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Before and After Interactive Map of Oklahoma Tornadoes

Cole — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:54:13 +0000

The tornadoes in Oklahoma earlier this week destroyed thousands of structures and claimed the lives of 24 people. Sometimes it's hard to imagine a single force that devastating. Here are before and after satellite images of the towns hit. Seeing the path of destruction helps us a little to understand what happened during the storm.

Many families are still in great need of assistance after having lost everything. Donate to the Red Cross to help get families the items necessary to fight through this tragedy.

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Tornado Survivor Finds Dog In Rubble [Video]

Russell Damm — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:29:38 +0000

After all the tragedy surrounding the Oklahoma Tornado it is nice to see a happy story. This lady is devastated after losing her home and her dog. But during the interview the woman finds her lost pup buried under some debris. Find out the latest news on the OK Tornado and find out how you [...]

Safe & Well – Find Out If Loved Ones Are OK

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:06:55 +0000

I used to live in Oklahoma City, and I still have friends there. If you have loved ones in Oklahoma, or anywhere else hit by tornadoes, you can click on the Safe & Well link, and check on them. Continue to send your prayers to those affected by this terrible storm. [button href="http://xlcountry.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/" title="Click Here [...]

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:49:57 +0000

On Sunday, at least 25 tornadoes pummeled states across the Midwest and Great Plains. At least two people died in the storms. Even more harsh weather, and not just tornadoes, is set to hit much of the rest of the country on Monday. [UPDATE] Oklahoma schools hit by tornado Monday afternoon May 20th, 2013 [button [...]

National Transportation Safety Board Wants To Lower Allowable Blood Alcohol Content To .05

Russell Damm — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:52:32 +0000

Driving under the influence is stupid. It’s that simple. However, it happens all the time and alcohol related crashes are still killing and injuring people every day. The National Transportation Safety Board has released some recommendations on how the United States can get the number of people injured or killed down to zero. The NTSB [...]

What Are the Best States for Retirement?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:04:28 +0000

You’ve put the kids through college and paid off the mortgage, so now it’s time to kick back and relax. So, where should you spend your golden years? Bankrate.com has created a list of the 10 best states to retire and if you think Florida is anywhere to be seen, you are more off-base than [...]

World Trade Center Finally Gets Its Spire (Photos)

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:24:53 +0000

One World Trade Center, which will soon become the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, received one of its final pieces today: the spire that will sit atop the skyscraper. A crane raised the 408-foot, 700-ton spire from the ground on Thursday, in a process watched by dozens at the Lower Manhattan site where the [...]

All Five Presidents Gather to Dedicate George W. Bush's Library

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:00:47 +0000

On Thursday afternoon at Southern Methodist University outside Dallas, President Obama and former Presidents Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter gathered at the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

College Athlete Unselfishly Ends Career to Donate Bone Marrow and Save a Stranger's Life

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:53:41 +0000

Cameron Lyle may be an athlete, but he’s also a hero. Lyle is a senior on the track and field team at the University of New Hampshire who will cut short his collegiate career so he can donate bone marrow to an unidentified recipient in order to save his life. Lyle, who will donate the [...]

Boston Manhunt Ends

Colleen O'Quinn — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:03:12 +0000

WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — Boston Police say a 19-year-old college student wanted in the Boston Marathon bombings is in custody after a manhunt that left the city virtually paralyzed and his older brother and accomplice dead. Police announced via Twitter that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (JOH’-kahr tsahr-NY’-ev) was in custody. His brother, 26-year-old Tamerlan, was killed Friday [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

Officials Say 12 Bodies Recovered at Texas Fertilizer Blast Site

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:46:53 +0000

The bodies of 12 people have been recovered from the site of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, officials said on Friday. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jason Reyes said during a press conference that it was “with a heavy heart” that he reported 12 bodies had been recovered. Identities were not immediately [...]

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

Photos of Boston Bombing Suspects Released by FBI [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Cole — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:03:02 +0000

Surveillance camera stills have been released of the suspects in the Boston bombing that occurred on Monday, April 15th. See the photos inside. The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying the individuals but asks to not approach them.

Officials to Release Photos of Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombings

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:04:27 +0000

After days of combing through huge amounts of photographic and video evidence of Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon, authorities have two clear video images of suspects that they plan to release to the public Thursday afternoon.

Man Arrested for Sending Ricin-Laced Letters to President, Senator

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:31:14 +0000

Federal authorities have arrested Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, for allegedly sending letters containing the deadly poison ricin to President Obama and Senator Roger Wicker (R.-Miss.) earlier this week. The FBI made the arrest at about 5:15 p.m. (EST) Wednesday in Corinth, at Curtis’s home, without incident. Curtis, who lives in Corinth, Mississippi, apparently signed the [...]

5-15 Dead, 160 Injured in Explosion at Texas Fertilizer Plant; Rescue Operations Continue

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:05:15 +0000

Authorities say that five to 15 people may have died in last night’s massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Plant in West, Texas. Many more, perhaps more than 160, were injured. Among the dead are two emergency medical services personnel and three firefighters, according to the city’s emergency management system director, Dr. George Smith. Smith added [...]