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As Larry Brake watched television reports of a tornado that struck Shawnee on Sunday, he turned to his wife and said, "We ought to look into getting a safe room."

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Co-workers taking care of tornado victims

By ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer

When the worst happens, examples of the best in people are visible at every turn here.

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Briarwood elementary principal recounts tornado moments

By ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer

The principal of a tornado-demolished elementary school where everyone made it out alive gave her first public account of her entire experience during a Friday afternoon press conference.

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Legislature adjourns, touts tax cuts, workers comp reform

By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau

Lawmakers left the Capitol a week before their deadline Friday, claiming victories in areas ranging from a tax cut to a plan to fix the crumbling state Capitol.

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Officials urge caution, care on lakes as boating season opens

By CASEY SMITH & SHEILA STOGSDILL World Correspondent

Bodies of water in Oklahoma were the site of 1,368 recreational boating accidents from 1995 and 2011, according to Coast Guard data. The accidents, which occurred primarily from May through September, injured 1,031 people and killed 206 others.

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Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz to ask judge to order DOC to get state inmates out of crowded jail

By KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

Sheriff Stanley Glanz said Friday that he plans to ask a judge to order the Department of Corrections to pick up the 260 DOC-ready inmates who are at the Tulsa Jail.

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Owasso city manager placed on leave

By RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

The City Council voted unanimously Friday to place veteran City Manager Rodney Ray on paid administrative leave and start an independent probe into his office's internal affairs.

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TPS superintendent recommends creating academy for McLain 7th-graders

By KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer

Ballard said his Alcott recommendation came after many conversations with executive staff members and community members.

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MUSIC

Rocklahoma kicks off with music, camping in Pryor

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

And party they do.

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CINEMANIA

Memorial Day weekend could break box-office records

By MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

Memorial Day weekend has always been one of the most popular moviegoing periods of any year. This is traditionally a time when the kids have gotten out of school, people are enjoying a holiday weekend and blockbusters are being released.

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MOVIE REVIEW

Review: 'Epic'

By MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

"Epic" is an unfortunate name for such a simplistic, sleepy little animated movie.

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OU SOFTBALL

Ricketts, Sooners win emotional Super Regional game with sister of tornado victim in dugout

By GUERIN EMIG World Sports Writer

You bet Casey Angle had a favorite part of Friday night's softball game.

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TULSA SHOCK

Shock, hungry for success, ready for season opener at Atlanta

By MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer

There has been a lot of talk about the Tulsa Shock and the upcoming WNBA season. Now, it's time for action.

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OU BASEBALL

OU pitchers keep scoreless streak going in Big 12 Tournament win over Texas Tech

By ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer

Oklahoma's pitchers are making a strong postseason statement.

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ORU BASEBALL

ORU stumbles against Central Arkansas

By COREY ROEPKEN World Correspondent

For nearly two-and-a-half games at the Southland Conference Tournament everything was going according to plan for Oral Roberts.

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SMALL BUSINESS

Clary Sage College forms franchise division

By LAURIE WINSLOW World Staff Writer

By the end of summer, anyone seeking a new salon and spa experience will be able to walk into Clary Sage Salon & Spa in Broken Arrow.

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AMERICAN AIRLINES

AA CEO’s severance pay under fire again

By KYLE ARNOLD World Staff Writer

A $20 million severance package for the chairman and CEO of American Airlines is once again under fire from the U.S. Trustee in the company’s bankruptcy reorganization case.

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EPA

Chesapeake Energy's new CEO Doug Lawler in line to get $18 million in first year

By ROD WALTON World Business Editor

Doug Lawler's combination of salary, bonus and equity awards should reach $12.6 million for 2013 alone, according to reports.

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ENERGY

CVR refinery in Coffeyville, Kan., irked EPA's statement

By ROD WALTON World Business Editor

The owner of an oil refinery in Coffeyville, Kan., criticized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to include prior settlements in its press release earlier this week about a recent $300,000 penalty and follow-up plan for alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act.

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