush

Posted: 31 May 2013 04:59 PM PDT

Forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are seen in Arjoun village near Qusair townFamily members are unsure why the 33-year-old single mother was with rebel forces.


'Summer of discontent' erupts in Turkey

Posted: 31 May 2013 03:29 PM PDT

A Turkish riot policeman uses tear gas as a demonstrator holds a banner during a protest against the destruction of trees in a park brought about by a pedestrian project, in Taksim Square in central IstanbulPolice fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters in an Istanbul park.


Like a smoke with your coffee? Not near a Starbucks anymore

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:54 AM PDT

Who Gets the Tip You Leave at Starbucks?Customers will soon have to stamp out their cigarettes before approaching the cafes.


Brawl breaks out at Ohio kindergarten graduation

Posted: 31 May 2013 01:57 PM PDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — A brawl that started over spilled punch at a kindergarten graduation ceremony Friday resulted in the arrest of eight people, authorities said. Police were called when one participant pulled out a pipe and another a hammer.

Four dead after planes collide and crash near Phoenix

Posted: 31 May 2013 04:41 PM PDT

PHOENIX (AP) — A school for commercial pilots says two of its instructors are among four people killed after two small planes collided and then crashed in the north Phoenix desert.

Cleveland hero Charles Ramsey to become a paid speaker

Posted: 31 May 2013 07:18 AM PDT

FILE - This May 6, 2013 file photo shows neighbor Charles Ramsey speaking to media near the home where missing women Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight were rescued in Cleveland. Ramsey, the man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown. Ramsey has been promised free burgers for life at more than a dozen Cleveland-area restaurants. (AP Photo/The Plain Dealer, Scott Shaw, File)His "story touched my heart," says the head of an entertainment company.


Small plane crashes into Va. apartment, 2 hurt

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:38 AM PDT

In this frame grab from video provided by NBC4 Washington, the tail section of a small plane sticks out from the side of an apartment building after crashing into the complex early Friday, May 31, 2013, in Herndon, Va. Capt. Willie Bailey with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue in Virginia says the plane ran out of fuel early Friday and crashed, injuring several people. (AP Photo/NBC4 Washington)Two people were taken to a hospital after a two-seat plane crashed into a living room.


With Bachmann out, her Democrat rival abandons campaign

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:58 AM PDT

Tea Party Caucus Leader to Leave CongressAfter the Tea Party Republican's exit, Jim Graves says he's accomplished his goal.


Obama pressures Congress to prevent student loan rate increase

Posted: 31 May 2013 07:22 AM PDT

President Barack Obama walks off the Marine One helicopter before boarding Air Force One before leaving O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Thursday, May 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)President Barack Obama on Friday publicly called on Congress to prevent Stafford student loan interest rates from doubling this summer. The president, who spent time on the 2012 campaign trail speaking out against a rate increase, spoke in the Rose Garden on Friday surrounded by college students. He pressed Congress to extend current rates or [...]


Ex-Microsoft manager plans to create first U.S. marijuana brand

Posted: 31 May 2013 07:27 AM PDT

Marijuana entrepreneur and CEO of Diego Pellicer Inc. Shively talks next to former President of Mexico Fox during a news conference in Seattle, Washington


Ark. sheriff dies during storm search; another officer missing

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:28 AM PDT

Tornado warning issued in OklahomaAt least three people are dead; Midwest prepares for more severe weather.


Zumba instructor gets 10 months for prostitution

Posted: 31 May 2013 02:46 PM PDT

FILE - In this March 13, 2013 file photo, Alexis Wright, 30, leaves the Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland, Maine. Wright, a Zumba fitness instructor who pleaded guilty to using her Maine studio as a front for prostitution, is due to be sentenced Friday, May 31, 2013, bringing to an end a scandal featuring sex videos, exhibitionism and pornography. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)The fitness instructor turned her studio into a brothel in a small town.


Donald Rumsfeld on Afghanistan War: 'It’s not combat, as such'

Posted: 31 May 2013 04:23 AM PDT

Donald Rumsfeld on Afghanistan War: 'It's not combat, as such'Rumsfeld says he was against the decision to occupy Iraq long-term from the beginning.


2015: The year of the domestic drone

Posted: 31 May 2013 02:58 AM PDT

Un ataque con un 'drone' mata al número dos de los talibanes de PakistánThe FAA is set to change the rules for "unmanned aerial systems."


Egyptian tourist critically injured in Istanbul protests

Posted: 31 May 2013 06:45 AM PDT

The woman was hit by a police gas canister in a crackdown on anti-government protests.

American woman dies fighting for Syrian rebels

Posted: 31 May 2013 03:53 AM PDT

Did a Woman From Michigan Just Die Fighting In Syria?The woman's aunt said that the FBI had informed her of the death of her niece.


Russia to sell at least 10 MiG fighters to Syria

Posted: 31 May 2013 07:12 AM PDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 file photo, a Russian-made MiG-29 jet fighter flown by the aerobatic team Strizhi (Swifts) perform during MAKS (the International Aviation and Space Show) in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia. Russian arms manufacturer MiG told Russian news agencies Friday, May 31, 2013 that it is signing a contract to deliver at least 10 fighter jets to Syria. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev, File)The international community has expressed concern about Russia's arm deals.


The FBI changes its story on the Ibragim Todashev shooting

Posted: 31 May 2013 04:41 AM PDT

The FBI Changes Its Story (Again) on the Ibragim Todashev ShootingThe associate of the Boston bombing suspect was shot after an interrogation.


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