NewsTalk 1490 WOMI-AM http://1490womi.com NewsTalk 1490 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos http://1490womi.com/aftermath-of-oklahoma-tornado-in-photos/ http://1490womi.com/aftermath-of-oklahoma-tornado-in-photos/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000 Stephanie McMaster http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162505 A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/aftermath-of-oklahoma-tornado-in-photos/feed/ 0 Brett Deering, Getty Images FX's 'The Strain' Taps 'Alias' Star Mia Maestro as Female Lead http://1490womi.com/fx-the-strain-mia-maestro/ http://1490womi.com/fx-the-strain-mia-maestro/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 01:30:56 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=108179 A few weeks ago we finally started seeing progress on FX's adaptation of Guillermo del Toro vampire novel trilogy 'The Strain,' with the casting of 'House of Cards' breakout star Corey Stoll as the show's lead. Now, the production reports that 'Alias' alum Mia Maestro will join Stoll as the female lead of the series, but how close are we to seeing 'The Strain' finally get off the ground? Get the latest update on the series inside!

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]]> http://1490womi.com/fx-the-strain-mia-maestro/feed/ 0 Dark Horse / Imeh Akpanudosen, Getty Images FX's 'Tyrant': Ang Lee Drops out of Directing the Pilot, Cites 'Life of Pi' Exhaustion http://1490womi.com/fx-tyrant-ang-lee/ http://1490womi.com/fx-tyrant-ang-lee/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 00:36:40 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=108169 While FX has several hot new properties in development, our most anticipated is 'Homeland' producer Howard Gordon's upcoming Middle Eastern drama 'Tyrant,' which was scheduled to have a pilot directed by 'Life of Pi' Oscar winner Ang Lee. Now, Lee has reportedly backed out of the project, but what does it say of 'Tyrant's future going forward?

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]]> http://1490womi.com/fx-tyrant-ang-lee/feed/ 0 FX / Jason Merritt, Getty Images How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma http://1490womi.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/ http://1490womi.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000 Townsquare Media http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162481 A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties.

To see how you can help those affected, see the list below

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]]> http://1490womi.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/feed/ 0 AP NBC's 'Siberia': New Reality-Skewing Drama Ordered for Summer http://1490womi.com/nbc-siberia/ http://1490womi.com/nbc-siberia/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:18:56 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=108133 Just when you thought all the major TV announcements to come out of the cancellations and renewals of Upfronts had come and gone, NBC has one more to be added to the slate for summer. This July will see the debut of scripted series 'Siberia,' a new twist on reality TV that sees its characters participating in a fictional reality series gone awry. The series has already lined up to premiere on July 1, so get an inside look at 'Siberia' inside!

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]]> http://1490womi.com/nbc-siberia/feed/ 0 Leonid Kulik Expedition, Wikipedia Free Meals for Kids http://1490womi.com/free-meals-for-kids-2/ http://1490womi.com/free-meals-for-kids-2/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 22:17:37 +0000 Moon Mullins http://wbkr.com/?p=176131 The kids are out of school, but you are at work and wonder what they'll eat. Well, as part of the U.S. Government’s plan to keep kids healthy and fed this summer, you can take advantage of this program starting now

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]]> http://1490womi.com/free-meals-for-kids-2/feed/ 0 iStockphoto Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED] http://1490womi.com/oklahoma-city-tornado-destruction/ http://1490womi.com/oklahoma-city-tornado-destruction/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162469 An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/oklahoma-city-tornado-destruction/feed/ 0 CNN Kindly Customer Leaves $1,000 Tip So Waitress Can Visit Italy http://1490womi.com/customer-leaves-1000-tip/ http://1490womi.com/customer-leaves-1000-tip/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:58:50 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://thefw.com/?p=206655 Some days, you make more in tips than others.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/customer-leaves-1000-tip/feed/ 0 Tumblr More Than Two Dozen Tornadoes Rip Through the Midwest on a Violent Sunday [VIDEO] http://1490womi.com/more-than-two-dozen-tornadoes-rip-through-the-midwest-on-a-violent-sunday-video/ http://1490womi.com/more-than-two-dozen-tornadoes-rip-through-the-midwest-on-a-violent-sunday-video/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:50:04 +0000 Dave Spencer http://wbkr.com/?p=175849 I couldn't take my eyes off the television. New reports and new video of violent tornadoes were continuously being reported throughout the afternoon and into the evening on Sunday.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/more-than-two-dozen-tornadoes-rip-through-the-midwest-on-a-violent-sunday-video/feed/ 0 YouTube Patton Oswalt's Epic 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Pitch Gets Animated http://1490womi.com/patton-oswalt-star-wars-animation/ http://1490womi.com/patton-oswalt-star-wars-animation/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:41:59 +0000 Kyle Dowling http://thefw.com/?p=206610 Just when you thought comedian Patton Oswalt's viral hit rant from 'Parks and Recreation' couldn't get any better, along comes an animated version of quite possibly the greatest movie pitch of all time.

Last month, the comic made a hysterical appearance on

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]]> http://1490womi.com/patton-oswalt-star-wars-animation/feed/ 0 'Wolverine' Posters Feature Yukio and the Venomous Viper http://1490womi.com/wolverine-posters-yukio-viper/ http://1490womi.com/wolverine-posters-yukio-viper/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:36 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=108142 Good news, Wolverine fans! 20th Century Fox announced a new trailer will be hitting the airwaves tomorrow (Tuesday, May 21) at 6 AM PST. In anticipation of this event, the studio released a couple new posters!

