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Crews dig through night after deadly Okla. twister
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.......

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Teens Rob Akron Restaurant
Robbers targeted another fast food restaurant in Akron late Sunday night. Akron Police Lieutenant Rick Edwards says several teens robbed the Church's Chicken at 700 South Arlington around 11pm.. The employees…
MULTIMEDIA UA Polymer Chief Details Future Focus
The 25th anniversary of The University of Akron's College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering serves less as a time of reflection and more as a visionary launching point. Nonetheless,…
AUDIO The Whopper: Four Grand For Water
Think you'd be surprised to get a water bill of over $4,000? Lisa and Bob Joyce of Munroe Falls sure were, as chronicled in Bob Dyer's Akron Beacon Journal column…
Akron Fire Leaves Five Homeless
The Red Cross is helping a family of five left homeless by a house fire in Akron Sunday night. The fire in the home in the 500 block of Whitney…

'Very Graphic' Devastation at Oklahoma Elementary School

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(MOORE, Okla.) -- At least seven of the 20 children killed in the devastating tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., were from Plaza Towers Elementary School, officials said.
The school was destroyed by Monday's tornado, which tore a 12-mile path of destruction that left at least 51 people dead.
The deadly twister touched down...
Officials Expect Death Toll to Rise After Oklahoma Tornado

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(MOORE, Okla.) -- First responders are in a race against time in the search for any survivors of a devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., killing at least 51 people and destroying homes and businesses in a 12-mile path, officials said.
Spokeswoman Amy Elliott of the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's office said...
Florida Man Bags Record Python

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(MIAMI) -- After a fierce battle near the Everglades, a Florida man bagged a record 18-foot, 8-inch python, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC).
Jason Leon, an amateur python collector, said he was driving in the northwestern part of Miami-Dade County -- where the invasive species are...

OH youth sports chief gets prison for sex charges
EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) -- A former youth softball league commissioner in northeast Ohio has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for possessing child pornography and inappropriately touching a 17-year-old girl.......
City urges patience during Cleveland filming
CLEVELAND (AP) -- City officials in Cleveland are asking residents for patience while the filming of a big-budget movie ties up traffic near downtown for the next several weeks.......
Ohio project examines premature births
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The March of Dimes is spending $10 million in Ohio for collaborative research into the problem of babies being born prematurely.......

Allgaier thriving despite overhaul to NASCAR team
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Justin Allgaier started the season with a new car, a new crew chief and a relatively new pit crew.......
Yankees Send Orioles To Sixth-Straight Loss
Rob Carr/Getty Images(BALTIMORE) -- No matter how many of their players are on the disabled list, never count out the New York Yankees.They trailed 4-3 in the ninth inning before…
Carmelo Anthony Will Have Shoulder Re-Examined
NBA Via New York Knicks (NEW YORK) -- New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony will have his injured left shoulder re-examined by doctors in the coming days to determine the…

Apple CEO Defends Company's Offshore Tax Policy
Authors: Jeanette TorresJustin Sullivan/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Apple and congressional investigators both tried to get in a preemptive punch or two in advance of Apple CEO Tim Cook's testimony later Tuesday…
Top 14 Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree
Authors: Jeanette TorresMedioimages/Photodisc/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- While one's earning potential increases with a college degree, you don't necessarily need to spend $40,000 a year for a diploma for a job that…
Gas Prices Jump Across the US
Authors: Carmen CoxiStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) -- Gas prices across the country are still rising ahead of one of the year's busiest travel weekends. The weekly average price of a gallon of regular…

Obama Declares State of Emergency in Oklahoma After Tornado
Authors: Jeanette TorresOfficial White House Photo by Pete Souza(WASHINGTON) -- President Obama late Monday declared a state of emergency in Oklahoma after a massive tornado ripped through the city of…
Former 'Fast and Furious' Prosecutor Accused of Retaliatory Leak
Authors: Jeanette TorresDavid De Lossy/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) -- The "Fast and Furious" gun-walking controversy is back in the headlines.This time, a Justice Department Inspector General's report says that a former top federal…
Controversies Providing Obstacles for Obama, Poll Finds
Authors: Jeanette TorresPatrick Smith/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Americans say that President Obama really has his work cut out for him during his second-term, largely because of scandals involving the Internal…

Catherine Zeta-Jones Checks Out of Rehab
Authors: Jeanette TorresDonna Ward/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- Michael Douglas says his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, has completed her current treatment for Bipolar II disorder and is heading home.In an interview with…

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Seth MacFarlane Won't Return to Host Oscars
Authors: Jeanette TorresKevin Winter/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- It's official: Seth MacFarlane won't return to host Hollywood's biggest night."Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do the Oscars again. Tried to make…

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Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio Join X Factor Judges’ Panel
Authors: Jeanette TorresLaura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) -- The rumors are true. Fox announced Monday night that one-time Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland and Mexican singer Paulina Rubio will be joining Simon…

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5 Surprising Ways to Lose Weight and Feel Great
Hormones have a bad reputation. Feeling bloated? Cranky? Craving carbs? Blame it on that time of the month. But hormones provide a host of health benefits and can help you lose weight, sleep better and stay sharp. Learn five ways they can help you be your best-and how to harness their positive power. Photo by Getty Images. Soothe stress with endorphins HOW THEY HELP: These "feel-good" hormones can ease pain and create an overall sense…
How to Avoid Eating Fast-Food on Road Trips
If you have ever been on a road trip in the U.S., you've probably noticed the overwhelming monotony of food exit road signs. A seemingly infinite rotation of major fast-food chains lines the highway system, and unless you're making an effort to plan other arrangements during your journey, chances are that you'll be cruising a lot of drive-thrus. Adding another item to your packing list might not seem like ideal way to help you…
5 Money Mistakes You're Making when You Eat Out
Even great restaurants have empty tables sometimes, and while you might be able to snag one by calling at 5:00 on the evening you want to eat, online services like Savored and OpenTable do a fine job of searching for availability--plus, they reward you with a discount. If you use Groupon-owned Savored, for instance, which currently lists restaurants in 10 cities and is adding more soon, you could pay 30 percent less for food…