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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51May 21, 20132:11 AM ET MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.   AP Photos: Images of devastating Oklahoma tornadoMay 20, 201311:29 PM ET The devastating tornado that swept through Oklahoma turned houses into matchsticks and sent parents and teachers running to pull children from the wreckage of an elementary school in the eye of the storm. At least 51 people were killed by the 200-mph storm and dozens of homes destroyed. The toll was expected to rise. Here are images from the aftermath :    More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not toldMay 20, 201311:03 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately targeted conservative groups, President Barack Obama's spokesman disclosed Monday, expanding the circle of top officials who knew of the audit beyond those named earlier.   Arias speaks on own behalf as jury considers deathMay 21, 20133:07 AM ET PHOENIX (AP) — When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial one more time, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than spend the rest of her life in prison. 
Latest Headlines Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series leadMay 21, 20133:06 AM ET DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum.    Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornadoMay 21, 20131:07 AM ET The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players and coaches with ties to the area.   Column: More proof that time waits for no oneMay 21, 20133:05 AM ET A 77-year-old trained a horse that a 50-year-old rode to victory in the Preakness, which should give anyone worried about the graying of America something to cheer about.   Kershaw pitches 3-hitter as Dodgers beat BrewersMay 20, 201311:10 PM ET MILWAUKEE (AP) — Clayton Kershaw scattered three singles in his second complete game of the year and Matt Kemp hit his first home run since April 24, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. 
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