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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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VIDEO: Blake Bell talks about first start at QB, upcoming Notre Dame game

Blake Bell admitted he was a little nervous before making his first start as Oklahoma’s quarterback.

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Listen to Kings of Leon's latest a week before its release

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'Mad Men' will serve up seven and seven for seventh and final season

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Budweiser OK+ (some say 6 point) coming to liquor stores?

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OSU alum who once broke neck hopes Artrell Woods and other ex-Cowboys find peace

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Kifer family plans party for former Grapevine staffers, fans

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