Thunder? No, make that an earthquake in western Minnesota | StarTribune.com

Thunder? No, make that an earthquake in western Minnesota | StarTribune.com: "A rare earthquake, albeit modest, rippled in and around Alexandria in western Minnesota early Friday."

Exxon Earns Huge Profits, But Also Pays Huge Taxes | The Blaze

Exxon Earns Huge Profits, But Also Pays Huge Taxes | The Blaze: "As you are paying record prices for gasoline and watching that cost increase weekly, the world’s largest oil company, Exxon-Mobil is reporting near-record profits in the first quarter of 2011."

75,000 Applied for 2,000 Local McJobs | NBC Chicago

75,000 Applied for 2,000 Local McJobs | NBC Chicago: "A McJob looked mighty appealing to tens of thousands of people in the Chicago area.

More than 75,000 job-seekers applied for 2,000 area positions with McDonald's during the fast food king's first-ever 'National Hiring Day' on April 19. "

Debt ceiling: More Democrats threaten to vote against raising borrowing limit - The Washington Post

Debt ceiling: More Democrats threaten to vote against raising borrowing limit - The Washington Post: "A growing number of Democrats are threatening to defy the White House over the national debt, joining Republican calls for deficit cuts as a requirement for consenting to lift the country’s borrowing limit."

NWS: NE Mississippi Tornado Was Highest-Rated EF-5 - ABC News

NWS: NE Mississippi Tornado Was Highest-Rated EF-5 - ABC News: "The National Weather Service says one of the tornadoes that killed hundreds in the South had winds of 205 mph and was the first EF-5 tornado in Mississippi since 1966."

In wake of storms, Mississippi residents warned of floods - Yahoo! News

In wake of storms, Mississippi residents warned of floods - Yahoo! News: "BILOXI, Miss (Reuters) - Mississippi residents should prepare for major flooding along the Mississippi River, Governor Haley Barbour said on Thursday."

ROYAL WEDDING: Prince William and Kate Middleton kiss on Buckingham Palace balcony as 2bn watch | Mail Online

ROYAL WEDDING: Prince William and Kate Middleton kiss on Buckingham Palace balcony as 2bn watch | Mail Online: "Just (wed) William! Prince drives his new bride away from the Palace in a vintage Aston after balcony kiss thrills the crowds"