Two years later: Road to Recovery in Joplin JOPLIN, Mo -- This week will mark two years since the deadly tornado hit the town of Joplin. The twister killed 161 people and damaged thousands of homes and business. Two years later and Joplin is still on the road to recovery. ...

They didn't hit the jackpot, but 2 $1M Powerball tickets were sold in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million wasn't sold in Missouri. But two Missouri Powerball players were so close to picking all the winning numbers that that their tickets are worth $1 million each. ...

Powerful tornadoes strike in four central U.S. states (Reuters) - A massive storm front swept north through the central United States on Sunday, hammering the region with fist-sized hail, blinding rain and tornadoes, including a half-mile wide twister that struck near Oklahoma City. News reports said at least ...

3 big issues before Springfield City Council on Monday: Walmart, Heer's, pot SPRINGFIELD -- Three big issues will go before Springfield City Council during Monday's meeting.City leaders will decide on the fate of a fifth Neighborhood Market.     The move comes after a referendum petition put it before council again; members can repeal ...

Most Ark. colleges opting out of law allowing concealed handguns on campus LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — So far, no Arkansas colleges or universities are permitting faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. A law approved in the just-completed legislative session allows higher education institutions to decide whether to allow the ...

Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner remains jailed on federal charge LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner remains in custody in the Pulaski County Jail on a federal charge. Shoffner was arrested at her Newport home on Saturday on what the FBI says is an extortion charge. Jail records ...

Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.

AP IMPACT: Military sex abuse victims seek VA help
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits, underscoring the staggering long-term impact of a crisis that has roiled the Pentagon and been condemned by President Barack Obama as "''shameful and disgraceful."

Chinese premier: Peace requires India-China trust
NEW DELHI (AP) — China's new premier said Monday he chose India for his first foreign visit because cooperation between the world's two most populous nations is crucial to world stability and economic growth.

Suicide bomber kills 8 at Afghan province council
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan officials say a suicide bomber has struck outside a provincial council building in the country's north. A lawmaker says the council chief and at least seven others were killed.

Arias returns to court for penalty phase of trial
PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias returns to court Monday for the continuation of the penalty phase of her trial after being convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of her one-time lover as jurors consider a sentence of life in prison or execution.