Five dead in Oklahoma following tornadoes, says medical examiner’s office

Five dead in Oklahoma following tornadoes, says medical examiner’s office


Five dead in Oklahoma following tornadoes, says medical examiner’s office

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:43 PM PDT

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 1 — Five people were killed in central Oklahoma yesterday as tornadoes raced across the area, a spokeswoman for the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said. Two of the deaths occurred in Union City and one was in El Reno, west of Oklahoma City, said Amy Elliott, a spokeswoman for the agency. She could not immediately ...
    


Indians invade Brazilian farm again, set fire to fields

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:35 PM PDT

BRASILIA, June 1 — Brazilian Indians reoccupied a disputed rural property and set fire to fields yesterday, a day after they were violently evicted in a growing conflict over land ownership in southern Brazil's farm belt. The land dispute turned bloody on Thursday when a Terena Indian was shot dead during the eviction by riot police, who used tear ...
    


Five killed as tornadoes menace Oklahoma City area

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:36 PM PDT

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 1 — Violent thunderstorms yesterday produced tornadoes in central Oklahoma that killed five people including a mother and her baby and menaced Oklahoma City and its hard-hit suburb of Moore, authorities said. The mother and baby were killed while travelling on Interstate 40, just west of Oklahoma City, when their vehicle was ...
    


Japan disowns outspoken mayor's comfort women remarks

Posted: 01 Jun 2013 12:04 AM PDT

Japan's defence minister on Saturday disowned remarks by an outspoken Japanese mayor who said "comfort women" forced to provide sex during World War II were a military necessity.

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China premier vows baby formula safety checks

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:56 PM PDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for strict monitoring of milk powder production, vowing to crack down on safety violators in a bid to regain public trust after a series of food safety scares in recent years.

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The Moto X smarter than the average smartphone

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:55 PM PDT

Motorola has finally confirmed the X Phone and claims it will be a "contextually aware" game changer that can predict a user's needs and respond automatically.

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Google confirms Music All Access coming to iOS

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:53 PM PDT

Google's new music streaming service -- Music All Access -- is coming to iOS, possibly within a few weeks, the company has confirmed.

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Google coming out with two new Android phones

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:50 PM PDT

Google revealed Thursday that it has two new sophisticated Android smartphones in the works, one of which will have the unprecedented distinction of being made in the United States.

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Star Trek wine is out of this world

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:47 PM PDT

To coincide with the release of the latest Star Trek film, "Star Trek Into Darkness," a California winery has released a range of collectible wines emblazoned with retro images from the original TV series.

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Burger King creates hands-free Whopper mask

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:46 PM PDT

Because there are so many other things we could do with our hands, Burger King in Puerto Rico has created a Whopper holder that's worn around the neck and gives users easy, hands-free access.

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French police use ear prints to identify serial burglar

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:44 PM PDT

French police have identified a young man responsible for up to 80 robberies in student housing in the central city of Lyon through the ear prints he left behind while checking for residents.

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VIDEO: New deadly tornadoes hit Oklahoma

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:06 PM PDT

A new series of deadly tornadoes sweeps through the US state of Oklahoma.

Indonesia says Freeport mine cannot resume production yet

Posted: 31 May 2013 11:36 PM PDT

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia has told Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc it cannot resume production yet at its huge copper mine following a major accident there, a government official said on Saturday, adding to doubts how much longer the company can continue to supply the metal.

Upgrading quality of governance, integrity new focus of govt

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:42 PM PDT

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today upgrading the quality of governance and integrity across all segments are among new focus areas of the government.

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A romantic Italian oasis that inspired literary giants

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:26 PM PDT

Rare plants, enchanting ruins and the tinkle of waterfalls: the English-style botanical oasis of Ninfa near Rome is a secret idyll billed as "the world's most romantic garden".

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Local shares to trend higher next week

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:43 PM PDT

Bursa Malaysia is likely to trend higher next week following a fresh wave of bullishness in the global equity markets.

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Mom and baby among five killed as tornadoes rake Oklahoma City area

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:27 PM PDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Violent thunderstorms on Friday produced tornadoes in central Oklahoma that killed five people including a mother and her baby and menaced Oklahoma City and its hard-hit suburb of Moore, authorities said.

Norwegian father of 'The Scream' finally recognised at home

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:13 PM PDT

Long neglected at home, Edvard Munch is finally to get his due as Norway honours one of its greatest artists with the most comprehensive retrospective ever to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth.

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Mother and child among 5 killed in Oklahoma tornadoes (UPDATED)

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:14 PM PDT

Tornadoes killed at least five people and wreaked massive damage late Friday in Oklahoma near the battered city of Moore, still recovering from a monster twister less than two weeks ago.

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Renowned personalities among recipients of awards

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:56 PM PDT

International film actress Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh, 49, are among personalities in the creative arts to receive federal medals and awards in conjunction with the birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah today.

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Indonesia says Freeport mine cannot resume production yet

Indonesia says Freeport mine cannot resume production yet


Indonesia says Freeport mine cannot resume production yet

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:57 PM PDT

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia has told Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc it cannot resume production yet at its huge copper mine following a major accident, a government official said on Saturday, adding to doubts how much longer the company can continue supplies of the metal.

