Plains storm toll rises as Oklahoma City braces for more
Forecasters warn of more heavy storms after a night that spawned 51 tornadoes across the southern Plains. In Oklahoma City and bridges Creek area, at least a dozen injured and a 42 year old woman killed in a flood deluge inside an underground shelter. Gov. Fallin declared a state of emergency for 12 central counties as residents assess damage and brace for further storms through Friday and Saturday.
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Oregon eyes partial self serve in rural areas ban
Oregon lawmakers move to allow self service gasoline in counties with fewer than 40 000 residents. Representative Cliff Bentz notes remote eastern Oregon lacks stations and workers and the bill passed the House 60 0, now awaiting Senate committee hearing as defenses of the 64 year old ban persist.
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Denver dog Lilly returns home after four years away
Kelly Booker’s 9 year old Shih Tzu Lilly vanished on July 4, 2011 during fireworks and reappeared a thousand miles away in Elgin Illinois. A microchip identified the owner and Almost Home Foundation volunteers organized a rescue and farewell before shipping the dog back to Denver.
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Hamburglar Returns to McDonalds Ad Campaign in Suburban Skit
McDonalds brings back the Hamburglar after 13 years with a 30 second ad showing him in a grown up look, living a quiet suburban life with his family. The spot features his surprise at hearing a new burger radio ad and ties to the Sirloin Third Pound promotion introduced in April.
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