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Frenetic search for survivors as 91 feared dead in tornado-hit Oklahoma

MOORE, Oklahoma - Pre-dawn emergency workers searched feverishly for survivors in the rubble of homes, primary schools and an hospital in an Oklahoma City suburb ravaged by a massive Monday afternoon tornado feared to have killed up to 91 people and injured well over 200 residents. | Video

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Israel fires back at Syria after gunshots at its troops

JERUSALEM - Israeli troops shot at a target across the Syrian frontier on Tuesday in response to gunfire that struck its forces in the Golan Heights, the Israeli military said.

World, Syria, Israel 8:22am EDT

EU mission seeks to rebuild Mali army after U.S. faltered

KOULIKORO, Mali - Under a blazing sun and the critical gaze of British and Irish instructors, a line of 11 Malian soldiers lie prone in the dust firing AK-47 rounds at targets, one-by-one.

Africa, Mali, United Nations 7:31am EDT

JPMorgan investors on edge over vote on Dimon; what if they win?

TAMPA, Florida - As final ballots come in on a proposal to strip JPMorgan Chase & Co Chairman and Chief Executive Jamie Dimon of his chairman title, some worry about what will happen if shareholders win what will likely be a close vote.

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Analysis: Some Republicans see new scandal in Sebelius fundraising

WASHINGTON - With the White House already reeling from three major controversies, some Republican lawmakers are zeroing in on what they perceive is another possible scandal tied to President Barack Obama's landmark health reform law just as it nears implementation.

Politics, Health 4:06am EDT

Yahoo buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion, vows not to screw it up

SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK - Yahoo Inc will buy blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving the Internet pioneer a much-needed social media platform to reach a younger generation of users and breathe new life into its ailing brand. | Video

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Pentagon to take over some CIA drone operations : sources

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's administration has decided to give the Pentagon control of some drone operations against terrorism suspects overseas that are currently run by the CIA, several U.S. government sources said on Monday.

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Obama to meet with China's Xi in California June 7-8

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first meeting since Xi became president in March when they sit down for a June 7-8 summit in Rancho Mirage, California, the White House announced on Monday.