National News

22 killed in Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia as storms rumble across the nation22 killed in Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia as storms rumble across the nationStunned survivors picked through the little that was left of their communities Sunday after tornadoes tore across the Plains and South, killing at least 22 people in three states and leaving behind a trail of destruction and stories of loss.

Clinton campaigns on Mother's Day, reminding Democrats of her strong support among womenClinton campaigns on Mother's Day, reminding Democrats of her strong support among womenHillary Rodham Clinton toured the birthplace of Mother's Day in rural West Virginia, offering Democrats a subtle reminder Sunday that her fading candidacy remains strong among women and blue-collar, white voters.

AP IMPACT: Amid smaller vet population, number of disabled veterans risingAP IMPACT: Amid smaller vet population, number of disabled veterans risingIncreasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come—even as the total population of America's vets shrinks.

Actor Dennis Farina arrested at Los Angeles airport after gun is found in his luggageActor Dennis Farina arrested at Los Angeles airport after gun is found in his luggageActor Dennis Farina was charged with a felony Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport after a loaded gun was found in his carry-on luggage.

Andrei Kirilenko's 3-point play, 2 blocks in OT help Jazz top Lakers 123-115, tie series 2-2Andrei Kirilenko's 3-point play, 2 blocks in OT help Jazz top Lakers 123-115, tie series 2-2Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.

Andrei Kirilenko's 3-point play, 2 blocks in OT help Jazz top Lakers 123-115, tie series 2-2Andrei Kirilenko's 3-point play, 2 blocks in OT help Jazz top Lakers 123-115, tie series 2-2Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.

Novak Djokovic rallies past Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win Rome MastersNovak Djokovic rallies past Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win Rome MastersHaving already displayed his prowess on hard courts this season, Novak Djokovic is showing he's capable of dominating on clay, too.

Andy Roddick and Radek Stepanek pull out of Rome Masters semifinals due to aches, hot tempsAndy Roddick and Radek Stepanek pull out of Rome Masters semifinals due to aches, hot tempsAndy Roddick and Radek Stepanek retired from semifinal matches at the Rome Masters on Saturday, setting up a final between Stanislas Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic.

MLB suspends Mariners slugger Richie Sexson for 6 games for charging mound, throwing helmetMLB suspends Mariners slugger Richie Sexson for 6 games for charging mound, throwing helmetSeattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night.

Rangers forward Sean Avery taken to hospital, out for season with lacerated spleenRangers forward Sean Avery taken to hospital, out for season with lacerated spleenNew York Rangers forward Sean Avery has been hospitalized after lacerating his spleen during a playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.


Local News

Local Woman Celebrates Mother's Day, While Her Son Serves In Iraq Local Woman Celebrates Mother's Day, While Her Son Serves In Iraq One local mom is among the countless americans missing a loved one who's serving our country overseas on this Mother's Day.


"Million Mom March" Kicks Off Mother's Day "Million Mom March" Kicks Off Mother's Day "Million Mom March" held at Alton Baker Park on this Mother's Day.


Former President Clinton Visits Corvallis And Eugene Former President Clinton Visits Corvallis And Eugene Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to make stops in Corvallis and Eugene on Monday, May 12th.


Eugene 08 Volunteers Get Lessons In Diversity, Security Eugene 08 Volunteers Get Lessons In Diversity, Security Diversity training for more than two thousand volunteers for Eugene's upcoming Olympic track trials is creating some controversy both online and on the national airwaves.


Scammers Target Western Oregon Couple on Craigslist Scammers Target Western Oregon Couple on Craigslist A Veneta couple was scammed out of almost three thousand dollars on Craigslist. Now they want to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else.



Unusual or Off-Beat

Woman pays off 1976 parking ticket issued in Mich.Police in this Upper Peninsula town had forgotten about the $1 parking ticket written on Sept. 1, 1976. But the woman who had found it on her windshield hadn't.

SpongeBob SquarePants image painted on historic Colo. cabinThe U.S. Forest Service is looking for the "SpongeBob fanatics" who painted the cartoon character on the chimney of a historic building.

Omaha man says this was his second self-tracheotomyOmaha man says this was his second self-tracheotomyThe 55-year-old Omaha man who performed a tracheotomy on himself with a steak knife says he did the same thing to himself two years ago.