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Giffords, husband address graduates at Bard

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, retired space shuttle Commander Mark Kelly, background right, acknowledge the crowd after delivering the commencement address in two parts, during the 153rd Commencement at Bard College, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y. Giffords also received an honorary degree.

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords urged a group of newly minted college graduates on Saturday to change the world - starting tomorrow. 3 hours ago

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Tornado victims include animal lover, man in truck

One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.

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San Antonio flooding kills 1; dozens rescued

Massive flooding from torrential rains in the San Antonio area left at least one person dead Saturday and sent emergency workers rushing in boats to rescue more than 100 residents stranded in cars and homes.
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Official: Woman killed in San Antonio flooding

A woman has been killed in flooding in the San Antonio area.
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7 hurt when trains collide in Mo., buckling road

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of a cargo train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass Saturday in southeast Missouri, injuring seven people.
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Graduates in tornado-raked Okla. town vow to stay

Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.
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Rebuilding rules as rain soaks Jersey shore

Saws and sledgehammers joined beer and barbecues - under covered porches - as a fixture of the first Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey shore since Superstorm Sandy roared through.
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NH student's disappearance, death detailed in docs

Lizzi Marriott left a message saying she'd be home by midnight.
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Survivor, rescuer reunite at Maine B-52 crash site

After surviving a deadly B-52 bomber crash and a night on a frozen mountainside, Gerald Adler, injured and frostbitten, could recall only the red handlebar mustache of his rescuer.
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Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse

Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.
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Ohio doctor charged in pregnant woman's death

The personal ads that Dr. Ali Salim placed on Craigslist - and police say he posted hundreds of them - made one thing clear: He wanted "no drama."