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September 18, 2013
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13 killed in Washington shooting rampage

A defense contractor employee went on a shooting rampage Monday inside a building at the heavily secured Washington Navy Yard, spraying bullets in the hallways and firing from a balcony onto office workers in an atrium below, authorities and witnesses said. Thirteen people were killed, including the gunman.

 
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OSU will investigate claims made in Sports Illustrated series

Citing a strong appetite for its "Dirty Game" series on Oklahoma State football, Sports Illustrated released the fifth and final chapter a day earlier than originally announced.

 
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BNSF to invest $125 million in state projects

BNSF Railway Co. announced Monday it is spending $125 million to expand and improve its system in Oklahoma. Projects will include a new bypass connection at the Cherokee rail yard in west Tulsa and extending a siding area on the carrier's tracks near Mannford.

 
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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about

As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

 
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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

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Pianist to use only one hand for recital Saturday in Tulsa with Signature Symphony Thomas Lanners first became acquainted with the music he will play Saturday night in Tulsa via a TV ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

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What the Ale: Budweiser OK+ (some say 6 point) coming to liquor stores? Budweiser has on its sales sheet to sell Lime-A-Rita and Strawberita

Tom Gilbert Chief Photographer

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Taste: Study says Tulsa ranks as one of the top ten of meatiest cities See how they came to that conclusion

Nicole Marshall Middleton Food Writer

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Offbeat: Listen to Kings of Leon's latest a week before its release Stream 'Mechanical Bull' on iTunes before its due date on Sept. 24.

Jerry Wofford Scene Writer

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tvtype: 'Mad Men' will serve up seven and seven for seventh and final season Cable's AMC takes a page out of 'Breaking Bad' book and will end 'Mad Men' with a split final season ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

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Acclaimed bead artist Joyce Scott will speak at Philbrook on Thursday Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road, will host acclaimed artist Joyce Scott for its monthly ...

Staff Reports

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Table Talk: Kifer family plans party for former Grapevine staffers, fans The celebration will be Saturday night at VFW 577.

Scott Cherry Restaurant Critic

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Tulsa group to produce Grisham best-seller on Broadway This is the first work of Grisham's to be adapted for the stage. Previews are set for September on Broadway, ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

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Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Alabama and Eric Church join George Jones tribute concert “I am thrilled and honored that so many of George’s friends are coming to what would have been his last ...

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Miranda Lambert to open second Pink Pistol store in her Texas hometown While performing in her home state of Texas over the weekend, the Grammy winner confirmed on Facebook ...

BRANDY MCDONNELL NewsOK.com

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People & Places: Greek Festival VIP Night offers taste of this weekend's event Any evening that starts with a red carpet and Spartan soldiers forming a sword-drawn canopy over your ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT People & Places

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Teenage party turns into 'risky business' Dear Amy: I'm 17 years old and have a twin brother. Recently my parents went out of town, and my brother ...

AMY DICKINSON

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Cain's slates 3 Oklahoma-tied acts for holiday-season shows Three concerts in the last two months of 2013 will bring Okie-tied Red Dirt, folk and rockabilly acts ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

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Style Scene: Getting enough sleep is the secret to great skin Make sure you get a good night's rest tonight: A recent study on the benefits of sleep says your skin ...

BRAVETTA HASSELL World Scene Writer

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Dense breast tissue may call for further screening tests after mammogram Dear Doctor K: After my last mammogram, the doctor told me I have dense breasts. Does this increase ...

DR. KOMOROFF Universal Uclick

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Best Bets: Tulsa Zoo and Oklahoma Aquarium, Tulsa museums Explore Tulsa's museums, each presenting different and unique educational opportunities, including a ...

Staff Reports

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Jason Ashley Wright: Parenting style comes out when pet cat acts sickly If I had kids, I'm afraid I'd be more than a helicopter parent. I'd be an AH-1W Super Cobra. Obviously, ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
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Tom Gilbert: Budweiser OK+ (some say 6 point) coming to liquor stores? Budweiser has on its sales sheet to sell Lime-A-Rita and Strawberita

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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

21 hours ago

Tulsa group to produce Grisham best-seller on Broadway This is the first work of Grisham's to be adapted for the stage. Previews are set for September on Broadway, ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

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'August: Osage County' stars talk about filming in Oklahoma Following this week’s world premiere of “August: Osage County” at the Toronto International Film Festival, ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

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Jason Ashley Wright: Parenting style comes out when pet cat acts sickly If I had kids, I'm afraid I'd be more than a helicopter parent. I'd be an AH-1W Super Cobra. Obviously, ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer

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Nicole Marshall Middleton: Study says Tulsa ranks as one of the top ten of meatiest cities See how they came to that conclusion

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Cain's slates 3 Oklahoma-tied acts for holiday-season shows Three concerts in the last two months of 2013 will bring Okie-tied Red Dirt, folk and rockabilly acts ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

18 hours ago

Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Alabama and Eric Church join George Jones tribute concert “I am thrilled and honored that so many of George’s friends are coming to what would have been his last ...

