National | WFTS

At least 51 killed in Oklahoma tornado

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:32:48 GMT

The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office says a growing death toll from a massive tornado that struck outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon now stands at 51.

Doors Ray Manzarek dies at 74

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:07:51 GMT

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74. Manzarek founded The Doors after meeting then-poet Jim Morrison in California.

Tornado touches down near Oklahoma City

Associated Press — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:01 GMT

Neighborhoods are flattened and buildings are on fire after a mile-wide tornado moved through the Oklahoma City area. A mix of volunteers and first responders are combing through debris looking for survivors.

Report: Suburban poor on the increase

Associated Press — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:19:45 GMT

A Brookings Institution study released Monday says those in poverty living in suburbs jumped 67 percent between 2000 and 2011.

Yahoo takes big leap with Tumblr

Associated Press — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:39:27 GMT

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.

Penalty phase winding down for Arias

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:21:17 GMT

It is a new phase of the Jodi Arias murder trial as defense attorneys present witnesses to testify on her behalf in hopes of saving her life after the horrific murder of her boyfriend.

Gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks

Associated Press — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:19:38 GMT

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.

Conn. train crash sends 60 to hospital

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:03:10 GMT

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says a total of 60 people have been taken to hospitals with injuries from a collision between two New York-area commuter trains.

Powerball jackpot at record $600 million

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:17:52 GMT

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

Lawyer: OJ Simpson knew about guns

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:11 GMT

The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges testified Friday his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers.