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Big Changes At U.S. Speedskating Body, But Scandals Linger
Tue, 21 May 2013 11:39:00 -0400

Rebellious athletes, drained budgets, dysfunctional management and a string of embarrassing scandals. Persistent turmoil at U.S. Speedskating threatened American success at the looming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. So USS has undergone a major reorganization.

'I Was Dismayed' To Learn What Agency Did, Ex-IRS Chief Says
Tue, 21 May 2013 11:09:00 -0400

Under Douglas Shulman's watch, IRS personnel singled out some conservative groups for extra scrutiny. That, he conceded Tuesday, has "justifiably led to questions" about the tax agency's motivation.

After Tornado, A Dog Rescue Raises Spirits, And Gains Fans
Tue, 21 May 2013 10:25:00 -0400

In a stroke of luck that added a rare bright spot to what has been a sad story of widespread devastation and loss of life, Moore, Okla., resident Barbara Garcia was reunited with her dog in dramatic fashion — during an interview with CBS.

Less Sleep For Teens Means Higher Risk For Car Crashes
Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:00 -0400

New, young drivers are much more likely to have an accident if they're short on sleep, researchers say. And teenage drivers are far more impaired than adults when facing an equivalent lack of sleep.

Oklahoma Tornado: Finding Aid, Giving Aid
Tue, 21 May 2013 09:04:00 -0400

Residents of Moore, Okla., are searching for survivors and coming to terms with a massive tornado that left dozens of people dead and injured more than 200 others Monday afternoon. As aid and recovery groups search for victims and try to reunite loved ones, they're also seeking donations and coordinating housing.

IRS Officials On Hot Seat
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400

Former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman and outgoing acting Commissioner Steven Miller are being grilled. The IRS is under fire because some conservative groups' applications for tax-exempt status were given extra scrutiny in recent years. An inspector general has called the actions "inappropriate."

Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Down
Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

As it roared through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, packing winds of up to 200 mph, the twister flattened buildings. Searchers continue to look for survivors and those who were killed.

After Okla. Tornado, Obama Offers Prayers Backed With Deeds
Tue, 21 May 2013 11:12:00 -0400

Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, President Obama offered words of comfort and federal resources to Moore, Okla., where a tornado hit Monday. At last count, 24 people were confirmed killed; the number was expected to rise.

Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty
Tue, 21 May 2013 03:01:00 -0400

In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Gov. Rick Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.

The Global Afterlife Of Your Donated Clothes
Tue, 21 May 2013 02:59:00 -0400

The deadly collapse of a textile factory in Bangladesh has heightened awareness about cheap clothes. Many Americans have become used to inexpensive clothing, but the garments are also discarded at a remarkable rate: Billions of pounds of clothing are recycled each year; nearly half is exported.

Apple's 'Complex Web' Helped It Avoid Taxes, Panel Finds
Mon, 20 May 2013 20:43:00 -0400

The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations said the tech giant claimed that three key offshore companies were not tax residents of Ireland or the U.S. One of those subsidiaries paid no taxes for the past five years while it reported income totaling $30 billion.

Tweets Capture 'Shock And Awe' At Tornado's Deadly Power
Mon, 20 May 2013 19:44:00 -0400

Twitter captures firsthand accounts and reaction from the massive tornado that swept through central Oklahoma.

Photos: Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath
Mon, 20 May 2013 19:28:00 -0400

The search for victims and survivors continues after a tornado packing 200-mph winds flattened neighborhoods outside Oklahoma City.

Key Charge Against Ex-BP Official In Spill Case Dismissed
Mon, 20 May 2013 19:11:00 -0400

A federal judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the executive knew about a pending congressional investigation into oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The decision left in place a second charge against the executive, for allegedly making false statements to investigators about the oil flow rate.

A Brief History Of Oklahoma Tornadoes
Mon, 20 May 2013 19:06:00 -0400

The state straddles Tornado Alley and has had a number of especially strong twisters leave a path of death and destruction in their wake.

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