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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51May 21, 201312:21 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. 
Latest Headlines  Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series leadMay 20, 201311:28 PM ET DETROIT (AP) — The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals.    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.   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.   Yankees hit 4 HRs, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 inningsMay 20, 201311:12 PM ET BALTIMORE (AP) — Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games. 
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