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Building Collapses in Philadelphia, Trapping and Injuring Multiple People

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:43:22 +0000

On Wednesday morning, a four-story building in Philadelphia collapsed unexpectedly, trapping some people under the rubble and injuring others. As of noon, rescue workers are digging through the destruction in hopes of finding at least two people who are still missing. Twelve others have already been found and taken to local hospitals. None of them [...]

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

3 Missing Women Found in Cleveland After 10 Years in Captivity

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:27:27 +0000

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, all of whom disappeared between 2002 and 2004 in Cleveland, have been found alive, after being kidnapped imprisoned in a house on Cleveland’s West Side. The women are all alive and safe and in fair condition, according to Dr. Gerald Maloney, an emergency room doctor at MetroHealth Medical Center, where [...]

Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

Buzzer Beaters: Welker's a Bronco & Bush Is a Lion, Team USA Advances and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:00:32 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: NFL free agency is moving right along. On Wednesday Wes Welker, the longtime prolific receiver in New England, signed a two-year deal worth $12 to take his talents to Denver. Welker moves from one surefire Hall of Fame quarterback (Tom Brady) to another (Peyton Manning). [USA Today] Also switching teams is [...]

NFL Playoffs — Divisional Recap: Ravens Beat Broncos in 2 OT; 49ers Rout Packers

Joe Student — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:31:18 +0000

Baltimore beat Denver in an instant playoff classic, and San Francisco dominated Green Bay in the NFC. Here’s a recap of Saturday’s NFL action: Baltimore 38 — Denver 35 (2 OT) Justin Tucker kicked a 47-yard field goal 1:42 into the second overtime, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos, 38-35, in frigid Denver [...]

NFL Playoffs — Wild Card Recap: Seahawks, Ravens Advance With Wild Card Round Victories

Joe Student — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:00:01 +0000

The Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens each won in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday. Here’s a recap of each game: Seattle 24 — Washington 14 Marshawn Lynch ran for 132 yards, including a go-ahead, 27-yard touchdown with 7:08 to play, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Washington Redskins, 24-14, in [...]

NHL Lockout Ends as Players, Owners Reach Tentative Agreement

Joe Student — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:01:30 +0000

The National Hockey League and its players’ union reached a tentative agreement to end the league’s 113-day lockout on Sunday. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr announced the dealearly Sunday morning in New York after a 16-hour bargaining session in Manhattan, which started on Saturday. The new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) [...]

NFL Playoffs — Wild Card Recap: Packers, Texans Win Wild Card Round Games

Joe Student — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:30:47 +0000

The Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans each won in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday. Here’s a recap of each game: Green Bay 24 — Minnesota 10 Aaron Rodgers threw for 274 yards and a touchdown, and the Packers’ defense victimized Vikings’ back-up quarterback Joe Webb for three sacks and [...]

This Weekend in Sports: NFL Playoffs and the Cotton Bowl

Joe Student — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:27:25 +0000

The NFL playoffs start, and the college bowl season nears its close. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday January 4 Cotton Bowl — (10) Texas A&M vs. (12) Oklahoma Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas; 8 p.m. (ET) on Fox Heisman Trophy-winner Johnny Manziel leads Texas A&M (10-2) against Oklahoma (10-2), which is guided by quarterback [...]

What Is the Best Team in the AFC? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:45:58 +0000

The playoffs get started this weekend, and the American Football Conference is as up-for-grabs as it’s been in years. Which team has the best shot at a Super Bowl trip? Any one of the six teams has a decent shot this year, setting up an exciting wild-card weekend. The fantastic rookie year of Andrew Luck [...]

Surprising Blowouts, Late Game Drama Highlight Second Week of Bowl Season

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:32:56 +0000

It was another exciting week in college football, with four of this last week’s bowl games being decided in the final minute or overtime. Here are all the highlights from the last week in college football. R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL: Louisiana-Lafayette 43, East Carolina 34 Terrance Broadway passed for 316 yards and a touchdown [...]

NFL 2012 Season – Week 17 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:10:29 +0000

The NFL playoffs are set after a number of thrilling contests in Week 17 of the 2012 NFL regular season. Here’s a recap of all of this week’s games: Washington 28 — Dallas 18 Alfred Morris ran for 200 yards and three touchdowns, and the Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys, 28-18, in Landover, Md. [...]

Talking to Children About Tragedy in Wake of Connecticut School Shooting

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:00:03 +0000

How do you explain the unexplainable to children? Today, parents across the country, including myself, were faced with this -- fumbling over words while explaining the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown - located only 20 miles away from my own daughter's elementary school.