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Search nearly complete after Oklahoma tornado

Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives. More>>

2 detained, search ends at Lancaster park

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Police detained two men during an hours long search of Lancaster County Central Park, where a woman claiming to have been abducted was found in a car trunk Tuesday morning. More>>

Homes evacuated for gas leak in Lancaster

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Police and firefighters evacuated a Lancaster neighborhood where a vehicle crash ruptured a gas line. More>>

How to help the Oklahoma tornado victims

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Many midstaters have been inquiring as to how they can help victims of the midwest tornado that left 24 people dead. More>>

Police: 3 charged for child endangerment, animal cruelty

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Police in Ephrata are investigating a case of alleged child endangerment and animal cruelty. More>>

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Police seek 2 after Pa. woman calls 911 from trunk
Police seek 2 after Pa. woman calls 911 from trunk
Police in Lancaster County are searching for two suspects after a woman called 911 from the trunk of a car to report that she had been abducted by strangers.More >>
Police in Lancaster County are searching for two suspects after a woman called 911 from the trunk of a car to report that she had been abducted by strangers.More >>
Pa. primary will settle municipal, judicial, races
Pa. primary will settle municipal, judicial, races
It's primary day in Pennsylvania and a slew of nomination battles for municipal and judicial offices will soon be settled.More >>
It's primary day in Pennsylvania and a slew of nomination battles for municipal and judicial offices will soon be settled.More >>
DA: Suspect arrested in Philly-area homicide
DA: Suspect arrested in Philly-area homicide
Police in suburban Philadelphia say a suspect is in custody in a homicide case, but they haven't released any other information.More >>
Police in suburban Philadelphia say a suspect is in custody in a homicide case, but they haven't released any other information.More >>
PSU costs for Sandusky scandal top $44M
PSU costs for Sandusky scandal top $44M
The latest bill from Penn State shows the costs for legal fees, consultants and other services connected to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal topping $44.4 million.More >>
The latest bill from Penn State shows the costs for legal fees, consultants and other services connected to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal topping $44.4 million.More >>
Police: Family kept 80 animals in Pa. mobile home
Police: Family kept 80 animals in Pa. mobile home
Three people are facing criminal charges after police say they were discovered to be living in a mobile home with an infant, two other people and more than 80 animals.More >>
Three people are facing criminal charges after police say they were discovered to be living in a mobile home with an infant, two other people and more than 80 animals.More >>

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Face-chewing victim recovering, strumming guitar
Face-chewing victim recovering, strumming guitar
A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year in Miami says he doesn't want any more reconstructive surgery.More >>
A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year appeared Tuesday to be mostly at peace with his disfigurement, strumming a guitar, making jokes and thanking people for their donations to help...More >>
IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.More >>
Summoned by Congress, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify at a congressional hearing...More >>
Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.
Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.
Students who survived the powerful tornado in Oklahoma are recounting moments of fear and acts of bravery by their teachers.More >>
The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.More >>
Search nearly complete after Oklahoma tornado
Search nearly complete after Oklahoma tornado
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives.More >>
Arias asks jury for life term; deliberations begin
Arias asks jury for life term; deliberations begin
When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than...More >>
Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.More >>

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Goat on the lam snarls NJ's Pulaski Skyway traffic
Goat on the lam snarls NJ's Pulaski Skyway traffic
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.More >>
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.More >>
Thailand urged to explore edible insect market
Thailand urged to explore edible insect market
Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.More >>
Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.More >>
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.More >>
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park...More >>
Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...More >>
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...More >>
Funeral home has bicycle hearse for 1 last ride
Funeral home has bicycle hearse for 1 last ride
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>