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]]> http://1490womi.com/wolverine-posters-yukio-viper/feed/ 0 20th Century Fox Bill Hader Charmingly Geeks Out for GQ's June Issue – The Daily Swoon http://1490womi.com/bill-hader-daily-swoon/ http://1490womi.com/bill-hader-daily-swoon/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:08:47 +0000 Britt Hayes http://starcrush.com/?p=59354 We know you're probably still recovering from Bill Hader's bittersweet farewell on 'SNL' over the weekend, but this might help cheer you up: Hader gets goofy in the June issue of GQ, and it's really cute.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/bill-hader-daily-swoon/feed/ 0 GQ Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come http://1490womi.com/tornadoes-huge-hail-batter-midwest-plains-states-more-to-come/ http://1490womi.com/tornadoes-huge-hail-batter-midwest-plains-states-more-to-come/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:49:57 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162421 On Sunday, at least 25 tornadoes pummeled states across the Midwest and Great Plains. At least two people died in the storms. Even more harsh weather, and not just tornadoes, is set to hit much of the rest of the country on Monday.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/tornadoes-huge-hail-batter-midwest-plains-states-more-to-come/feed/ 0 National Weather Service 11 Peppers With People Faces http://1490womi.com/peppers-with-people-faces/ http://1490womi.com/peppers-with-people-faces/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:48:44 +0000 Emerald Catron http://thefw.com/?p=206613 If you've never seen half of a bell pepper that looks like a face, you need to do one of two things; either A) eat more vegetables, or B) look at these pictures. Actually, it probably wouldn't hurt to do both. 

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]]> http://1490womi.com/peppers-with-people-faces/feed/ 0 Imgur Stephen Colbert Drops Wit and Wisdom at University of Virginia Commencement http://1490womi.com/stephen-colbert-drops-wit-and-wisdom-at-university-of-virginia-commencement/ http://1490womi.com/stephen-colbert-drops-wit-and-wisdom-at-university-of-virginia-commencement/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:24:16 +0000 Jeremy Taylor http://thefw.com/?p=206567 Thanks to YouTube, commencement addresses are no longer just for the assembled graduates.

Stephen Colbert delivered the keynote speech at the University of Virginia's graduation ceremony on Saturday, and the Comedy Central star's blunt and self-effacing words have quickly gone viral.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/stephen-colbert-drops-wit-and-wisdom-at-university-of-virginia-commencement/feed/ 0 'SNL's' Jay Pharoah Confirms Jason Sudeikis' Exit http://1490womi.com/snl-jason-sudeikis-leaving/ http://1490womi.com/snl-jason-sudeikis-leaving/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:34 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=108069 This past weekend during 'SNL's' heartwarming season finale, cast and crew bid adieu to both Bill Hader and Fred Armisen, while less in focus was the fate of fellow veteran Jason Sudeikis. Sudeikis has kept mum on the prospect of his 'SNL' future, but has cast member Jay Pharoah accidentally spilled the beans? 

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]]> http://1490womi.com/snl-jason-sudeikis-leaving/feed/ 0 Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images Japanese Pommel Horse Video Will Make You Question Why Gymnastics Isn't Always This Awesome http://1490womi.com/japanese-pommel-horse-video/ http://1490womi.com/japanese-pommel-horse-video/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 18:53:53 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162451 Usually, we only care about the pommel horse when the Summer Olympics roll around and we pretend we’re all experts in gymnastics.

Well, this Japanese video is about to change all of that.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/japanese-pommel-horse-video/feed/ 0 2014 Oscars: Seth MacFarlane WILL NOT Be Hosting http://1490womi.com/2014-oscars-seth-macfarlane-not-hosting/ http://1490womi.com/2014-oscars-seth-macfarlane-not-hosting/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 18:45:51 +0000 Britt Hayes http://screencrush.com/?p=108075 You can all stop clutching your pearls: Seth MacFarlane has announced that he will not be returning to host the Oscars next year, but he does have a rather hilarious replacement in mind.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/2014-oscars-seth-macfarlane-not-hosting/feed/ 0 ABC World's Biggest Baseball Will Make You Want to Take Someone Out to the Ballgame http://1490womi.com/worlds-biggest-baseball/ http://1490womi.com/worlds-biggest-baseball/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 18:42:56 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162443 Baseball is big in little Muscotah, Kansas.

Bigger than you might think possible.

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]]> http://1490womi.com/worlds-biggest-baseball/feed/ 0 WDAF Approaching Tornadoes Force On Air Meteorologist to Evacuate, Seek Shelter [VIDEO] http://1490womi.com/approaching-tornadoes-forces-on-air-meteorologist-to-evacuate-seek-shelter-video/ http://1490womi.com/approaching-tornadoes-forces-on-air-meteorologist-to-evacuate-seek-shelter-video/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:52 +0000 Dave Spencer http://wbkr.com/?p=175962 Sunday's midwest tornado outbreak in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa involved more than two dozen twisters. Video of these dangerous storms has been popping up all over the Internet.

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