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IRS Inspector General To Review Handling Of Conservative Groups

5:43pm May 21, 2013

by Peter Overby

One commissioner ran the IRS when it engaged in targeted scrutiny of conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. A second commissioner was in charge when the agency continued to withhold information from Congress. On Tuesday, they testified together for the first time, to the Senate Finance Committee.

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As FEMA Heads To Oklahoma, Agency Worries About Finances

5:43pm May 21, 2013

by Brian Naylor

President Obama has promised the people of Moore, Okla., that the U.S. is "there for them, behind them, as long as it takes." That means, at least in part, sending in FEMA to provide disaster relief: temporary housing, loans, equipment and repairs. And while there appears to be enough money for now, there is some concern that between sequestration and political gridlock, money could become an issue.

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Tornado Leaves Moore, Okla., Neighborhoods Unrecognizable

5:43pm May 21, 2013

Melissa Block and Robert Siegel have the latest on the tornado that caused major damage in Moore, Okla., on Monday.

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LA Mayoral Candidates Try To Persuade Voters To Pay Attention

4:46pm May 21, 2013

by Kirk Siegler

City Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel are in an all-out blitz for votes ahead of Tuesday's election to replace the term-limited Antonio Villaraigosa. But observers say the race hasn't garnered much interest — even though Greuel could become the first female mayor.

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When Tornadoes Are A Way Of Life

2:14pm May 21, 2013

Monday's tornado tore through parts of Oklahoma City at 200 miles per hour and killed at least 24 people. Many more are missing orinjured. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to KOSU reporter Michael Cross and to meteorologist Paul Douglas about why it's so hard to track tornadoes.

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Apple, Tech Giants And An Industrial-Age Tax Code

2:07pm May 21, 2013

Apple CEO Timothy Cook made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, testifying after congressional investigators revealed that Apple avoided billions in taxes. The New York Times' Charles Duhigg and guest host Jennifer Ludden talk about the tax code and the digital economy.

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The Art And Science Of Motivation

2:05pm May 21, 2013

Graduation season is upon us and that means a slew of uplifting commencement speeches trying to motivate young adults to greatness. Science and experience tell us that everyone is motivated differently, so how do speakers, coaches and business managers inspire people?

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Would Lowering The Drunk Driving Threshold Make Us Safer?

2:03pm May 21, 2013

The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended reducing the legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers from .08 to .05. Critics say it won't significantly help prevent drunken driving. Guest LZ Granderson argues that without more checkpoints, a lower threshold would do nothing.

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Fox News Reporter James Rosen Caught Up In Federal Probe

11:13am May 21, 2013

by David Folkenflik

There is word of another controversial leak investigation by the Department of Justice. The target is Fox News reporter James Rosen, who was monitored by the department after breaking a story about North Korea's nuclear weapons program in 2009.

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After Okla. Tornado, Obama Offers Prayers Backed With Deeds

11:13am May 21, 2013

Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, President Obama offered words of comfort and federal resources to Moore, Okla., where a tornado hit Monday. At last count, 24 people were confirmed killed; the number was expected to rise.

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