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Heart-Wrenching Accounts Shared At Moore Tornado Presser

Principals and teachers at elementary schools hardest hit by Monday's monster storm describe the horrifying events of that day. More>>

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Feds Balk At Proposed $20 Million Severance For American Airlines CEO

The merger with US Airways calls for Tom Horton to lose his job and become chairman. Friday, the Justice Department said $20 million is too high and should be rejected. More>>

Oklahomans Divided On Boy Scouts' Decision To Allow Openly Gay Troops

An Oklahoma Boy Scout leader says he plan to disassociate from the organization, following the landmark decision, while the leader of Tulsa's Equality Center says it's long overdue. More>>

Rocklahoma Provides Distraction From Tragedy, Support For Victims

Oklahoma rocked out Friday night, though the devastation around Moore was still on everyone's minds. After the tragedy, the three-day music festival took on a new purpose. More>>

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Herds Of Shawnee Volunteers Keep Tornado Relief Effort Strong
Herds Of Shawnee Volunteers Keep Tornado Relief Effort Strong
Sunday's EF4 twister was on the ground for 20 miles, so there is an incredible amount of work to do.More >>
Sunday's EF4 twister was on the ground for 20 miles, so there is an incredible amount of work to do.More >>
Commission Warns Illinois River Higher, Faster This Memorial Day Weekend
Commission Warns Illinois River Higher, Faster This Memorial Day Weekend
The Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission says all the rain has caused the river to rise two feet above normal, and the water is moving twice as fast.More >>
The Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission says all the rain has caused the river to rise two feet above normal, and the water is moving twice as fast.More >>
Tulsa Bike Club Heads To Memphis To Honor Veterans
Tulsa Bike Club Heads To Memphis To Honor Veterans
The Tulsa-based bike club, Eagles Nest IMB, took off Friday for their annual ride to the Veterans Hospital in Memphis.More >>
The Tulsa-based bike club, Eagles Nest IMB, took off Friday for their annual ride to the Veterans Hospital in Memphis.More >>
Blake Shelton's "Healing in the Heartland" Tornado Benefit Details Released
Blake Shelton's "Healing in the Heartland" Tornado Benefit Details Released
The "Healing in the Heartland" benefit concert will be held May 29 at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The event will be televised live.
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The "Healing in the Heartland" benefit concert will be held May 29 at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The event will be televised live.More >>
Grove Man Charged With Wife's Murder After Attempting Suicide
Grove Man Charged With Wife's Murder After Attempting Suicide
Delaware County police are waiting to arrest a man they say shot his wife - and then himself.More >>
Delaware County police are waiting to arrest a man they say shot his wife - and then himself.More >>
'Pitch In' To Help Alzheimer's Awareness Saturday At ONEOK Field
'Pitch In' To Help Alzheimer's Awareness Saturday At ONEOK Field
Volunteers are needed to help break a world record and bring awareness to the Alzheimer's epidemic.More >>
Volunteers are needed to help break a world record and bring awareness to the Alzheimer's epidemic.More >>
Man Charged In 2011 Tulsa Homicide Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
Man Charged In 2011 Tulsa Homicide Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
A Tulsa man pleaded guilty to a deadly shooting at the Bradford Creek Apartments, back in 2011.More >>
A Tulsa man pleaded guilty to a deadly shooting at the Bradford Creek Apartments, back in 2011.More >>
9-Year-Old Tornado Victim Laid To Rest; Motorcyclists, Strangers Show Support
9-Year-Old Tornado Victim Laid To Rest; Motorcyclists, Strangers Show Support
A 9-year-old boy, who was killed as a massive tornado tore across Moore Monday afternoon, has been laid to rest.More >>
A 9-year-old boy, who was killed as a massive tornado tore across Moore Monday afternoon, has been laid to rest.More >>
Moore Dog Reunited With Owner, Guarded Unknown Tornado Victim
Moore Dog Reunited With Owner, Guarded Unknown Tornado Victim
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office reunited a dog with her owner after finding her standing guard over a tornado victim's body.More >>
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office reunited a dog with her owner after finding her standing guard over a tornado victim's body.More >>
Briarwood Elementary Teachers Return To Tornado-Ravaged School
Briarwood Elementary Teachers Return To Tornado-Ravaged School
Teachers at Briarwood rode out the storm in the hallways, bathrooms, and closets, and had not seen the destruction since pulling children out of the rubble.More >>
Teachers at Briarwood rode out the storm in the hallways, bathrooms, and closets, and had not seen the destruction since pulling children out of the rubble.More >>

