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First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
The photo of the mom carrying her daughter from the destroyed school in Moore, Oklahoma has been used in hundreds of newspapers. LaTisha Garcia talks about what happened next. She says her 8-year-old daughter, Jazmin Rodriguez, is okay. (May 23)
Associated Press
05/24/2013
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Bridge Collapses in Washington State
Rescue crews are searching the Skagit River in Washington state after a bridge collapsed sending people and cars into the water below. Officials say a portion of the four lane freeway collapsed around 7 pm local time. The cause of the collapse is not immediately known, although local media say one witness said an oversized truck hit the bridge prior to the collapse. Transportation officials told local media that the bridge is fairly old but that it had been inspected fairly recently.
Reuters
05/24/2013
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Today in History May 24
Highlights of this day in history: Samuel Morse opens America's first telegraph line; Four men sentenced for the 1993 World Trade Center bombing; Britain's Queen Victoria born; The Brooklyn Bridge opens; Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan born. (May 24)
Associated Press
05/24/2013
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Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
The Interstate 5 Bridge over the Skagit River in Northwestern Washington State collapsed on Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the river. State troopers are not certain if there were any injuries or deaths. (May 24)
Associated Press
05/24/2013
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Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. (May 23)
Associated Press
05/24/2013
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Sheriff: No Sign Killing of 2 Kids Was Planned
Authorities say it does not appear the killing of two young brothers in a Utah subdivision was planned. Blood but no weapon was found on the 15-year-old brother of the dead boys, ages 4 and 10, when he was arrested. (May 23)
Associated Press
05/24/2013
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