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Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:58pm

(AP) — Deadly tornadoes that have raked communities in Middle America over the past week, including Monday's massive twister that carved a path of destruction through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, belie what had been a relatively quiet start of the 2013 tornado season.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:58pm

(AP) — The owner of a Chinese fishing boat seized for ransom by unidentified North Koreans says the boat and its 16 crew members have been released.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:57pm

(AP) — Jay Bruce hit a tiebreaking homer and drove in two runs to back Johnny Cueto's wild but effective return from the disabled list, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 4-3 Monday night.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:46pm

(AP) — Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:43pm

(AP) — The two FBI agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast were part of the agency's elite hostage rescue team, a group known most recently for rescuing an Alabama boy from an underground bunker.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:39pm

(AP) — For the first time, Utah police said Monday they believe Susan Powell's brother-in-law was "heavily involved" in getting rid of her body, even as they announced they couldn't solve the sensational case of a mother's disappearance after a nearly 3 ½-year investigation.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:37pm

Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:35pm

(AP) — Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:30pm

(AP) — Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second round series.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 10:28pm

(AP) — Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday to protest its decision to honor Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who backs legislation to permit abortion, and O'Malley's views were echoed outside the ceremony by a few dozen anti-abortion activists.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:54pm

(AP) — Officials at two hospitals say they've been treating more than 140 patients, including about 70 children, since a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:48pm

(AP) — Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:48pm

(AP) — Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:40pm

(AP) — A Treasury official says the department told the White House twice that the IRS was preparing to make public its targeting of conservative political groups.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:31pm

(AP) — Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to keep his job.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:29pm

(AP) — Chris Perez was stunned, surprised and shocked.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:27pm

Gabby Douglas had been looking forward to this appearance for a long time.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:14pm

(AP) — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:10pm

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Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:10pm

(AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says "hearts are broken" for parents wondering about the fate of their children after a tornado devastated suburban Oklahoma City and officials say the search and rescue effort will continue throughout the night.