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School Safe Rooms A Question Of Budget
School Safe Rooms A Question Of Budget
Educators say student safety is their top priority. Moore's tornado deaths make it even more important.
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Educators say student safety is their top priority. Moore's tornado deaths make it even more important.More >>
Three Sperry High Graduates Honor Teacher
Three Sperry High Graduates Honor Teacher
Alexa Bougher, Ashlee Beats and Sarah Eddings honored their 6th grade teacher, Dana Smart.More >>
Alexa Bougher, Ashlee Beats and Sarah Eddings honored their 6th grade teacher, Dana Smart.More >>

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Is Your Child's School Prepared For Disaster?
Is Your Child's School Prepared For Disaster?
At the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency, 6 Investigates found only two local school districts have fully complied with a law that requires schools to have updated disaster preparedness plans.
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At the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency, 6 Investigates found only two local school districts have fully complied with a law that requires schools to have updated disaster preparedness plans.
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Background Checks At OK Gun Shows? Some Say 'Yes'
Background Checks At OK Gun Shows? Some Say 'Yes'
A 9 Investigates hidden-camera investigation shows how easily someone with a criminal record or mental illness could buy guns at a gun show – no questions asked.More >>
A 9 Investigates hidden-camera investigation shows how easily someone with a criminal record or mental illness could buy guns at a gun show – no questions asked.More >>

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Tulsa Police Need Help To ID Dollar General Robber
Tulsa Police Need Help To ID Dollar General Robber
The man handed the clerk money, but when she opened the register, he put a gun in her face and demanded all the cash.More >>
The man handed the clerk money, but when she opened the register, he put a gun in her face and demanded all the cash.More >>
Grove Man Charged With Wife's Murder After Attempting Suicide
Grove Man Charged With Wife's Murder After Attempting Suicide
Delaware County police are waiting to arrest a man they say shot his wife - and then himself.More >>
Delaware County police are waiting to arrest a man they say shot his wife - and then himself.More >>

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Devon Energy Pledges Millions To Tornado Disaster Relief
Devon Energy Pledges Millions To Tornado Disaster Relief
Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy announced Tuesday it has committed $2.5 million toward relief efforts for the deadly tornado that hit Moore on Monday.More >>
Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy announced Tuesday it has committed $2.5 million toward relief efforts for the deadly tornado that hit Moore on Monday.More >>
Chesapeake Names New CEO
Chesapeake Names New CEO
An Anadarko Petroleum executive has been chosen as the new leader of Chesapeake Energy, the company announced Monday. More >>
An Anadarko Petroleum executive has been chosen as the new leader of Chesapeake Energy, the company announced Monday. More >>

