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  • Friday, May 24 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:40:04 GMT
    Altus, Okla._An Altus woman who said her boyfriend set her on fire and then recanted her story -- will not face any charges. Officials say she's already been through enough. You'll remember, the woman
    An Altus woman who said her boyfriend set her on fire and then recanted her story -- will not face any charges.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:39:59 GMT
    LAWTON,Okla_It was a graduation double header in Lawton Friday night, starting with Lawton's Eisenhower High School 49th commencement ceremony at 1p.m. IKE students made the walk this afternoon at the
    It was a graduation double header in Lawton Friday night, starting with Lawton's Eisenhower High School 49th commencement ceremony at 1p.m. 
  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:42:27 GMT
    CHATTANOOGA Okla_ They might be young, but some youngsters from Chattanooga High School are old enough to know when someone needs help. So, that's exactly what they did Friday for the hundreds of tornado
    They might be young, but some youngsters from Chattanooga High School are old enough to know when someone needs help. So, that's exactly what they did Friday for the hundreds of tornado victims in Oklahoma.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:09:51 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ For the second time in three days, the Lawton City Council met to tackle the problem of an $8M deficit in next year's budget. All members agree cuts have to be made, and utility bills will
    For the second time in three days, the Lawton City Council met to tackle the problem of an $8M deficit in next year's budget.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:08:44 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ Lawton police officers have a new piece of equipment they say they're not eager to put to use. It's 27-foot-long pontoon boat. It's double the size of their old one. The new boat was designed
    Lawton police officers have a new piece of equipment they say they're not eager to put to use.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:59:24 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ Lawton veterans honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Fort Sill soldiers joined the retirees of the Lawton/Fort Sill Veterans Center for Friday's moving ceremony. They weren't just
    Lawton veterans honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:12:27 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill to provide various tax breaks to property and vehicle owners who suffered losses in Monday's tornado that tore through Moore and left 24
    The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill to provide various tax breaks to property and vehicle owners who suffered losses in Monday's tornado that tore through Moore and left 24 people dead.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:00:54 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY Okla_ AAA Oklahoma will be offering Tipsy Tow over the extended Memorial Day holiday period. The service is free and open to the public. A tow for your car and a ride home for you are available
    AAA Oklahoma will be offering Tipsy Tow over the extended Memorial Day holiday period. The service is free and open to the public.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:07:47 GMT
    Wichita Falls, TX- One person is dead and two others are recovering following a rollover crash in Texoma. It happened in Wichita Falls around 11 p.m. Thursday on Loop 11. Police are still investigating
    One person is dead and two others are recovering following a rollover crash in Texoma.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:03:16 GMT
    Anadarko- A former California man is facing a murder charge in Caddo County after another man was found dead. Investigators say they found 34-year-old David Roberts' body inside a vehicle about five-miles
    A former California man is facing a murder charge in Caddo County after another man was found dead.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:14:47 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Oklahoma lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required. Lawmakers hope to wrap up their work for the year on Friday. The Legislature is constitutionally
    Oklahoma lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:51:06 GMT
    COMANCHE COUNTY,Okla _The two Moore Elementary Schools devastated by Monday's tornado left many parents questioning the safety of their child's school.  In Lawton and surrounding communities, many of
    The two Moore Elementary Schools devastated by Monday's tornado left many parents questioning the safety of their child's school.  
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:50:07 GMT
    LAWTON,Okla_Summer has officially started for hundreds of area teens. Lawton's three high schools are all graduating this week. Lawton High kicked it off with their commencement ceremony Thursday night
    Summer has officially started for hundreds of area teens. Lawton's three high schools are all graduating this week. Lawton High kicked it off with their commencement ceremony Thursday night at Great Plains Coliseum. 
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:54:16 GMT
    DUKE Okla_ It's considered one of the safest schools, and it's right here in Southwest Oklahoma.  The classrooms in Duke sit about 15 feet underground in Western Jackson County. The classrooms were
    7News is continuing our coverage of schools in our area, particularly those that have upgraded their buildings with safety in mind.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:43:08 GMT
    COMANCHE, Okla_ A City of Comanche educator takes a drastic and dramatic step to help his school. Superintendent Terry Davidson is resigning, not because he doesn't like his job, but to save money. He
    Comanche Superintendent Terry Davidson is taking a drastic measure to help his school.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:34:28 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges." It's all
    Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges."
