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Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities. (May 17)

Firefighters were battling at 575 acre wildfire Friday in Castaic that threatened a school and forced the evacuation of nearly two dozen homes. Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/05/17/firefighters-battling-600-acre-wildfire-in-castaic/#ixzz2TbOoSHAM

16 tornadoes wreaked havoc on neighborhoods just south of the DFW metroplex this week. These are the stories from the people who lived through the terrors of the tornadoes, dealt with the devastation and loss, and are now picking up the pieces on the road to recovery.

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry took an aerial tour of Granbury, which was devastated Wednesday night by a tornado with winds of up to 200 miles an hour. At least six people were killed. (May 17)

Chilling 911 call details horror before Hofstra student is shot dead in home

Baseball player returns $500 thousand overpayment to team

Go behind the scenes with Will Smith and Jaden Smith in 'After Earth.'