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May 20, 2013
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Tornado rips through Oklahoma, killing dozens
President Obama promised to "back up those prayers with deeds" in the wake of the tornado that killed at least 24 people and left dozens injured.
May 21, 2013
10:01 am
Oklahoma tornado: World leaders, celebrities express their condolences
Pope Francis along with a host of world leaders and celebrities expressed their deepest sympathies to the victims of the Oklahoma City twister.
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May 21, 2013
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May 21, 2013
9:16 am
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May 21, 2013
7:46 am
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May 21, 2013
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May 21, 2013
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May 21, 2013
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Genocide conviction of Rios Montt overturned in Guatemala — for now
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May 20, 2013
10:35 pm
Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies aged 74
Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, died Monday in Germany after a long battle with cancer, aged 74.
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May 21, 2013
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Church of Scotland votes to allow gay ministers
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May 20, 2013
8:47 pm
14 dead, 14 missing in Indonesia mine tunnel collapse
At least 14 people are dead, 14 are still missing and 10 have been rescued after a mine tunnel collapsed last Tuesday in Indonesia.
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May 20, 2013
7:33 pm
Russia foils terror attack on Moscow, kills two suspects
Russian counter-terrorism agents on Sunday foiled a terror attack on Moscow, killing two suspects during a raid and arresting another.
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May 20, 2013
6:52 pm
120 Boko Haram Islamists arrested in Nigeria
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May 20, 2013
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Myanmar President Thein Sein makes historic visit to White House
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May 20, 2013
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner takes to US skies again after grounding
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May 20, 2013
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Indian and Chinese premiers pledge 'peace and tranquility' on borders
Indian Prime Minister Singh said India's relations with China depended on "peace and tranquility" on their shared borders.
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May 20, 2013
4:32 pm
Fox News slams DOJ over monitoring of reporter James Rosen
Rosen probe adds to growing outrage over DOJ's treatment of the press.
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May 20, 2013
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Australian businessman jailed for 10 years over Dubai property deal
Matthew Joyce was sentenced to 10 years jail and fined $25 million for property fraud.
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May 20, 2013
3:48 pm
Clashes erupt in Congo's Goma ahead of UN visit
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Russia foils terror attack on Moscow, kills two suspects
120 Boko Haram Islamists arrested in Nigeria
Myanmar President Thein Sein makes historic visit to White House
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Asteroid 1998 QE2 to brush by Earth at the end of the month
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North Koreans holding Chinese boat hostage
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Ghana 'holy water' stampede kills 4
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Yemen: Suspected militants killed in drone strike
Pervez Musharraf granted bail in Pakistan
Gunman and 4 others dead in Israeli bank robbery gone wrong
Powerful tornadoes hit the Midwest
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Assad's forces storm rebel town of Qusayr with help from Hezbollah
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