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Oklahoma earthquake: 4.3 temblor rattles stateOklahoma earthquake: The quake struck Saturday near Arcadia, about 14 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, causing only minor damage. After the earthquake, many residents went back to watching the Oklahoma State and Oklahoma football game.
Why is US buying Russian helicopters for Afghan military?The Pentagon bypassed US helicopter makers, choosing to spend more than $1 billion on dozens of Russian Mi-17 helicopters. A study shows the Chinook built by Boeing is a better fit.- Pearl Harbor survivor recounts 'Day of Infamy'World War II pilot Henry Heim vividly remembers the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, some 3,000 people are expected to gather at Pearl Harbor to commemorate the anniversary of the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
- White House: Obama lived with Kenyan uncle for three weeksWhile at Harvard University, President Barack Obama briefly lived with an uncle who faced deportation from the US, correcting its previous White House statements that the president had never met Onyango Obama.
Despite claims, healthcare.gov is not enrolling applicants in MedicaidSome health care applicants are being told that they are eligible for Medicaid and that their data is being transferred. The problem: Not enough information is going through to actually enroll them.
Obama celebrates the end of Hanukkah at the White HousePresident Barack Obama marked the end of Hanukkah two White House聽receptions. American Jewish leaders and representatives from Israel were among those present at the second event.
Bill Bratton back in the saddle as NYPD commissionerThe former Boston and Los Angeles police commissioner has been chosen by New York City mayor-elect Bill de Blasio to head the Big Apple's police force a second time.- Arizona skydivers: How they commemorate lost comradesArizona skydivers: Two skydivers were killed Tuesday after they collided during a jump. But 200 skydivers from around the world have gathered to set world records and will continue to jump.
- Fast-food strike: Workers in 100 cities push for $15 hourly wagesFast-food strike: A nationwide fast-food strike started early Thursday in Detroit, Atlanta, and dozens of other cities. The strike is organized by labor unions pushing for higher wages.
Top Gun: Christine Fox now highest-ranking woman in US Defense Dept.Top Gun: Christine Fox, the woman who was the inspiration for the lead female character in the movie "Top Gun," (played by Kelly McGillis), is now acting US deputy defense secretary.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting dazzles millionsNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presided over the lighting of a towering Norway Spruce in Rockefeller Center on Wednesday. The 12-ton tree will stay in place until early January.聽
Newtown 911 calls released: Superintendent warns of 'emotional trigger'Despite the efforts of some Newtown officials to prevent their release, audio files of 911 calls placed from Sandy Hook Elementary School during last year's shooting were made public on Wednesday.聽- Scott Walker fires aide for racist tweetsScott Walker, governor of Wisconsin, fired a campaign aide who posted two tweets demeaning Hispanics. Gov. Scott Walker is a potential Republican presidential candidate for 2016.
- WWII submarine: Video of humongous 'lost' Japanese subWWII submarine: A mega Japanese submarine was lost for decades. The WWII submarine had fuel tanks so big it could travel around the world 1.5 times before refueling. The sub could also hold up to three folding-wing bombers.
Rights for chimps: Group seeks 'personhood' for 4 chimps in NYIf corporations are people, can chimps be, too? Animal rights group sues to 'chip away at the legal thinghood of such non-human animals as chimpanzees,' says attorney for chimps. If successful, they plan to move on to聽gorillas, orangutans, whales, dolphins and elephants.
Dying inmate, given a life sentence at age 15, paroled to hospice careDying inmate: Kristina Fetters is the first Iowa inmate to have her sentence altered following a Supreme Court ruling banning life-without-parole sentences for juveniles.
Why Asian teens do better on tests than US teensChina, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong 15-year olds had the top average scores in math, science and reading, according to an OECD study of 65 nations. American students scored below the international average in math and about average in science and reading.- NYC train derailment: A case for crash-avoidance technology?The Metro North commuter train was going 82 mph as it entered a 30 mph turn Sunday morning when it derailed. Could crash avoidance technology have prevented this accident?
- Healthcare.gov: Is it fixed now?Healthcare.gov is working better. In Utah, three of every four people successfully signed up for health insurance on healthcare.gov. But in Florida, Illinois and Iowa, there were reports that there was no improvement in the federal website.
Gay weddings begin in Hawaii as new same-sex marriage law takes effectHawaii became the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage Monday, and couples were able to apply for marriage licenses after midnight.聽The new law allows couples to register for a license and be married the same day, a process that appeals to Hawaii's many tourists.聽