BRANDY McDONNELL NewsOK.com

16 hours ago

Pianist to use only one hand for recital Saturday in Tulsa with Signature Symphony Thomas Lanners first became acquainted with the music he will play Saturday night in Tulsa via a TV ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer

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Teenage party turns into 'risky business' Dear Amy: I'm 17 years old and have a twin brother. Recently my parents went out of town, and ...

AMY DICKINSON

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People & Places: Greek Festival VIP Night offers taste of this weekend's event Any evening that starts with a red carpet and Spartan soldiers forming a sword-drawn canopy over your ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT People & Places

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26 new TV shows debut this fall - check out an overview Although many viewers are watching their favorite TV shows online, the bulk of the viewership, as measured ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

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Scott Cherry: Kifer family plans party for former Grapevine staffers, fans The celebration will be Saturday night at VFW 577.

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Courage to carry on Come December, Shannon West will be a college graduate.

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer

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Rita Sherrow: Baby daughter of 'Big Brother' contestant Britney Haynes diagnosed with cancer Former "Big Brother" contestant from Owasso reveals her baby's cancer diagnosis

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Miranda Lambert to open second Pink Pistol store in her Texas hometown While performing in her home state of Texas over the weekend, the Grammy winner confirmed on Facebook ...

BRANDY McDONNELL NewsOK.com

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Swon Brothers join country legend Charley Pride for free concert Wednesday in Tahlequah Rising stars and an established legend will share the stage Wednesday in Tahlequah for a free concer ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

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Rita Sherrow: 'Mad Men' will serve up seven and seven for seventh and final season Cable's AMC takes a page out of "Breaking Bad' book and will end "Mad Men" with a split final season ...

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Bill Sherman: Recipe for disaster: If it feels good do it The key to healthy relationships is right behavior.

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'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author's program to aid Moore School Libraries If Jeff Kinney had not missed getting on a plane in May, it's possible he would not be making a trip ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer

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Tulsa up close Identify this Tulsa landmark or place and win tickets.

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Tulsa group to produce Grisham best-seller on Broadway This is the first work of Grisham's to be adapted for the stage. Previews are set for September on Broadway, ...

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Win tickets to see folk-rock greats Steve Earle, John Hiatt Two of Americana and folk-rock's most talented songwriters will share the stage in Tulsa next week, and ...

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Enter to win Lynyrd Skynyrd tickets Want to win tickets to see Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert Sept. 13 at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ...

RITA SHERROW World Television Writer

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Tom Gilbert: Budweiser OK+ (some say 6 point) coming to liquor stores? Budweiser has on its sales sheet to sell Lime-A-Rita and Strawberita

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BRAVETTA HASSELL World Scene Writer

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Jerry Wofford: Enter now to win tickets to John Hiatt and Steve Earle The two seasoned music veterans will be at the Brady Theater Sept. 19.

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Jason Ashley Wright: Parenting style comes out when pet cat acts sickly If I had kids, I'm afraid I'd be more than a helicopter parent. I'd be an AH-1W Super Cobra. Obviously, ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer

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Busy Kitchen: Ham is not just for holidays I don't know why I don't think about preparing and serving ham more often. Pig-headed, I guess.

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Burger House: Carryout joint celebrates 50th anniversary Kerry and John Leeds say the beginnings of their Burger House restaurant are a little hazy, but they ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

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Win tickets to see John Hiatt, Steve Earle in Tulsa Two of Americana and folk-rock's most talented songwriters will share the stage in Tulsa next week, and ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

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Brownies at home Brownies from the box are chewy and chocolatey, just like a good brownie should be.

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON World Scene Writer

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Living Wright: Barbecue, nigiri sushi and schnitzel make list of foods to try I don't eat barbecue. Along with my disdain for sweet tea and ignorance of football, this has made me ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer

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Nicole Marshall Middleton: Study says Tulsa ranks as one of the top ten of meatiest cities See how they came to that conclusion

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Pianist to use only one hand for recital Saturday in Tulsa with Signature Symphony Thomas Lanners first became acquainted with the music he will play Saturday night in Tulsa via a TV ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer

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Details on filming of 'August' emerge at Toronto International Film Festival Following this week's world premiere of "August: Osage County" at the Toronto International Film Festival, ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

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BBQ Bingo: Breaking down favorite dishes from area barbecue joints Breaking down area’s beloved BBQ dishes.

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

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Tulsa up close

By Staff Reports on Sep 12, 2013, at 2:30 AM  Updated on 9/12/13 at 3:32 AM

CHRISTOPHER SMITH / Tulsa World
Identify this Tulsa landmark or place and win tickets.

Just go to tulsaworld.com/weekend and leave a comment on the picture. We will pick randomly from the right answers.

Last week's picture was indeed the Golden Driller.

Winners of tickets to The Event with Shooter Jennings and the Red Dirt Rangers are Teena Creider, Shane Bennett, Diana Early, Brenda Helton Smith and Sharron Prins Woodmansee.

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