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20 children among 51 victims in Okla.; toll could hit 90
7:26 AM, May 21, 2013

The grim work of search, rescue and recovery spun into a second day Tuesday in central Oklahoma after a massive and murderous tornado blasted through the area, killing at least 51 people, flattening neighborhoods and destroying two elementary schools.

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AP source: Treasury told WH of IRS disclosure plan

9:48 PM, May 20, 2013

A Treasury official says the department told the White House twice that the IRS was preparing to make public its targeting of conservative political groups.

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Judge tosses ex-BP executive's obstruction charge

8:42 PM, May 20, 2013

A federal judge has dismissed a charge that is the backbone of the case against a former BP executive.

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Lew taps government retiree pension fund

8:33 PM, May 20, 2013

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says he will begin tapping into two government employee retirement funds to buy more time before the U.S. Treasury is faced with the prospect of defaulting on the national debt.

Police: School near Okla. City directly hit by tornado

5:26 PM, May 20, 2013

Authorities say an elementary school in an Oklahoma City suburb took a direct hit from a mile-wide tornado.

Arias trial wraps for day, continues Tuesday

4:06 PM, May 20, 2013

The trial is scheduled to continue Tuesday with Arias speaking to the jury.

20 Years Of FBI's Innocent Images Program

1:31 PM, May 20, 2013

The FBI has posted some photos of "John Does" they want you to help authorities identify.

McCain bill would create 'a la carte' cable pricing

1:05 PM, May 20, 2013

Bill would encourage programmers and distributors to unbundle their channels.

In this April 18, 2011 file photo, the Yahoo logo is displayed outside of the offices in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

Yahoo pledges 'not to screw up' Tumblr deal

1:00 PM, May 20, 2013

Yahoo confirmed Monday it is buying social media blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion and promised "not to screw it up."

President Barack Obama makes a statement on the Internal Revenue Services targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama approval rating remains over 50%

12:29 PM, May 20, 2013

Some good news for a White House battered by allegations of scandal: President Obama's approval ratings remain steady.

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In this Saturday, May 18, 2013, citizen journalism image provided by Qusair Lens which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows Syrians inspecting the rubble of damaged buildings due to government airstrikes, in Qusair, Homs province, Syria.

Hezbollah suffers heavy losses fighting inside Syria

12:20 PM, May 20, 2013

The Lebanese militant group appears to have dropped all pretenses about its active involvement in the fight across the border.

E.W. Jackson is chosen as the Republican Partys nomination for lieutenant governor of Virginia.

Va. GOP candidate: Planned Parenthood 'more lethal' for blacks than KKK

12:14 PM, May 20, 2013

E.W. Jackson, Republican nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor, railed against black voters' "slavish devotion" to Democrats in 2012 video.

Catherine Hackney, 18, of Atlantic City, and Gigi Guida, 17, of Ventnor, N.J., sunbathe on the beach in Atlantic City, N.J., June 9, 2006. (Photo: Mary Godleski, AP)

Are SPF ratings on sunscreen 'just a gimmick?'

12:02 PM, May 20, 2013

Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.

Seven-year-old Katrina Ash watches with her mother, Amber Ash, as heavy equipment is brought into their tornado damaged neighborhood near Dale, Okla., May 19, 2013. Residents were not being allowed into the neighborhood as search and rescue operations continued. / AP

Deadly twisters tear through Oklahoma

11:57 AM, May 20, 2013

At least 2 dead, 21 more people injured by powerful storm system spanning from Texas to Minnesota; forecasters say more severe weather on the way.

Wave of car bombs kills at least 57 in Iraq

11:40 AM, May 20, 2013

A string of car bombs and shootings tore through Iraq on Monday, killing at least 57 people and escalating fears of a return to widespread sectarian violence, officials said.

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Supreme Court will rule on prayer at government meetings

11:37 AM, May 20, 2013

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider whether prayers can be offered at government meetings -- a practice that's been common in Congress and throughout the states for more than two centuries.

