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AP CEO: Records Seizure 'Unconstitutional'

The president and CEO of The Associated Press says the government's seizure of AP phone records was 'unconstitutional' and has already had a chilling effect on newsgathering. (May 19) Full Story

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AP Top Stories May 19 P

Here's the latest news for Sunday May 19th: AP CEO says seizure of phone records already having effect on newsgathering; President Barack Obama addresses graduates at Morehouse College; Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida; Twisters spotted in Kansas. Full Story

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Watch VideoLisa Rinna's 'Celebrity Apprentice' Strategy

Lisa Rinna's 'Celebrity Apprentice' Strategy

From going vegan to wearing glasses, Lisa Rinna shares some of her secrets to success on 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.' She also talks about the idea of reprising her role of Jason Dohring's mom in the 'Veronica Mars' movie. (May 17) Full Story

Watch Video$1 Million in Jewels Stolen at Cannes Film Fest

$1 Million in Jewels Stolen at Cannes Film Fest

Thieves ripped a safe from the wall of a hotel room near the Cannes Film Festival and made off with around $1 million worth of jewelry, in a brazen late-night burglary, French officials said Friday. (May 17) Full Story

National

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

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, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise. Full Story

Entertainment

Eminem's publisher sues Facebook over song usage

Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs. Full Story

Health

New rice contamination reported in China

Authorities are investigating rice mills in southern China following tests that found almost half of the staple grain in one of the country's largest cities was contaminated with a toxic metal. Full Story

World

Georgian ex-PM detained on abuse of office charges

Prosecutors in Georgia say that the country's former prime minister has been detained and charged with abuse of office and misappropriation of property. Full Story

News in Pictures

AP photographer sees kids pulled from Okla. school

Local

Bluffs boy injured on carnival ride is home from hospital

Trace J. Harman, 5, was riding the Monster Truck at Bayliss Park at 6:38 p.m. when the truck flipped over as it was going up an incline on the track and struck the truck in front of it, according to the Council Bluffs Police... Full Story

Sports

Romo to miss workouts after cyst removal on back

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back. Full Story

Politics

Obama declares major disaster in Oklahoma

President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods. Full Story

Finance

Best Buy reports 1Q loss on restructuring costs

Best Buy Co. on Tuesday reported a loss in its fiscal first quarter as it sold its stake in Best Buy Europe and works on a turnaround plan that includes cutting costs and closing some stores. Full Story

Science & Tech

Slow pokes: Acupuncture helps hypothermic turtles

Slow pokes: Acupuncture helps hypothermic turtles

Two endangered sea turtles that are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell are getting some help easing back into the wild _ from an acupuncturist. Full Story

Strange

Thailand urged to explore edible insect market

Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating. Full Story