Linda Wertheimer talks to Professor Andrew Graettinger of the University of Alabama about what can be to strengthen buildings and save lives when tornadoes strike. He was part of a study that looked at the structural impact of the 2011 tornadoes that ripped through Joplin, Mo., and Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Home Depot got a boost from the housing recovery. Its first quarter net-income rose 18 percent, exceeding expectations. The company acknowledged that while cool and wet spring weather had a negative impact on some of Home Depot's seasonal business, its core business stayed strong.

The Australian airline plans to customize works by Australian authors to fit the length of the flight.

After weeks of debate, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to send a massive immigration overhaul bill on to the full Senate. Dozens of changes were made to the legislation drawn up by a bipartisan group of senators known as the Gang of Eight. But the bill's basic compromises remained intact after the withdrawal of a sharply divisive measure granting equal immigration rights for same-sex married couples.

Search and rescue teams continue digging through the rubble of demolished buildings in Moore, Okla., after Monday's devastating tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs. Officials there say there are still some people unaccounted for — exactly how many isn't clear.

The damage in Moore, Oklahoma, is overwhelming. But some people can't even focus on that yet, because they're still trying to find out what happened to loved ones they haven't seen since the tornado.

The Boston Bruins are ahead three games in their series with the New York Rangers. The reigning champion Los Angeles Kings, meanwhile, lost to San Jose and their series is tied at 2-2.

Both the House and Senate are considering farm bills that would cut spending on food stamps, one of the most expensive government programs. But people disagree on how much the changes would affect recipients.

Linda Wertheimer talks to Professor Andrew Graettinger about what can be to strengthen buildings and save lives when tornadoes strike.

Linda Wertheimer has business news.

David Greene and Linda Wertheimer have the Last Word in business.

After weeks of debate, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to send a massive immigration overhaul bill on to the full Senate. Dozens of changes were made to the legislation drawn up by a bipartisan group of senators known as the Gang of Eight. But the bill's basic compromises remained intact after the withdrawal of a sharply divisive measure granting equal immigration rights for same-sex married couples. NPR's David Welna has the story.

NPR's David Schaper has an update on the aftermath of the massive tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, on Monday.

Some people in Oklahoma are still searching for loved ones who were in the path of Monday's huge tornado. NPR's Kirk Siegler reports on the uncertainty and devastation it left behind.

NPR's Tom Goldman talks to David Greene about the latest NHL playoff matchups. Three of the five original teams are playing.

Both the House and Senate are considering farm bills that would cut spending on food stamps, one of the most expensive government programs. But people disagree on how much the changes would affect recipients. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.

It goes back to a single page in a report written decades ago by U.S. consultants, and funded by the U.S. State Department.

It goes back to a single page in a report written decades ago by U.S. consultants, and funded by the U.S. State Department.

Political unpredictability in the region hampers all kinds of businesses: from stone-cutters and shoemakers to IT. Business owners in the West Bank say Secretary of State John Kerry's commitment to remove barriers to commerce might go further than actual cash.

Political unpredictability in the region hampers all kinds of businesses: from stone-cutters and shoemakers to IT. Business owners in the West Bank say Secretary of State John Kerry's commitment to remove barriers to commerce might go further than actual cash.