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Measuring The Power Of Deadly Tornadoes

5.20.13 at 8:45pm by Steve Mullis

Tornado strength is currently measured on what is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which gives the tornado a rating from 0 to 5 based on estimated wind speeds and the severity of the damage.

A Brief History Of Oklahoma Tornadoes

5.20.13 at 8:45pm by Scott Neuman

The state straddles Tornado Alley and has had a number of especially strong twisters leave a path of death and destruction in their wake.

Key Charge Against Ex-BP Official In Spill Case Dismissed

5.20.13 at 8:45pm by Carrie Johnson

A federal judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the executive knew about a pending congressional investigation into oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The decision left in place a second charge against the executive, for allegedly making false statements to investigators about the oil flow rate.

Dozens Killed In Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City

5.20.13 at 7:00pm by Eyder Peralta

Helicopter images of Moore, Oklahoma show tracts of devastated neighborhoods.