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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago

Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
Black History Month: Five major events and figures

Black History Month is the annual celebration of the struggles, achievements and overall contribution African-Americans have made to the US.
Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Educators

They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Oklahoma tornadoes: More forecast for Monday (+video)

Oklahoma tornadoes leave one dead on Sunday. But tornado warnings saved lives in Oklahoma, say officials. The National Weather Service says more tornadoes are forecast for Monday afternoon.
USA Update Tornadoes, ice, and snow knock out power across the Midwest (+video)

Cleanup begins in Missouri and Arkansas, as a strong storm system heads for eastern Ohio and the mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Wisconsin face ice and snow.
ExxonMobil pipeline spill triggers lawsuit

Two Arkansas women sue ExxonMobil after its Pegasus pipeline ruptured, spewing oil onto lawns and roads. The $5 million class-action suit charges the pipeline spill has permanently diminished their property value.
Is Facebook smartphone just a new way to collect data about you? (+video)

Facebook's smartphone launch raises alarms with consumer advocates who worry that more ease for consumers also means less privacy, as Facebook extends its capacity to mine personal data.
For Keystone XL foes, oozing Canadian crude in Arkansas spill is black gold (+video)

Thousands of barrels of Canadian crude spilled from an ExxonMobil pipeline in Arkansas Friday. Opponents of the proposed Keystone XL say the black goo in backyards makes their case.
Rivals prepare to go head to head over abortion bans

Abortion-rights activists plan to challenge laws in Arkansas and North Dakota. The Arkansas law bans most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, while the North Dakota measure bans them after six weeks.
3 inmates escape Missouri jail through ventilation system

Sheriff Mark Dobbs told local media that inmates climbed through air ducts to get out, blaming faulty building design.
Snowstorm snarls Kansas City airport, cuts power to 40,000

Another major snowstorm knocked out power from Texas to Missouri, and closed schools across the Midwest. The good news? It could alleviate drought conditions plaguing the region.
Blizzard warnings: Cars stranded, power out in central US

Earlier, blizzard warnings extended from the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles into south-central Kansas. The blizzard warnings have been dropped for the far western panhandles.
Snowstorm moves through Midwest, threatens New England (+video)

The blizzard currently pummeling Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas is threatening to drop the third massive snowstorm on New England in as many weekends.
Couple wins lottery – twice in Arkansas

Couple wins lottery twice? Yes, an Arkansas couple won $1 million and $50,000 lottery with two tickets purchased on the same day.
Tornado threat: How are January tornadoes possible? (+video)

A tornado threat was posted Tuesday. Tornadoes are unusual in winter, but a large swath of the country was under a tornado watch, with some areas facing a tornado warning.
Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago

Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
Christmas snow storm kills 3, tornadoes knock out power in South (+video)

A snow storm caused flights across the country to be cancelled. Three died, and many were injured in dangerous highway conditions and as trees fell on homes. In the South, tornadoes left 100,000 without power on Christmas Day.
School safety: learning from what Sandy Hook did right

In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, experts advocate fundamentals such as controlling access to the school, having a crisis plan in place, and retaining a strong support staff for prevention.
Obama tax plan: Which cities would it hit hardest?

President Obama's plan to raise tax rates would hit the wealthiest Americans. Yet cities with the highest percentage of rich households are clustered in blue states.
Wal-Mart fights back as Black Friday strike nears

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is taking legal measures to sop months of protests at stores nationwide, filing charges against the union it says is behind such actions. The move comes as a group of Wal-Mart workers prepare to strike on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.
HMS Bounty: Search for missing captain continues (+video)

HMS Bounty Capt. Robin Walbridge was wearing a survival suit and the waters off North Carolina are warm. The US Coast Guard continues to search for Walbridge, three days after the sinking of the Bounty.
Obama will bounce between battleground states during GOP convention

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will campaign in Iowa, Florida, and Virginia next week while the Republican convention is held in Tampa.
Autopsy: Arkansas police car shooting was suicide

A 21-year-old man was shot in a police car last month in Arkansas. An autopsy report indicates his death was a suicide. The autopsy also revealed drugs in his system.
Modern Parenthood Chelsea Clinton considering politics: A look back on all the presidents’ kin

Chelsea Clinton tells Vogue she’s considering politics and kids, yet again stoking the public fascination with America’s royalty: all the presidents’ kin.
Olympic medal count: US hot on the track

With track and field events kicking into high gear, the Americans have already won some medals and there's more to look forward on Tuesday.
Flood warnings for Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri

Heavy rains and flooding are forecast to continue in eastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, and western Missouri, says the National Weather Service.
Flooding, tornado hit San Antonio and other parts of Texas

A tornado touched down southwest of San Antonio Monday night damaging half a dozen homes. Severe flooding is forecast from Texas to Missouri over the next several days.
West Memphis Three: $100,000 reward offered to clear their names

The West Memphis Three, convicted of killing three Cub Scouts, were released last year but not exonerated. A new $100,000 reward aims to clear their names.