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Published May 21st, 2013 - 8:32PM

Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of slain civil rights activist Malcolm X, has been buried at a cemetery in suburban New York.

UN urges action to end child soldiers in Myanmar

Published May 21st, 2013 - 4:27PM

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Myanmar's government has made progress in reducing the recruitment of children into the armed forces but still needs to stamp out the practice.

Impact of Okla. tornado beyond mere cleanup

Published May 21st, 2013 - 3:17PM

Lives were forever changed in a few short minutes as a large tornado battered the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, killing at least 24 people and injuring dozens. The storm tore apart one elementary school and severely damaged another; it ripped homes off their foundations, scattered prized possessions, laid waste to businesses.

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Published May 21st, 2013 - 6:12PM

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:

Despite tight budgets, aid expected to easily flow to Oklahoma victims

Published May 21st, 2013 - 3:42PM

The Oklahoma City area is already home to two of the costliest tornados in the last half a century, and Monday’s devastating twister that hit just south of the city is likely to stress federal emergency dollars already under pressure from the recent federal budget cuts.

Gay Fla. teen charged for underage girlfriend

Published May 21st, 2013 - 1:17PM

An 18-year-old Florida cheerleader is facing felony charges that she had sexual contact with her underage, 14-year-old girlfriend, leading gay rights advocates to say the teen is being unfairly targeted for a common high school romance because she's gay.

UN: Poaching threatens central Africa peace

Published May 21st, 2013 - 4:47PM

The illegal trade in elephant ivory may constitute an important source of funding for armed groups, including the Lord's Resistance Army, threatening peace and security in central Africa, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a report to the Security Council.

APNewsBreak: Coast Guard deserter to be confined

Published May 21st, 2013 - 3:32PM

A Coast Guard rescue swimmer whose disappearance led to a massive search in Hawaii pleaded guilty to desertion Tuesday, saying he left work one day, decided never to return and spent the next three months camping in the mountains. A military judge sentenced him to more than six months confinement and a bad conduct discharge.

Judge promises more openness in Chandra Levy case

Published May 21st, 2013 - 1:57PM

A judge promised more openness Tuesday after months of confidential post-trial proceedings in the case of murdered Washington intern Chandra Levy, disclosing for the first time why a key prosecution witness could be discredited.

Safety Board: ATF blocking plant blast probe

Published May 21st, 2013 - 7:07PM

Federal agents and the state fire marshal have effectively barred a federal safety panel from the site of a Texas fertilizer plant blast that killed 15 people and injured about 200 others, hampering its investigation, the panel's chairman said.

Searching through Oklahoma tornado rubble: ‘Find me babies’

Published May 21st, 2013 - 4:03PM

While most in this tornado-ravaged city slept, Fire Chief Randy Poindexter urged his search and rescue team to keep digging, keep looking.

Man pleads guilty in Picasso vandalism case

Published May 21st, 2013 - 2:37PM

A man accused of vandalizing a 1929 Pablo Picasso painting in a Houston museum - an act that was caught on cellphone video - agreed Tuesday to a two-year prison term as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.

Correction: Missing Mom-Utah story

Published May 21st, 2013 - 1:27PM

In a story May 20 about the Susan Powell investigation, The Associated Press reported erroneously the day that Josh Powell committed suicide. It happened on Feb. 5, 2012.

Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.

Published May 21st, 2013 - 2:12PM

The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.

Texas judge: Lesbian couple can't cohabitate

Published May 21st, 2013 - 4:12PM

A judge has ruled that a North Texas lesbian couple can't live together because of a morality clause in one of the women's divorce papers.

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