Woozy on wheels: Pedal pubs rolling out everywhere

10:59 AM, May 20, 2013

On the list of things to do at a bachelor or bachelorette party, pedaling a bicycle-like device probably doesn't often come up.

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Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Maghreb Region Raymond Maxwell during a visit to Algiers, in a photo taken sometime between November 2-5, 2011. / U.S. EMBASSY ALGIERS

Benghazi-disciplined diplomat a prolific poet

5:55 AM, May 20, 2013

Raymond Maxwell -- one of the four State Department officials disciplined over security lapses that led to the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, last year -- is also a prolific poet. And he's been publishing provocative verses since he was put on administrative leave December 18.

Moon rocked by biggest meteorite explosion on record

5:47 AM, May 20, 2013

A boulder-sized meteor that slammed into the moon in March caused the biggest lunar explosion ever observed by NASA.

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Toyota plans huge boost in lithium-ion battery output

5:45 AM, May 20, 2013

Toyota is planning a giant increase in production of lithium ion batteries as prepares to use them in its flagship Prius sedan, Reuters reports.

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Arias returns to court for penalty phase of trial

5:43 AM, May 20, 2013

Jodi Arias returns to court Monday for the continuation of the penalty phase of her trial after being convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of her one-time lover as jurors consider a sentence of life in prison or execution.

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United to restart 787 flights on Monday

5:42 AM, May 20, 2013

United Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air.

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2 men arrested in killing over iPad in Las Vegas

12:07 AM, May 20, 2013

Two men have been arrested in the killing of a teenage boy over an iPad in Las Vegas, police said Sunday.

Krystle Harrison arrested for biting boyfriends penis after being refused sex

Cops: Krystle Harrison arrested for biting boyfriend's penis after being refused sex

A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.

10:12 AM, May 20, 2013

Florida quietly shortened yellow light standards & lengths, resulting in more red light camera tickets for you

The 10 News Investigators discovered FDOT and local cities have been working together to shorten some of the yellow lights across the state, resulting in many more red-light camera tickets.

12:01 AM, May 20, 2013

Woozy on wheels: Pedal pubs rolling out everywhere

On the list of things to do at a bachelor or bachelorette party, pedaling a bicycle-like device probably doesn't often come up.

9:59 AM, May 20, 2013

10 News Investigators: Undercover sting finds problems with plumbing company

After complaints about a Tampa Bay plumbing company, we staged an undercover sting to confirm what customers were telling us.

10:24 PM, May 20, 2013
Michael Maxwell of Palm Bay was charged with one count of home invasion robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon and four counts of battery. Michael Maxwell of Palm Bay was charged with one count of home invasion robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon and four counts of battery. / BCSO mugshot

Homeowners beat, kick, taze home invasion suspect

A 19-year-old suspected burglar recovers after police said he was beaten, kicked and shot with a stun gun by victims defending their home.

11:19 AM, May 16, 2013
Its worth $590.5 million, and whether the lone ticket was bought by an individual or a group of people who chipped in, it will be the biggest single-ticket payout in American lottery history.

Florida, nation await Zephyrhills Powerball winner

It was a single Quick Pick ticket sold on Saturday at a Publix in Zephyrhills that won the largest Powerball jackpot ever, according to Florida Lottery officials.

11:46 AM, May 20, 2013

Seffner man Ervin Washington shot and killed in driveway, wife Emon Kellar charged with first degree murder

Hillsborough County Sheriff's detectives have charged the wife of 33-year-old Ervin Washington, who was found shot to death outside their home, with his murder.

2:59 PM, May 20, 2013
A Florida woman claims a man tortured and sexually abused her miniature horses. Now, shes hoping surveillance video of the attacks will help send the suspect to prison for a long time.

Video captures man brutalizing, having sex with horse

A Florida woman claims a man tortured and sexually abused her miniature horses. Now, she's hoping surveillance video of the attacks will help send the suspect to prison for a long time.  

