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Shelter Requirements Resisted in Tornado Alley
In states like Oklahoma and Missouri, tornadoes are a seasonal threat, but government regulation and the expense of shelters rankle.
For Tea Party Groups, Shades of 2010
Leaders of the Tea Party movement hope outrage over the I.R.S. inquiry will rekindle grass-roots activism that in many places went dormant after Republican electoral defeats in 2012.
Debate Aside, Number of Drone Strikes Drops Sharply
In an address on Thursday, President Obama will attempt to lay out his justification for drone strikes, which have been in decline since 2010, and what they have achieved.
White House Memo: A Sleeper Scandal Awakens for Obama, Post-Election
A year ago, when the current Internal Revenue Service scandal that has swirled around President Obama first emerged, Washington — and, apparently, the White House — shrugged.
Cavaliers Win N.B.A. Draft Lottery Again
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who won the lottery in 2003 and 2011, will have the first pick in the June 27 draft. The Orlando Magic will have the No. 2 pick.
The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma
The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that the tornado was a category EF5, the most powerful category of tornado.
Op-Docs: ‘Sex Offender Village’
A small community known as Miracle Village, surrounded by sugar cane fields in South Florida, has become a refuge for more than 100 registered sex offenders who seek to rebuild their lives.
Time Reveals Lower Death Toll From Oklahoma Tornado
Officials said it was still too early to say precisely how many people had been killed by the tornado in Oklahoma, but the toll appeared to be significantly less than initially feared.
For U.S. Companies, Money ‘Offshore’ Means Manhattan
In the convoluted world of corporate tax accounting, corporate money that is technically overseas is often held in American banks.
Xbox One Enters Changed Gaming Landscape
Microsoft’s new game console also serves as a home entertainment hub, a response to the rising popularity of mobile devices for playing games.
Manchester City and Yankees to Own M.L.S. Club in New York
Manchester City and the Yankees teamed up to buy the New York City Football Club, a new Major League Soccer team that is expected to begin competing in 2015, but it has no home to move into.
Ireland Defends Tax Laws to Critics at Home and Abroad
Other countries have long been annoyed by Irish tax laws, but the benefit to the struggling country’s economy means the rules are unlikely to change.
Rafsanjani, a Founder of Iran’s Revolution, Is Rejected as Candidate
A vetting panel rejected former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and an ally of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s.
As Obama Pledges Storm Aid, Some in Congress Talk of Budget Cuts
The devastation in Oklahoma again thrust the president into the role of national comforter, while on Capitol Hill calls for compassion and for spending discipline were heard.
Immigration Overhaul Wins Panel’s Backing in the Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee, voting 13 to 5 to approve a bill drafted by a bipartisan group of eight senators, agreed to hold off on an amendment that would have added protections for gay couples.
San Francisco and Houston Win Super Bowl Bids
San Francisco/Santa Clara and Houston will host the 50th and 51st Super Bowls, beating Miami, an indication the N.F.L. is dissatisfied with the state of the Dolphins’ stadium.
In Disarming Testimony, Apple Chief Eases Tax Tensions
Tim Cook came to Capitol Hill prepared to face down senators furious over evidence that Apple had avoided paying billions in taxes, but he left having won many of them over.
In the Running: In Mayoral Race, de Blasio’s Focus Is Beyond Manhattan
Bill de Blasio, 52, New York City’s public advocate, is determined to capitalize on Brooklyn’s ascendancy, grass-fed beef jerky and all, in his campaign to be mayor.
Chinese Bear Bile Farming Draws Charges of Cruelty
An extract from the gallbladder of bears is believed to have medicinal benefits, but animal welfare advocates aim to convince Chinese consumers of the barbarity of bile farming.
Andy Murray Withdraws From French Open
Andy Murray, the winner of last year’s United States Open, said that the latest round of medical tests on his ailing lower back showed that he was “not fit to compete.”
