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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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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…
City Posts Police Report To Help Website Hack Victims
Akron taxpayers who have had to freeze their credit after a hacker attack on the city's website are getting some help. Credit reporting agencies will charge to freeze your credit,…

Oklahoma Hero Teacher Covered Students with Her Body

ABC News/Stockphoto/Thinkstock(MOORE, Okla.) -- The students at Briarwood Elementary School in Moore, Okla., were just preparing to go home for the day Monday when the tornado that killed at least 24 people in their town made what authorities call a “direct hit” on their school.
“We had already prepared our backpacks and they had...
'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...

Ex-player latest hire on Ohio State women's staff
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Former Buckeyes co-captain Beth Howe has been hired as Ohio State's director of women's basketball operations, new coach Kevin McGuff has announced.......
Protesters denounce IRS at agency's headquarters
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A few dozen tea party activists and their supporters have gathered outside the IRS headquarters in Washington to protest extra scrutiny of their organizations.......
Ohio kidnapping suspect's 3 dogs go to foster care
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Three dogs seized from a Cleveland man charged with holding three women captive over a decade have found a foster home.......

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…

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…