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JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder referendum
JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder referendum
Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, says last year's $6 billion trading loss had been expensive and "extremely embarrassing," but he also asked shareholders not to fixate on the issue.More >>
Jamie Dimon, the CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, easily survived a vote Tuesday that would have called on him to give up his role as chairman of the nation's largest bank. But shareholders sent a message that the...More >>
Best Buy reports 1Q loss on restructuring costs
Best Buy reports 1Q loss on restructuring costs
Best Buy Co. is reporting a loss in its fiscal first quarter as it sold its stake in Best Buy Europe and works on a turnaround plan that includes cutting costs and closing some stores.More >>
Best Buy Co. on Tuesday reported a loss for its fiscal first quarter as it sold its stake in Best Buy Europe and works on a turnaround plan that includes cutting costs and closing some stores.More >>
IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.More >>
Summoned by Congress, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify at a congressional hearing...More >>
Housing recovery boosts Home Depot 1Q results
Housing recovery boosts Home Depot 1Q results
Even though the weather was poor, Home Depot posted an 18 percent increase in its net income for the first quarter thanks to the ongoing housing recovery.More >>
Home Depot Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 18 percent, thanks to the ongoing housing recovery, despite a chilly and wet spring.More >>
Stocks gain on reassurance from a top Fed official
Stocks gain on reassurance from a top Fed official
Stock indexes fluctuated in early trading Tuesday as investors tried to predict the Fed's next move.More >>
Reassuring comments from a Federal Reserve official and better earnings from two big retailers helped push the stock market higher Tuesday.More >>

EntertainmentMore>>
Lawyer: No background check done on Jackson doctor
Lawyer: No background check done on Jackson doctor
A corporate lawyer for concert giant AEG Live LLC has revised his testimony and now says the tour director of Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concerts had a signed contract.More >>
AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming the concert promoter was negligent...More >>
Man pleads guilty in Picasso vandalism case
Man pleads guilty in Picasso vandalism case
A man accused of vandalizing a 1929 Pablo Picasso painting in a Houston museum - an act that was caught on cellphone video - agreed Tuesday to a two-year prison term as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.More >>
A man accused of vandalizing a 1929 Pablo Picasso painting in a Houston museum - an act that was caught on cellphone video - agreed Tuesday to a two-year prison term as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.More >>
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
Will Xbox mark the spot once again for Microsoft?More >>
Microsoft thinks it has the one.More >>
The new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
The new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
Microsoft is the last of the three big video game console makers to unveil its latest gaming system. Tuesday's unveiling comes nearly eight years after the Xbox 360 went on sale. It follows last fall's debut...More >>
Microsoft is the last of the three big video game console makers to unveil its latest gaming system. The unveiling comes nearly eight years after the Xbox 360 went on sale. It follows last fall's debut of Nintendo's...More >>
Harry Potter book with author notes sold for $228K
Harry Potter book with author notes sold for $228K
A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations has sold for 150,000 pounds ($228,000) at a London auction.More >>
For fans of the boy wizard, this could be the most coveted copy of all the "Harry Potter" books in the world.More >>

National SportsMore>>
Andy Murray out of French Open due to back injury
Andy Murray out of French Open due to back injury
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open after seeking medical advice on his back injury.More >>
Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday because of a chronic back injury and will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month.More >>
Indians' Perez deletes Twitter account
Indians' Perez deletes Twitter account
Indians closer Chris Perez has deactivated his Twitter account following two rough outings.More >>
Indians closer Chris Perez has deactivated his Twitter account following two rough outings.More >>
Smith makes headlines heading into Hall vote
Smith makes headlines heading into Hall vote
Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.More >>
Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.More >>
Pulis leaves as Stoke manager by mutual consent
Pulis leaves as Stoke manager by mutual consent
Stoke says Tony Pulis left as manager by mutual consent Tuesday, ending his seven-year tenure at the Premier League club.More >>
Stoke says Tony Pulis left as manager by mutual consent Tuesday, ending his seven-year tenure at the Premier League club.More >>
Romo active on field while idled over cyst removal
Romo active on field while idled over cyst removal
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back.More >>
Tony Romo pointed here and there, showing receiver Dez Bryant the best way to use a block on the first day of offseason practice.More >>

