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Railroad employees rescued following Iowa derailment

May 21, 2013 6:44 pm

IOWA TRAIN DERAILMENT: Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.

Tips for surviving a tornado

May 21, 2013 6:17 pm

STORM SAFETY: Here are some tips for preparing for a tornado, what to do during the storm, and what to do afterward.How to help victims in OklahomaIowans: Beware of fake relief effortsRaw video: Torna...

First look: Xbox One details revealed by Microsoft

May 21, 2013 6:09 pm

XBOX ONE: Xbox is seeking to stay ahead of rivals in announcing that new content that can be downloaded for the popular "Call of Duty" game will launch first on Xbox One.

Watchdogs urge Iowans to beware of fake tornado relief efforts

May 21, 2013 5:54 pm

OKLAHOMA TORNADO: Attorney General Tom Miller cautioned that there are some con artists and fraudulent organizations who will try to use the tragedy to exploit Iowans, by diverting money meant for the...

Woman reunited with dog amid Oklahoma tornado wreckage

May 21, 2013 5:47 pm

US rescue teams launched a massive hunt for survivors Tuesday after a tornado tore through a suburb of Oklahoma City, causing chaos and leaving dozens dead, including children. But there was relief am...

Nice dress! Bank robber wows in green floor-length gown

May 21, 2013 5:35 pm

The suspect handed the teller a note demanding money and the teller complied, police said. The suspect fled and a witness later reported seeing the suspect climb into the trunk of a car parked in a ne...

Iowa disaster team on-call for Oklahoma aid

May 21, 2013 4:48 pm

Our job is to come in and supplement not supplant existing facilities. Do it efficiently and get out, one member said. The longer we're there the more it's hurting their economy - if we're there peopl...

Hopeful signs to end Iowa Legislature's session

May 21, 2013 4:09 pm

IOWA LEGISLATURE: Legislative leaders are making progress on resolving differences over education reform, health care for uninsured Iowans and other key issues as they push for adjournment of the 2013...

'One of our own is gone'

May 21, 2013 3:53 pm

Kathlynn Shepard, 15, has been missing in Webster County since Monday afternoon. Authorities describe the girl as 5'6", 160 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes and braces. She was last seen weari...

Officials to release update on missing Iowa teen

May 21, 2013 2:43 pm

MISSING DAYTON GIRL: Kathlynn Shepard, 15, has been missing since Monday afternoon, when she and another juvenile were abducted after accepting a ride from a stranger, police said.