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Senate panel approves immigration bill

David Espo and Erica Werner | AP

Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night.

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California Rep. Darrell Issa, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, questioning Attorney General Eric Holder last week.

IRS official in charge of nonprofits declines to testify

Scott Neuman | NPR

Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena.

5 ways to donate and help Oklahoma tornado victims

Machiko Yasuda

Would you like to help the victims of the massive tornado that struck Moore, Okla.? Here's a starting point — and a warning to beware of scams.

Senate committee approves immigration reform bill (Updated)

Leslie Berestein Rojas | May 21st, 2013, 3:18pm

After debating amendments on provisions ranging from border security to high-skilled worker visas, the Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a comprehensive immigration bill by a 13-5 vote.

Oklahoma tornado: Woman finds lost dog during live TV interview (video)

Bill Chappell | NPR | May 21st, 2013, 10:51am

In a stroke of luck amidst widespread devastation and loss of life, Moore, Okla., resident Barbara Garcia was reunited with her dog during an interview with CBS.

Senate committee considers changes to immigrant detention

Leslie Berestein Rojas | May 20th, 2013, 6:36pm

Amendments to the Senate immigration bill approved Monday would limit solitary confinement of immigrant detainees and seek to protect detainees' children.

At least 51 dead as tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs

Eyder Peralta, NPR and Tim Talley, AP | NPR/AP | May 20th, 2013, 6:02pm

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow.

Small Florida town waiting for Powerball winner

AP | May 20th, 2013, 5:59am

It could be up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: $590.5 million.

2 excerpts you should read from Obama's Morehouse speech

Eyder Peralta | NPR | May 19th, 2013, 2:16pm

President Obama delivered a rare, very personal speech during the commencement ceremony at the historically black college.

Powerball winning ticket sold in Florida supermarket

AP | May 19th, 2013, 8:43am

Powerball officials were pretty confident there would be a winner in last night's giant jackpot and they were right.

Powerball lottery jackpot grows to $600 million

Ed Joyce and Corey Moore with AP | May 17th, 2013, 10:30am

The Powerball lottery jackpot has reached $600 million, the largest prize in the game's history. Before the 7:59 p.m. Saturday drawing, it could be the world's largest lotto prize.