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Consumer ReportsConsumer ReportsMore>>
Latest Car Innovations
Latest Car Innovations
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:15:31 GMT
More and more cars come with safety features like blind-spot monitoring. A light in or near your rearview mirror lights up when something is in your blind zone.
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More and more cars come with safety features like blind-spot monitoring: A light in or near your rearview mirror lights up when something is in your blind zone. And if you drift out of your lane, some cars caution you with a beep.More >>
Generator Know-How
Generator Know-How
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:57:29 GMT
Superstorm Sandy, which left millions without electricity, turned out to be a real boon for portable generators. But buying a generator is just job one.
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Superstorm Sandy, which left millions without electricity, turned out to be a real boon for portable generators. But buying a generator is just job one. Consumer Reports says there are important do's and don'ts - from installation to storage.More >>
DIY Cracked iPhone Repairs
DIY Cracked iPhone Repairs
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:01:55 GMT
Cracked iPhone screen? There's an app for that! Well, not exactly. But there are online videos on how to fix a broken screen and move on.More >>
Cracked iPhone screen? There's an app for that! Well, not exactly. But there are online videos on how to fix a broken screen and move on.More >>
Cheap Chromebooks
Cheap Chromebooks
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:55:03 GMT
If you've been thinking about getting a backup laptop, either for yourself or one that's easy for your kids to use, there's a new kind that's being heavily advertised. It's called a Chromebook.More >>
If you've been thinking about getting a backup laptop, either for yourself or one that's easy for your kids to use, there's a new kind that's being heavily advertised. It's called a Chromebook.More >>
Deceptive Mortgage Deals
Deceptive Mortgage Deals
Updated: Friday, May 10 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:50:41 GMT
They arrive in the mail all the time and keep popping up on your computer screen: home refinancing ads that promise rock-bottom mortgage rates and easy approval.
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They arrive in the mail all the time and keep popping up on your computer screen: home refinancing ads that promise rock-bottom mortgage rates and easy approval. They're tempting, but Consumer Reports says watch out: the offers can be misleading.More >>

Out & AboutMore>>
The Civil War comes to Mifflin County
The Civil War comes to Mifflin County
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:41:08 GMT
Frank Jost says it's something the whole community looks forward to every year. "Reenacting gives people the chance to see what life was really like during the Civil War," said Jost, as he walked amongMore >>
Frank Jost says it's something the whole community looks forward to every year. "Reenacting gives people the chance to see what life was really like during the Civil War."More >>
Spring time turtle tradition at a Cumberland County school
Spring time turtle tradition at a Cumberland County school
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:43:58 GMT
"This is the kids' favorite activity of the year," proclaimed Learning Support Teacher Kelly Brown as students excitedly poured out onto the playground of Crestview Elementary School. "He's a Russian Tortoise,"More >>
"This is the kids' favorite activity of the year," proclaimed Learning Support Teacher Kelly Brown as students excitedly poured out onto the playground of Crestview Elementary School.
Spring time turtle tradition at a Cumberland County school
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New Stage for a Midstate Singing Institution
New Stage for a Midstate Singing Institution
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:37:53 GMT
"There's so much wonderful music in the world that no human being could live long enough to discover it." That's what Linda Tedford, founder, artistic director and conductor of Susquehanna Chorale, hadMore >>
"There's so much wonderful music in the world that no human being could live long enough to discover it."More >>
A Century of Wonderful Memories for West Shore Woman
A Century of Wonderful Memories for West Shore Woman
Updated: Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-05-08 13:03:37 GMT
"This is where I grew up. I used to sit in that bay window," Madeline Balsbaugh noted, pointing to a painting of her childhood home in Lemoyne. And for Madeline Balsbaugh, celebrating her 100th birthdayMore >>
"This is where I grew up. I used to sit in that bay window," Madeline Balsbaugh noted, pointing to a painting of her childhood home in Lemoyne.More >>
York Youth Symphony Tuned Up for Spring Concert
York Youth Symphony Tuned Up for Spring Concert
Updated: Wednesday, May 1 2013 2:13 PM EDT2013-05-01 18:13:38 GMT
It's early Saturday morning at William Penn High School in York, where a group of talented teenagers is not sleeping in. It's rehearsal time for the York Youth Symphony Orchestra. 74 young musicians fineMore >>
It's early Saturday morning at William Penn High School in York, where a group of talented teenagers is not sleeping in.More >>