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Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
by Seth Borenstein, AP Science Writer
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
The twister that devastated Moore, Okla., was the 74th presidential disaster declared in the Sooner state in the past 60 years. Only much-larger and more-populous California and Texas have had more.
Plastic ocean debris the target of new California bill
by Jason Dearen, Associated Press
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
UPDATE: Each year cleanup crews throughout the U.S. collect millions of pounds of plastic trash from beaches and coastal waterways, with the biggest numbers coming from California's 1,100-mile coas...
Shuttle is major draw at California Science Center
by Associated Press Wire
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
The California Science Center in Los Angeles had 180,769 visitors in July 2012 before retired space shuttle Endeavour arrived. This July, museum officials expect 230,916 visitors.
16 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport
by Ray Henry, Associated Press
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Sixteen people were taken to the hospital Friday, at least two in serious condition, after they were hurt in a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlanta's airport.
Georgia News Roundup
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Today's stories include - Hall County authorities seek suspect in shooting at pottery store - Centerville woman runs over son during attempted getaway - Ex-Georgia doctor sentenced in drugs-for-sex...
Arellano Felix drug cartel figure pleads guilty
by Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The last of the Arellano Felix brothers who founded an infamous Mexican drug cartel has pleaded guilty in San Diego to helping ship hundreds of millions of dollars in proceeds from the United States.
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
by David Crary, Associated Press and Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
UPDATE: Many conservatives within the Scouts are distraught at the outcome of the vote and some are threatening to defect. A meeting is planned for next month to discuss the formation of a new orga...
Company says it has permits to cross span
by Manuel Valdes, Associated Press and Mike Baker, Associated Press
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
UPDATE: The tractor-trailer of Mullen Trucking in Alberta was hauling a housing for drilling equipment southbound when the top right front corner of the load struck several trusses on the north end...
Damage reported from magnitude-5.7 quake in California
by Associated Press Wire
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
UPDATE: A moderate earthquake centered in rural northeastern California and felt in two other states damaged some homes and ruptured a tank that supplies residential drinking water in the densely f...
Delta ups the ante in battle for New York travel market
by Scott Mayerowitz, AP Airlines Writer
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Delta Air Lines is opening a $1.4 billion terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, strengthening its hand in the battle for the lucrative New York travel market.
IRS replaces official who revealed targeting
by Alan Fram, Associated Press and Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Lois Lerner who led the unit that targeted tea party groups and publicly disclosed the activity has been replaced, making her the third top IRS official moved aside since the episode was revealed t...
Legal woes piling up for Georgia Democratic Party chair
by Associated Press Wire
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
A lawsuit filed in Gwinnett County this week accuses Mike Berlon of failing to distribute nearly $1 million from a trust he created for a friend and his son. Earlier this week, the Georgia Supreme ...
Jury foreman says Arias testimony didn't help her
by Brian Skoloff, Associated Press
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Judge Sherry Stephens gave a heavy sigh as she announced a mistrial in the penalty phase of the case Thursday. A conference with the judge and attorneys was set for June 20 to determine how both si...
Bladder cancer claims the life of Kennesaw Councilman Bill Thrash
May 24, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Countless friends and colleagues said though talking local politics was a favorite pastime for Thrash, his true passion was using his position to further the city and its residents. Thrash worked t...
Safe room mandates remain rare in tornado states
by David A Lieb, Associated Press
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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 th...
Montgomery cemetery gives up interesting stories
by Alvin Benn, Montgomery Advertiser
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The lure of the two-hour cemetery tour, sponsored by Landmarks Foundation, is "Vigilante Hangings, Misplaced Soldiers and a Strange New Orleans Rendezvous."
Lassiter in rare position of needing to find quarterback
by Carlton D. White
cwhite@mdjonline.com
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
For the first time since 2008, Lassiter has a question mark at its quarterback position.
Attitude seen as Hillgrove strength
by Carlton D. White
cwhite@mdjonline.com
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Hawks’ players ‘want to succeed’ following unsteady ’12 season
Gattis adding chapters to storybook year
by Paul Newberry
Associated Press Sports Writer
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
As Evan Gattis was rounding the bases, soaking up the cheers from his first grand slam, he noticed the song blaring triumphantly from the speakers at Turner Field.
Slive thinking about SEC's ‘long-term horizon’
by John Zenor
Associated Press Sports Writer
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Mike Slive sprawls in a comfy arm chair, propping his feet on a coffee table between one massive tome on Winston Churchill and an even thicker “Encyclopedia of Southern Culture.”