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IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify
by Scott Neuman
Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena, her attorney says. She is accused of closely scrutinizing conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status.
America
Idaho Terrorism Suspect Waives Detention Hearing
The waiver means the details of Fazliddin Kurbanov's alleged crimes remain mostly a mystery.
America
Why Oklahomans Don't Like Basements
by Scott Neuman
A high water table and red clay that soaks up the moisture make dry basements an expensive and iffy proposition right in the heart of Tornado Alley.
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International
Two Key Candidates Barred From Seeking Iran's Presidency
by Krishnadev Calamur
The Guardian Council, which vets all candidates, approved eight names, but left out an influential former president and a top aide to the current president. Their exclusion gives establishment-friendly candidates a clear path to the presidency in the June 14 election.
America
Storm Chasers Seek Thrills, But Also Chance To Warn Others
by Steve Mullis
When disaster strikes, our natural instinct is to take cover and seek shelter. But in severe weather, especially the type that breeds tornadoes like we saw in Oklahoma and parts of the Midwest this week, there are those who ride toward the storm.
America
WATCH: Moore Tornado As Seen From Space
by Eyder Peralta
Once NOAA realized conditions were ripe for severe weather they put their satellites on overdrive. They beamed back amazing images.
Economy
Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System
Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.
International
Gandhi Artifacts Could Fetch Steep Prices At Auction
by Scott Neuman
A pair of sandals, a shawl and a drinking cup that were used by the Indian independence leader are among the objects going under the hammer in the U.K.
International
Overturned: Former Guatemalan Dictator's Genocide Conviction
A Guatemalan court says because of a legal dispute, part of the genocide trial must start over for former dictator Efrain Rios Montt. His 80-year prison term was thrown out, and human rights activists are furious.
America
Oklahoma's GOP Senators Find Themselves In Tornado Aid Bind
by Liz Halloran
Sens. Tom Coburn and James Inhofe have become the faces of pushback on federal emergency spending. Now the deadly and devastating tornado in their home state has put them in an awkward position.
America
Dolphins Find 19th Century Navy Torpedo In Pacific Ocean
A rare piece of America's military history was located this spring, when dolphins from the Navy's Marine Mammal Program located an unusual artifact: a torpedo from the 19th century. Discovered during a training exercise in the ocean near San Diego, the torpedo will eventually make its way to a museum.
America
Court Backs Withholding 'Potent' Images Of Bin Laden's Body
by Scott Neuman
The government has argued that the classified images could spark violence against Americans abroad.
America
Airbnb Stays Are Illegal In New York, Court Rules
People who use Airbnb, the web company that pairs travelers with residents who rent out their homes on a short-term basis, are breaking New York City's laws, according to an administrative law judge. The vacation rental business was found to run afoul of the city's occupancy code.
America
VIDEO: Tears Flow As Mom Finds Son After Tornado
by Mark Memmott
Trenda Purcell searched for her 8-year-old son Kamden after Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla. When she found him, their reunion was emotional. The Oklahoman was there to capture the moment.
America
JPMorgan Shareholders Vote To Keep Dimon As Chairman, CEO
by Eyder Peralta
Some shareholders said splitting the roles would lead to better governance. The proposal received only 32 percent of the vote.
America
'Tornado Emergency': A Rare, Dire Warning Born In Oklahoma
by Eyder Peralta
The warning is issued by forecasters in the deadliest of situations. It was first used during a storm eerily similar to Monday's. It was 1999 and the Norman, Okla., office foretold a twister that left 46 people dead and injured 800.
America
Big Changes At U.S. Speedskating Body, But Scandals Linger
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.
America
'I Was Dismayed' To Learn What Agency Did, Ex-IRS Chief Says
by Mark Memmott
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.
America
After Tornado, A Dog Rescue Raises Spirits, And Gains Fans
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.
America
Oklahoma Tornado: Finding Aid, Giving Aid
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.
