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Photos
New Satellite-Eye Views of the Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
Even from space, the storm that dropped the Moore tornado looks chilling.
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Moore, Oklahoma, Has an Uncanny History of Violent Tornadoes
Three major twisters have hit the city since 1999. Here's a look at how improbable that is.
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The Pan-STARRS Comet Finally Pops Up in North America
People from Oklahoma City to New York will get to gawk at the fuming iceball at last, which could be bright enough to see with the naked eye.
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Videos
'Drivelapse' of the Day: Route 66 in 3 Minutes
Brian DeFrees captures the big and small spots along the highway.
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Maps
What to Consider in Deciding Whether to Rent or Buy
Updated data from metros across the United States.
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Democracy in America
This Week in Bans: The English and Their 'Extreme' Dog Dancing
Also, Oklahoma City outlaws Michigan sportswear and a face-kicking preacher is turned away from the U.K.
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Do Basketball Arenas Spur Economic Development?
The latest research finds arenas are "not the cause of development so much as they are the effect."
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Rankings
The U.S. Cities Where Young Adults Are Most (and Least) Likely To Live at Home
Metro areas with low rates of marriage, high unemployment, and low educational attainment have the largest share of 'boomerang' kids.
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Inside the Weird World of Tracking Gangs on Social Media
With gang members openly posting about their plans to commit violent acts on Facebook and YouTube, police departments nationwide find increased challenges and unique advantages.
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The NBA's Small-Market Disadvantage
Two teams from smaller metros are doing remarkably well in this year's playoffs. But big city franchises have typically dominated NBA titles.
