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Mark Memmott

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Jobless Claims Drop, But Stay In Recent Range

Thursday, May 23, 2013

There was more of a decline than economists expected, but the weekly pace hasn't really changed much since late 2011.

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Triple Murder May Link Tsarnaev And Man Killed In Florida

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Ibragim Todashev, law enforcement sources tell NPR and other news outlets, was being questioned about the 2011 killings of three men in Waltham, Mass. Boston bombings suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has also been linked to that unsolved case.

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'We Will Never Give In To Terror,' Britain's Cameron Vows

Thursday, May 23, 2013

A British soldier was hacked to death on a busy south London street Wednesday. Witnesses say the two attackers claimed to be acting in revenge for the deaths of Muslims. Authorities are praising the heroism of women who confronted the attackers.

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Funerals Begin In Tornado-Ravaged Moore, Okla.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Among the first to be remembered will be 9-year-old Antonia Candelaria, one of 7 children killed at their elementary school. She and her best friend, Emily Conatzer, were holding on to each other when they both died.

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GIF Talk: Do You Say It With A G Or A J?

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The file format's creator says you should use a soft "J," like "Jif." He gets annoyed when he hears a hard "G" like "gift." For some reason, this subject seems to have created a hot debate.

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Male Sergeant May Have Filmed Female Cadets At West Point

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The sergeant has been accused of secretly videotaping at least a dozen female cadets, sometimes when they were showering. The New York Times report follows a series of accounts in recent weeks about alleged sexual assaults within the military.

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Bernanke Hints That The Economy Still Needs Help

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Fed chairman cautioned Wednesday that if interest rates were to start rising now, the economy could slump. Meanwhile, the National Association of Realtors said sales of existing homes rose — and would have been even stronger if not for tight inventory.

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'I Have Not Done Anything Wrong,' Key IRS Official Says

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Lois Lerner, who's at the center of the political firestorm over her agency's singling out of some conservative groups for extra scrutiny, invoked her Fifth Amendment right not to answer questions from Congress.

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Man Killed By FBI In Florida Was Linked To Boston Suspect

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

A friend of the man killed Wednesday in Orlando says the FBI was questioning the man about his connection to Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the men suspected of planting the bombs in Boston.

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Eric Garcetti Wins L.A. Mayor's Race

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

In a nonpartisan race in which two Democrats were the top contenders, the city councilman has edged out City Controller Wendy Greuel.

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Anthony Weiner Jumps Into Race To Be NYC Mayor

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The former congressman's career appeared to be over when he resigned in 2011 because of an extramarital sexting scandal and his lies about it. Now, he tells voters, "I've made some big mistakes. ... I hope I get a second chance to work for you." The Democratic primary is set for Sept. 10.

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In Oklahoma, Rescue Efforts Give Way To Recovery

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Officials think they've found all the survivors, and victims, of the massive tornado that devastated the community of Moore. The official death toll stands at 24. More than 230 people are said to have been injured.

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VIDEO: Tears Flow As Mom Finds Son After Tornado

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Trenda Purcell searched for her 8-year-old son Kamden after Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla. When she found him, their reunion was emotional. The Oklahoman was there to capture the moment.

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'I Was Dismayed' To Learn What Agency Did, Ex-IRS Chief Says

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Under Douglas Shulman's watch, IRS personnel singled out some conservative groups for extra scrutiny. That, he conceded Tuesday, has "justifiably led to questions" about the tax agency's motivation.

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IRS Officials On Hot Seat

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman and outgoing acting Commissioner Steven Miller are being grilled. The IRS is under fire because some conservative groups' applications for tax-exempt status were given extra scrutiny in recent years. An inspector general has called the actions "inappropriate."

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An Emotional Gauntlet: Tornado Survivors Start Picking Up The Pieces

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

As it roared through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, packing winds of up to 200 mph, the twister flattened buildings. Searchers continue to look for survivors and those who were killed.

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Turnabout Is Fair Play: Senators Have Many Questions For IRS

Monday, May 20, 2013

The IRS gave some conservative groups extra, improper scrutiny. Now there's a bipartisan request for the IRS to answer dozens of questions. Read the queries and demands for information from the top Democrat and top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee.

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ABC's Karl Expresses Regret, But Stands By Benghazi Story

Monday, May 20, 2013

The White House correspondent's story about administration emails created an uproar. Then a key part of it turned out to be wrong.

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VIDEO: Look Inside A Grizzly Bear's Mouth

Monday, May 20, 2013

A 3-year-old grizzly in Alaska found a GoPro camera that had been set up to capture nature scenes. The result: Very upclose video. Warning: If slobber and big teeth aren't your thing, this video may not be for you.

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Supreme Court Takes Case On Prayer At Government Meetings

Monday, May 20, 2013

Prayers said before meetings of the town board in Greece, N.Y., have predominantly been Christian. A lower court ruled that officials hadn't done enough to seek out prayers from other faiths. That violates the Constitution's Establishment Clause, the court said. Now the Supreme Court will weigh in.

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