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Teen in devastated Okla. town handing out hugs
Teen in devastated Okla. town handing out hugs
The people of the Oklahoma town where a deadly tornado struck could use just about everything - cleaning supplies, food, water, shelter.More >>
The people of the Oklahoma town where a deadly tornado struck could use just about everything - cleaning supplies, food, water, shelter.More >>
Major accomplishments of 2013 Oklahoma Legislature
Major accomplishments of 2013 Oklahoma Legislature
Major items passed by the Oklahoma Legislature, which was working Friday to wrap up its 2013 session:More >>
Major items passed by the Oklahoma Legislature, which was working Friday to wrap up its 2013 session:More >>
Okla. lawmakers work to adjourn 2013 Legislature
Okla. lawmakers work to adjourn 2013 Legislature
Oklahoma lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required.More >>
Oklahoma lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Oklahoma news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Oklahoma news from The Associated Press
Governor Mary Fallin has signed legislation that requires abortion providers to take additional steps to notify the parents of a minor who is seeking an abortion. The measure was among 21 bills Fallin signed into law today,...More >>
Okla. Legislature OKs tax breaks for storm victims
Okla. Legislature OKs tax breaks for storm victims
The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill to provide various tax breaks to property and vehicle owners who suffered losses in Monday's tornado that tore through Moore and left 24 people dead.More >>
The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill to provide various tax breaks to property and vehicle owners who suffered losses in Monday's tornado that tore through Moore and left 24 people dead.More >>
Okla. governor signs abortion bill, 20 other bills
Okla. governor signs abortion bill, 20 other bills
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed legislation that requires abortion providers to take additional steps to notify the parents of a minor who is seeking an abortion.More >>
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed legislation that requires abortion providers to take additional steps to notify the parents of a minor who is seeking an abortion.More >>
Principal recounts storm hitting Moore school
Principal recounts storm hitting Moore school
The principal of the Oklahoma elementary school where seven children died in a tornado says her teachers did everything they could to save their lives.More >>
The principal of the Oklahoma elementary school where seven children died in a tornado says her teachers did everything they could to save their lives.More >>
This Hour: Latest Oklahoma news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Oklahoma news, sports, business and entertainment
Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill that will allow the state to access $45 million from the state's Rainy Day Fund to help communities recover from tornado damage.More >>
Fallin signs bill to spend $45M on tornado relief
Fallin signs bill to spend $45M on tornado relief
Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill that will allow the state to access $45 million from the state's Rainy Day Fund to help communities recover from tornado damage.More >>
Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill that will allow the state to access $45 million from the state's Rainy Day Fund to help communities recover from tornado damage.More >>
Nike donating $1M in goods to tornado relief
Nike donating $1M in goods to tornado relief
Nike has announced plans to donate $1 million worth of shoes and clothing to aid people affected by the tornado in Oklahoma this week.More >>
Nike has announced plans to donate $1 million worth of shoes and clothing to aid people affected by the tornado in Oklahoma this week.More >>

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Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
A federal judge has ruled that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically racially profiled Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols.More >>
A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency...More >>
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movements and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.More >>
Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movement and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.More >>
Dead Pa. baby's dad believes in 'divine healing'
Dead Pa. baby's dad believes in 'divine healing'
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.More >>
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.More >>
Calif. teen takes supermodel to prom
Calif. teen takes supermodel to prom
A Southern California teen turned heads at his prom when he showed up with a Sports Illustrated model as his date.More >>
A Southern California teen turned heads at his prom when he showed up with a Sports Illustrated model as his date.More >>
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water...More >>
Key figures in racial profiling lawsuit in Ariz
Key figures in racial profiling lawsuit in Ariz
Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles...More >>
Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles Latinos:More >>
Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
As jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial filed one by one from the courtroom after a dramatic five months of gut-wrenching testimony and gruesome photographs, three women on the panel cried and one looked to the...More >>
They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors...More >>
Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school
Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school
The principal of the Oklahoma elementary school where seven children died in a tornado says her teachers did everything they could to save their lives.More >>
Teachers and students at Plaza Towers Elementary School hunkered down against the storm just as they had been taught in countless tornado drills, their principal said Friday, recounting how she walked the halls until the...More >>
Calif. plastic ocean debris bill dies in committee
Calif. plastic ocean debris bill dies in committee
It's a common sight on the nation's beaches: among the sand, sea foam and gnarled kelp lay plastic bottles, bags and other garbage.More >>
A California bill that would have required manufacturers to figure out how to keep the most common plastic junk out of state waterways died in the state Assembly without a vote Friday.More >>
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
The Washington Post is reporting that Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Haynes Johnson has died. He was 81.More >>
Haynes Johnson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.More >>

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