Jill LangloisMay 20, 2013 22:47

Waitress receives $1,000 tip on $60.42 meal for dream trip to Italy

A waitress who mentioned to a first-time customer that it was her dream to go to Italy was left with a surprise $1,000 tip.

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The receipt received by Tumblr blogger Casual Cynic's waitress mother, showing the $1,000 tip a first-time customer left her. (Casual Cynic/Tumblr/Screengrab)

"This man who we have never seen before tipped her 1000 dollars for a trip to Italy. Walked out, not another word," blogger Casual Cynic wrote.

Tornado rips through Oklahoma, killing dozens (VIDEO)

Jill LangloisMay 20, 2013 21:42Updated May 21, 2013 13:39

President Obama promised to "back up... prayers with deeds" in the wake of the tornado that killed at least 24 people and left hundreds injured.

First Boeing 787 Dreamliner takes to the skies three months after mass grounding by FAA over safety concerns

Freya PetersenMay 20, 2013 18:23

The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner flown by a US airline taken to the skies since a mass grounding by safety authorities earlier this year.

Tornado touches down in Oklahoma (VIDEO)

Kristin DeasyMay 20, 2013 17:08

Tornado said to have touched down south of Oklahoma City.

Fox News slams DOJ over monitoring of reporter James Rosen (VIDEO)

Kristin DeasyMay 20, 2013 16:32

Rosen revelation adds to growing media outrage over perceived DOJ violations of press freedom.

Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, expelled and charged with felony for same-sex relationship with 15-year-old

Amy SilversteinMay 20, 2013 14:13

"They began a dating relationship."

Yahoo buys Tumblr for $1B, promising not to 'screw it up'

Kristin DeasyMay 20, 2013 14:01

Not the most confident-sounding acquisition.

Veteran firefighter killed in huge Dallas condo fire

Faine GreenwoodMay 20, 2013 12:08

A huge six-alarm fire killed a veteran fire fighter and destroyed at least 24 different housing units in the early morning hours of May 20th in a Dallas, Texas complex of condos.

Ellen ConnollyMay 20, 2013 11:34

Barbra Streisand to receive Hebrew University doctorate

The legendary Jewish singer will receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of her achievements and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people.

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Barbra Streisand onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/AFP/Getty Images)

Barbara Streisand to receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of her achievements and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people.

Myanmar President Thein Sein makes historic visit to White House

Patrick Winn and Kaitlin FunaroMay 20, 2013 09:45Updated May 20, 2013 16:21

BANGKOK — A White House visit today by Myanmar's president — an ex-junta honcho turned reformer — marks a high point between two nations at extreme odds just years ago. President Barack Obama sat down with Thein Sein, who will later speak to US business leaders eager to invest in a lucrative market that was recently off limits.