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:22:34 GMT
    MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb. Oklahoma City Police Department
    Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:17:57 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ A Lawton church will distribute Family ID Kits to the public for free in support of the federal Child ID Program.United in Christ Discipleship, Int. (UICDI) is being recognized by the American
    A Lawton church will distribute Family ID Kits to the public for free in support of the federal Child ID Program.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:12:33 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has given final approval to legislation that dips into the state's constitutional reserve fund to help central Oklahoma communities impacted by devastating tornadoes. Without
    The Oklahoma House has given final approval to legislation that dips into the state's constitutional reserve fund to help central Oklahoma communities impacted by devastating tornadoes.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:27:51 GMT
    MOORE, Okla. (AP) _ Oklahoma transportation officials say heavy traffic on Interstate 35 through Moore is hindering the tornado recovery effort. The Transportation Department on Thursday asked motorists
    Oklahoma transportation officials say heavy traffic on Interstate 35 through Moore is hindering the tornado recovery effort.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:59:10 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The U.S. attorney for western Oklahoma is urging residents and businesses to keep their guard up when preparing to make donations to aid the tornado relief effort. U.S. Attorney Sanford
    The U.S. attorney for western Oklahoma is urging residents and businesses to keep their guard up when preparing to make donations to aid the tornado relief effort.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:56:14 GMT
    TULSA, Okla. (AP) _ A preliminary report on a northeast Oklahoma boat crash that killed two University of Arkansas students says excessive speed, driver inattention and alcohol use contributed to the accident. Grand
    A preliminary report on a northeast Oklahoma boat crash that killed two University of Arkansas students says excessive speed, driver inattention and alcohol use contributed to the accident
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:36 GMT
    LAWTON, Okla_Some of Lawton's smallest residents are serving up some delicious refreshments to help the people of Moore. A group of 6 and 7 year olds are operating an impromptu lemonade stand to raise
    Some of Lawton's smallest residents are serving up some delicious refreshments to help the people of Moore. A group of 6- and 7-year-olds are operating an impromptu lemonade stand.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:24:41 GMT
    Lawton_It looks like the water bills will rise about $6 a month in Lawton, to offset the $8.37 million deficit in next year's budget. That's the proposal the city council tentatively agreed to Wednesday
    It looks like the water bills will rise about $6 a month in Lawton, to offset the $8.37 million deficit in next year's budget.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:52:31 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ If you want a chance of surviving a natural disaster, you have to have a plan, but if you're not at home, the plan could fall apart. Monday's tornado hit Moore in mid-afternoon when the majority
    If you want a chance of surviving a natural disaster, you have to have a plan, but what if you're not at home? The plan could fall apart.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:39:36 GMT
    CACHE, Okla_ Tragically, some of the fatalities in Moore were children, young students who followed directions, but their school was not built to withstand the violence of the tornado. Now, local parents
    Those seven children died in Moore's Plaza Towers Elementary School during Monday's tornado, because that building simply could not withstand the violent twister.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:29:20 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ Monday's deadly tornado in Moore has a lot of residents in Southwest Oklahoma rethinking their own safety plans. Storm shelter companies in Lawton say business is booming; it's increased
    Monday's deadly tornado in Moore hit close to home in more ways than one for many of us living here in Texoma. Now, safety is at the forefront of minds.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:16:24 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ 3-4 million dogs and cats are put to sleep in animal shelters across the US each year, but many people are saving pets from death row by a simple click of a mouse. Imagine if you could save
    3-4 million dogs and cats are put to sleep in animal shelters across the US each year, but many people are saving pets from death row by a simple click of a mouse.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:59:36 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ Impact Zone Wrestling has declared June 2013 "Moore Recovery Month".All revenue from ticket sales, merchandise and concessions will be donated to the American Red Cross for help with disaster
