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Texas tornado victims vow to rebuild
On the limb of a barren tree in the tornado-devastated north Texas community of Rancho Brazos, an American flag flaps in the wind — placed there by a firefighter. "It's symbolic of, 'We're here, we're going to rebuild,'" said Sgt. Nathan Stringer,...
Tags: American Red Cross, Christianity, Arts and Culture, Culture, Ceremonies
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'It's definitely a nightmare': Tornado cluster shreds North Texas
About 10 tornadoes slashed through parts of North Texas, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and more than 100 homes damaged or destroyed as the tornado season got off to a frenzied start. At least three Texas counties -- Hood, Johnson...
Tags: National Weather Service, Tornadoes, Natural Disasters, LEGO Group
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Obamas release tax returns, show drop in income
WASHINGTON -- President Obama’s income continued its recent creep downward in 2012, along with his effective federal income tax rate, according to the tax returns released Friday by the White House. The president and first lady reported a joint...
Tags: Taxation, Personal Income, Sidwell Friends School, Social Issues, Politics
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Jason Bateman gives Ernest Borgnine's estate a new identity
Actor Jason Bateman and his wife, actress Amanda Anka, are dropping anchor in the Beverly Crest area with the purchase of the estate of Ernest Borgnine for $3 million. The gated country English compound sits on a half-acre knoll. The 6,148-square-foot...
Tags: Sports, Swimming, Peter Reckell, Celebrities, Alternative Energy
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Soap star Peter Reckell sells Brentwood eco-home for $3.35 million
Soap star Peter Reckell and his wife, singer Kelly Moneymaker, have sold their custom-built, eco-friendly home in Brentwood for $3.35 million. Before building the 3,345-square-foot house, the couple had their previous home on the site torn down, crated...
Tags: Allergies, Music, Entertainment
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World's first 2014 Corvette sells for $1 million at auction
NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick spent $1.1 million on the first production 2014 Corvette Stingray -- and didn't even get to drive the car home. Hendrick bought the world's first production version of the newly redesigned Corvette on Saturday at the...
Tags: Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering, Auction Service, Social Issues, General Motors Corp.
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Mom charged after baby's death 'very loving,' lawyer says
L.A. NOWThe 21-year-old mother charged with child abuse after her 5-week-old infant died of internal injuries is "very loving, very caring, very soft-spoken," her attorney said this week. Elizabeth Carter, 21, was arrested shortly after her daughter, Violet... -
New homes for veterans coming to Santa Clarita, Sylmar
L.A. NOWPlans to build nearly 100 homes for veterans in Santa Clarita and Sylmar advanced this week as the California Department of Veterans Affairs said it would fund the project and released new details.... -
Lehigh Valley companies accept challenge
Businesses are known for making a buck, but 14 area companies recently proved they can also make a difference. By participating in the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley's fourth annual Volunteer Challenge, employees improved parks, buildings and the...Tags: YMCA, Arts and Culture, Business, Diabetes, Career and Workplace
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Report: Automakers donating money, vehicles and supplies to Oklahoma tornado relief effort
Autoblog.comFiled under: Etc., Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen Judging by the destruction the Oklahoma City area experienced earlier this week, residents are going to need a lot of help in coming months. Fortunately, a number of automakers - including... -
Brian Ewing Beckley, 83
Brian Ewing Beckley, age 83, died on April 26, 2013, at MidMichigan Medical Center Gratiot in Alma, Mich. Brian was born on April 2, 1930, in Amble, Montcalm County, Mich., to Clifford and Marguerite Northon Beckley. He spent his early years on the...
Tags: Batavia, Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities, University of Michigan, U.S. Army
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Community Announcements for May 23
Upcoming Public Government Meetings - Stanford Planning and Zoning: 6 p.m. May 23 at L&N Depot - Lincoln County Board of Education (no action): 6:30 p.m. May 23 at the Board of Education office. “Big Train” singing at Beiting Hall...
Tags: Sports, Summer Camp (music group), Popcorn, Arts and Culture, Robin Williams
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