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Watch VideoOklahoma Family Reflects on Lost Son

Oklahoma Family Reflects on Lost Son

Third-grader Kyle Davis was killed by the monster tornado that ravaged his elementary school in Moore, Oklahoma. Kyle's own sister survived by taking cover in a bathroom in the same school. The Davis family is remembering their "precious" boy. (May 23) Full Story

Watch VideoAP Top Stories May 23 A

AP Top Stories May 23 A

Here's the latest news for Thursday, May 23rd: Funerals begin after deadly Oklahoma tornado; Obama delivers national security speech today; Poor building materials to blame for Bangladesh disaster; LeBron James carries Miami heat to victory. Full Story

Entertainment Video News

Watch VideoShowBiz Minute: Shelton, King, Lopez

ShowBiz Minute: Shelton, King, Lopez

Blake Shelton putting together Okla. benefit show; Obama honors Carole King at White House concert; Jennifer Lopez to open cellphone stores. (May 23) Full Story

Watch Video'The Hangover III' Arrives in London

'The Hangover III' Arrives in London

Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong and director Todd Phillips arrive in London for the premiere of the third and final installment of "The Hangover." (May 23) Full Story

Health

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. has asked a federal appeals court for an exemption from part of the federal health care law. Full Story

World

Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack

Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack

A man seen with bloody hands wielding a butcher knife after the killing of a British soldier on the streets of London was described as a convert to Islam who took part in demonstrations with a banned radical group, two Muslim hard-liners said Thursday. Full Story

News in Pictures

AP, others fight for details in Maine girl's death

Local

Library vote had council at odds

There was a war of words last week during the Norfolk City Council meeting.  Members were upset over a vote to purchase land to build a new public library.

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Sports

McCutchen, Pirates beat Cubs for 4th straight win

McCutchen, Pirates beat Cubs for 4th straight win

Andrew McCutchen had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Thursday for their fourth straight win. Full Story

Politics

IRS replaces official who oversaw targeting

IRS replaces official who oversaw targeting

A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner has been replaced as director the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups. Full Story

Finance

Sears reports bigger-than-expected 1Q loss

Sears reports bigger-than-expected 1Q loss

Sears Holdings Corp. reported a steeper-than-expected loss for its first quarter with the beleaguered retailer blaming a cooler spring for falling sales. Full Story

Science & Tech

Cockroaches quickly lose sweet tooth to survive

Cockroaches quickly lose sweet tooth to survive

For decades, people have been getting rid of cockroaches by setting out bait mixed with poison. But in the late 1980s, in an apartment test kitchen in Florida, something went very wrong. Full Story

Strange

Council members abstain from vote on abstaining

Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes. Full Story