    All revenue from ticket sales, merchandise and concessions for the month of June will be donated to the American Red Cross for help with disaster relief in Moore. Also, every performer has agreed to donate his entire paycheck for every show during the month.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:01:31 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Senate has unanimously approved a bill to tap $45 million from the state's Rainy Day Fund to help pay for tornado disaster relief. The Senate voted 45-0 on Wednesday
    The Oklahoma Senate has unanimously approved a bill to tap $45 million from the state's Rainy Day Fund to help pay for tornado disaster relief.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:46:14 GMT
    LONDON_ A suspected terror attack in London has killed one British soldier.Some men inside a vehicle reportedly tried to run over the soldier, and got out and attacked him with knives and a cleaver. As
    The two men responsible for killing a man believed to be a British soldier in a suspected terror attack in London were both injured in a confrontation with police, after speaking about their attack on a passerby's camera.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:12:38 GMT
    By JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., on Sunday. White House spokesman Jay Carney says the president will view
    President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., on Sunday.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:54:15 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla_ The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office has identified 16 of the 24 people who died as a result of the two-mile-wide tornado in Moore on Monday. The names of the other eight people
    The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office has identified 16 of the 24 people who died as a result of the two-mile-wide tornado in Moore on Monday.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:22:31 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY Okla_ The first three-day weekend of the summer has nearly arrived and according to AAA, Oklahomans will be "driving" their way into summer. The Memorial Day holiday commemorates those who
    The first three-day weekend of the summer has nearly arrived and according to AAA, Oklahomans will be "driving" their way into summer.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:39:25 GMT
    By RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The mayor of the Oklahoma City suburb battered by a monstrous tornado says he is pushing to require safe-room shelters
    The mayor of the Oklahoma City suburb battered by a monstrous tornado says he is pushing to require safe-room shelters in all new homes.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:33:07 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ A local artist is using his talent to help the community of Moore, OK in a unique way. Robert Peterson of Lawton is raffling off a piece of artwork that portrays Oklahoma City Thunder star
    A local artist is using his talent to help the community of Moore, OK in a unique way.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:29:22 GMT
    MIDLAND, Texas (AP) _ The agency looking into last year's train collision that killed four veterans on a parade float in Texas is set to release documents from its investigation. A release from the National
    The agency looking into last year's train collision that killed four veterans on a parade float in Texas is set to release documents from its investigation.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:19:21 GMT
    WASHINGTON (AP) _ The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says U.S. officials are ``going neighborhood to neighborhood'' to make sure Oklahoma gets the help it needs. FEMA's Craig Fugate promises
    The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says U.S. officials are ``going neighborhood to neighborhood'' to make sure Oklahoma gets the help it needs.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:52:14 GMT
    LAWTON,Okla_Inattentive driving is being blamed for a two vehicle crash in Lawton Tuesday morning that sent two  people to the hospital. It happened at the intersection of Bore Blvd and 4th Street around
    Inattentive driving is being blamed for a two vehicle crash in Lawton Tuesday morning that sent two  people to the hospital. 
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:36:30 GMT
    COMANCHE COUNTY, Okla_The search is almost over for victims and survivors of the Moore tornado, and officials say they are almost certain there are no more. The death toll now stands at 24, and more
    COMANCHE COUNTY, Okla_The search is almost over for victims and survivors of the Moore tornado, and officials say they are almost certain there are no more. The death toll now stands at 24, and more
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:53:08 GMT
    LAWTON,Okla_The Lawton Salvation Army is doing their part to help tornado victims. Their disaster kitchen crew is in Moore providing food and drinks to those in need.  They loaded a truck full of snacks
    The Lawton Salvation Army is doing their part to help tornado victims. Their disaster kitchen crew is in Moore providing food and drinks to those in need. 
