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Tornado insured losses estimates top $5 billion

Tornadoes that struck from May 18 to May 20 caused between $2 billion to $5 billion in losses.

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Truck may have caused Washington bridge collapse

A colliding truck may have triggered the collapse of part of a four-lane freeway bridge.

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IRS official at center of scandal put on leave

Lois Lerner, an IRS official at the center of the scandal, was put on administrative leave.

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Boy Scouts of America removes ban on gay scouts

The Boy Scouts of America approved a proposal to end a ban on openly gay scouts.

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Jury fails to decide if Jodi Arias should be executed

An Arizona jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Jodi Arias should be put to death.

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VIDEO: Obama in heated exchange with protester

President Obama exchanged words with a protestor who interrupted his speech.

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Obama seeks end to perpetual 'war on terror'

Twelve years after the "war on terror" began, President Obama wants to pull back.

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British police arrest two more over London attack

British police arrested two more people in a hunt for accomplices.

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Father of Chechen shot by FBI suspects son was tortured

The father of the Chechen immigrant killed during questioning said he suspects his son was tortured.

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Rep. Issa to call IRS's Lerner back to testify

Rep. Darrell Issa said he will call IRS official Lois Lerner back to testify.

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Oklahoma tornado victims astounded at how they survived

Tornado survivors thanked God, sturdy closets and luck.

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Military lawyers put more pressure on Guantanamo

Military lawyers urged Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to improve conditions for detainees.

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Drones have killed 4 U.S. citizens; debate flares

Public backlash against deadly overseas drone strikes may undermine promising uses of such technology.

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IRS official refuses to answer questions at hearing

An IRS official told Congress she had done nothing wrong but would not answer questions.

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FBI agent shoots man questioned about Boston bombings

An FBI agent shot and killed a Florida man who turned violent while being questioned.

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Rescuers comb tornado rubble for buried survivors

The latest information on the Oklahoma tornado disaster.

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Anthony Weiner announces candidacy for NYC mayor

Two years after resigning from Congress, Anthony Weiner says he's running for New York City mayor.

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Senate committee passes immigration bill

A Senate panel approved legislation to give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship.

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Jodi Arias jury due to resume death penalty deliberations

A jury weighing the fate of murderer Jodi Arias is set to resume deliberations.

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In Lifestyle, National, Weird

More poor people now live in suburbs than cities

The number of people living in poverty in suburbs surpassed the number of poor in cities.

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In Lifestyle, Weird

VIDEO: A huge lion gets its teeth cleaned by a dachshund

So there's this. A massive lion gets his teeth cleaned by a dachshund. Watch!

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In Lifestyle

Durable goods orders point to factory resilience

Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rose more than expected.

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In Lifestyle

NASA puts space shuttle launch pad up for lease

NASA put a "For Lease" sign on one of its shuttle launch pads.

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In National

Tornado insured losses estimates top $5 billion

Tornadoes that struck from May 18 to May 20 caused between $2 billion to $5 billion in losses.

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In National

Truck may have caused Washington bridge collapse

A colliding truck may have triggered the collapse of part of a four-lane freeway bridge.