A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph. The medical examiner's office said at least 51 people are known dead.

Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is using illegal, contingency-fee contracts to hire his top supporters to represent the state in its biggest tort cases, lawsuit watchdogs allege.

A plan to open a new Planned Parenthood facility on Claiborne Avenue is sparking mixed reaction. On Monday night a group opposing the project held rally which also brought out supporters of the clinic.

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Harvey.