Tornado severely damages Branson, Mo., resort for music lovers

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Officials in Branson are asking those who'd like to send donations or volunteer to help clear debris to wait for an official announcement on how to do so. That's according the the Branson, MO Recovery facebook page. Stay tuned to KSPR.com for the

Officials in Branson are asking those who'd like to send donations or volunteer to help clear debris to wait for an official announcement on how to do so. That's according the the Branson, MO Recovery facebook page. Stay tuned to KSPR.com for the

He was born in Douglas County, on Dec. 27, 1935. He grew up on a farm and attended country school in Garfield. He graduated from Brandon High School in 1954. He was married to Joyce (Wicklund) Bettermann of Kensington on March 23, 1963.

A popular tourist attraction in Missouri with East Tennessee ties is cleaning up after a tornado. The storm struck overnight in Branson, injuring dozens. The owners of the Titanic Museum say the location there suffered minor damage.

(THE ASSOCIATED PRESS) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRANSON, Mo. — One person is dead, dozens are injured and some are trapped in their homes after a powerful storm system bearing a string of possible tornadoes battered a tourist

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Storm causes hazardous conditions, school closings

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AP | Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:57 pm A storm dumped up to 18 inches of wet snow on northern and central Wisconsin on Wednesday, causing dozens of schools to close and creating treacherous driving conditions Wednesday.

AP A storm dumped up to 18 inches of wet snow on northern and central Wisconsin on Wednesday, causing dozens of schools to close and creating treacherous driving conditions Wednesday. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said several northern and

Snow and ice woes around Lake Minnetonka cause cancellations and late starts for Westonka, Orono, Wayzata, and Minnetonka public schools. By Andrea Parrott Orono Public Schools: All schools are closed today. High school sports and all community

Or is the rightsizing of religious education being handled as clumsily as the clergy sex scandal was cynically? Put another way, did archdiocesan leaders know the threat of widespread school closures would generate millions in emotional donations at a

Roxborough nursery school will hold open house Wednesday for new program.

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Deadly tornadoes pound Midwest

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By Myles Snyder – email A 19-year-old Harrisburg man has been found guilty of beating his ex-girlfriend and leaving her for dead under the State Street bridge. A Dauphin County jury on Tuesday convicted Kwame Barnes of attempted murder and related

A spokeswoman for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency says the coroner's office in the small town of Harrisburg has reported the updated death toll. The storm hit the area around 5 am, causing widespread damage. At least one person has been killed

At least 10 deaths are blamed on severe storms that swept through Harrisburg, IL. Bommarito Automotive SkyFOX Helicopter was at the scene to survey the damage. Parts of the town were leveled. Crews are attempting to

By Ali Lanyon – bio | email On Thursday Commonwealth Court will review the recovery plan created for Harrisburg by state-appointed receiver David Unkovic. But at least two top city officials are still against the plan; Controller Dan Miller and

HARRISBURG, Ill. (KMOX) – Splintered wood everywhere, whole blocks wiped out, at least six people dead and dozens injured — as a pre-dawn EF4 tornado ripped through Harrisburg, Illinois, a town about 132 miles

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Leap year: why we have a need for the occasional Feb. 29

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Thousands waited at the gates of Disneyland to celebrate the extra day of Leap Year on Wednesday, Feb. 29, when the park planned to stay open for 24 hours for the first time to celebrate the quadrennial event. Both the Anaheim park and the Magic

Thousands waited at the gates of Disneyland to celebrate the extra day of Leap Year on Wednesday, Feb. 29, when the park planned to stay open for 24 hours for the first time to celebrate the quadrennial event. Both the Anaheim park and the Magic

Shoppers often leap at opportunities to snatch up bargains or freebies. And companies are banking on that impulse in light of Leap Day, which comes but once every four years. Here's a handful of the leap year promotions you'll find today.

Shoppers often leap at opportunities to snatch up bargains or freebies. And companies are banking on that impulse in light of Leap Day, which comes but once every four years. Here's a handful of the leap year promotions you'll find today.

I wonder at what age people born on February 29 decide that having a real birthday only one year in four is no biggie. New evidence suggests Stone Age hunters from Europe discovered America Independent (hat tip Lambert)

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Michigan primary results: Romney wins, but Santorum challenge remains

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Live Stream: Arizona And Michigan Primary Results. February 28th, 2012 (0) Posted By Angelia Phillips. Tweet Update: Arizona Primary To Be Held Feb. 28; Move Is A Shake Up To GOP Primary ScheduleLIVE STREAM VIDEO OF SOUTH

29 (Bloomberg) — Mitt Romney narrowly won the Republican presidential primary in his native Michigan yesterday, propelled by the oldest and wealthiest voters even as those who form the party's core remained elusive to him. Romney easily triumphed in

Michigan Primary Election gallery (6 photos) PORTAGE — I'm here at the Beacon Club for the Kalamazoo County Republican Party's watch party as election results come in. As different counties are called, I'll post the results here.

