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Oklahoma, other tornado-hit states brace for more

Oklahoma, other tornado-hit states brace for more

SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.

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Small Florida city anxious to learn jackpot winner

Small Florida city anxious to learn jackpot winner

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.

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Split-second choice ended with New York student dead

Split-second choice ended with New York student dead

NEW YORK (AP) — The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.

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Commutes long, slow after Connecticut train derailment

Commutes long, slow after Connecticut train derailment

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.

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Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr

Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 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.

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'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

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Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.

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Many families braved the rain for the "Hooked on Fishing" event

Many families braved the rain for the 'Hooked on Fishing' event

Grand Forks, ND (WDAY TV) -- Today's weather didn't stop hundreds from wetting a line. It's the annual Hooked on Fishing event in Grand Forks.

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Star "Mangled" Banner screw up

Star 'Mangled' Banner screw up

(WDAY TV) -- And that botched national anthem, will be the clip many of you will see or hear about in the office tomorrow.

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Minnesota Legislature eliminates pay raise

Minnesota (WDAY TV) -- The Minnesota Legislature is hashing out final tweaks to this years budget, before the session ends tomorrow.

Road Construction begins in Moorhead on Highway 10 and 75

Road Construction begins in Moorhead on Highway 10 and 75

Moorhead, MN (WDAY TV) -- Anyone traveling Highway 10 or 75 through Moorhead could run into delays throughout the summer.

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Major road construction starts in Grand Forks

Major road construction starts in Grand Forks

Grand Forks, ND (WDAY TV) -- Construction starts tomorrow on 32nd Avenue in Grand Forks from I-29 to Washington Street.

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Vehicle is found engulfed in flames early this morning

Vehicle is found engulfed in flames early this morning

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) -- A quiet South Fargo neighborhood suddenly woke to fire truck sirens and a vehicle engulfed in flames.

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Plans are already in the making for next year's Marathon

Plans are already in the making for next year's Marathon

(WDAY TV) -- It's recovery day across the Red River Valley, for those who took part in Saturday's Fargo Marathon events.

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Local special needs children and their families went fishing

Local special needs children and their families went fishing

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)-- It was a day of fishing and fun for several Red River Valley special needs children and their families.

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Lawmakers don't expect others to legalizing same-sex marriage soon

Lawmakers don't expect others to legalizing same-sex marriage soon

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)-- Minnesota may have become the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage, but don't expect its neighbors to follow anytime soon.

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Many gather to simply watch the Fargo Marathon

Many gather to simply watch the Fargo Marathon

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)-- And of course the marathon isn't just about the runners.

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A blind man run the Fargo Marathon today

A blind man run the Fargo Marathon today

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)-- Another amazing story today came from one of the pacers.

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The mats that record each runners time were used in the Boston Marathon

The mats that record each runners time were used in the Boston Marathon

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)-- Nearly 14-thousand runners took part in today's marathon, half-marathon and 10-K.

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The 9th Fargo marathon weekend is now in the bag

The 9th Fargo marathon weekend is now in the bag

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)-- The 9th Fargo marathon weekend is now in the bag, another year of more than 20-thousand runners.

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Officials say many schools have failed to meet certain standards

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)-- Some alarming numbers coming out of North Dakota public schools.

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