10:21 AM, Jan 2, 2013

Changes coming to Tampa's skyline; 153 stories in the works

The skyline of Downtown Tampa is growing by 153 floors. 10 News has reviewed the plans that reveal a true transformation.

7:19 AM, May 20, 2013

Internet mugshot sensation, Meagan Simmons a.k.a the attractive convict, sets record straight

Meagan Simmons, arrested for Driving Under the Influence in July of 2010, speaks to 10 News after her "hot" mugshot has gone viral over the internet. 

8:38 AM, Apr 9, 2013

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Jason Leon holds an 18+ foot python he captured and killed in Miami-Dade County.

Record-breaking python caught in Florida

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

PHOTOS: Black bear stuck in tree in Tampa

 Ireland Nugent plays in her hospital room with her father Jeremiah. Photo courtesy the Tampa Bay Times.

Ireland Nugent continues her recovery

Bikini Bike Wash in Pensacola

 SPC Jason P. Fischer, Army Infantry, 4/2 Stryker Brigade. They were the last ones to vacate Iraq. This is him leaving for his second and last tour. Pictured with his two sons Braiden and Sean. He was stationed out of Fort Lewis in Washington State.

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Rehabs.com, a nationwide directory of rehabilitation centers, compiled mug shots of methamphetamine addicts to show how the progression of drug abuse impacted their looks over a relatively short period of time. Pictured here is meth abuser Andrew at age 18 (left) and age 25.

Meth's devastating effects: Before and after

2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Pet Paparazzi

 Police Photo showing George Zimmers appearance on the night of the Trayvon Martin shooting

Trayvon Martin crime scene and George Zimmerman injury photos

NFL Cheerleaders

2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders
10 News spotted the Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay for ourselves. The animal acted very aggressive toward our cameras.

Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay

 Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones between routines against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 22, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Ex-Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones charged in student sex case
Lesley Hunt, marijuana possession

Mug Shots: Notorious Women

Mug Shot Roundup

Ex-Charlie Sheen Goddess Bree Olson

Florida teen Trayvon Martin killed by neighborhood watch volunteer

Naughty School Girl Night

 Christina Clark. Charges: Solicit prostitution - oral sex for $300; Possession of Cocaine. Summary: Single - Unemployed

78 arrested in Polk online prostitution bust

The Redneck Yacht Club

Sydney Spies, teen with racy yearbook photo, arrested

Luscious Ladies of Red Bull

Mug Shots: T-Shirts

Casey Anthony Before Photos

 A crime scene photo admitted into evidence shows the wooded area where Caylee Anthonys body was found.

Caylee Anthony Crime Scene Photos (Warning: Graphic content)

Athlete Arrests

Prostitution Arrests

Alligator Roundups

Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Photos
Damage is seen after a twister near Oklahoma City on Monday. (Photo: KFOR)

Oklahoma City hit by massive tornado

 Storms caused a treeto fall on this home off Tighe and Lennar Avenues

Tampa storms cause trees to fall on homes, other damages

Manatee parents, students protest teacher pay cuts

 Bill Becker, 87, of Toms River built a replica of Yankee Stadium out of 75,000 matchsticks. It was on display in the Bronx last week and will be exhibited at the Yogi Berra Museum in Montclair next.

Man builds Yankee Stadium replica with 75,000 matchsticks

Fatal shooting outside Seffner home

 John Doe 19 may be involved with the attempted sexual exploitation of children and the sexual abuse of a minor. Photos of him were found on a video being traded on the Internet, say FBI officials.

20 Years Of FBI's Innocent Images Program

Red Lion Bar stabbing - WITNESS PICS

Tampa bay swimmers raise $150,000 for cancer research
Reporter Beau Zimmer gets ready to pop the top off the first beer.

10 News Reporter "gets drunk" to test newly proposed legal limit

Traffic crash under I-75 bridge

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