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Monster Tornado Kills 51, Including 20 Kids
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Monster Tornado Kills 51, Including 20 Kids

Rescue teams combed through flattened homes early Tuesday after a massive tornado tore through the suburbs of Oklahoma City, killing at least 51 people, including 20 children, NBC News reported. Read »

2 hours ago
'Hawks Drop Game 3 in Detroit

'Hawks Drop Game 3 in Detroit

Detroit 3, Chicago 1 Read »

May 20, 2013
Severe Storm Risk Continues in Chicago

Severe Storm Risk Continues in Chicago

Earlier in the evening, the same storm system hit the Peoria area with massive amounts of hail and 60 MPH winds. Watch »

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Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy

Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy

12 people arrested Saturday as unruly teens crowd Gold Coast streets. Watch »

May 20, 2013
Trial Pitting Donald Trump Against 87-Year-Old Nears End

Trial Pitting Donald Trump Against 87-Year-Old Nears End

Jurors to hear closing arguments Tuesday. Watch »

2 hours ago
Overnight Storms Damage Homes in Chicago, Peoria

Overnight Storms Damage Homes in Chicago, Peoria

Storm hit Peoria with massive amounts of hail, 60 mph winds and damaging lightning. Read »

11 minutes ago
Raw: Widespread Destruction in Moore, Okla.

Raw: Widespread Destruction in Moore, Okla.

The tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday cut a wide path of destruction through the center of the city. Watch »

2 hours ago
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma

Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma

Massive funnel clouds were videotaped in Oklahoma on Monday. One massive tornado struck Moore, near Oklahoma... Watch »

2 hours ago
WATCH: View of Tornado's Path of Destruction By Air

WATCH: View of Tornado's Path of Destruction By Air

"Today's" Natalie Morales reports from a helicopter on the destruction left behind by a tornado that... Watch »

2 hours ago
During Tornado, Trapped Students Had Nowhere to Hide

During Tornado, Trapped Students Had Nowhere to Hide

When the sirens began wailing and teachers at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla., heard that a... Read »

40 minutes ago
3 Brookfield Zoo Dolphins Expecting

3 Brookfield Zoo Dolphins Expecting

Three bottlenose dolphins are due to give birth this summer and fall. Read »

2 hours ago
Bear Bites: Gould Could Be Back This Week

Bear Bites: Gould Could Be Back This Week

Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Robbie Gould's health... Read »

2 hours ago
Trump Trial:

Trump Trial: "Somebody Had To Stand Up To Him"

Elderly woman continues testimony in federal trial. Watch »

May 20, 2013
Why Hawks Fans Should Be Optimistic about Game 3

Why Hawks Fans Should Be Optimistic about Game 3

The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings are tied 1-1 in their best of seven series, but should Hawks fans... Read »

May 20, 2013
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More "Devastating" Tornadoes Possible Tuesday

About 9.5 million people remained under the threat of more "large and devastating" tornadoes Tuesday as th... Read »

4 hours ago
Senate Ready to Grill IRS Officials

Senate Ready to Grill IRS Officials

Former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman, along with the outgoing agency chief and IRS inspector general,... Read »

3 hours ago
Anti-Gay Crimes Spike in NYC, Thousands Rally

Anti-Gay Crimes Spike in NYC, Thousands Rally

Thousands marched on the streets of Manhattan on Monday to protest the killing of a gay man who had allegedly... Watch »

27 minutes ago
Dunn Homers as White Sox Beat Red Sox

Dunn Homers as White Sox Beat Red Sox

Chicago 6, Boston 4 Read »

May 20, 2013
Hawks vs. Wings: Three Stars of Game 3

Hawks vs. Wings: Three Stars of Game 3

The Chicago Blackhawks came out more intense on Monday, but it wasn't enough as the Detroit Red Wings won Game 3 by... Read »

May 20, 2013
How to Help Tornado Victims

How to Help Tornado Victims

Local schools, churches and community organizations are coordinating food and shelter for displaced residents... Read »

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