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Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school
Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school
The principal of the Oklahoma elementary school where seven children died in a tornado says her teachers did everything they could to save their lives.More >>
Teachers and students at Plaza Towers Elementary School hunkered down against the storm just as they had been taught in countless tornado drills, their principal said Friday, recounting how she walked the halls until the...More >>
Damage reported from magnitude-5.7 quake in Calif.
Damage reported from magnitude-5.7 quake in Calif.
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco and in two other states, but there have been no reports of injury or serious damage.More >>
Residents in rural northeastern California assessed damage to their homes and businesses Friday from a magnitude-5.7 earthquake, one of the strongest temblors to hit the densely forested region in decades.More >>
Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central.More >>
Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central.More >>
Jersey shore eyes record-setting summer post Sandy
Jersey shore eyes record-setting summer post Sandy
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is co-hosting NBC's "Today" on Friday morning as part of a campaign to proclaim that the state's shore is ready for business seven months after being devastated by Superstorm...More >>
New Jersey used a record-breaking gesture Friday to celebrate its recovery from a record-setting storm, proclaiming to the nation that the Jersey shore is back in business following Superstorm Sandy.More >>
Earthquake hits Russia's Far East
Earthquake hits Russia's Far East
A powerful earthquake has hit Russia's Far East with slight tremors spreading westwards as far as Moscow.More >>
A powerful earthquake on Friday hit Russia's Far East with tremors felt as far away as Moscow, about 7,000 kilometers (4,400 miles) west of the epicenter, but no casualties or damage were reported.More >>
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.More >>
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way. So this season, they hope to offer...More >>
Safe room mandates remain rare in tornado states
Safe room mandates remain rare in tornado states
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker...More >>
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker beneath...More >>
Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm
Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm
A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children.More >>
A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children.More >>
Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story
Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story
With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.More >>
In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Okla., The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. He is Glenn Lewis, not Glen.More >>
Kids, teachers from devastated school reunite
Kids, teachers from devastated school reunite
All that is left of Shayne Patterson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their three children when a tornado packing winds of at least 200 mph slammed...More >>
Students from a suburban Oklahoma City elementary school destroyed by this week's tornado reunited with their teachers Thursday and collected whatever could be salvaged from the ruins.More >>

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Sandy's death toll rises, even as East Coast struggles back to life
Sandy's death toll rises, even as East Coast struggles back to life
New York City and other centers hit by "superstorm" Sandy began to restore power and transportation Wednesday and early Thursday, even as the recovery of more bodies pushed the death toll from the storm higher.More >>
New York City and other centers hit by "superstorm" Sandy began to restore power and transportation Wednesday and early Thursday, even as the recovery of more bodies pushed the death toll from the storm higher.More >>
For many, 'superstorm' Sandy could take toll on mental health
For many, 'superstorm' Sandy could take toll on mental health
Some of the numbers are staggering: more than 75 Americans dead, thousands evacuated from their homes, millions left without power for days and billions of dollars in damage from "superstorm" Sandy.More >>
Some of the numbers are staggering: more than 75 Americans dead, thousands evacuated from their homes, millions left without power for days and billions of dollars in damage from "superstorm" Sandy.More >>
Sandy leaves massive blackouts, flood damage in her wake
Sandy leaves massive blackouts, flood damage in her wake
As the most powerful storm to hit the U.S. Northeast in a generation rolled toward Canada Wednesday morning, it leaves behind at least 51 dead and millions without power.More >>
As the most powerful storm to hit the U.S. Northeast in a generation rolled toward Canada Wednesday morning, it leaves behind at least 51 dead and millions without power.More >>
Health risks will rise in Sandy's wake, experts warn
Health risks will rise in Sandy's wake, experts warn
The torrential rains and hurtling winds of "superstorm" Sandy are slowly passing through, along with some of the more acute health dangers such as falling trees and high flood waters.More >>
The torrential rains and hurtling winds of "superstorm" Sandy are slowly passing through, along with some of the more acute health dangers such as falling trees and high flood waters.More >>
Tips on keeping food safe when the power goes out
Tips on keeping food safe when the power goes out
Power outages and flooding caused by "superstorm" Sandy could lead to food safety problems and people need to take steps to ensure that their food supply is accessible and safe.More >>
Power outages and flooding caused by "superstorm" Sandy could lead to food safety problems and people need to take steps to ensure that their food supply is accessible and safe.More >>
Sandy's wrath brings massive blackouts, flooding across Northeast
Sandy's wrath brings massive blackouts, flooding across Northeast
The most powerful storm to hit the U.S. Northeast in a generation cut a swath of destruction through the region, leaving at least 16 dead and millions without power.More >>
The most powerful storm to hit the U.S. Northeast in a generation cut a swath of destruction through the region, leaving at least 16 dead and millions without power.More >>
Hurricane Sandy starts to slam the East Coast
Hurricane Sandy starts to slam the East Coast
As Hurricane Sandy sent strong storm surges into the coasts of New Jersey, New York and Delaware Monday morning, federal officials warned that more than 50 million people could face historic flooding.More >>
As Hurricane Sandy sent strong storm surges into the coasts of New Jersey, New York and Delaware Monday morning, federal officials warned that more than 50 million people could face historic flooding and damaging winds.More >>
Remarks by the President on Hurricane Sandy
Remarks by the President on Hurricane Sandy
Provided by www.whitehouse.gov James S. Brady Press Briefing RoomMore >>
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Readout of the Presidents Briefing on Hurricane Sandy
Readout of the Presidents Briefing on Hurricane Sandy
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