The tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri killed about 118 people and could have damages reaching 3 billion dollars in insured losses.

David Allan Lewis from Greenville, South Carolina was hiking with his girlfriend and their dog. His dog got away from him and ran towards the falls. He ran after his dog and reached for it and they both went over the falls. The dog caught himself and got back up. David fell 125ft to his death. What a terrible thing, nobody really deserves to die

Gas prices jumped more than 11 cents over the past two weeks. The pace of higher pump prices has slowed and they may have peaked. The average gallon is just 23 cents off the all-time high of $4.1. They say the weakening of demand and slower rate of rise may keep it from hitting the all time average.

A nine year old boy named Tristin saves his two year old sister from drowning in a swimming pool in Mesa, Arizona. The fire department said that the girl fell into the swimming pool and the Mom came out and seen her daughter floating in the pool. The young boy rushed outside and gave her CPR. He said he learned CPR from watching t.v

In Long Island, New York a serial killer is on the loose. Police officers said they found remains which could be up to 9 bodies. They found their first remains in December. Four of the victims were on craigslist. The police are looking for more evidence that can tie someone up to these murders. They have everyone including the K-9 unit looking.If they don't catch this guy he is just going to murder more people. Hopefully, one day justice will be served.

Actress Elizabeth Taylor and billionaire Malcolm Forbes visited Knoebles amusement resort on May 23, 1988. It was the final stop on the Muscular Dystrophy Associations "Ride for life event", a event to raise money for research and treatment of diseases.

A lady found a sewing needle in her ribs and mashed potatoes.