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  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:39:28 GMT
    MARLOW Okla_ Students in Marlow, OK hunkered down in their halls Monday, as a tornado touched down in Stephens County. 7News Reporter Sylvia Corkill found out more about the construction of a new elementary
    Students in Marlow, OK hunkered down in their halls Monday, as a tornado touched down in Stephens County.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:04:04 GMT
    CEMENT, Okla_ The same storm system from Fletcher that was packed with straight line winds and pounding hail forced Cement and Cyril residents to take cover early Tuesday. People say the storm was unexpected,
    The same storm system from Fletcher that was packed with straight line winds and pounding hail forced Cement and Cyril residents to take cover early Tuesday.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:50:03 GMT
    American Red Cross officials say the best way you can help Moore tornado victims is to donate money. Whatever you can afford. You can text 'Redcross' from cell phone to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
    American Red Cross officials say the best way you can help Moore tornado victims is to donate money. Whatever you can afford.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:06:55 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY Okla_The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has issued a situation update regarding the current circumstances in Moore, OK following Monday's tornado.Here is what the situation update
    The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has issued a situation update regarding the current circumstances in Moore, OK following Monday's tornado.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:55:06 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ The Red Cross is playing a huge role in helping Oklahoma tornado victims, and they say while food and clothing donations help, officials say they really need money. Red Cross Community Outreach
    The Red Cross is playing a huge role in helping Oklahoma tornado victims, and they say while food and clothing donations help, officials say they really need money.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:19:00 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Low water pressure in about a dozen state buildings has forced officials to close them due to health and safety concerns. Michelle Day, administrator of the Division of Capital
    Low water pressure in about a dozen state buildings has forced officials to close them due to health and safety concerns.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:14:18 GMT
    FLETCHER, Okla_ Residents in Fletcher are cleaning up, after an early morning storm brought heavy straight line winds causing damage to many parts of town. The residents in the town said the damage is
    Residents in Fletcher are cleaning up, after an early morning storm brought heavy straight line winds causing damage to many parts of town.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:59:50 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has established a disaster relief fund to help with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of tornados that have ravaged central
    Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has established a disaster relief fund to help with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of tornados that have ravaged central Oklahoma in recent days.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:20:32 GMT
    MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says it has set up a perimeter around Moore to keep out people who don't belong there. The agency said Wednesday that there are 68 points around the city
    The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says it has set up a perimeter around Moore to keep out people who don't belong there.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:17:55 GMT
    DUNCAN Okla_ A Duncan man and his search dog are weary Tuesday, after they were two of the first responders in Moore. They're back home after hours of searching through the rubble. Michael Floyd said he
    A Duncan man and his search dog are weary Tuesday, after they were two of the first responders in Moore.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:42:20 GMT
    LAWTON Okla_ Two women have been taken to Comanche County Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, following a two-car accident at 4th and Gore in Lawton.We're told the driver of a pickup
    Two women have been taken to Comanche County Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, following a two-car accident at 4th and Gore in Lawton.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:36:14 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla_ AAA Insurance has deployed a catastrophe team to the Moore area, to set up a temporary station to assist in relief efforts. AAA Insurance has deployed the catastrophe response trailer
    AAA Insurance has deployed a catastrophe team to the Moore area, to set up a temporary station to assist in relief efforts.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:32:20 GMT
    We're getting reports of home and property damage in the Fletcher and Cyril efforts early Tuesday morning. Strong winds, some recorded at over 70 mpg blew through. OHP says a semi also blew over on I-44
    7News is on the scene of reported home and property damage in the Fletcher and Cyril areas.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:24:17 GMT
    Oklahoma City- On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant through his family foundation pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma. "The Red
    On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant through his family foundation pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:19:55 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Hospital officials say they've treated more than 200 patients, including dozens of children, since a tornado ripped through suburban Oklahoma City. About 20 patients remained at
    Hospital officials say they've treated more than 200 patients, including dozens of children, since a tornado ripped through suburban Oklahoma City.
  • International

  • China's state media says an envoy from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned there is no guarantee of peace on the Korean Peninsula, but also stressed that his country is willing to hold talks with all sides...
    A top North Korean envoy has delivered a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi Jinping and told him Pyongyang would take steps to rejoin stalled nuclear disarmament talks, in an apparent victory for...
  • The lawyer for ex-Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo says he is being extradited to the United States to face money-laundering and embezzlement charges.
    Former Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo was extradited on Friday to the United States to face charges of laundering $70 million in Guatemalan funds through U.S. bank accounts.
  • Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing extremists and possible copycat terror attacks after the slaying of a young soldier, adding some 1,200 police to potential trouble spots.
    Both of the suspects accused of butchering a British soldier during broad daylight on a London street had long been on the radar of Britain's domestic spy agency, though investigators say it would have been nearly...
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