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22 killed in Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia as storms rumble across the nation22 killed in Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia as storms rumble across the nationStunned survivors picked through the little that was left of their communities Sunday after tornadoes tore across the Plains and South, killing at least 22 people in three states and leaving behind a trail of destruction and stories of loss.

Clinton campaigns on Mother's Day, reminding Democrats of her strong support among womenClinton campaigns on Mother's Day, reminding Democrats of her strong support among womenHillary Rodham Clinton toured the birthplace of Mother's Day in rural West Virginia, offering Democrats a subtle reminder Sunday that her fading candidacy remains strong among women and blue-collar, white voters.

AP IMPACT: Amid smaller vet population, number of disabled veterans risingAP IMPACT: Amid smaller vet population, number of disabled veterans risingIncreasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come—even as the total population of America's vets shrinks.

Tim Duncan scores 22, Tony Parker adds 21 as Spurs run past Hornets 100-80, tie series 2-2Tim Duncan scores 22, Tony Parker adds 21 as Spurs run past Hornets 100-80, tie series 2-2Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.

Andrei Kirilenko's 3-point play, 2 blocks in OT help Jazz top Lakers 123-115, tie series 2-2Andrei Kirilenko's 3-point play, 2 blocks in OT help Jazz top Lakers 123-115, tie series 2-2Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.

Andrei Kirilenko's 3-point play, 2 blocks in OT help Jazz top Lakers 123-115, tie series 2-2Andrei Kirilenko's 3-point play, 2 blocks in OT help Jazz top Lakers 123-115, tie series 2-2Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.

Novak Djokovic rallies past Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win Rome MastersNovak Djokovic rallies past Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win Rome MastersHaving already displayed his prowess on hard courts this season, Novak Djokovic is showing he's capable of dominating on clay, too.

Andy Roddick and Radek Stepanek pull out of Rome Masters semifinals due to aches, hot tempsAndy Roddick and Radek Stepanek pull out of Rome Masters semifinals due to aches, hot tempsAndy Roddick and Radek Stepanek retired from semifinal matches at the Rome Masters on Saturday, setting up a final between Stanislas Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic.

MLB suspends Mariners slugger Richie Sexson for 6 games for charging mound, throwing helmetMLB suspends Mariners slugger Richie Sexson for 6 games for charging mound, throwing helmetSeattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night.

Rangers forward Sean Avery taken to hospital, out for season with lacerated spleenRangers forward Sean Avery taken to hospital, out for season with lacerated spleenNew York Rangers forward Sean Avery has been hospitalized after lacerating his spleen during a playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.


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Hillary Clinton speaks with NewsWatch 12 Clinton spoke with Andrea Pettes before her rally in Central Point.


Domestic gas better for Oregon than LNG Pipelines will be less expensive and more environmentally friendly.


Number of homes for sale is down, report says

Experts say this could help stablize prices. 


U.S. Cellular Park opens

Officials estimate the park will generate $10 million-dollars a year in revenue.


McCain to make Southern Oregon stop

He will be in White City August 9th. 



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Hundreds strip for naked photo shoot in AustriaHundreds strip for naked photo shoot in AustriaThe man behind the camera had three requests for his subjects: no sunglasses, no smiling, and no underwear.

Chicago students seek Obama's haircut, speedy spud, Weird AlDozens of students from the University of Chicago returned Sunday from a four-day multistate trek dubbed the world's largest scavenger hunt after trying to find Barack Obama's haircut and a car horn that plays "La Cucaracha," among other things.

Woman pays off 1976 parking ticket issued in Mich.Police in this Upper Peninsula town had forgotten about the $1 parking ticket written on Sept. 1, 1976. But the woman who had found it on her windshield hadn't.

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