Year after killer tornado, scars still show
Residents of Moore, Oklahoma are still recovering after a huge twister took their homes and stole so many lives
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Back to school for kids in tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla.
12 weeks after a tornado killed 24 people in Moore, Okla., students are headed back to school
Tornado survivor, her dog found in rubble: How they're doing
Mark Strassmann reports how Barbara Garcia and her beloved dog, Bowser -- famously plucked from the tornado rubble -- are doing now
One month later: Moore, Okla., residents continue to rebuild
Residents are still cleaning up debris, one month after a tornado hit Moore, Okla.
6/20: Dow drops amid concerns over China; three-year-old hears for the first time
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Doctors warn Oklahomans to be careful with tornado cleanup
The danger in Okla. didn't end when the storms did. Doctors say that the smallest cut from debris while cleaning up could cause infections if left untreated
Road to recovery for Moore, Okla.
The "CBS This Morning" cameras went back to check on the families struggling to recover from the devastating tornadoes that destroyed much of their city
Storm chaser's death highlights danger of tornado studies
Veteran storm chaser killed in a tornado that took an unexpected turn in Oklahoma
6/1: Deadly tornadoes strike Oklahoma City; Massive protests across Turkey
Full episode of the CBS Evening News from June 1, 2013
Deadly tornadoes strike Oklahoma City
Deadly tornadoes strike Oklahoma City area less than two weeks after a massive EF-5 ravaged the area
Violent weather takes aim at heart of America
Nine tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma over the last 24 hours, while thunderstorms, high winds and heavy rain hit parts of Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. More severe weather is forecast for Friday night into the weekend
Extreme weather pummels U.S.: More tornadoes on the way?
Tornadoes lash America's heartland as severe weather continues to threaten swaths of the country
5/26: President Obama visits tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla.; Vietnam vet walks for the wounded
Full episode of the CBS Evening News from May 26, 2013
Tornado victim reunites with dog during interview
During an interview with Steve Hartman, Rachquel Brown spotted her dog, Charlie, still in her house 2 days after a tornado struck
5/27: E.U. agrees to lift arms embargo on Syrian rebels; Made-to-order help for the troops
Full episode of the CBS Evening News from May 27, 2013
Volunteers from across U.S. help tornado victims in Okla.
Volunteers from across U.S. helping residents of tornado-ravaged Moore, Oklahoma recover
Obama visits Moore, promises sustained federal aid
President Obama visited the devastated city of Moore, Okla., promising federal aid for anyone who needs it
One family loses two homes to the Moore, Okla., tornado
Couple in Moore, Okla., and their daughter both lose their homes to a tornado that ravaged the town
Moore students get standing ovation at memorial service
Students who survived the Moore, Okla., tornado received a standing ovation at a public memorial service for the victims
President Obama visits tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla.
President Obama visits Moore, Okla., to console victims of the tornado that ravaged entire neighborhoods
Tornado-ravaged community holds graduation ceremony
Three high schools in Moore, Oklahoma took a break from cleaning up after a deadly tornado to hold graduation ceremonies
5/25: Cold start to summer season for Sandy-impacted shore towns; Therapy dogs help victims in distress
Full episode of the CBS Evening News from May 25, 2013
Tornado victims question whether to stay and rebuild or leave
Many Moore tornado victims who lost their homes for a second time question whether to stay and rebuild
Okla. rescue brings dogs back to their owners
Pets get reunited with their owners in a makeshift shelter in Okla.
Tornado recovery in full swing for holiday weekend
With Oklahoma roads reopened, most residents returning to homes to salvage what they can
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Endangered jaguar spotted at watering hole in Arizona
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Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
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U.S. tightens immigration work permits in latest move to expand crackdown
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These U.S. cities have seen the biggest rent increases since 2020
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Trump hires new architect for ballroom
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Congressional watchdog opens probe into Trump housing finance head Bill Pulte
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Employers have cut 1.1 million jobs this year. Here's why.
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Trump thinks tariff revenue could replace income taxes. Is that possible?
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Schumer says Democrats will offer 3-year extension of health care tax credits
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Man charged in shooting death of Utah "No Kings" protester
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Oklahoma teacher on leave after failing Bible-based essay on gender
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CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
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Water line breaks force Grand Canyon South Rim hotels to close
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Boat strike survivors were trying to climb back on before follow-up attack, source says
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12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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Endangered jaguar spotted at watering hole in Arizona
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Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
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Operations against Houthis played into Truman Strike Group accidents, Navy finds
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How to avoid holiday stress
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Despite Trump's pressure, Putin finds an eager trade partner in India
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
$20,000 Faberge egg recovered after man allegedly swallowed it
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U.K. and Norway sign pact to "hunt Russian submarines" in North Atlantic
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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New evidence was presented in court in connection with the case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use new map
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