SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe ociated PressHere's the latest news for Friday May 23: Death toll in China rises; Wild weather in Colorado; Court reversal in Texas; Holiday weekend travel.[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]This is A-P NewsMinute. The death toll following last week's massive earthquake in china continues to rise. In one province alone the death toll has risen by more than 14 thousand in the past two days. The death toll around the country stands at more than 55 thousand. Wild weather is affecting a good deal of our country. Tornadoes touched down in Colorado, California and Kansas. Colorado had the worst damage. One person is confirmed dead ... More than a dozen others were hurt. Child welfare officials are deciding whether to appeal a court decision that allows hundreds of kids to return to a polygamist ranch. A state appeals court ruled yesterday that the state failed to prove the children were in any danger. This weekend kicks off the unofficial start to summer. Millions of Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, but Triple A expects the number of travelers to be down one percent compared to last year. One of the major reasons for that ... High gas prices which are approaching four dollars a gallon.___ ___, The ociated Press with AP NewsMinute. (****END****) VOICE:---------------------------------------PRODUCER:---------------------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:--------------------------------------- Station: Affiliation: Location: Contact: Number:
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