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Power of Moore tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.......

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Akron Man Sentenced in Florida Mortgage Scheme
An Akron man was sentenced to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay more than $15 million in restitution for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme…
Pedal To The Metal: 70's Coming
Prepare to put the pedal to the metal, as ODOT unveils segments of interstates where the speed limit will increase from 65 to 70 miles per hour later this summer.…
City Officials: New Hotel To Spark Development For Akron
Akron will soon be getting a new hotel on the site of the former Goodyear headquarters site. Appearing on the 1590 WAKR Ray Horner Morning Show, City Planning Director Marco…
Norovirus Closes Brunswick Schools
The Brunswick City School District has closed all elementary and middle schools for the rest of the week to prevent the spread of norovirus - also known as the stomach…

Limited Train Service Resumes After Connecticut Derailment

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Limited rail service resumes Tuesday afternoon between New York and Bridgeport, Conn., after two trains derailed last week.
Limited Amtrak and Metro-North commuter rail service resumes between New York and New Haven and full service is expected to resume Wednesday.
One of two tracks damaged when the trains...
Man Arrested with Loaded Gun at JFK Airport

TSANEW YORK) -- A New York man was arrested Tuesday at John F. Kennedy International Airport after a loaded gun was found in his luggage.
It's the second time in four days a passenger at JFK has been spotted with a loaded gun in his carry-on.
The passenger was flying to Hawaii when his .22 caliber handgun was confiscated.
It followed a San...
NYPD Detective Arrested in Alleged Hacking-for-Hire Scheme

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- A veteran New York City detective was arrested Tuesday for alleged computer hacking.
Detective Edwin Vargas, who has been with the New York Police Department for 20 years, is alleged to have improperly used a federal database to snoop on an ex-girlfriend and fellow police officers.
Prosecutors say he also hired...

Ohio prison inmate walks away from garage duty
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) -- The Ohio prisons department says an inmate is missing after walking away from his work assignment as an auto mechanic.......
Competition opens for Bengals backup QB job
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Bengals have opened the competition for the backup quarterback job, one of the few notable spots that are open on the roster.......
APNewsBreak: Feds to run high-risk plan in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio officials say the federal government will take over the state's program for patients with pre-existing medical conditions.......

Patrick Roy in Talks with Colorado Avalanche
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(DENVER) -- Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy could be the new head coach of his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, according to his younger brother, Stephane.Stephane posted…
Yankees and Man City Own New MLS Expansion Team
Michael Dodge/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Two of the biggest teams in sports are teaming up to acquire Major League Soccer's 20th expansion club.MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced on Tuesday that…
Anchored Putting Banned
Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The USGA announced on Tuesday that anchoring the club in making a stroke will be banned effective Jan. 1, 2016.Four out of the last six…

World Nutella Day? Not So Fast, Company Says
Authors: jcSimon Dawson/Bloomberg via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Ferrero, the Italian company that makes Nutella, has scrapped a superfan's global tribute to the chocolaty spread. Sara Rosso started World Nutella…
WATCH: Yahoo, Tumblr CEOs Dish on Merger
Authors: Jeanette TorresABC News(NEW YORK) -- Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer says she's not worried about the adult content on her new acquisition -- Tumblr -- and she'll make sure that…
Microsoft to Reveal Xbox 360 Successor
Authors: Jeanette TorresMicrosoft(NEW YORK) -- After eight years on the shelves and having sold some 70 million units, Microsoft's Xbox 360 is finally getting a successor on Tuesday. The Xbox…

Obama Offers Prayers, Federal Aid to Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Authors: Jeanette TorresSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Offering prayers and assurances to the victims of the devastating tornado in Oklahoma, President Obama on Tuesday said he is instructing the federal government…
New Stolen Valor Act Breezes Through House
Authors: Jeanette TorresJoshua Roberts/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- A new version of a bill that targets fake war heroes easily passed the House of Representatives late Monday with a 390-3…
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…

Justin Bieber's Pet Monkey Now Belongs to Germany
Authors: jcCHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images(MUNICH) -- Justin Bieber's abandoned pet monkey is now German property.For nearly two months customs officials in Germany had been asking Bieber to pick up his capuchin…

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Chris Harrison, Lara Spencer to Host Miss America 2014
Authors: jcABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua | ABC/Craig Sjodin(NEW YORK) -- Two ABC television personalities will co-host the 2014 Miss America beauty pageant in Atlantic City, N.J., the pageant announced Tuesday.Lara Spencer, the…

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Jennifer Lawrence’s X-Men Look Revealed
Authors: jcBryanSinger/Twitter(MONTREAL) -- Attention, comic book fans: X-Men: Days of Future Past is already in production and now, director Bryan Singer is giving a sneak peek of what Jennifer Lawrence…

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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…