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September 18, 2013
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Oklahoma National Guard defies Pentagon on same-sex benefit requests

In a policy reversal, the Oklahoma National Guard will no longer process benefit requests from same-sex couples after being notified by Gov. Mary Fallin's office that doing so violates state law banning gay marriage.

 
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OSSAA critics testify before legislative panel

The interim study, requested by Rep. Bobby Cleveland, R-Norman, is the first among three scheduled. Other meetings are set for Sept. 24 and Oct. 3.

 
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Exporting from Tulsa area grows at fast pace

In just 12 years, natural gas plant builder Thomas Russell Co. grew from a Tulsa startup to a $750 million company.

 
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Funding first step in justice initiative

The incarceration rate in Oklahoma is among the highest in the nation with approximately 26,000 people behind bars at any given time.

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Greek Festival organizers ready for hungry visitors

In the Greek culture, families generously share and celebrate food.

 
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Oklahoma National Guard reverses stance on same-sex couple benefits Oklahoma now joins Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana as the only states that have publicly said they will ...

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Veronica custody case moves to Tulsa courtroom The hearing started 9 a.m. Monday and went three hours, before breaking for lunch and resuming at 1:30 ...

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New athletic conference formed in Oklahoma City area Ten western and Oklahoma City-area high schools have formed a new athletic conference.

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Westbound Turner Turnpike reopens after truck fire

By on Jun 6, 2013, at 7:59 AM  Updated on 7/05/13 at 5:20 AM


Latest News

Tulsa World Sports Extra video: A look at week 3 of the high school football season

Health department: One person contracted hepatitis C from Tulsa dentist

An investigation into a Tulsa dentist has revealed that one person contracted hepatitis C as a result of a visit to that practice, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health and Tulsa Health Department.

Continuing coverage: Read more on the investigation here.

SAPULPA -- Westbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike were closed for a truck on fire Thursday morning.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a closure near mile marker 209 around 7:30 a.m.

Both lanes of traffic were reopened by 9 a.m.

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Latest News

Tulsa World Sports Extra video: A look at week 3 of the high school football season

Health department: One person contracted hepatitis C from Tulsa dentist

An investigation into a Tulsa dentist has revealed that one person contracted hepatitis C as a result of a visit to that practice, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health and Tulsa Health Department.

Continuing coverage: Read more on the investigation here.

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