Hagel rebukes China for cyber espionage

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:54 PM PDT

SINGAPORE — Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel took China to task for alleged cyber espionage on Saturday, drawing a sharp response from a Chinese general who questioned whether America's growing military presence in Asia is anything more than an affront to Beijing's rise.

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Several die in new Oklahoma tornado

Posted: 31 May 2013 10:27 PM PDT

Mother and child among those killed as second deadly storm hits US region in less than two weeks.

Nukes In My Backyard - No Big Deal

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:48 PM PDT

It's final – nuclear power plants do not have any effect on cancer rates for those living near them. Period.  So, do we have to keep proving this over and over?

World Digest: May 31, 2013

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:01 PM PDT

Washington remains committed to bolstering its military footprint in Asia despite severe defense budget cuts, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said Friday as he made his first visit to the region as Pentagon chief.

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FSA head warns of defeat if not given weapons

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:25 PM PDT

Salim Idris says his rebel fighters in Qusayr are heavily outgunned and overwhelmed by fighters from Hezbollah.

Test Drive: 2013 Mazda CX-9, Small-Car Spirit in a Big SUV

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:54 PM PDT

The Mazda CX-9 plays quite a trick on your brain. It is so nimble and responsive that you feel like you're driving a much smaller vehicle.

Tony Bennett Looks Back On Eight Decades Of Performing, Six Professionally

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:48 PM PDT

Speaking this week at an event at the 92nd Street Y in New York marking the release of  "Bennett & Brubeck:  The White House Sessions, Live 1962," a new CD of a concert recording--believed to be lost--by singer Tony Bennett and pianist Dave Brubeck in Washington, D. C., Bennett looked back on his six-decade-long career.  Among the 86-year-old, Astoria, Queens-born singer's reminisces:

China Shows Signs of Rebound

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:16 PM PDT

China showed modest signs of an economic rebound in May as a key gauge of manufacturing activity recorded a surprising upturn.

Famous Job Interviews Through the Ages

Posted: 31 May 2013 05:08 PM PDT

Joe Queenan on idiotic questions that pop up during interviews, with responses by famous historical or literary figures.

Mel Brooks Discusses His Career, Youth In Brooklyn, And Favorite Entertainment

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:22 PM PDT

To celebrate the release this month of a new documentary on his life, "Mel Brooks:  Make a Noise," Brooks spoke with its maker, Robert Trachtenberg, and choreographer Susan Stroman and comedian Joy Behar at the 92nd Street Y in New York.

Woman jailed in Mexico: I'll drive next time

Posted: 31 May 2013 07:53 PM PDT

Yanira Maldonado gestures as she explains her reaction when she was told she was being released from jail as her husband, Gary Maldonado, looks on, Friday, May 31, 2013 in Nogales, Ariz. Yanira Maldonado, 42, walked out of a prison on the outskirts of Nogales, Mexico, and into her husband's arms late Thursday after a judge dismissed drug-smuggling charges against her. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALESPHOENIX (AP) — The American woman who was jailed for a week after Mexican authorities said they found marijuana under her bus seat says she'll return to Mexico someday, but she'll drive her car.


Solar System's Long Term Future Could Lie Outside Milky Way

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:06 PM PDT

Three to five billion years from now, when our sun is on the verge of turning into a dying and bloated Red Giant, it may also be adjusting to new digs outside our Milky Way Galaxy.

In Pictures: 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:01 PM PDT

2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Keeps Hope Alive for Car Enthusiasts

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:01 PM PDT

Less than a month after rumors started circulating that Aston Martin would kill its V12 Vantage sports car, the British automaker has stunned us with a new version that is even more powerful than before.

Pistorius lawyer demands answers over bloody leaked pictures

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:06 PM PDT

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Lawyers for "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius demanded answers from South African police and prosecutors on Friday after pictures of the bathroom and toilet where he shot dead his girlfriend were leaked to a British television station.

Study Shows That Numbers Of Working Moms Have Increased: Is That A Good Thing?

Posted: 31 May 2013 07:55 PM PDT

It is nearly 10:00p.m. EST which means that I can finally sit down. I've been up for about 16 hours now and like hundreds of thousands of other working moms like me, I get my first real break of the day once my kids are in bed. After getting the kids off to school this morning, I headed into the office where I worked a full day before returning home to make dinner, do dishes and a few loads of laundry.

Are Special Power of Appointment Trusts And Hybrid Trusts "Similar Devices" To Self-Settled Trusts?

Posted: 31 May 2013 07:42 PM PDT

The Opinion of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Huber case sent a powerful tremor through parts of the asset protection planning community -- namely, the part that had convinced itself that Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) actually lived up to its name. Unfortunately for those planners, the Court in Huber basically validated the concerns of DAPT critics on two major issues, both decided against the DAPT.

Subprime Auto Loans Were First Out, Last In, In The Recovery

Posted: 31 May 2013 07:36 PM PDT

Auto loans for borrowers with subprime credit have been a long time recovering, but that recovery is well under way.

2014 BMW X5 Brings Big Improvements, Though You Might Not Notice At First

Posted: 31 May 2013 07:30 PM PDT

BMW's new midsize X5 is getting a full revamp for 2014 in typical BMW fashion, which means that most car buyers might have to look closely to see the changes, even though some are significant.