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Local efforts aid Oklahoma tornado victims

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video Charities are working to provide relief efforts to people affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. The charity asks for financial donations to help the disaster relief to provide food, shelter and emotional support. They say they are working to mobilize volunteer resources. Full story...
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NPR science host Flatow visits WHQR

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video The host of the radio show "Science Friday" is in Wilmington to make appearances for WHQR. NPR science correspondent Ira Flatow has a weekly call-in radio program that connects listeners with scientists. Full story...
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Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister

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The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children. Full story...
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Search for survivors begins in OKC suburb after massive tornado hits

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A mix of volunteers and first responders are combing through debris in an Oklahoma City suburb looking for survivors. Full story...
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With Hurricane Season approaching, NWS could face furloughs

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videoThe federal sequester has already caused flight delays and canceled the 4th of July fireworks at Camp Lejeune. Now it could affect public safety close to home. Wilmington's National Weather Service office is waiting to find out if it will have to furlough forecasters. Full story...
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Jerry Jackson

Hurricane Storm Names

Here is a list of the 21 names for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.

Alberto
Beryl
Chris
Debby
Ernesto
Florence
Gordon
Helene
Isaac
Joyce
Kirk
Leslie
Michael
Nadine
Oscar
Patty
Rafael
Sandy
Tony
Valerie
William

Below is a list of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane names with pronunciation.

Alberto   al-BAIR-toe
Beryl   BER-ril
Chris  kris
Debby   DEH-bee
Ernesto   er-NES-toh
Florence   FLOOR-ence
Gordon   GOR-duhn
Helene   heh-LEEN
Isaac   EYE-zik
Joyce  joyss
Kirk   kurk
Leslie   LEHZ-lee
Michael   MY-kuhl
Nadine   nay-DEEN
Oscar   AHS-kur
Patty  PAT-ee
Rafael   rah-fah--ELL
Sandy   SAN-dee
Tony   TOH-nee
Valerie   VAH-lur-ee
William   WILL-yum

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