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AP Photos: Images of devastating Oklahoma tornado
The devastating tornado that swept through Oklahoma turned houses into matchsticks and sent parents and teachers running to pull children from the wreckage of an elementary school in the eye of the storm. At least 51 people were killed by the 200-mph storm and dozens of homes destroyed. The toll was … [Read More...]
Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead
DETROIT (AP) — The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals.Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second … [Read More...]
10 Things to Know for Tuesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday:1. TORNADO ROARS THROUGH OKLAHOMA CITY SUBURBSThe twister, with winds up to 200 mph, reduces block after residential block to ruins and leaves dozens dead.2. A RARE AND DEADLY COINCIDENCEMonday's … [Read More...]
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Recent Commentary
Follow-up commentary on our plastics predicament in America
By Frosty Wooldridge. In my last column, you witnessed in the video the insidious proliferation of plastics throughout the world. You saw graphically how trillions of plastics feed into living creatures and ultimately stuff their guts—killing them. As you could see in the video, the stakes … [Read More...]
Get government out of student-debt business
By Dr. Shawn Ritenour. As millions of students and their parents are preparing for life after commencement, they’re also preparing to deal with massive student loans. Increasingly, people are concerned about the student debt situation brewing on college campuses. The present state of student … [Read More...]
Yes, Mr. President. Benghazi Matters
Hillary Clinton asked a darn good question during her January 2013 testimony about the Benghazi terrorist attack: “What difference does it make”? This question has been in search of an answer for eight months and was perhaps best addressed by Eric Nordstrom, the State Department's regional … [Read More...]