Mitt Romney won the Michigan Republican primary yesterday by a margin of 41.1% to 37.9%, the remainder going to the rest of the overpopulated field – Herman Cain, Jon Huntsman and others were on the ballot. Romney

29 (Bloomberg) — Mitt Romney narrowly won the Republican presidential primary in his native Michigan yesterday, propelled by the oldest and wealthiest voters even as those who form the party's core remained elusive to him. Romney easily triumphed in

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Donald Driver to show moves on 'Dancing With the Stars”

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Contributor Network 3 hours, 8 minutes ago This morning on "Good Morning America," the season 14 cast of " Dancing With the Stars ," was revealed, and Green Bay Packers' wide receiver, Donald Driver, will follow a long line of athletes who have

Driver isn't just a wide receiver — he's also quite the philanthropist and the author of three football-themed children's books.

Green Bay Packers all-time leading receiver Donald Driver joins the cast of the ABC show “Dancing With the Stars.” The four-time Pro Bowl receiver will be part of a celebrity lineup that includes actor Jack Wagner, actress Melissa Gilbert,

The cast for the upcoming season was announced this morning, and representing the NFL this time is Packers wide receiver Donald Driver. Legendary tennis star Martina Navratilova will also participate. Hot Clicks, of course, will throw its support

Steve Urkel, 'Family Matters' actor Jaleel White also will compete.

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CIAA: A 100-year story of basketball and survival

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Less than a minute later, the All-CIAA player was back on the floor, noticeably limping when the clock wasn't running. But with the game on the line, Jennings had enough life still left to angle her way into the lane and hit a runner after a pass from

First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Charlotte Friday to attend several fundraisers and a CIAA pre-game event.

The CIAA Tournament is here, and so then is the CIAA Tournament Blog. Check back here often throughout the day — games from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — for the latest in news, nuggets and in-game commentary and analysis.

By Edward G. Robinson III St. Augustine's senior center Keyona Bryant and Shaw senior guard Malik Alvin were named the CIAA Player of the Year Wednesday by the league's coaches and sports information directors. Travis Long RALEIGH – The Shaw men's and

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Zach Galifianakis Post-Oscars E! Interview Gets Hilariously Awkward (VIDEO)

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Ferrell, the co-creator of the "Funny Or Die" online comedy video portal, has also starred in and produced Galifianakis' web talk series "Between Two Ferns" (see video – warning: Contains explicit content) Other presenters. Suffice to say

"With our new app in the Google TV Spotlight folder, you can access all your favorite Funny or Die classics like 'Between Two Ferns,' 'Drunk History,' or the one that started it all off: 'The Landlord,'" Funny or Die's VP of marketing, Patrick Starzan

England have beaten the White Ferns by 48 runs at Seddon Park in Hamilton to take a two game advantage in their five match Twenty20 series. New Zealand needed 167 runs for victory, but struggled to get on top of the England bowling attack and were

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Suffice to say, Galifianakis seemed less than interested in doing the interview, but turned it into a reverse "Between Two Ferns." After telling Sadler that he shaved off his signature beard because he's busy filming "The Jodie Foster Story," he made a

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Katherine Jenkins signs up for “Dancing With The Stars”

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Seven things you never knew about Katherine Jenkins… February 29, 2012 By Norman Lebrecht Leave a Comment … most of them untrue, like: 'She's a really big deal in the opera world.' Her publicity machine has been working flat-out to

By Reality TV World staff, 02/28/2012 Dancing with the Stars' six female fourteenth-season celebrities are actress and former Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert, opera singer Katherine Jenkins, singer Gladys Knight, entertainment reporter

The season 14 cast of Dancing With the Stars cast was announced on Tuesday, and joining familiar faces such as Maria Menounos, Melissa Gilbert and Sherri Shepherd is one you may not have seen before — Katherine

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES The new cast, which also includes tennis player Martina Navratilova, “Melrose Place” actor Jack Wagner, telenovela star William Levy, operatic singer Katherine Jenkins and “Extra” co-host Maria Menounos, was announced Tuesday on

FILE – In this Jan. 7, 2012 file photo, British singer, Katherine Jenkins performs at the New Oxford Theatre, Oxford. Jenkins will be among the 12 celebrity contestants on the next season of the ABC dancing competition, premiering March 19.

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Navy Developing Super-Powerful Railgun

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youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uV1SbEuzFU&w=500&h=412] Navy Railgun Test of the Day: The U.S. Navy has been testing weaponized railguns

Tell me, do you see a railgun going off or a kitten in this picture? (Picture) The rail gun, confusing Navy Sailors, since 2012.

youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uV1SbEuzFU&w=500&h=412] Navy Railgun Test of the Day: The U.S. Navy has been testing weaponized railguns

Well, the Office of Naval Research has begun test firing BAE's new 32-megajoule railgun and we've got the video to prove it. Remember, the Navy wants a 20.

It's a new version of the railgun, and it packs an earth-shattering, hypersonic punch. In the past, railguns have been high-tech but massive beasts that looked like only the largest naval ships could handle one. With continued testing and

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