Allison JacksonMay 21, 2013 14:34

Hundreds of volunteers are helping police with an air, water and land search for the missing girl, Kathlynn Shepard.

Oklahoma tornado survivor finds missing dog during TV interview (VIDEO)

Jill LangloisMay 21, 2013 14:08

As Garcia spoke, a member of the CBS crew spotted the dog's face in the remains of her home and said, "The dog! The dog! Hi, puppy!"

US Senate accuses Apple of avoiding $9B in US taxes using offshore affiliates

Samantha StainburnMay 21, 2013 12:33Updated May 21, 2013 15:14

“Apple executives want the public to focus on the US taxes the company has paid, but the real issue is the billions in taxes it has not paid,” Sen. Carl Levin, a Michigan Democrat, said.

Are treasurys falling out of favor with China?

Dhara Ranasinghe, CNBCMay 21, 2013 14:48

Reports that China may step up the diversification of its huge foreign exchange reserves is not great news for US Treasurys, already under pressure from talk about an easing in the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program. But, the fall-out from such a move is likely to be limited, analysts say.

Myanmar jails 7 Muslims for attacks on Buddhist monk

Patrick Winn and News DeskMay 21, 2013 09:55

BANGKOK — In a high-profile Myanmar court case deciding the fate of Muslims accused of killing a Buddhist monk — whose death spawned a bloody March riot — seven Muslim men received harsh sentences on Tuesday. The verdict is apt to please those among the dominant Buddhist majority who have been swept up in a growing nationalist anti-Muslim fervor.

Pentagon plays down Korean Peninsula tensions after missile tests

Alexander Besant and Geoffrey CainMay 21, 2013 09:34

SEOUL — Several countries that backed UN sanctions agree — at least so far — that North Korea's six launches probably did not violate its international obligations.

Oklahoma tornado: Pope, queen, other world leaders express their condolences

Allison JacksonMay 21, 2013 10:01

"I am close to the families of all who died in the Oklahoma tornado, especially those who lost young children," Pope Francis said on his Twitter account.

Obama to meet China's Xi Jinping in Rancho Mirage in June

Daniel DeFraiaMay 21, 2013 09:16

The White House annouced Monday that both world leaders would sit down for a summit at Rancho Mirage - their first since Xi became China's president in March - and debate "a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues."

Tornado rips through Oklahoma City killing 91

Faine GreenwoodMay 21, 2013 08:20

Oklahoma City has been hit by a powerful F4 tornado, and 91 people are feared to be dead in the aftermath of the disaster. Authorities are seeking survivors.

Emily LodishMay 21, 2013 07:24

Chatter: Mile-wide tornado rips through Oklahoma

Nearly 100 feared dead in Oklahoma; the US has started saying 'Myanmar' over 'Burma'; and pose with a toilet to get hitched in India.

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Nearly 100 feared dead in Oklahoma tornado; the US has started saying 'Myanmar' over 'Burma'; and now you have to pose with a toilet to get hitched in central India.